Certificate I in Work Education

This course is designed to support learners who have finished school and have a permanent intellectual disability to build the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to get ready for work. You’ll have the chance to gain hands-on experience in both simulated and real workplace settings.
Our Certificate I in Work Education is the perfect first step toward your future. It will help you explore different work options, improve your employability, boost your confidence, and open pathways to further vocational education and training.

Are you ready to take your first step towards the world of work? The Certificate I in Work Education could be just what you are looking for.
This is a practical, hands-on course for adults with intellectual disability who have finished school and want to start exploring what work is all about.
You won’t just learn about work — you’ll experience it. Through visits to real workplaces, hands-on activities and simulated work tasks, you’ll get a feel for
different industries and begin to work out what suits you.
Along the way you’ll build your confidence, develop practical skills and start to picture where you want to go next.
Classes are small, teachers know their students well, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
This course is a great starting point if you want to:
• Try out different types of work
• Build your confidence
• Learn skills that will help you get a job
• Work towards volunteering or employment
• Study more after this course
How we support you:
• Every student develops a personal learning plan that identifies their goals from day one
• Workplace visits and hands-on activities help students discover what kinds of work suit them best
• We work alongside families, support coordinators, specialist schools and disability employment services throughout each student’s enrolment
• Every student leaves with a clear plan for what comes next — developed together with their teacher, family and support network

Employment pathways:
• Supported employment and open employment opportunities
• Social enterprise and community-based work
• Volunteering roles that build experience and confidence towards paid work

Your Pathway:
The Certificate I in Work Education is a genuine starting point. Every student who completes this course will have a clearer picture of where they want to go next — and the tools to help them get there.
Further study pathways:
• Certificate II in Work Education (22631VIC) — the natural next step, with Applied Community Programs in real settings to further develop your skills and confidence
• Other vocational courses in areas explored during this course

• What different jobs look like and which ones might suit you
• How to behave at work — being on time, working in a team and following instructions
• How to stay safe at work
• Reading, writing and maths skills you’ll use in daily life or at work
• How to use a computer to find information
• How to set your own goals and track how you’re going

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Entry to the 22706VIC Certificate I in Work Education is intended for post-school learners with evidence of permanent cognitive or intellectual disability. Evidence may include:
• Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
• Doctor or specialist reports
• Attendance at a Specialist School or SDS
• Integration support at school, including modified curriculum
The following conditions alone do not meet the entry requirement:
• Social and/or emotional issues
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Specific learning difficulties
• Mental health conditions
• Physical disabilities
In exceptional circumstances, a student who is still of compulsory school age may be considered for enrolment where their school is unable to meet their needs and they have the maturity to engage with workplace-focused learning. Please contact us to discuss.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Be 18 years of age , completed year 12 in a Specialist School and completed Certificate I in Transition Education

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No