Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

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Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $1324

$1324 is the average course fee entered on My Skills by 6 training provider(s).

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

This qualification is designed for individuals who need skills to prepare for a vocational pathway qualification or further foundation skills development.

It is suitable for individuals who require:

  • a prevocational pathway to employment and vocational training
  • reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2
  • entry level digital technology and employability skills
  • education, training and employment goals.

    • Foundation Skills Training Package qualifications may not be listed as an entry requirement for vocational qualifications.

    Licensing/Regulatory Information

    No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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    Student Outcomes

    Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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    Satisfied with Training

    Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

    Improved Work Status

    Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

    Salary

    The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Mixed Field Programmes field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

    Jobs

    Graduates of the Mixed Field Programmes field (Certificate I) are most often employed as:

    Labourers

    31.2%

    Labourers
    Technicians and Trades Workers

    17.2%

    Technicians and Trades Workers
    Community and Personal Service Workers

    16.2%

    Community and Personal Service Workers

    Industries

    Graduates of the Mixed Field Programmes field (Certificate I) are most often employed in:

    Accommodation and food services

    16.7%

    Accommodation and food services
    Administrative and support services

    13.2%

    Administrative and support services
    Manufacturing

    13.1%

    Manufacturing

    All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

    Financial Assistance

    The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

    There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

     


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    Subsidised Training

    The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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    VET Student Loans

    Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.

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    Apprenticeships and Traineeships


    Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

    Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship.


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    Training Providers

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    USI

    All students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a USI in order to receive a qualification.

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    Labour Market

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    First released in: FSK Foundation Skills Training Package

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