Course Description
Career Opportunities
Course Duration
Course Commencement Dates
Entrance Requirements
Application Procedures
Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Pathways to Further Study
Course Outline
Assessment Methods
Materials
Qualification

Certificate I in Work Education

National Code: 21672VIC

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

Certificate I in Work Education is suitable for students with disabilities particularly those with individual learning needs. An individual education program plan is developed for each student by setting objectives to meet their needs. Areas covered involve personal goals which may be about job choice, vocational studies, literacy, numeracy, training and practical placement experiences. The course aims to:

• Prepare students who wish to gain employment
• Prepare students to take part in further vocational education and training

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course may gain employment at base level entry points into a wide variety of industries.

Course Duration

Full-time: day (1200 hours maximum) - One or two years
Part-time: day/evening available

Course Commencement Dates

Full-time: January
Part-time: (day) February
Part-time: (evening) March

Entrance Requirements

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Have special learning needs (possibly associated with intellectual, learning or psychological disability)
• Have potential and motivation for employment.
• Be interested in working in an NMIT-based program.
• Have the support of his or her family or advocate.

Application Procedure

1. The applicant can be recommended by a professional person who has a good knowledge of the applicant and the nature of the Work Education Course, or the applicant may refer themselves.
2. The referee is required to complete an "Application for Interview" Form.
3. A representative of NMIT interviews the applicant and family or advocate.
4. Applications close 31 October. Applicants will be interviewed in November/December.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Successful completion of the Certificate I in Work Education provides a general foundation after which participants can follow their own interests in choosing to undertake further accredited training or seeking work opportunities. Examples of courses are:

155546VIC Course in Vocational Education and Training
155547VIC Certificate I in Vocational Education and Training
155548VIC Certificate II in Vocational Education and Training
15596VIC Certificate I in Vocational Studies (Food Industry)
15597VIC Certificate II in Vocational Studies (Food Industry)
15598VIC Certificate I in Vocational Studies (Transport and Distribution)

Module VBM686 Numeracy and Mathematics - Introductory is a national module contained in a number of courses including:

21249VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

Therefore there is credit transfer into this courses and any other courses that contain the module.

Participants may receive credit for vocational electives undertaken as part of the Certificate I in Work Education if they enrol in subsequent courses that contain those modules/competencies.

Course Outline

Total Hours - 1200

Participants complete a package of modules selected from state-wide accredited vocational training courses at ASF level 1 or 2. Modules include occupational health and safety relevant to the field of employment. NMIT develops new modules in consultation with local industries and submits these to VETAB for accreditation.

• Creative Arts
• Mailhousing
• Home Maintenance
• Performing Arts
• Kitchen
• Retail
• Housekeeping
• Horticulture
• Clerical/Data Entry
• Car Maintenance
• Packing (Process Work/Warehouse)
• Sport and Recreation
• Bike Maintenance
• Multimedia

Assessment Methods

Assessment need not take place at the end of every learning outcome and students may be assessed using an integrated approach. Learning outcomes may be grouped together and assessment of the module may be achieved through an activity that takes account of all learning outcomes. Assessment methods will respect the individual's learning style and may include:

• discussion
• demonstration
• oral questioning
• short answer
• practical exercise
• role play
• recorded report
• observation.

Methods may be varied in response to specific needs of the learner. The integrity of the learning outcome and assessment criteria should be maintained.

Materials

Stationery, calculator, watch, protective clothing and footwear appropriate to vocational electives selected by student.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate I in Work Education.

Links

Information & Enrolment Sessions
Fees
Contact the Work Education Centre
Application for Interview Form

Work Education Centre Vodcast

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.