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Overview
About this course
Strong foundations lead to strong careers. Build practical maths, literacy and digital skills designed for manufacturing. Learn online and in practical workshops to build confidence and start your trade or technical training.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
use basic maths to measure materials and solve simple manufacturing problems
read workplace documents such as safety procedures, work orders and technical drawings
fill in common workplace forms and following standard work instructions
use everyday digital devices and software to communicate, record information and follow instructions
use language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills in an entry‑level manufacturing workshop.
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
a Certificate of Attendance
a digital badge that recognises your achievement. Share it with employers, add it to LinkedIn or include it in your portfolio
confidence to communicate in a manufacturing environment
an understanding of how to follow industry standards, documents and procedures
improved understanding and skill of the basic maths foundations used in manufacturing
confidence using essential digital technologies in manufacturing workplaces.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
access to an internet-connected device
the ability to read and understand simple texts, such as course instructions and lesson descriptions
the ability to navigate online platforms, find materials and use basic digital tools independently.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Where can this course take you?
The TAFE Statement in Foundations for Manufacturing Careers does not have any courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units - 3
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Digital Essentials for Manufacturing502000014C
Literacy Foundations in the Manufacturing Industry502000014B
Maths Foundations in the Manufacturing Industry502000014A
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
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