Certificate II in Work Education

This course offers people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop hands-on skills in simulated and authentic workplace settings.

You will have the opportunity to select either hospitality or sport electives.

To provide you with an authentic employment experience, this course includes two supported work-placement blocks.

For your simulated workplace training, you will learn in state-of-the-art hospitality and sport facilities.

This course will give you an understanding of workplace expectations.

You will be supported to gain skills in:

job seeking and employability personal management teamwork and communication basic literacy and numeracy use of everyday technology.

This course will improve your employment opportunities and ensure you feel more prepared to enter the workforce.

Once complete, you can pathway into other Certificate II or III courses or gain entry-level employment.

To be awarded the 22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education, a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• three (3) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:

• one (1) unit must be selected from the WHS/OHS elective units listed in 22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education, and;
• four (4) units may be selected from the units listed in 22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education, or from other endorsed or accredited training products where the unit(s) are first packaged in AQF Level 1, 2 or 3 qualifications in the source training product.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU22574 - Investigate job opportunities
• VU22575 - Identify workplace expectations
• VU22576 - Undertake a work placement

ELECTIVE UNITS

WHS/OHS

• SITXWHS001 - Participate in safe work practices

Stream: Business Administration

• BSBCUS201 - Deliver a service to customers
• BSBIND201 - Work effectively in a business environment
• BSBWOR204 - Use business technology
• VU22577 - Develop independent travel skills

Stream: Sport

• SISXCAI003 - Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions
• SISXCCS001 - Provide quality service
• SISXFAC001 - Maintain equipment for activities
• VU22577 - Develop independent travel skills

Stream: Hospitality

• SITHCCC001 - Use food preparation equipment
• SITHCCC002 - Prepare and present simple dishes
• SITXFSA001 - Use hygienic practices for food safety
• VU22577 - Develop independent travel skills

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be recognised as having an intellectual disability or learning difficulty. Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

The Certificate II in Work Education is intended to support post compulsory school aged learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop employment ready skills, knowledge and behaviours.

The outcomes of the 22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education are consistent with Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 2 through:

• development of basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of a defined area of work and learning in:
• WHS/OHS rights, obligations, procedures and processes;
• workplace behavioural expectations;
• requirements and features of a range of jobs;
• development of basic cognitive, technical and communication skills;
• participate effectively in a workplace;
• manage own time;
• apply defined personal protective and contingency strategies, and;
• undertake a work placement.

Skills and knowledge at this level will be applied in structured and stable contexts within a defined range of parameters. The volume of learning for this qualification would typically be a minimum of 1 year due to the additional time required to reinforce learning for the intended cohort. The volume of learning incorporates structured training delivery and extensive opportunities for practice and reinforcement of skills.