Course description
The Certificate II in Work Education is designed to support post-compulsory school-aged learners with a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability to develop employment-ready skills, knowledge, and behaviours. Through a blend of foundational and vocational training in both simulated and real workplace environments, learners are better equipped to enter the work force or undertake further studies.
Learners will gain skills in
- job seeking and employability
- teamwork and communication
- use of technology
This course is designed to improve employment outcomes and workplace skills.
Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students
If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.
Important Information:
- Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
- Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
- This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
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 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
- Applicants must meet the following to be eligible to apply for this course:
- Evidence could include but is not limited to:
- Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
- Doctors / specialist reports
- Attendance at a Specialist School / SDS
- Integration support at school
- Integration support at school with modified curriculum.
- 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.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Identify workplace expectations | VU23471 | 180 |
| Investigate job opportunities | VU23470 | 110 |
| Undertake a work placement | VU23472 | 250 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Clean kitchen premises and equipment | SITHKOP009 | 13 |
| Participate in safe work practices | SITXWHS005 | 12 |
| Prepare and present sandwiches | SITHCCC025 | 10 |
| Prepare and present simple dishes | SITHCCC024 | 25 |
| Prepare and serve espresso coffee | SITHFAB025 | 30 |
| Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages | SITHFAB024 | 20 |
| Use hygienic practices for food safety | SITXFSA005 | 15 |
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:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
- Workplace evidence
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.31 | per hour | 665 | AUD $206.00 | AUD $0.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $1.55 | per hour | 665 | AUD $1,031.00 | AUD $0.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $17.50 | per hour | 665 | AUD $11,638.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Levy | AUD $99.75 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Materials | AUD $279.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Excursion | AUD $50.00 | Once | charged at enrolment | ||
| Administration | AUD $50.00 | Once | 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
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.