TAFE Queensland
1 year (full-time); up to 3 years (part-time)
Develop essential communication, literacy and numeracy skills to prepare for employment or further education. This government-funded course provides personalized support to help you succeed in a formal learning environment and build confidence for your career journey.
No specific entry requirements are listed. This course is designed for people who need to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills. It is particularly suited for those under-utilised in the labour market, including young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age job seekers, women re-entering the workforce, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You may be eligible for fee-free training under the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program.
Core units cover: Planning and implementing learning goals and strategies, reading and comprehending routine English texts, producing written work for different purposes and audiences, using speaking and listening skills for oral communication, performing mathematical calculations in everyday contexts, collecting and analysing mathematical data, measuring and estimating in everyday life, applying mathematical and problem-solving strategies to time-based tasks, and identifying angles and drawing 2D and 3D shapes. Elective units include: using business software applications, contributing to health and safety, using digital technology for workplace tasks, using calculator functions, applying arithmetical calculations, using ratios and rates, and using formulas and algebraic expressions.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive experience in delivering foundation skills training. Their expert teaching staff understand diverse learner needs and provide personalized support. The course is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations through the Skills for Education and Employment program, ensuring accessibility for eligible students. TAFE Queensland offers multiple campus locations across Queensland and flexible study options.
Upon completion, you will have developed skills at Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3, positioning you for entry into the workforce or further vocational study. The qualification opens pathways to Certificate III and IV level courses, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment in various industries. TAFE Queensland provides dedicated career guidance and further study pathway planning to support your next steps.
