About the Course
This qualification is designed for individuals who require further foundation skills development to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways.
It is suitable for individuals who require:
- a pathway to employment or vocational training
- reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3
- entry level digital literacy and employability skills
- a vocational training and employment plan.
Upon successful completion of all allocated units within this qualification the learners will be awarded the FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways.
If the learners decide to leave the course without completing they will still receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit/s they have successfully completed.
Pathways
Upon full completion of FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways, learners can further their studies by enrolling in any qualification at a Certificate III level dependant on their job role, focus and intended career or training pathway.
Course Content
Below is a list of units that will make up the FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways qualification.
In order to successfully complete the full qualification, the learner must complete 8 core and 6 elective, altogether 14 units, in this qualification. The chosen elective units will lead to the proposed career pathways or job outcomes of this qualification.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT TITLE | CORE/ ELECTIVE |
| FSKDIG03 | Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks | Core |
| FSKLRG09 | Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems | Core |
| FSKLRG11 | Use routine strategies for work-related learning | Core |
| FSKNUM14 | Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work | Core |
| FSKNUM15 | Estimate, measure and calculate routine metric measurements for work | Core |
| FSKOCM07 | Interact effectively with others at work | Core |
| FSKRDG10 | Read and respond to routine workplace information | Core |
| FSKWTG09 | Write routine workplace texts | Core |
| FSKLRG03 | Use basic strategies for career planning | Elective |
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | Elective |
| BSBITU203 | Communicate electronically | Elective |
| BSBWOR203 | Work effectively with others | Elective |
| FSKRDG05 | Read and respond to simple workplace procedures | Elective |
| FSKWTG05 | Complete simple formatted workplace texts | Elective |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If a learner has previous knowledge and skills gained through work experience and/or formal or informal education and training they may apply for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) at the time of enrolment.
We also offer opportunities for Credit Transfers. If a learner has previously completed same or similar units linked with this qualification they may apply for Credit Transfer/s at the time of enrolment.
The learner may contact the RTO for more information on the processes of applying for the RPL and Credit Transfer.
Both RPL and Credit Transfer may reduce the duration of completing the qualification which will be determined by a qualified Trainer and Assessor of the RTO.
Scheduling and Location
There is no entry requirement to enrol in this course. Learners may have to undertake a simple Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test during the enrolment process to establish the individuals LLN skills and suitability into the course. Please refer to Welfare and Support below.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
Learners will be required to successfully complete all allocated assessments to be awarded this qualification. The assessments may include written questions, interviews, observations-at-work, role-plays, scenario analyses and others. Learners are also expected to participate in all scheduled classes, observations and assessment sessions.
Duration
The qualification may be completed in 6 months on full-time basis.
Entry and Assessment Requirements
There is no entry requirement to enrol in this course.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
Learners will be required to successfully complete all allocated assessments to receive this qualification. These assessments may include written questions, interviews, observations-at-work, role-plays, scenario analyses and others.
Learners are also expected to participate in all scheduled classes, observations and assessment sessions.
Delivery Modes
This course will be mainly delivered at our client’s work places which are Health and Safety assured. The course may also be delivered for fee-for-service clients in suitably equipped venue. The modes of delivery may include:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work, and
- Observation of workplace practices and participation in practical work
Welfare and Support
If a learner has any disability issue in normally attending this course we can make reasonable adjustments in the delivery and assessment of this qualification. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Our RTO will be able to organise Language and Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support when required. We will also assist learners in using assistive or new technologies when required or refer them to the appropriate support services needed such as interpreter or ready and writing assistance services.
Course Fee and Payments
The course fee for this qualification is $2,860.
All materials and equipment required for this training will be provided by the RTO and/or the clients workplace and the learners are not required to buy any materials or equipment for this training. No other expenses are involved in this training except the fees indicated above.
Please note that Training Specialists Australia are not currently offering this course