Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

FSK20119

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Build confidence in reading, writing and numeracy to prepare for work or further study.

This qualification is designed for individuals who require further foundation skills development to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways.

It is suitable for individuals who require:

  • a pathway to employment or further vocational training
  • reading, writing, oral communication, learning and numeracy skills primarily aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3
  • entry level digital literacy and employability skills
  • a vocational training and employment plan.

Foundation Skills Training Package qualifications may not be listed as an entry requirement for vocational qualifications.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Use routine strategies for work-related learning Core
Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work Elective
Apply specialised mathematical calculations for work Elective
Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks Elective
Apply strategies to respond to complex workplace problems Elective
Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work Elective
Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work Elective
Collect, organise and analyse complex statistical data for work Elective
Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work Elective
Complete routine workplace formatted texts Elective
Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasks Elective
Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work Elective
Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work Elective
Interact effectively with others at work Elective
Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work Elective
Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for work Elective
Manage own work-related learning Elective
Manage strategies for career progression Elective
Read and respond to complex workplace information Elective
Read and respond to highly complex workplace information Elective
Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts Elective
Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures Elective
Read and respond to routine workplace information Elective
Read, interpret and use detailed plans, drawings and diagrams for work Elective
Use algebraic and graphical techniques to analyse mathematical problems for work Elective
Use and apply concepts of probability for work Elective
Use and calculate with complex measurements for work Elective
Use chance and probability calculations for work Elective
Use common functions of a scientific calculator for work Elective
Use detailed maps to plan travel routes for work Elective
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks Elective
Use familiar and routine maps and plans for work Elective
Use geometry to draw 2D shapes and construct 3D shapes for work Elective
Use introductory calculus for work Elective
Use introductory graphical techniques for work Elective
Use introductory matrices for work Elective
Use introductory vectors Elective
Use oral communication skills for complex workplace presentations Elective
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations Elective
Use oral communication skills to facilitate complex workplace team interactions Elective
Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace meetings Elective
Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace negotiations Elective
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings Elective
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiations Elective
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams Elective
Use ratios, rates and proportions for complex workplace tasks Elective
Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work Elective
Use routine strategies for career planning Elective
Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems Elective
Use trigonometry for work Elective
Write complex workplace texts Elective
Write highly complex workplace texts Elective
Write routine workplace texts Elective

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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