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FSK20119 - Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

This course is for students who want to return to the workforce or study, increase their skill in workplace communication or are looking to change careers and would like to develop a career plan.

Students will learn about how to learn, workplace communication skills and how to plan for a career. The students in this course can negotiate the electives from CIT statement of attainments or Skill Sets as part of their career plan.

The course can be tailored and delivered for special interest groups.

The qualification 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.

If you are looking for a course to develop your language, literacy, and numeracy, skills please refer to one of the qualification in General Education for Adults

Qualification:

 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways FSK20119

Next Intake:

 Always open

Course No:

 C2-CM09

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 
CIT Reid


*From Semester 2 2025, the location of this course will transition from CIT Reid to the new CIT Woden campus. CIT will provide support for students who will be making the move to Woden. Learn more.

Duration:

 The duration of this course is approximately 6 to 12 months. This course is currently offered two days a week on campus with additional online learning. The time to complete the course will vary depending on subjects enrolled into and the number of classes attended.

Students enrolled into support classes can expect to attend 1 to 2 hours per week face-to-face training on top of their vocational course as well as online activities.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

 Standard: $922

Likely Job Outcome:

 Graduates from this qualification will be holistically prepared for employment or further study at a level where they can work independently in a range of context both familiar and unfamiliar.

Graduates from this qualification may also choose to continue with further Vocational studies

Application Type:

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Timetable Information

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Additional Information

Delivery for this course is blended; face to face and online.
For Skilled Capital students, Apprentices and Trainees; on completion of the Language Literacy and Numeracy quiz (LLN Robot) a student might be identified as requiring extra LLND support which requires the student to enrol into this course.

There are no additional fees charged to students studying as an ACT Australian Apprentice/Trainee or enrolled as an ACT Skilled Capital student when enrolling into this course.

Entry Requirements

Students entering this program will be assessed against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) for reading, writing, communication, numeracy, learning and digital to advise you on the best starting point for your learning journey.

To meet the inherent requirements of this program students will need to be at exit level ACSF 2 with the aim and ability to progress to ACSF level 3 throughout the program of study.

Current CIT students:
You will be advised to participate in this course if you need extra support with your apprenticeship or other CIT study.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding degrees and non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not meet this level, you will be referred to a student support staff member to discuss other possible options. Refer to the CIT Foundation Skills page.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 14 subjects

Core: Complete 1 subject

  • FSKLRG011   Use routine strategies for work-related learning
    • CIT Code: FOUN216
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify own learning goals and needs and develop a formal learning plan to participate in a vocational or workplace learning environment.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, learning skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) learning core skill indicators .01 and .02 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: May complete maximum 5

  • FSKNUM014   Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work
    • CIT Code: FOUN237
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to interpret and calculate with whole numbers, routine fractions, decimals and percentages for workplace activities and tasks. It includes interpreting and selecting embedded mathematical information, undertaking routine arithmetical problem solving processes, and communicating results to complete workplace activities.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses their own familiar support resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, numeracy skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) numeracy core skill indicators .09, .10 and .11 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKNUM015   Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work
    • CIT Code: FOUN238
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake routine workplace metric estimations, measurements and calculations to complete workplace tasks. It includes interpreting and selecting workplace measurement information, completing workplace measurement tasks, and communicating workplace measurement information.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses their own familiar support resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, numeracy skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) numeracy core skill indicators .09, .10 and .11 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKNUM018   Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work
    • CIT Code: FOUN241
      Cost: Standard $33.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, collate and organise familiar and routine data and construct tables, column and bar graphs for work. It includes interpreting data from workplace tables and graphs and communicating mathematical information.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, numeracy skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) numeracy core skill indicators .09, .10 and .11 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete minimum 5

  • FSKDIG003   Use digital technology for non- routine workplace tasks
    • CIT Code: FOUN205
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use digital technology to undertake non-routine workplace tasks, such as, operating machinery with computerised settings, entering text into a scanning device, collecting data to construct tables, graphs and charts in a spreadsheet, and measuring, recording and interpreting data using digital equipment.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, digital skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKLRG009   Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems
    • CIT Code: FOUN214
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify routine workplace problems and plan strategies to respond to them.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, learning skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) learning core skill indicators .01 and .02 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKLRG010   Use routine strategies for career planning
    • CIT Code: FOUN215
      Cost: Standard $55.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and select appropriate career and work options and develop a career plan.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, learning skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) learning core skill indicators .01 and .02 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKOCM005   Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations
    • CIT Code: FOUN267
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to deliver effective workplace presentations, such as a prepared short presentation to co-workers, information updates (e.g. changes to Work Health and Safety (WHS)), or instructions on how to use new equipment.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, oral communication skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) oral communication core skill indicators .07 and .08 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKOCM007   Interact effectively with others at work
    • CIT Code: FOUN269
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interact effectively with others in the workplace, including external clients and internal staff. Interactions include giving or responding to spoken instructions, responding to customer queries and complaints, explaining a workplace procedure, or taking telephone calls from the general public or internal staff.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, oral communication skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) oral communication core skill indicators .07 and .08 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKRDG010   Read and respond to routine workplace information
    • CIT Code: FOUN283
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and respond to information in routine workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as instruction manuals, reports, emails, brochures, work instructions, notices, web pages with data and policies.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, reading skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) reading core skill indicators .03 and .04 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKWTG009   Write routine workplace texts
    • CIT Code: FOUN292
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write formal and non-formal routine workplace texts and could be used for a variety of writing types and purposes in printed or digital formats, including letters and emails, instructions, quotation for proposed work factual texts, incident or accident reports, application letter, forms, or formatted job reports.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses familiar support resources as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, writing skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) writing core skill indicators .05 and .06 at level 3 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKRDG011   Read and respond to complex workplace information
    • CIT Code: FOUN284
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse, evaluate and respond to a range of complex workplace texts in printed or digital formats, such as work and organisational plans, training needs analyses, reports, manuals, standard operating procedures, product reviews and flow charts.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses support from a range of established resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, reading skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) reading core skill indicators .03 and .04 at level 4 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKWTG010   Write complex workplace texts
    • CIT Code: FOUN293
      Cost: Standard $88.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write complex workplace texts, which may be in printed or digital formats, such as reports, technical or design briefs, induction manuals, standard operating procedures and instruction manuals.An individual performing these tasks works independently and uses support from a range of established resources.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, writing skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) writing core skill indicators .05 and .06 at level 4 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 3 subjects

  • VU22410   Investigate driving and owning a car
    • CIT Code: ACCS257
      Cost: Standard $33.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to develop familiarity with the requirements of driving a car in Australia and issues surrounding motor vehicle ownership.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBTEC303   Create electronic presentations
    • CIT Code: BUSN549
      Cost: Standard $60.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations using various applications and platforms.The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who design electronic presentations. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be responsible for production of their own electronic presentations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBWRT311   Write simple documents
    • CIT Code: BUSN567
      Cost: Standard $100.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document. The unit applies to individuals who administer a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of simple documents.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBTEC101   Operate digital devices
    • CIT Code: BUSN590
      Cost: Standard $60.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on digital devices. The unit applies to those who perform a range of routine digital tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTSAS214   Protect devices from spam and destructive software
    • CIT Code: INFT1305
      Cost: Standard $145.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reduce the risk of a device's operation being affected by spam or destructive software by implementing a range of protective cyber security procedures.It applies to those working under a level of supervision who have responsibility to provide technical support, exercise discretion to protect devices and secure software in a workplace environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • ICTPRG302   Apply introductory programming techniques
    • CIT Code: INFT1247
      Cost: Standard $235.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques. It applies to those who have responsibility for creating applications and includes applying language syntax, control structures to create code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBTEC302   Design and produce spreadsheets
    • CIT Code: BUSN548
      Cost: Standard $100.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. These individuals are generally required to have intermediate knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: May complete maximum 5

  • FSKLRG004   Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning
    • CIT Code: FOUN209
      Cost: Standard $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify own learning goals and needs to engage in a vocational or workplace learning environment.An individual performing these tasks works alongside an expert or mentor where prompting and advice can be provided as needed.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, learning skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit can be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.The unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) learning core skill indicators .01 and .02 at level 1 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKLRG006   Participate in work placement
    • CIT Code: FOUN211
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and participate in work experience and work placements.An individual performing these tasks may work with an expert/mentor where support is available if requested.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, learning skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.This unit is aligned to, but does not fully address, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) learning core skill indicators .01 and .02 at level 2 in the workplace and employment domain of communication.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • FSKDIG002   Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks
    • CIT Code: FOUN204
      Cost: Standard $44.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use digital technology to undertake workplace tasks that are simple and routine in nature. It requires the ability to identify and interpret technical instructions, and setup and apply a range of digital technologies to achieve predetermined outcomes. An individual performing these tasks may work with an expert or mentor where support is available if requested.This unit applies to individuals who use, or are preparing to use, digital skills to complete workplace activities. This includes existing workers and individuals preparing for employment through vocational education and training. This unit should be integrated and contextualised with vocational training to support achievement of vocational competency.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Statement Attainment Literacy for the Workplace
Statement Attainment Preparing for Work
Statement Attainment Communication for the Workplace
Statement Attainment Numeracy for the Workplace
Non-Accredited Training Practical Skills for Work and Learning

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au