Overview About this course

Take the first step towards further study or employment. Improve your reading, writing and maths skills in a supportive environment. Learn skills you can use at work such as using a computer, filling in forms and communicating with team mates.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

Set and achieve goals for work
Use a computer
Read and write work documents

Course outcomes

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

Experience using technology
Ability to read and write work documents
Techniques to communicate with people at work
Strong pathways to continue your studies and 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.

Entry recommendations

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

An interest in learning digital skills, reading, writing and maths
An interest in communicating with others

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 positions, pursuing further study and participate more fully in the community.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 0 Courses

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

The Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 1 Course

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

Related study 0 Courses

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

The Certificate I in Access to 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.

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 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 short and simple strategies for work-related learning FSKLRG004

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.

Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCMOM203
Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals AURASA001
Remove and tag steering, suspension and braking system components AURTTA001
Assist with automotive workplace activities AURTTA002
Remove and tag engine system components AURTTE003
Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005
Work with diverse people CHCDIV001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001
Perform sheet and plate assembly MEM03003
Perform manual production welding MEM05013
Use hand tools MEM18001
Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002
Use tools, resources and equipment for vocational learning NAT10973002
Use emerging technology NAT10973009
Use free or inexpensive technology NAT10973010
Access and evaluate information on the internet NAT10973011
Plan to set up a personal area for study NAT11005008
Spell personally relevant words NAT11005018
Contribute to workplace health and safety SIRXWHS002
Prepare and present simple dishes SITHCCC024
Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHFAB025
Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP009
Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA005
Read and write simple social texts SWERWT001
Use emerging technology VCODIG101
Use free or inexpensive technology VCODIG102
Use beginning whole number skills up to 100 for work FSKNUM001
Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work FSKNUM002
Use whole numbers and halves for work FSKNUM003
Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work FSKNUM004
Use familiar 2D shapes for work FSKNUM005
Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for work FSKNUM006
Use simple data for work FSKNUM007
Use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for work FSKNUM008
Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work FSKNUM009
Use common shapes for work FSKNUM010
Use familiar and simple spatial information for work FSKNUM011
Use familiar and simple data for work FSKNUM012
Construct simple tables and graphs for work FSKNUM013
Identify and interpret common chance events for work FSKNUM040
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks FSKDIG001
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks FSKDIG002
Prepare to participate in a learning environment FSKLRG001
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems FSKLRG002
Use short and simple strategies for career planning FSKLRG003
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks FSKLRG005
Participate in work placement FSKLRG006
Use strategies to identify job opportunities FSKLRG007
Use simple strategies for work-related learning FSKLRG008
Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasks FSKLRG016
Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problems FSKLRG017
Participate in highly familiar spoken exchanges FSKOCM001
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work FSKOCM002
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work FSKOCM003
Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols FSKRDG001
Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols FSKRDG002
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information FSKRDG004
Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures FSKRDG005
Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts FSKRDG006
Read and respond to simple workplace information FSKRDG007
Complete personal details on extremely simple and short workplace forms FSKWTG001
Write short and simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG002
Write short and simple workplace information FSKWTG003
Write simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG005
Write simple workplace information FSKWTG006

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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

Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning FSKLRG004

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCMOM203

Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals AURASA001

Remove and tag steering, suspension and braking system components AURTTA001

Assist with automotive workplace activities AURTTA002

Remove and tag engine system components AURTTE003

Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005

Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001

Perform sheet and plate assembly MEM03003

Perform manual production welding MEM05013

Use hand tools MEM18001

Use power tools/hand held operations MEM18002

Use tools, resources and equipment for vocational learning NAT10973002

Use emerging technology NAT10973009

Use free or inexpensive technology NAT10973010

Access and evaluate information on the internet NAT10973011

Plan to set up a personal area for study NAT11005008

Spell personally relevant words NAT11005018

Contribute to workplace health and safety SIRXWHS002

Prepare and present simple dishes SITHCCC024

Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHFAB025

Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHKOP009

Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXFSA005

Read and write simple social texts SWERWT001

Use emerging technology VCODIG101

Use free or inexpensive technology VCODIG102

Use beginning whole number skills up to 100 for work FSKNUM001

Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work FSKNUM002

Use whole numbers and halves for work FSKNUM003

Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work FSKNUM004

Use familiar 2D shapes for work FSKNUM005

Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for work FSKNUM006

Use simple data for work FSKNUM007

Use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for work FSKNUM008

Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work FSKNUM009

Use common shapes for work FSKNUM010

Use familiar and simple spatial information for work FSKNUM011

Use familiar and simple data for work FSKNUM012

Construct simple tables and graphs for work FSKNUM013

Identify and interpret common chance events for work FSKNUM040

Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks FSKDIG001

Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks FSKDIG002

Prepare to participate in a learning environment FSKLRG001

Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems FSKLRG002

Use short and simple strategies for career planning FSKLRG003

Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks FSKLRG005

Participate in work placement FSKLRG006

Use strategies to identify job opportunities FSKLRG007

Use simple strategies for work-related learning FSKLRG008

Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasks FSKLRG016

Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problems FSKLRG017

Participate in highly familiar spoken exchanges FSKOCM001

Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work FSKOCM002

Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work FSKOCM003

Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols FSKRDG001

Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols FSKRDG002

Read and respond to short and simple workplace information FSKRDG004

Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures FSKRDG005

Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts FSKRDG006

Read and respond to simple workplace information FSKRDG007

Complete personal details on extremely simple and short workplace forms FSKWTG001

Write short and simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG002

Write short and simple workplace information FSKWTG003

Write simple workplace formatted texts FSKWTG005

Write simple workplace information FSKWTG006