Overview
This qualification is designed for individuals who require significant foundational skills for work or further foundation skills development. It is part of a pre-employment program designed to help develop the appropriate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills for people desiring to gain employment within the food industry. Participants will gain and develop the skills for everyday life and the workplace.
Suitable for
This qualification is suitable for individuals who require:
- A prevocational pathway to employment and vocational training
- Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 1
- Entry level digital technology and employability skills
- Education, training and employment goals
Qualification Outline
A total of eleven units are required to achieve the qualification, consisting of:
Seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units.
Core Units
The 7 compulsory Core units are:
- FSKOCM02 – Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work
- FSKRDG04 – Read and respond to basic workplace information
- FSKWTG03 – Write basic workplace information
- FSKLRG04 – Use basic strategies for work-related learning
- FSKNUM04 – Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurements for work
- FSKDIG01 – Use digital technology for basic workplace tasks
- FSKNUM03 – Use whole numbers and money up to one thousand for work
Elective Units
As this program has been specifically designed to meet the entry needs of potential employees for the food processing industry and their potential career paths, the following four units have been selected. Alternative elective units may be selected depending on the specific needs of students.
- FSKRDG02 – Read and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols
- FSKRDG03 – Read and respond to basic workplace instructions
- FSKWTG02 – Write basic workplace formatted texts
- FSKNUM06 – Use highly familiar maps and diagrams for work
Off-the-Job Workshops
The Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways requires up to 24 days off-the-job workshops (3 days / week for 8 weeks x 5 hrs / day).
For ease of delivery the core and elective units have been organised into an off-the-job training program consisting of 5 separate modules with each module focused around a particular theme. These themes have clearly defined Foundation skills and Core Skills for Work that have been integrated into all learning activities and job tasks.
This alignment is as follows:
| Area | Code | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation and enrolment | N/A | Orientation and pre-enrolment assessment |
| Reading and speaking at work | FSKRDG04 FSKRDG03 FSKOCM02 | Read and respond to basic workplace information Read and respond to basic workplace instructions Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work |
| Writing at work | FSKWTG03 FSKWTG02 FSKOCM02 | Write basic workplace information Write basic workplace formatted texts Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work |
| Numbers and measurements | FSKNUM03 FSKNUM04 FSKDIG01 | Use whole numbers and money up to one thousand for work Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurements for work Use digital technology for basic workplace tasks |
| Reading signs and maps | FSKNUM06 FSKRDG02 FSKOCM02 | Use highly familiar maps and diagrams for work Read and respond to basic workplace signs and symbols Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work |
| Prepare a learning plan | FSKLRG04 FSKOCM02 | Use basic strategies for work-related learning Engage in basic spoken exchanges at work |
Duration: The program is delivered over an 8 week period x 3 days / week, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Note: This qualification is current from 14th March 2013
Venue: All training workshops are run at Regency TAFE, 137 Days Rd, Regency Park SA
Clothing and Equipment: There is no specific clothing or equipment needed for learners to provide for the workshops
Recognition of Prior Learning
Participants have the opportunity to first be assessed against the competencies being undertaken. This may result in the recognition of some units or parts of units without the need for formal training. The main focus of RPL is to determine the student’s current level of competency, so that courses can be tailored to gain maximum benefit from each training investment.
Download our RPL Brochure to find out more.
Support For Participants
Students undergo an initial assessment at the program orientation to identify any equity issues. This includes a pre-enrolment language, literacy and numeracy assessment (based on the Australian Core Skills Framework) to confirm the suitability and capacity of all students to meet industry literacy requirements and the requirements for the program itself.
Language, literacy and to a lesser extent numeracy are typical challenges faced by employees that work in the food processing industry. The Australian Food Training Centre aims to ensure that our courses and training programs meet the needs of a changing, dynamic and diverse workforce. We therefore encourage students from non-English speaking backgrounds to enrol (or with any other unique learning needs) and can arrange learner support as required. This support includes areas such as language, literacy and numeracy skills and in general study skills.
Employment Prospects and Future Educational Opportunities
The Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways supports students in career planning and development by offering them the opportunity to develop both their LLN skills and their vocational skills prior to employment so they are job ready for industry.
Upon course completion, higher studies are available including the Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways and other specialist courses. This course positions students well to advance their careers in the fields of food manufacturing and food packaging.
Course Admission Requirements / Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for entry to this course, however applicants (employees) will be required to attend an information session and undertake a Basic Skills assessment to confirm they have suitable Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to cope with the reading, writing and numeracy demands of the qualification. This assessment occurs prior to any offers of course enrolment being given.
Our Fees
Our services are provided through either government funded training schemes or through fee-for-service arrangements.
- A non-refundable fee of $308 is required from all students for incidental costs (such as course materials and equipment / venue costs). For eligible students, this fee is paid on your behalf by your Job Active service provider
Download our Course Fees brochure to find out more.
Subsidised Training
For eligible students, this course is subsidised by the South Australian Government.
Visit www.skills.sa.gov.au for eligibility and subsidy criteria or contact the Skills and Employment Info Line on 1800 673 097 for assistance.
Please contact the Australian Food Training Centre on 08 8288 0288 for any further information you may require.