Improve your employability and work readiness with the necessary training to improve literacy, numeracy, communication and personal development skills.

Upon completion you will:

• be able to participate in basic Occupational Health and Safety processes
• have increased personal effectiveness through the development of a range of strategies including communication skills and working with others
• with appropriate support, be able to set goals and develop plans related to future work and study options
• demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of work and workplaces
• with appropriate support, be able to follow steps to apply for a job
• be able to document information in a portfolio 
• be able to write a resumé
• be able to locate information about work and study options
• be able to operate computers to access the internet and use word processing for tasks related to work and study options

• Location:
  City King St, Footscray Nicholson, Industry, Melton, Newport, St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee
• Other locations:

  Also delivered on-site in Community Organisations. Course location depends on the area delivering the course.

• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus, Industry, On-line Flexible and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  22012VIC
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• a broad range of employment outcomes

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

On successful completion of the 22012VIC Certificate I in Vocational Preparation, a participant will:

• be able to participate in basic occupational health and safety processes
• have increased personal effectiveness through the development of a range of strategies including working with others and communication skills
• with appropriate support, be able to set goals and develop plans related to future work and study options
• demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of work and workplaces
• with appropriate support, be able to follow steps to apply for a job
• be able to document information in a portfolio
• be able to write a resumé
• be able to locate information about work and study options
• be able to operate computers to access the internet and use word processing for tasks related to work and study options
• through a range of electives, have developed skills and knowledge to access work and study options for example, study skills, budgeting skills, work placement skills.

This course is aligned to AQF level 1 and is consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework in that learning outcomes enable individuals with this qualification to:

• demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas
• demonstrate basic practical skills such as the use of relevant tools
• perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction
• receive and pass on messages/information.

The course is delivered to long term unemployed groups, youth groups, general access groups, re-entry to the workforce groups and women-only groups. Course structure and delivery is varied to suit the needs and interests of these particular groups.

Successful completion of the 22012VIC Certificate I in Vocational Preparation requires the successful completion of 7 units:
- four core units
- three elective units selected from:
units from suggested electives in this qualification, or
units first packaged in Certificate I or II qualifications in endorsed Training Packages or other accredited curricula.

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Increase Personal Effectiveness

  Unit code

  VU20006

• Prepare for Employment

  Unit code

  VU20007

• Develop an Action Plan for Career Planning

  Unit code

  VU20008

• Develop Study Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU103

• Participate in Job Seeking Activities

  Unit code

  VU20009

• Participate in a Practical Placement With Support

  Unit code

  VPAU112

• Organise and Complete Daily Work Activities

  Unit code

  BSBWOR202A

• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support

  Unit code

  HLTFA201A

• Participate in Basic Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  TLIE1003A

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  BSBITU101A

• Be an Effective Volunteer

  Unit code

  CHCVOL201B

• Painting and Decorating Hand Tools

  Unit code

  VBQM725

• Use Construction Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2005A

• Develop and Document a Learning Plan and Portfolio

  Unit code

  VBQU130

• Develop and Use a Personal Budget

  Unit code

  FNSFLT201A

• Present Routine Workplace Information

  Unit code

  TLIE2001A

N/A

• There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, physical ability, social or educational background. Participants seeking to enter the 22012VIC Certificate I in Vocational Preparation are expected to have the ability to: - use a number of reading strategies to identify and interpret relevant information within familiar text types - produce familiar text types using simple vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions - use everyday language to provide information or maintain a conversation in familiar spoken contexts. - use simple mathematical and personal problem-solving strategies in highly familiar contexts.