Certificate I in Work Education

Course Overview

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This course supports post-compulsory school-age learners with a permanent cognitive impairment/intellectual disability to develop the skills to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training. The content and structure of this course focus on supporting learners to improve their employability and work readiness.

Who can participate?

The Certificate I in Work Education is restricted to post compulsory school aged learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability.

Entry to this program is therefore restricted to adult learners who can provide evidence of having a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. The permissible documents of evidence include:

Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
Doctors/Specialist reports
Attendance at specialist school/SDS
Integration support at school
Integration support at school with modified curriculum
A letter from a registered medical practitioner stating the student has a
permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability

There are no educational entry requirements for this course, however a pre-training interview will be conducted to gain necessary background information on all students to determine this program is appropriate for them. Individuals are assessed for relevant language, literacy and numeracy levels for this program.

Carers are encouraged to attend the sessions.

What are the available pathways from Certificate I in Work Education

While there are no formal pathways from the Certificate I in Transition Education, there are a number of other training options available:

What resources will be made available to the student?

A student handbook and program materials
An exercise/communications book
A safe supportive learning environment with appropriately resourced training areas, including kitchen
Assignment activities, practical assessments and program materials
Assessment information and expectations regarding assessment
Positive classroom and community-based experiences
Appropriately qualified and experienced trainers

Delivery Principles

Building on interests, abilities and strengths
Focus on practical ‘hands on’ learning
Encourage personal development and growth
Recognition of student achievement and contributions both formal and informal
Enabling students to learn at own pace
Learning in different ways according to different learning styles

Topics include:-

Individual vocational planning with support
Personal management skills for work
Participation in vocational activities
Participation in practical placement with support
Health and safety of self and others
Preparation for employment
Development of communication skills for the workplace
Communication skills

Assessment

Assessments are designed so learners are provided with the appropriate level of support and sufficient time to meet their needs.
Assessment methods for competency will include, observation, demonstration
and participation.
Assessment includes activities relevant to the individual students.

What learning support will be provided?

Students will be provided training under close supervision with high levels of
support. SGAE trainers are dedicated to:

Providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment;
Working collaboratively with people who have an intellectual disability to assess their current language, literacy and numeracy levels;
Designing, developing and implementing training plans targeted towards the student’s requirements;
Using repetition and reinforcement for learning consolidation;
Providing regular opportunities to practice spelling and numeracy;
Utilising information and digital technology to enhance all learnings and increase technological competency;
Strengthening learning using visual and tactile aids to boost word identification;
Using real community and workplace literacy and numeracy situations as
examples in training sessions and learning resources;
Reinforcing life skills learning with scenario examples of everyday
life circumstances and practical community-based activities;
Developing practical evidence based resources to support learnings;
Designing a range of assessments to accommodate individual student capabilities and requirements.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this certificate is intended for post compulsory school age learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability.

Course Length

This course will be conducted over 18 months, 1 day per week from 9am – 3pm excluding school holidays and public holidays.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding for eligible individuals.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBWHS201	Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
VU21771	Develop an individual vocational plan with support
VU21773	Participate in Vocational Activities
VU21774	Participate in Practical placement with support
VU21664	Prepare for employment
VU21772	Develop personal management skills for work
VU21775	Develop interpersonal communication skills for the workplace

Elective Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
SITXFSA001	Use hygiene practices for food safety
TLIG1001A	Work effectively with others
VU21666	Participate in job seeking activities

Fees

Concession Tuition Fee
(Subject to eligibility. Proof of concession required) $351.45 ($0.33 per nom. hour)

Government Subsidised Tuition Fee
(If eligible for funding) $1757.25 ($1.65 per nom. hour)

Government Contribution to Training $14,910 ($14 per hour)

Full Tuition Fee
(If not eligible for Govt. subsidy) $16,667.25

Materials Fee
(All participants to pay) $250

Administration Fee
(Non-refundable) $45

Education Allowance Supplement for eligible students:

The Australian government’s Education Allowance Supplement goes towards covering the costs of training for eligible students. Students can only receive one (1) Education Allowance Supplement payment at any one time.

Concession rates for Skills First Program eligible students:

The concession rate of 20% of the Standard Tuition fee up to and including
Certificate IV level qualifications, as listed above is applicable to an individual who,
prior to the commencement of training, holds a current and valid concession card:

Health Care Card issued by the Commonwealth
Pensioner Concession Card; or Veteran’s Gold Card; or An alternative card or concession eligibility criterion approved by the Minister.
Individuals who self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (applicable to all levels of qualifications)

These concessions also apply to a dependent spouse or dependent child of a card holder.

Enrolments, Fees & Refunds

All enrolments must be confirmed by payment of fees. Payment plans may also be available. Cancellation fees may apply. Please refer to our Fees & Refund Policy.

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