22706VIC Certificate I in Work Education

VU course code: 22706VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson, St Albans

Applications closed

Overview

Gain valuable workplace skills and confidence with a Certificate I in Work Education 22706VIC at Victoria University.

This course is designed for young people with additional needs. You will develop personal management skills, communication, confidence and independence in preparation for work and further study.

This course will give you an understanding of basic workplace expectations. We will support your additional needs and help you to gain skills in:

job seeking and employability
work readiness
personal management
teamwork and communication
basic literacy and numeracy
applying strategies to support workplace participation
use of everyday technology relevant to the workplace.

As part of the Work Education Program, you will investigate and identify vocational options that you may wish to pursue in the future. You will have the opportunity to participate in a range of vocational activities, including furniture making and hospitality, which will give you an understanding of the tasks required in related job roles and how to carry them out effectively. These vocational activities will support you to pathway into further courses.

: The Certificate I in Work Education supports post compulsory school age learners with permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training. It supports learners to improve their employability and work readiness.
In exceptional circumstances compulsory school age learners with evidence of permanent cognitive and / or intellectual disability may be enrolled in the qualification.

The outcomes of the Certificate I in Work Education are consistent with Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 1. The certificate develops the skills and knowledge for further learning and application within highly structured, familiar, and personally relevant and routine contexts. Graduates at this level will have basic cognitive and communication skills to undertake defined familiar activities and provide simple solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. The volume of learning for the Certificate I in Work Education is typically 1 year and incorporates structured training delivery and unstructured learning activities and opportunities for practice and reinforcement of skills such as: This course incorporates structured training delivery and unstructured learning activities and opportunities for practice and reinforcement of skills such as: structured training activities to develop strategies to improve employability and work readiness. • using information and resources to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training learners will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate limited autonomy and judgement as follows: • Developing knowledge of:
work related OHS/WHS procedures and requirements

sources of information on a range of industries relevant to own interests

sources of information to identify the job seeking process and employment opportunities

simple strategies to meet workplace expectations

simple strategies to support personal management in the workplace
• Developing skills to:
work with a support person to develop and implement a personal vocational plan to support vocational goals

access information and resources to support achievement of vocational goals

apply strategies to support workplace participation

use technology relevant to the workplace
• Applying skills and knowledge in highly structured, personally relevant and supported contexts.
: Victoria University is a supportive place to study. We have disability support services and counselling services available to all students.
We also have a range of academic support programs that can help you if you are struggling with your studies.
We can help you with your assignments and assessment tasks, maths, writing skills and English language support, as well as showing you effective ways to study and manage your time and preparation. Our study support programs include:
workshops and study groups
student mentors and peer learning
maths and writing resources.
: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
We received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be eligible for the award of 22706VIC Certificate I in Work Education learners must successfully complete a total of 10 units comprising:

• 7 core units.

• 3 electives which may be selected from:

units listed 22706VIC Certificate I in Work Education curriculum.
units first packaged in Certificate I qualifications in endorsed training packages or accredited courses.
units first packaged in an accredited ‘Course in…’

Selection of electives must reflect the integrity and intent of the qualification.Where the full qualification is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$1,417.50	$116.90 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$283.50	$116.90 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$21,000	–	–

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
Materials – materials fees for supplies and resources are charged per unit
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year

Scholarships

Careers

Studying at Victoria University will improve your skills and confidence to help you transition into adult education or work.

The course aims to support students develop their personal management skills, communication, confidence and independence in preparation for work and further study.