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Certificate I in Developing Independence
Certificate I in Developing Independence
Accredited course
National Code
22615VIC
22615VIC
State Code
BGT96
BGT96
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/11/2023
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
01/07/2023
Expiry Date
30/06/2028
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
The Certificate I in Developing Independence supports the Education First Youth (EFY) Foyer program, designed to help young people who are homeless or in housing need to stabilise their lives and achieve the transition to independence.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve the 22615VIC Certificate I in Developing Independence, all six (6) units of competency must be completed.
The units are core and are based on the 'six offers' - education, employment, health and wellbeing, social connections, civic participation, and housing and living skills- that are critical to the EFY Foyer Model.
There are no prerequisites for each of the units of competency.
The units are core and are based on the 'six offers' - education, employment, health and wellbeing, social connections, civic participation, and housing and living skills- that are critical to the EFY Foyer Model.
There are no prerequisites for each of the units of competency.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ707 | VU23397 | Build personal confidence | 40 | Module |
| AZ709 | VU23398 | Create personal vision | 40 | Module |
| AZ711 | VU23399 | Deal with conflict and stress | 20 | Module |
| AZ713 | VU23400 | Develop and apply an education and career plan | 25 | Module |
| AZ715 | VU23401 | Develop social competence | 40 | Module |
| AZ705 | VU23396 | Recognise personal skills and capabilities | 15 | Module |
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General Notes
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for the 22615VIC Certificate I in Developing Independence. While this course has been developed to specifically address the learning needs of young people 14 - 25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, there are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, physical ability, social or educational background.
It is desirable for entrants to have the reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy skills equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework Pre-Level 1, and as a general guide:
- possess reading and writing skills to complete name and address details accurately on an enrolment form. This can include copying of information from one source to another.
- be able to recognise personally relevant signs and symbols in familiar environment, e.g., exit sign, stop sign.
Learners with language, literacy and numeracy skills at lower levels than those above may require additional support to successfully undertake the course.
It is desirable for entrants to have the reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy skills equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework Pre-Level 1, and as a general guide:
- possess reading and writing skills to complete name and address details accurately on an enrolment form. This can include copying of information from one source to another.
- be able to recognise personally relevant signs and symbols in familiar environment, e.g., exit sign, stop sign.
Learners with language, literacy and numeracy skills at lower levels than those above may require additional support to successfully undertake the course.