A post secondary course designed to prepare people with a range of special learning needs for employment or further vocational training. The course introduces you to full-time adult learning in a mainstream setting. You will develop confidence, skills and strategies to manage pathways in future employment and/or education.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Industry and St Albans
• Other locations:

  Industry locations within the Western Suburbs.

• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  22128VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• Employment or further education.

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

The Certificate I in Work Education is designed for a range of learners with a disability/disabilities or with significant evidence of a disability or special learning needs which impact on their learning. The focus of Work Education is providing post school educational options for people who have individual, special learning needs and its main focus is on enabling learners to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school.

This course is one year full-time. Flexible learning arrangements may include off-campus study, workshops or workplace delivery.

• Develop an Individual Vocational Plan With Support

  Unit code

  VU20438

• Develop Personal Management Skills for Work

  Unit code

  VU20439

• Participate in Job Seeking Activities

  Unit code

  VU20009

• Participate in Vocational Tasters / Activities

  Unit code

  VU20440

• Participate in Practical Placement With Support

  Unit code

  VU20441

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Develop Interpersonal Communications Skills for the Workplace

  Unit code

  VU20442

• Participate in Basic Workplace Communications

  Unit code

  TLIE307C

• Prepare for Employment

  Unit code

  VU20007

• Be an Effective Volunteer

  Unit code

  CHCVOL201B

• Work With Time, Money and Directions in Simple Everyday Situations

  Unit code

  VBQU127

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  BSBITU101A

• Engage With Simple Texts for Employment Purposes

  Unit code

  VBQU121

• Applicants must be 16+ and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Program Manager that they are in search of adult study options.