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Course In Wider Opportunities for Work
Course In Wider Opportunities for Work
51262
7117
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Wider Opportunities for Work course has a general education focus as well as a vocational qualification at AQF Level 1. Students will be able to enrol in a full Certificate I level Training Package qualification, while at the same time receiving general education support in literacy, maths, science, technology and study skills.
Schedule
1.
Compulsory Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 00432 | Return to study | 30 | Module |
2.
VOCATIONAL STREAM
Group I Electives
Students must select any technology, literacy, numeracy units to a maximum of 100 hours. CGEA short module options may be used. (Groups O1/GI/2A, 2B, 2C and Groups O1/GI/3A, 3B, 3C.)
Using Technology
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3533 | BSBCMN213A | Produce simple word-processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3959 | ICAITU133A | Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email | 20 | Unit of competency |
3.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81256 | VBM689 | Numeracy and Mathematics I | 80 | Module |
| 81257 | VBM564 | Oral Communication I | 80 | Module |
| 81255 | VBM688 | Reading and Writing I | 80 | Module |
4.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Short Module Option (The Short Modules are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence)
Reading and Writing 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81282 | Literacy for Knowledge I | 20 | Module | |
| 81283 | Literacy for Practical Purposes 1 | 20 | Module | |
| 81284 | Literacy for Public Debate 1 | 20 | Module | |
| 81281 | Literacy for Self Expression 1 | 20 | Module |
5.
Numeracy and Mathematics 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81285 | Core Concepts I | 20 | Module | |
| 81289 | Data I | 15 | Module | |
| 81286 | Design I | 15 | Module | |
| 81288 | Location I | 15 | Module | |
| 81287 | Measuring I | 15 | Module | |
| 81290 | Money and Time I | 15 | Module |
6.
Oral Communication 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81293 | Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving I | 26 | Module | |
| 81291 | Oracy for Knowledge I | 27 | Module | |
| 81292 | Oracy for Practical Purposes I | 27 | Module |
7.
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81260 | VBM692 | Numeracy and Mathematics II | 80 | Module |
| 81261 | VBM565 | Oral Communication II | 80 | Module |
| 81259 | VBM691 | Reading and Writing II | 80 | Module |
8.
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Short Module Options (The Short Modules are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence)
Reading and Writing II
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81295 | Literacy for Knowledge II | 20 | Module | |
| 81296 | Literacy for Practical Purposes II | 20 | Module | |
| 81297 | Literacy for Public Debate II | 20 | Module | |
| 81294 | Literacy for Self Expression II | 20 | Module |
9.
Numeracy and Mathematics II
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81298 | Core Concepts II | 15 | Module | |
| 81302 | Data II | 13 | Module | |
| 81299 | Design II | 13 | Module | |
| 81303 | Formulae II | 13 | Module | |
| 81301 | Location II | 13 | Module | |
| 81300 | Measuring II | 13 | Module | |
| 81304 | Problem Solving II | 13 | Module |
10.
Oral Communication II
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81307 | Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving II | 26 | Module | |
| 81305 | Oracy for Knowledge II | 27 | Module | |
| 81306 | Oracy for Practical Purposes II | 27 | Module |
11.
Group II Electives
Students must select and complete all the units from any Certificate I qualification from a Training Package, provided that the qualification does not exceed 200 nominal hours.
Examples of Certificate I qualifications that meet this requirement and that may be offered include:
BSB10101Cert I in Business
BCG10198Cert I in Construction
CUE10198 Cert I in Entertainment
CUF10101 Cert I in Media
CUV10203 Cert I in Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
CUV10103 Cert I Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
FDF10800 Cert I in Food Processing (Retail Baking)
ICA10101 Cert I in Information Technology
ICA10201 Cert I in Information Technology (E-Consumer)
LGA10100Cert I Local Government
MEM10198 Cert I in Engineering
NWPI0101 Cert I in Water Industry Operations
PRS10103 Cert I in Security Operations
RTE10103 Cert I in Rural Operations
RTF10103 Cert I in Horticulture
SFI110100 Cert I in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture)
SFI 110200 Cert I in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations)
SFI 10500 Cert I in Seafood Industry (Seafood Processing)
SRS10103 Cert I in Sport and Recreation
SRC10201 Cert I in Community Recreation
TDT10102 Cert I in Transport & Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)
THH11002 Cert I in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
THT10102 Cert I in Australian Indigenous Culture
Students will be required to choose only one vocational stream and attempt all the units of competence offered in that Certificate I qualification.
Selection of the vocational and general education electives should reflect the needs and interests of the students, to support further learning or employment.
Units below are from BSB10101 Certificate I in Business. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY. Students may choose any other Certificate I Qualification listed above.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3514 | BSBCMN103A | Apply basic communication skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3513 | BSBCMN102A | Complete daily work activities | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3519 | BSBCMN108A | Develop keyboard skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C3520 | BSBCMN109A | Follow environmental work practices | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3517 | BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C3518 | BSBCMN107A | Operate a personal computer | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3515 | BSBCMN104A | Plan skills development | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C3512 | BSBCMN101A | Prepare for work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3516 | BSBCMN105A | Use business equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
12.
GENERAL SCIENCE STREAM
Group I Electives
Students must select any technology, literacy or numeracy units to a maximum of 100 hours. See Group I Electives as above (Groups O1/GI/1 - O1/GI/3C) CGEA Short Module Options may be used (Cert I General Education for Adults Groups O1/GI/2A, 2B, 2C and Cert II General Education for Adults Groups O1/GI/3A, 3B, 3C.)
Group II Electives
Students must complete 200 hours from the following general science modules.
Certificate I in Science for Adults
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00442 | VBM569 | Exploring science I | 100 | Module |
| 00441 | VBM568 | Science in the community I | 100 | Module |
13.
Certificate II in Science for Adults
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00444 | VBM571 | Exploring science II | 100 | Module |
| 00443 | VBM570 | Science in the community II | 100 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7084 | 50415 | Certificate II in Women into Technology | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7134 | 51710 | Certificate I in Wider Opportunities for Work (WOW) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. For further details regarding this course, please contact Tim Delaney, Manager Curriculum Services, Western Australia on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This course was entered on STARS by Challenger TAFE on 12 January 2004.