22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education

Course description

Do you have a young person aged 15 years or over with special learning needs or learning difficulties? This unique program provides the support and skills needed to gain employment or progress to further study. It also offers students the opportunity to meet and interact with new people, build confidence and further their language and communication skills. This course is full-time to give students the best opportunity to gain skills for employment or further education.

This course is a dual qualification. You will also need to apply for 22567VIC Certificate I in Transition Education.

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Book your interview with the teaching staff here or call us on 5225 0967.

Information sessions

5:30pm

Auditorium (H1.03)

Geelong City

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Applications & attendance

How to apply

Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Intake	Applications	Attendance	Classes
2025 February Geelong City Campus	Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025	Class Day	Full Time Mon to Thurs 9am to 3pm	Apply
2025 February Werribee Princes Campus	Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025	Class Day	Full Time Mon,Tues,Thurs & Frid 9am to 3pm	Apply

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

Entrance requirements

Applicants must be 15 years and over at the time of course commencement.
Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
To be eligible to apply for this course applicants must have:
- a diagnosed learning disability and/or
- have received special education assistance, or have had a modified program at school
Applicants must present evidence of learning disability, or modified school program prior to enrolment.
You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.

Selection mode

Interviews are conducted with applicants; if the applicant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must be present, to ensure the content and expectations of the course are understood. The applicant’s suitability for study is also discussed.
Applicants who can demonstrate motivation to work, the ability to relate to others and who are sufficiently mature to cope with work will be given preference.

Units & assessments

Core Units	Code	Hours
Develop and apply an individual vocational plan with support	VU23028	100
Develop personal management skills for work	VU23029	80
Develop workplace communications skills	VU23032	30
Follow WHS procedures	MSMWHS100	20
Participate in practical placement with support	VU23031	300
Participate in vocational activities	VU23030	400
Prepare for employment	VU22787	30
Elective Units	Code	Hours
Participate in job seeking activities	VU22789	50
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts	VU22372	30
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations	VU22369	30

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

Hands-on projects
Industry placement
Team projects
Oral presentations and problem-solving

Fees

Fees	Rate	Unit	Indicative Course Hours	Indicative Tuition	Indicative Gov Total
Concession Tuition	AUD $0.31	per hour	1070	AUD $332.00	AUD $16,240.00
Standard Tuition	AUD $1.55	per hour	1070	AUD $1,658.00	AUD $16,240.00
Full Fee Tuition	AUD $16.89	per hour	1070	AUD $18,072.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee
Resources	AUD $100.00		Charged at enrolment
Education Levy	AUD $160.50		Charged at enrolment

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

22631VIC Certificate II in Work Education

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.