Certificate I in Work Education

This course is designed for young people with an intellectual disability.

You’ll gain independence, community awareness and an understanding of other courses you can go on to study.

You’ll also improve your employment prospects and be more prepared to enter the workforce.

This course will give you an understanding of basic workplace expectations.

We will support your special needs and help you to gain skills in:

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

You’ll learn though a combination of classroom learning, supported practical placement and vocational electives.

You can gain hands-on experience in areas such as hospitality, manufacturing and retail.

This course can be taken with a sports specialisation.

To be awarded the 22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education, a student must successfully complete a total of ten (10) units of competency, comprising of:

• seven (7) core units, and;
• three (3) electives which may be selected from:

• units listed in the 22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education qualification;
• units first packaged in Certificate I qualifications in endorsed training packages or accredited curriculum, and/or;
• units first packaged in a ‘Course in..’ in accredited curriculum.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBWHS201 - Contribute to health and safety of self and others
• VU21664 - Prepare for employment
• VU21771 - Develop an individual vocational plan with support
• VU21772 - Develop personal management skills for work
• VU21773 - Participate in vocational activities
• VU21774 - Participate in practical placement with support
• VU21775 - Develop interpersonal communication skills for the workplace

ELECTIVE UNITS

• ICTICT103 - Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
• SISXCAI001 - Provide equipment for activities
• SISXCAI002 - Assist with activity sessions
• TLIG1001A - Work effectively with others
• VU21307 - Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations
• VU21785 - Participate in recreational activities

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 outcomes of the 22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education are consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 1 and are listed below.

Developing knowledge of:

• work related WHS procedures and requirements;
• sources of information on a range of industries;
• sources of information to identify the job seeking process and employment opportunities;
• strategies for setting work related goals, and;
• education/training requirements for specific jobs.

Developing skills to:

• develop a personal vocational plan to explore different options;
• access information and resources to support achievement of vocational goals;
• apply strategies for self-development to support workplace participation, and;
• use technology to access information and resources to support vocational goals.

Application of skills and knowledge in highly structured, personally relevant and supported contexts.