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FSK10219 - Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

DurationThere are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below.
Location
Online and Mixed Mode
Next intakeOctober, 2023
Study modeOnline
Total units11
Low-Fee course for eligible applicants.

Overview

Do you need help preparing for your first step into study or work? Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways (FSK10219) will provide the support you need to prepare for a pathway to employment or further vocational training of your choice.

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 pathway to employment or vocational training
  • reading, writing, oral communication, learning and numeracy skills primarily aligned to the 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.

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

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

11 units of competency:

  • 1 core unit and 10 elective units

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



This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification may choose to continue on to other vocational pathway qualifications or further foundation skills development.

Structure & Availability

Online Standard Course Structure

Duration:

This course is typically delivered over a twenty-four (24) week period; however, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. Full time students will be required to study a minimum of 11.5 hours per week and this includes assessment preparation.


Career, employment and training

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKLRG008Use simple strategies for work-related learning
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers

Workplace Interaction

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKOCM003Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work
FSKRDG007Read and respond to simple workplace information

Maths at Work

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKNUM009Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work
FSKNUM020Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work
FSKNUM014Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work

Workplace Information and Text

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKWTG006Write simple workplace information
FSKRDG010Read and respond to routine workplace information

Use Business Technology

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKDIG002Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks
BSBTEC201Use business software applications

The Maraway Students Only

Duration:

Depending on pre-assessment outcomes, students will undertake a number of supported units, as determined by the VET Assessor. The duration of each unit will depend on the units chosen and will range from four (4) to ten (10) weeks.

The full course is typically delivered over a twenty-four (24) week period; however, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. Full time students will be required to study a minimum of 11.5 hours per week and this includes assessment preparation.


Introductory Support Units

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKLRG008Use simple strategies for work-related learning
FSKDIG002Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks

Electives

Unit CodeUnit Name
FSKOCM003Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
BSBTEC201Use business software applications
FSKWTG006Write simple workplace information
FSKRDG010Read and respond to routine workplace information
FSKNUM020Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work
FSKNUM009Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work
FSKNUM014Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work
FSKRDG007Read and respond to simple workplace information

Online Standard Course Structure

IntakeLocations
February, 2023Online
March, 2023Online
April, 2023Online
May, 2023Online
June, 2023Online
July, 2023Online
August, 2023Online
September, 2023Online
October, 2023Online
November, 2023Online
February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees

IntakeLocations
January, 2023Mixed Mode
February, 2023Mixed Mode
March, 2023Mixed Mode
April, 2023Mixed Mode
May, 2023Mixed Mode
June, 2023Mixed Mode

The Maraway Students Only

IntakeLocations
June, 2023Online
July, 2023Online
August, 2023Online
September, 2023Online
October, 2023Online
November, 2023Online
February, 2024Online
March, 2024Online
April, 2024Online
May, 2024Online
June, 2024Online
July, 2024Online
August, 2024Online
September, 2024Online
October, 2024Online
November, 2024Online

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

As this course is a foundational qualification, students are required to undertake a pre-training assessment using the Basic Key Skills Builder bksb® to determine if the learner’s skill level is below the Australian Course Skills Framework (ACSF) level 3.

Additional language and literacy pre-assessments with a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) specialist is also required to determine eligibility for Foundation Skills funding into this course.

Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$3,322
Fee for service per unit$302
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$0
Co-Contribution Fee$0
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$0
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$0
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$0

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$3,498
Fee for service per unit$318

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.

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Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

How to apply

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Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy. Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one. International students can apply for a USI once in Australia.

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