22631VIC Certificate II in Work Education

VU course code: 22631VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Applications closed

Overview

If you have special learning needs and would like to learn about working in hospitality, the Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC at Victoria University is for you.

Designed for people with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment, this supportive program develops skills for work in hospitality. It is the next step up from the 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education, which gives you foundations for your first job.

The course is open to people with learning needs who are old enough to have completed school and would like to learn what is expected at work in kitchens and cafes.

Learning in professional hospitality facilities, you will experience the world of work with support from your teachers. With new confidence, you can build your skills in a real workplace during your practical placement.

In an inclusive, caring environment with specialist teachers, you will explore:

which jobs are right for you
what kind of behaviour is expected at work
safe ways of working.

We can also teach you how to travel to work using public transport, prepare simple meals in a professional kitchen, and how to interview for a job.

: The Certificate II in Work Education meets a clearly identified need to provide the development of critical employment-ready skills, knowledge and behaviours essential for workplace participation by people who have a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability. This course is designed for learners who require additional and highly structured support to access meaningful work opportunities and/or further training.The Certificate II in Work Education does not have a focus on any specific vocational area but provides the opportunity for learners to explore different vocational areas that may be of interest to them. The educational outcomes across the course support development in a range of contexts including for personal, employment, volunteering and further study purposes. The course is structured to provide a range of potential pathways from the qualification through flexibility in the choice of units of competency from accredited courses or endorsed training packages.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To be awarded the 22631VIC Certificate II in Work Education, a total of 10 units of competency must be achieved, comprising of: 3 core units 1 unit must be selected from the list of WHS/OHS units that best supports the vocational focus of the elective units selected 6 electives units from:

- elective units listed below, where units may be chosen from within or across any listed skill cluster

- units 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 and reflect the integrity and intent of the qualification.