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

Do you have special learning needs and want job-specific skills that can be integrated into the workplace? If so, the Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC at Victoria University is for you.

Designed for people with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment, this supportive program helps students to develops skills for working in multiple work environments such as hospitality, administration or retail. It’s the next step up from the 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education, which gives you foundation skills for your first job.

This course aims to achieve employment outcomes for students whilst giving you tailored support to meet specific needs, including the workplace recruitment process.

Learning in professional, simulated facilities, you’ll experience the world of work with support from your teachers. With new confidence, you can expand on your skills in a real workplace environment during your practical placement.

It’s an inclusive, caring environment with specialist teachers, where you’ll learn:

Which jobs are right for you
How to search for jobs
Interview skills
Resume writing
Occupational health and safety laws and safety in the workplace
Travel to work using public transport
Preparing simple meals
Expected behaviour at work.

: 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 educational outcomes across the course support development in a range of contexts including for personal, employment, volunteering and further study purposes.

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, 10 units must be completed consisting of:

3 core units
1 unit that must be selected from the list of WHS/OHS units that best supports the vocational focus of the elective units
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.