Course Information

Qualification Code: FSK20119

This qualification enables learners to build on existing foundation skills in preparation for undertaking further vocational study or employment.

This qualification aims to help participants to gain the skills required to:

• communicate verbally with clients and colleagues
• use basic digital technology
• work in a team environment
• conduct routine administrative tasks
• organise work priorities
• commence a dedicated higher-level VET course of study

Course Duration

Domestic – 22 weeks (20 weeks of classes + 2 weeks of holidays).

Attendance

Domestic – 2 days per week.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Be 16 years of age or over
• Completed Year 10 (or equivalent)
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first-hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Course Structure

14 units (1 core + 13 electives)

Units of Competency

FSKLRG011 Use routine strategies for work-related learning*
FSKLRG009 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
FSKLRG015 Manage own work-related learning
FSKNUM014 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions decimals and percentages for work
FSKNUM015 Estimate measure and calculate routine metric measurements for work
FSKOCM007 Interact effectively with others at work
FSKRDG010 Read and respond to routine workplace information
FSKNUM018 Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work
FSKNUM021 Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work
FSKNUM026 Read, interpret and use detailed plans, drawings and diagrams for work
FSKWTG008 Complete routine workplace formatted texts
FSKWTG003 Write short and simple workplace information
BSBWHS211 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
FSKDIG003 Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks

*Unit is a core unit. All other units are elective units of competency.

Further Study Pathways 

Students who obtain the FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways may progress to a VET course of their choice after receiving careers advice from a government registered training organisation, Careers Advisor or a Job Services Australia agency.