The 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education supports post-compulsory school-age learners with permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training.

The course supports learners to improve their employability and work readiness.

Your training will focus on: 

  • following and applying OHS/ WHS and emergency procedures in specific industries
  • recognising and following safety signs, symbols and notices
  • work collaboratively with other class/group members and work colleagues
  • identifying strategies to improve personal management skills and ways in which barriers can be overcome
  • identifying own self-development needs and strategies to enhance independence
  • self-assessing own performance as part of practical placement
  • implement strategies to manage oneself in the workplace

Graduates will have developed skills in: 

  • work with a support person to develop and implement a personal vocational plan to support vocational goals
  • access information and resources to support the achievement of vocational goals
  • apply strategies to support workplace participation
  • use technology relevant to the workplace
  • Face-to-face
  • 11 hours per week for 42 weeks

Assessment may consist of:

  • Practical demonstration
  • Written answers to questions
  • Scenario-based assessments

Students must be 17 years old or older and have left mainstream education.

All students will engage in a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) activity to evaluate potential support requirements.

Entry to the Certificate I in Work Education is intended for post compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability.

In exceptional circumstances, compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability may be enrolled in the qualification, provided that AST can establish:

  • the learner’s secondary school is unable to meet the learner’s needs

and

  • the learner has a level of behavioural maturity that would allow them to develop the communication and interpersonal skills expected in the workplace.

The 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education consists of 10 units:

  • Core – 7 units
  • Electives – 3 units

Core units include:

VU23028 Develop and apply an individual vocational plan with support
VU23029 Develop personal management skills for work
VU23030 Participate in vocational activities
VU23031 Participate in practical placement with support
MSMWHS100 Follow WHS procedures
VU22787 Prepare for employment
VU23032 Develop workplace communication skills

 

Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.

11 hours per week for 42 weeks

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