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Overview
About this course
Be inspired to reach your career goals. Learn fundamental study and workplace skills. Gain confidence in yourself and your abilities. Prepare to find a career path leading to professional success.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
use technology
understand workplace tasks
improve your reading, writing and maths skills
communicate in different situations
plan your career
gain industry skills in an area of specialisation.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level.
Skills in communicating and using technology.
Strong pathways to continue your study and boost your career opportunities.
Credits towards further studies in your area of specialisation.
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 confirm this is the right course for you. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile. This helps ensure you’re placed in the right class and can access support if needed.
If you’re an early school leaver aged under 17 and do not have a Record of School Achievement (RoSA), you must contact the teaching section for more information.
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 that you have:
a willingness to learn workplace skills, including using technology
an interest in improving your reading, writing, communication and maths skills.
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
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: employment in a range of jobs that require a Certificate II or Year 10 equivalent.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study2 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study2 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study2 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
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 II in Career Preparation (Foundation Skills) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 units of competency, including 14 core and 0 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 - 0
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.
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
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