Certificate I in Work Education

Gain basic workplace skills valued by all employers

Prepare yourself for further education or entry-level employment with this hands-on course, designed for people with special learning needs.

The Certificate I in Work Education will provide you with a broad range of practical experience and an understanding of basic workplace expectations.

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.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

Visit our Coronavirus page for up-to-date information.

If you have any queries regarding course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: 22566VIC
Delivery location: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Start dates: Ongoing throughout the year

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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, hospitality, building, IT, multimedia, retail,hairdressing and sport and recreation.

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 II in Work Education , a pre-apprenticeship or pre-vocational course.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
VU23028	Develop and apply an individual vocational plan with support
VU23029	Develop personal management skills for work
VU23032	Develop workplace communication skills
VU23033	Explore a micro business opportunity
MSMWHS100	Follow WHS procedures
VU22789	Participate in job seeking activities
VU23031	Participate in practical placement with support
VU22787	Prepare for employment
ICTICT103	Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
VU23030	Participate in vocational activities

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate I in Work Education	Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Possible job outcome	pre-apprenticeship retail assistant	retail assistant office junior factory hand apprentice

Skills recognition

Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.
Admission requirements

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of course commencement and have a disability and/or special learning needs. Applicants are also required to complete an assessment for literacy and numeracy.

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$414.40	$2072.00	$18032.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$505.00	$505.00	$505.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$130	$260	$260
Payable	$1049.40	$2837.00	$18797.00

*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. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

Help with fees

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 out 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.

Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.

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