Certificate II in Skills for Education, Training and Employment Pathways

Program Overview

Certificate II in Skills for Education, Training and Employment Pathways

Course Overview

Progress and refine your communication, language, literacy and numeracy skills, and gain increased confidence to enter the workforce or undertake further study.

Within Australia, many people do not possess the literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in modern life and work. Facilitated by expert teaching staff that understand that each learner is different, you will be provided with the support and guidance you need to complete your studies. You will further develop your established communication and numeracy skills.

Take your pick from a range of electives, including word processing, spreadsheet development, work health and safety, mathematics and use of digital technology.

Upon successful completion of this course you will have developed reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3.

What Can I Do?

• Further Study Pathway

Course Outcome:

11140NAT Certificate II in Skills for Education, Training and Employment Pathways

Further Study Pathways

At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. Our highly-experienced team of professionals will work with you to develop a vocational training and plan unique to you.

Strength in Diversity

At TAFE Queensland we provide training to people who are under-utilised in the labour market, by building the skills of young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age job seekers, women re-entering the workforce, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse background.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 2 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

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  • UNIT NAME: Plan and implement learning goals and strategies
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  • UNIT NAME: Read and comprehend routine English texts
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  • UNIT NAME: Produce written work for different purposes, audiences and contexts
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  • UNIT NAME: Use speaking and listening skills for oral communication
• UNIT CODE: NAT
  • UNIT NAME: Perform mathematical calculations in everyday life contexts
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  • UNIT NAME: Collect, analyse and present mathematical data
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  • UNIT NAME: Measure, estimate and calculate in everyday life contexts
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  • UNIT NAME: Apply mathematical and problem solving strategies to routine time-based tasks
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  • UNIT NAME: Identify common angles and draw 2D and 3D shapes

Elective Units

• UNIT CODE: BSBTEC201
  • UNIT NAME: Use business software applications
• UNIT CODE: BSBWHS211
  • UNIT NAME: Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
• UNIT CODE: FSKDIG003
  • UNIT NAME: Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
• UNIT CODE: FSKNUM020
  • UNIT NAME: Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work
• UNIT CODE: FSKNUM021
  • UNIT NAME: Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
• UNIT CODE: FSKNUM022
  • UNIT NAME: Use ratios, rates and proportions for complex workplace tasks
• UNIT CODE: FSKNUM028
  • UNIT NAME: Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work

Ways to Study

• On Campus

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• Wide Bay Burnett
• North Queensland
• Central Queensland

Start Date

• Anytime

Duration

• Varies

Workload

• Part time

What You'll Pay

• AMEP Concession: $0
• SEE Concession: $0
• Full fee: $4,180

Class Format

• Teacher-led, Scheduled

Virtual Class

• No

Assessment

• On-Campus

Teacher Comms

• Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Campus Locations

• Inala
• Ipswich
• Browns Plains
• Grovely
• Caboolture
• South Bank
• Redcliffe
• Loganlea
• Bracken Ridge
• Robina
• Southport
• Coomera
• Coolangatta
• Mooloolaba
• Nambour
• Toowoomba
• Warwick
• Nurunderi
• Kingaroy
• Maryborough
• Hervey Bay
• Gympie
• Bundaberg
• Mareeba
• Townsville - Pimlico
• Ingham
• Whitsundays - Cannonvale
• Burdekin
• Innisfail
• Cairns
• Palm Island
• Mount Isa
• Charters Towers
• Bowen
• Atherton
• Biloela
• Rockhampton
• Gladstone
• Mackay

Entry Requirements

• Selection criteria: Entry into this course with TAFE Queensland can be via the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program or Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

• If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.