Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Qualification
National Code:
FSK20119
State Code:
BEZ5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
Original TGA Release Date
14/11/2019
Approved Date
30/01/2020
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
205
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/11/2019
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 14/11/2019 Current Approved
Description

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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in fourteen (14) units of competency:
- one (1) core unit, plus
- thirteen (13) elective units

The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to five (5) units may be selected from Group A
- at least five (5) units must be selected from Group B
- three (3) units must be selected from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course other than FSK
- remaining units may be selected from the FSK training package or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to vocational pathways and not duplicate the outcomes of already selected units.
1. Core Unit

One (1) core unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBL40 FSKLRG011 Use routine strategies for work-related learning 10 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Numeracy Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBL12 FSKNUM021 Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL04 FSKNUM031 Apply specialised mathematical calculations for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL20 FSKNUM014 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL15 FSKNUM018 Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work 15 Unit of competency
OBK98 FSKNUM033 Collect, organise and analyse complex statistical data for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL06 FSKNUM027 Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL09 FSKNUM023 Estimate, measure and calculate measurements for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL19 FSKNUM015 Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work 10 Unit of competency
OBL14 FSKNUM019 Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL18 FSKNUM016 Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL07 FSKNUM026 Read, interpret and use detailed plans, drawings and diagrams for work 15 Unit of competency
OBK99 FSKNUM035 Use algebraic and graphical techniques to analyse mathematical problems for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL00 FSKNUM034 Use and apply concepts of probability for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL01 FSKNUM032 Use and calculate with complex measurements for work 20 Unit of competency
OBK92 FSKNUM041 Use chance and probability calculations for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL03 FSKNUM030 Use common functions of a scientific calculator for work 10 Unit of competency
OBL08 FSKNUM025 Use detailed maps to plan travel routes for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL16 FSKNUM017 Use familiar and routine maps and plans for work 15 Unit of competency
OBL10 FSKNUM024 Use geometry to draw 2D shapes and construct 3D shapes for work 15 Unit of competency
OBK93 FSKNUM039 Use introductory calculus for work 20 Unit of competency
OBL02 FSKNUM029 Use introductory graphical techniques for work 15 Unit of competency
OBK95 FSKNUM037 Use introductory matrices for work 20 Unit of competency
OBK96 FSKNUM038 Use introductory vectors 20 Unit of competency
OBL11 FSKNUM022 Use ratios, rates and proportions for complex workplace tasks 15 Unit of competency
OBL05 FSKNUM028 Use routine formulas and algebraic expressions for work 15 Unit of competency
OBK97 FSKNUM036 Use trigonometry for work 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Learning and Digital Technology Units

At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBL39 FSKLRG012 Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks 15 Unit of competency
OBL38 FSKLRG013 Apply strategies to respond to complex workplace problems 20 Unit of competency
OBK63 FSKWTG008 Complete routine workplace formatted texts 10 Unit of competency
OBL33 FSKLRG018 Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasks 15 Unit of competency
OBK86 FSKOCM007 Interact effectively with others at work 10 Unit of competency
OBL35 FSKLRG015 Manage own work-related learning 20 Unit of competency
OBL37 FSKLRG014 Manage strategies for career progression 20 Unit of competency
OBK69 FSKRDG011 Read and respond to complex workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OBK70 FSKRDG012 Read and respond to highly complex workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OBK73 FSKRDG008 Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts 10 Unit of competency
OBK72 FSKRDG009 Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures 10 Unit of competency
OBK71 FSKRDG010 Read and respond to routine workplace information 15 Unit of competency
OBL51 FSKDIG003 Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks 15 Unit of competency
OBK83 FSKOCM010 Use oral communication skills for complex workplace presentations 15 Unit of competency
OBK87 FSKOCM005 Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations 10 Unit of competency
OBK81 FSKOCM011 Use oral communication skills to facilitate complex workplace team interactions 15 Unit of competency
OBK82 FSKOCM009 Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace meetings 15 Unit of competency
OBK84 FSKOCM008 Use oral communication skills to facilitate workplace negotiations 15 Unit of competency
OBK90 FSKOCM004 Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings 10 Unit of competency
OBK80 FSKOCM012 Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiations 10 Unit of competency
OBK85 FSKOCM006 Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams 10 Unit of competency
OBL50 FSKLRG010 Use routine strategies for career planning 10 Unit of competency
OBL43 FSKLRG009 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems 15 Unit of competency
OBK61 FSKWTG010 Write complex workplace texts 20 Unit of competency
OBK60 FSKWTG011 Write highly complex workplace texts 25 Unit of competency
OBK62 FSKWTG009 Write routine workplace texts 15 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J545 FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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