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Foundation Skills – Prepare for Vocational Training

Course Overview

This foundation skills course will help you to increase your confidence in studying your vocational training course.

By studying this course, you will:

  1. Learn vocabulary, do research and develop industry knowledge.
  2. Practise reading workplace texts.
  3. Practise writing and using digital technology.

After you have successfully completed the Foundation Skills - Prepare for Vocational Training course, you will be able to confidently continue your study with Certificate III in Individual Support with Charter Australia. 

Award Issued

Statement of Attainment for four Units of Competency that form part of the FSK10219 - Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways.

Learning Outcome

1. Achieve the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in Foundation Skills – Prepare for Vocational Training that contains the following units of competency:

   •  FSKLRG008 Use simple strategies for work-related learning
   •  FSKDIG002 Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks
   •  FSKWTG005 Write simple workplace formatted texts
   •  FSKRDG007 Read and respond to simple workplace information

2. Become more confident in your language and technical skills. This will benefit your vocational study and your future employment prospects.

3. Be able to study Certificate III in Individual Support qualification and secure immediate employment in the healthcare sector.

Overview
Duration: 2 x 1-day classes
Units: 4
Requirements: 18+ and LLN
Language: English
Work placement: Not required

Entry Requirements

Age Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or above for courses that require work placement.
  • 15 years of age or above for English language course(s).

Please visit Entry Requirements page for more detailed information.

Delivery Mode

Mixed with online and face-to-face classes, the course is conducted for one day per week over a two-week period. Please refer to the "Classes" section on this page for the available class commencement dates.

Assessments

  • Written Task
  • Practical Demonstration

Fees & Government Subsidies

The course is fully subsidised by the NSW Government with no tuition fees payable by eligible students. To find out if you are eligible for government subsidies, please visit Are you eligible for subsidised training? page.

For students who are not eligible for government subsidies, the fee for this course will be $250.

Pathways to Further Studies

After you have successfully completed the Foundation Skills - Prepare for Vocational Training course, you will be able to confidently continue your study with Certificate III in Individual Support  with Charter Australia.
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Charter Australia focuses on providing training that leads to employment. Our students learn practical skills and knowledge which are highly valued in the Australian workplace.