National code: 11009NAT

Certificate I in Access to Work and Training

Overview About this course

Gain foundational skills and learn in a supportive environment designed to meet your needs. Build on your professional abilities and personal confidence as you prepare to begin the career and study pathway of your choice.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

Complete projects
Communicate with others
Think critically
Work in a team
Improve reading, writing, and maths skills

Course outcomes

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

A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate I level
Strong pathways to continue your study and learning to enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is 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. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed.

Entry recommendations

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

The motivation to improve your study skills
The self-discipline to prepare for work or further study

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.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Entry-level jobs where they complete a range of work tasks

Study pathways

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

Previous study 1 Course

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

Course in Skills for Further Learning and Engagement

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Related study 1 Course

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

Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

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.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate I in Access to Work and Training qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 Units of competency, including 0 core and 14 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.

There are no core units in this course

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.

Work in the animal care industry ACMGEN201
Participate in workplace health and safety processes ACMWHS201
Support landscape work AHCLSC101
Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment AHCMOM101
Support nursery work AHCNSY102
Undertake propagation activities AHCNSY207
Support gardening work AHCPGD101
Plant trees and shrubs AHCPGD201
Prepare and maintain plant displays AHCPGD202
Support horticultural production AHCPHT102
Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play AHCTRF205
Clean vehicle body and door openings AURVTN008
Clean vehicle interior trim AURVTT008
Apply communication skills BSBCMM211
Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills BSBCRT201
Use business resources BSBOPS101
Plan and prepare for work readiness BSBPEF101
Operate digital devices BSBTEC101
Use business software applications BSBTEC201
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment BSBTEC202
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others BSBWHS211
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCWHS1001
Develop ceramic skills CUACER201
Develop jewellery-making skills CUAJWL211
Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work CUAPPR101
Develop and use personal budgets FNSFLT211
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks FSKDIG001
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems FSKLRG002
Use short and simple strategies for career planning FSKLRG003
Participate in work placement FSKLRG006
Use strategies to identify job opportunities FSKLRG007
Use common shapes for work FSKNUM010
Use familiar and simple spatial information for work FSKNUM011
Use familiar and simple data for work FSKNUM012
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work FSKOCM002
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work FSKOCM003
Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures FSKRDG005
Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts FSKRDG006
Write short and simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG002
Write simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG005
Machine sew materials MSFSF2002
Use upholstery sector hand and power tools MSFUP2001
Make measurements MSMOPS101
Work in a team MSMSUP106
Follow WHS procedures MSMWHS100
Use a sewing machine MSTCL2021
Display and merchandise floristry products SFLSOP006
Design and apply make-up SHBBMUP002
Organise and maintain the store environment SIRXIND002
Identify and respond to security risks SIRXRSK001
Contribute to workplace health and safety SIRXWHS002
Clean premises and equipment SITHACS001
Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC001
Prepare and present simple dishes SITHCCC002
Prepare and present sandwiches SITHCCC003
Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHFAB005
Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP001
Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA001
Maintain the quality of perishable items SITXINV002
Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS001
Despatch stock TLIA0019
Package goods TLIA0020
Receive goods TLIA0023
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLID1001
Shift a load using manually-operated equipment TLID1002
Follow work health and safety procedures TLIF1001
Use tools, resources and equipment for vocational learning NAT10973002
Access and evaluate information on the internet NAT10973011
Plan to use adaptive technology to support learning and engagement NAT10973012
Use adaptive technology to support learning and engagement NAT10973013
Examine local Aboriginal community issues NAT11005002
Spell personally relevant words NAT11005018
Explore the ongoing impact of invasion and colonisation of Australia NAT11009001
Explore safety and wellbeing options NAT11009002
Prepare for skills recognition NAT11009003
Use effective personal presentation skills NAT11009004
Plan to respond to common accidents and injuries NAT11009005
Engage in socially diverse environments NAT11009006
Use basic critical thinking skills NAT11009007
Develop basic strategies to deal with conflict in everyday contexts NAT11009008
Develop basic strategies to interact with communication media NAT11009009
Word process a basic document NAT11009010
Use a simple spreadsheet NAT11009011
Plan to improve environmental practices NAT11009012
Plan to reduce household energy use NAT11009013
Use teamwork skills NAT11009014
Explore work and training pathways for women NAT11009015
Examine issues that impact the lives of women NAT11009016
Explore work and training opportunities NAT11009017
Explore the impact of social equity strategies NAT11009018
Use numeracy to complete familiar everyday tasks NAT11009019
Explore money for personally relevant needs NAT11009020
Develop a project plan NAT11009021
Carry out and review a short project NAT11009022
Read simple further study texts NAT11009023
Read simple pre-employment texts NAT11009024
Read simple personal and community texts NAT11009025
Write simple further study texts NAT11009026
Write simple pre-employment texts NAT11009027
Write simple personal and community texts NAT11009028

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TAFE NSW services Facilities 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

Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Work in the animal care industry ACMGEN201

Participate in workplace health and safety processes ACMWHS201

Support landscape work AHCLSC101

Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment AHCMOM101

Support nursery work AHCNSY102

Undertake propagation activities AHCNSY207

Support gardening work AHCPGD101

Plant trees and shrubs AHCPGD201

Prepare and maintain plant displays AHCPGD202

Support horticultural production AHCPHT102

Assist in the preparation of turf surfaces for play AHCTRF205

Clean vehicle body and door openings AURVTN008

Clean vehicle interior trim AURVTT008

Apply communication skills BSBCMM211

Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills BSBCRT201

Use business resources BSBOPS101

Plan and prepare for work readiness BSBPEF101

Operate digital devices BSBTEC101

Use business software applications BSBTEC201

Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment BSBTEC202

Contribute to the health and safety of self and others BSBWHS211

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCWHS1001

Develop ceramic skills CUACER201

Develop jewellery-making skills CUAJWL211

Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work CUAPPR101

Develop and use personal budgets FNSFLT211

Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks FSKDIG001

Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems FSKLRG002

Use short and simple strategies for career planning FSKLRG003

Participate in work placement FSKLRG006

Use strategies to identify job opportunities FSKLRG007

Use common shapes for work FSKNUM010

Use familiar and simple spatial information for work FSKNUM011

Use familiar and simple data for work FSKNUM012

Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work FSKOCM002

Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work FSKOCM003

Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures FSKRDG005

Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts FSKRDG006

Write short and simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG002

Write simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG005

Machine sew materials MSFSF2002

Use upholstery sector hand and power tools MSFUP2001

Make measurements MSMOPS101

Work in a team MSMSUP106

Follow WHS procedures MSMWHS100

Use a sewing machine MSTCL2021

Display and merchandise floristry products SFLSOP006

Design and apply make-up SHBBMUP002

Organise and maintain the store environment SIRXIND002

Identify and respond to security risks SIRXRSK001

Contribute to workplace health and safety SIRXWHS002

Clean premises and equipment SITHACS001

Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC001

Prepare and present simple dishes SITHCCC002

Prepare and present sandwiches SITHCCC003

Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHFAB005

Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP001

Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA001

Maintain the quality of perishable items SITXINV002

Participate in safe work practices SITXWHS001

Despatch stock TLIA0019

Package goods TLIA0020

Receive goods TLIA0023

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLID1001

Shift a load using manually-operated equipment TLID1002

Follow work health and safety procedures TLIF1001