Certificate I In Work Education

Gain the basic workplace skills that are valued by all employers

Prepare yourself for further education or entry level employment with this hands-on course.

This course is designed for people with special learning needs.

As part of the Pathways and Employment Preparation programs, the Certificate I will provide you with hands-on experience in a variety of vocational areas and help you develop skills to work effectively in the workplace.

When you complete the Certificate I in Work Education, you’ll have a broad range of practical experience and an understanding of basic workplace expectations.

Course code: 22302VIC
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: January

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During the course you’ll learn how to work and communicate effectively in the workplace, participate in OHS processes, operate a personal computer, develop a vocational learning plan, apply basic mathematical concepts, develop personal management skills, and participate in job seeking activities and practical placement with support.

Dedicated and experienced teachers will guide you through the program, which involves 300 hours of practical placement and 400 hours of vocational experience in a variety of fields from childcare to building.

This nationally recognised course can be completed part time over two years or full time over one year.

Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Intro), VCAL Foundation, Certificate I in General Education for Adults, a pre-apprenticeship or pre-vocational course.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
VU21666	Participate in job seeking activities
VU21774	Participate in practical placement with support
BSBWHS201	Contribute to health and safety of self and others
VU21664	Prepare for employment
VU21775	Develop interpersonal communication skills for the workplace
VU21772	Develop personal management skills for work

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate I In Work Education	Certificate I In General Education For Adults (Introductory)
Possible job outcome	pre-apprenticeship retail assistant	office junior factory hand retail assistant

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.
Admission requirements

Attendance at an interview prior to enrolment, Complete a pre-training assessment for language, literacy and numeracy skills, Must be 15 years or over, Students must have a disability and/or special learning needs

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$506.00	$2530.00	$16170.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$450.00	$450.00	$450.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$1056.00	$3180.00	$16820.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.