Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Course Overview

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Average Course Fee: $3500

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Average Course Duration: 3 Months

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Description

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 further vocational training

reading, writing, oral communication, learning and numeracy skills primarily aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3

entry level digital literacy and employability skills

a vocational training and employment plan.

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

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Mixed Field Programmes field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Mixed Field Programmes field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

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 (Certificate II).

Jobs

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

33.0%

Sales Workers

24.4%

Labourers

16.0%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

34.9%

Accommodation and Food Services

26.4%

Retail Trade

6.0%

Education and Training

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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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

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

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

14 units of competency

1 core unit, plus

13 elective units

The electives are to be chosen as follows:

up to 5 units may be selected from Group A

at least 5 units must be selected from Group B

3 units must be selected from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course other than FSK

remaining units may be selected from the FSK training package or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to vocational pathways and not duplicate the outcomes of already selected units.

Core Units

Unit code	Unit title
FSKLRG011	Use routine strategies for work-related learning

Elective Units

Group A: Numeracy units

Unit code	Unit title
FSKNUM014	Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work
FSKNUM015	Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work
FSKNUM016	Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for work
FSKNUM017	Use familiar and routine maps and plans for work
FSKNUM018	Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work
FSKNUM019	Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work
FSKNUM021	Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work
FSKNUM022	Use ratios, rates and proportions for complex workplace tasks
FSKNUM023	Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work
FSKNUM024	Use geometry to draw 2D shapes and construct 3D shapes for work
FSKNUM025	Use detailed maps to plan travel routes for work
FSKNUM026	Read, interpret and use detailed plans, drawings and diagrams for work
FSKNUM027	Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work
FSKNUM028	Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work
FSKNUM029	Use introductory graphical techniques for work
FSKNUM030	Use common functions of a scientific calculator for work
FSKNUM031	Apply specialised mathematical calculations for work
FSKNUM032	Use and calculate with complex measurements for work
FSKNUM033	Collect, organise and analyse complex statistical data for work
FSKNUM034	Use and apply concepts of probability for work
FSKNUM035	Use algebraic and graphical techniques to analyse mathematical problems for work
FSKNUM036	Use trigonometry for work
FSKNUM037	Use introductory matrices for work
FSKNUM038	Use introductory vectors
FSKNUM039	Use introductory calculus for work
FSKNUM041	Use chance and probability calculations for work

Group B: Reading, writing, oral communication, learning and digital technology units

Unit code	Unit title
FSKDIG003	Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
FSKLRG009	Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
FSKLRG010	Use routine strategies for career planning
FSKLRG012	Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks
FSKLRG013	Apply strategies to respond to complex workplace problems
FSKLRG014	Manage strategies for career progression
FSKLRG015	Manage own work-related learning
FSKLRG018	Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasks
FSKOCM004	Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings
FSKOCM005	Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations
FSKOCM006	Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams
FSKOCM007	Interact effectively with others at work
FSKOCM008	Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace negotiations
FSKOCM009	Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace meetings
FSKOCM010	Use oral communication skills for complex workplace presentations
FSKOCM011	Use oral communication skills to facilitate complex workplace team interactions
FSKOCM012	Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiations
FSKRDG008	Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts
FSKRDG009	Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures
FSKRDG010	Read and respond to routine workplace information
FSKRDG011	Read and respond to complex workplace information
FSKRDG012	Read and respond to highly complex workplace information
FSKWTG008	Complete routine workplace formatted texts
FSKWTG009	Write routine workplace texts
FSKWTG010	Write complex workplace texts
FSKWTG011	Write highly complex workplace texts

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

33.0%

24.4%

16.0%

Industries

34.9%

26.4%

6.0%

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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