Certificate I in Preparation for Work and Training

The nationally accredited Certificate I in Preparation for Work or Training is an inclusive course where you will improve your skills through learning that is personally meaningful. Gain confidence in your talents and skills and be prepared for exciting new study and career pathways.

This is a fully government-subsidised JobTrainer course. Eligibility criteria applies.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theoretical and practical course work, you will learn to:

• Prepare for study
• Communicate with others
• Use different technology
• Complete basic math, reading and writing
• Use tools for healthy living
• Use workplace tools and equipment

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career, including:

• Confidence
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work towards your goals

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

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

GROW YOUR CAREER

Continue to gain confidence with these further study options:

• Certificate I in Access to Work and Training
• Certificate II in your area of interest

INDUSTRY DEMAND

Employers in Australia require their workers to have good reading and writing skills, as well as basic technology skills. This course will allow you to gain these foundational skills. You will be able to confidently apply these skills while looking at meaningful employment or study pathways.

To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!

INFORMATION SESSIONS

There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course.

STUDY COMMITMENT

This is a Flexible Blended course. You will need to attend approximately 9 hours of class, over 2 days a week, for 17 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 4 hours of other study per week.

You may also be required to complete approximately 11 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including supported study time in the learning centre, Independent study time in the learning centre, Access to purchased software on computers in the learning centre, Websites developed specifically for LLN learners, Specific LLN resources in the TAFE library including low level readers and textbooks, Guides for the use of technology (smartphones and tablets) as learning tools.

Students may be co-enrolled in Learner Support to provide additional help.
Students are also encouraged to make use of all opportunities at home and in the community to develop and consolidate their LLN skills eg
Watching TV/listening to the radio/searching the internet, Reading magazines, brochures, leaflets, newspapers, Practising English conversation with shopkeepers and other community members, Practising skills at work, Volunteering in a situation that will involve use of English LLN.


IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for students in the Sydney Region have either LLN or learning/study difficulties that prevent them fulfilling work or study goals or participating to their fullest potential in the community. They are of various ages and come from a range of backgrounds, the majority non-English speaking. Some are recent migrants to Australia others have lived and worked here for many years but not had the chance to gain an education in English and others were born here but have not yet gained adequate foundation skills. In addition, some existing workers require additional foundation skills to be able to participate in workplace training, satisfactorily perform their workplace duties or apply for promotional positions.

SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT

Students may be co-enrolled in Learner Support to provide additional help. To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet spatial distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. We'll keep you informed every step of the way.

We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services

As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:

• LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
• Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
• Easy computing online short courses
• Access to local TAFE libraries
• Accessibility and Disability Support Services
• Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home

To keep you safe while studying, some of our face to face classes may be replaced with online or connected learning. We have also modified our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. As restrictions ease, the way you attend your class may change again. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, due to the impacts of COVID-19 there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.

This course is currently scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Enrolments for this course have now closed.

Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.

Elective Units

This course is the first step in a series of courses to further training in employability skills and helps you go on to further training and to get a job.