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.

We all need a bit of support and assistance to get into the workforce and we are hear to help you get into work sooner.
The Certificate I in Work Education is designed to boost your language and literacy skills, build your confidence, and prepare you for meaningful employment. You’ll learn essential employability skills in fun and practical ways—through work placements, excursions, and hands-on experiences. You’ll also get the chance to explore different industries and discover what suits you best.

Student Facing Field
Learners will investigate a range of industries, volunteer organisations and employment support services as part of their Individual Learning Plans to establish appropriate employment options / pathways

22631VIC Certificate II in Work Education

Students doing this course will obtain knowledge regarding: community involvement, OH&S, understanding rights and responsibilities, identifying and accessing support in a variety of areas and exploring post course options. Develop personal management skills, communication skills, literacy, numeracy, problem solving and team work skills as well as being able to access technology to obtain information and resources.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

Mandatory entry requirements:

Entry to the Certificate I in Work Education is intended for post compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability.
In exceptional circumstances compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability may be enrolled in the qualification, provided the Registered Training Organisation can establish:
• the learner’s Secondary School is unable to meet their needs
and
• the learner has a level of behavioural maturity that would allow them to develop the communication and interpersonal skills expected in the workplace.
Permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability must be evidenced. Evidence could include but is not limited to:
• Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
• Doctors / specialist reports
• Attendance at a Specialist School
• Integration support at school
• Integration support at school with modified curriculum
While learners may also have the following conditions, these do not constitute a permanent cognitive or intellectual disability:
• Social and / or emotional issues
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Specific learning difficulties
• Mental health conditions
• Physical disabilities

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