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National code: FSK10219

Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

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OverviewAbout this course

Gain the confidence to reach your goals. Build your reading, writing and maths skills and learn how to communicate with others in this foundation course. You will be provided with a nurturing and supportive environment to succeed in the workforce or further studies.

OutcomesWhat you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Develop reading, writing and maths skills
Identify your learning goals
Understand graphs and charts
Use digital technology – including using the internet
Communicate with others

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

Confidently use technology to complete work tasks
Ability to read and interpret workplace documents
Skills to communicate effectively within the workplace
Enhanced reading, writing, maths and computer skills
Pathway into further study or a job
Have renewed confidence to reach your goals

SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

A goal to improve your reading, writing and maths skills
A desire to learn how to use a computer
A need to improve your study skills

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

PathwaysFuture career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Have reading, writing and maths skills to complete work tasks in a range of jobs

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Related study0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

UnitsUnits taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 11 Units of competency, including 1 core and 10 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Use simple strategies for work-related learningFSKLRG008

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Use familiar and simple spatial information for workFSKNUM011
Use familiar and simple data for workFSKNUM012
Construct simple tables and graphs for workFSKNUM013
Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for workFSKNUM014
Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for workFSKNUM015
Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for workFSKNUM016
Use familiar and routine maps and plans for workFSKNUM017
Develop e-learning skillsNAT11039024
Use familiar and simple metric measurements for workFSKNUM009
Spell personally relevant wordsNAT11005018
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at workFSKOCM003
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at workFSKOCM002
Plan to improve self-esteemNAT11039003
Plan healthy lifestyle practicesNAT11005003
Engage in a community activityNAT10973004
Identify and interpret common chance events for workFSKNUM040
Use chance and probability calculations for workFSKNUM041
Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for workFSKNUM020
Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for workFSKNUM018
Use routine strategies for career planningFSKLRG010
Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasksFSKLRG016
Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problemsFSKLRG017
Identify community optionsVU22379
Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasksFSKLRG018
Plan to set up a personal area for studyNAT11005008
Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problemsFSKLRG009
Identify common digital mediaVU22383
Use strategies to identify job opportunitiesFSKLRG007
Plan to read for pleasureNAT11005011
Develop verbal communication skillsVU22374
Write short and simple workplace formatted textsFSKWTG002
Create simple texts to participate in the communityVU22368
Write short and simple workplace informationFSKWTG003
Write simple workplace formatted textsFSKWTG005
Write simple workplace informationFSKWTG006
Complete routine workplace formatted textsFSKWTG008
Write routine workplace textsFSKWTG009
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasksFSKDIG001
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasksFSKDIG002
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problemsFSKLRG002
Use short and simple strategies for career planningFSKLRG003
Use short and simple strategies for work-related learningFSKLRG004
Prepare and present simple dishesSITHCCC024
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasksFSKLRG005
Participate in work placementFSKLRG006
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasksFSKDIG003
Work effectively in a service environmentSIRXIND001
Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for workFSKNUM019
Read and respond to simple informal workplace textsFSKRDG006
Read and respond to simple workplace informationFSKRDG007
Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic textsFSKRDG008
Read and respond to routine workplace informationFSKRDG010
Work safelySIRXWHS001
Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace proceduresFSKRDG005
Read and respond to short and simple workplace informationFSKRDG004
Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbolsFSKRDG002
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetingsFSKOCM004
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentationsFSKOCM005
Interact effectively with others at workFSKOCM007
Collect and record dataBSBDAT201
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiationsFSKOCM012
Read and respond to routine standard operating proceduresFSKRDG009
Use whole numbers and halves for workFSKNUM003
Use basic and familiar metric measurements for workFSKNUM004
Use familiar 2D shapes for workFSKNUM005
Read and write basic everyday textsSWERWT003
Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for workFSKNUM006
Read and write basic procedural textsSWERWT004
Use simple data for workFSKNUM007
Use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for workFSKNUM008
Use common shapes for workFSKNUM010
Support nursery workAHCNSY102
Support gardening workAHCPGD102
Apply for jobs and undertake job interviewsAUMAFA001
Identify environmental and sustainability requirements in an automotive service or repair workplaceAURAEA001
Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentalsAURASA001
Use routine strategies for work-related learningFSKLRG011
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teamsFSKOCM006
Use tools, resources and equipment for vocational learningNAT10973002
Use a simple spreadsheetNAT11009011
Use emerging technologyNAT10973009
Use free or inexpensive technologyNAT10973010
Access and evaluate information on the internetNAT10973011
Word process a basic documentNAT11009010
Access a basic computer programNAT11005007
Use hygienic practices for food safetySITXFSA005
Prepare and present sandwichesSITHCCC025
Provide First AidHLTAID011
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationHLTAID009
Provide customer information and assistanceSITXCCS009
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beveragesSITHFAB024
Prepare and serve espresso coffeeSITHFAB025

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TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries

Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community

Info sessionsWant to know more?

There are a total of 2 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Foundation Skills, English Language and Auslan

OverviewAbout this course

OutcomesWhat you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

PathwaysFuture career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

UnitsUnits taught in this course

Use simple strategies for work-related learningFSKLRG008

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Use familiar and simple spatial information for workFSKNUM011

Use familiar and simple data for workFSKNUM012

Construct simple tables and graphs for workFSKNUM013

Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for workFSKNUM014

Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for workFSKNUM015

Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for workFSKNUM016

Use familiar and routine maps and plans for workFSKNUM017

Develop e-learning skillsNAT11039024

Use familiar and simple metric measurements for workFSKNUM009

Spell personally relevant wordsNAT11005018

Participate in familiar spoken interactions at workFSKOCM003

Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at workFSKOCM002

Plan to improve self-esteemNAT11039003

Plan healthy lifestyle practicesNAT11005003

Engage in a community activityNAT10973004

Identify and interpret common chance events for workFSKNUM040

Use chance and probability calculations for workFSKNUM041

Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for workFSKNUM020

Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for workFSKNUM018

Use routine strategies for career planningFSKLRG010

Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasksFSKLRG016

Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problemsFSKLRG017

Identify community optionsVU22379

Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasksFSKLRG018

Plan to set up a personal area for studyNAT11005008

Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problemsFSKLRG009

Identify common digital mediaVU22383

Use strategies to identify job opportunitiesFSKLRG007

Plan to read for pleasureNAT11005011

Develop verbal communication skillsVU22374

Write short and simple workplace formatted textsFSKWTG002

Create simple texts to participate in the communityVU22368

Write short and simple workplace informationFSKWTG003

Write simple workplace formatted textsFSKWTG005

Write simple workplace informationFSKWTG006

Complete routine workplace formatted textsFSKWTG008

Write routine workplace textsFSKWTG009

Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasksFSKDIG001

Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasksFSKDIG002

Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problemsFSKLRG002

Use short and simple strategies for career planningFSKLRG003

Use short and simple strategies for work-related learningFSKLRG004

Prepare and present simple dishesSITHCCC024

Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasksFSKLRG005

Participate in work placementFSKLRG006

Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasksFSKDIG003

Work effectively in a service environmentSIRXIND001

Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for workFSKNUM019

Read and respond to simple informal workplace textsFSKRDG006

Read and respond to simple workplace informationFSKRDG007

Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic textsFSKRDG008

Read and respond to routine workplace informationFSKRDG010

Work safelySIRXWHS001

Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace proceduresFSKRDG005

Read and respond to short and simple workplace informationFSKRDG004

Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbolsFSKRDG002

Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetingsFSKOCM004

Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentationsFSKOCM005

Interact effectively with others at workFSKOCM007

Collect and record dataBSBDAT201

Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiationsFSKOCM012

Read and respond to routine standard operating proceduresFSKRDG009

Use whole numbers and halves for workFSKNUM003

Use basic and familiar metric measurements for workFSKNUM004

Use familiar 2D shapes for workFSKNUM005