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ACC58630 - Short Course in Work Ready Program

Course Details

Course Summary

This program has been requested by Gladstone Ports Corp and other organisations in Gladstone. This skills set covers eight units to introduce their first year apprentices to training and be useful in the workplace. The theory and practical tasks will be completed on campus by the apprentices in a simulated environment, giving them an interim result of CA**. Completion of on-the-job practical work at the apprentice's place of employment with the appropriate documentation completed and forwarded to CQUniversity to deem the apprentice competent in each unit, giving a final competent result of CA. For some of the apprentices these units will align with their Apprenticeship Training Plan under User Choice funding and they will be enrolled in the appropriate availability. For the balance of the apprentices, for example the plumbers/ electricians, the units to not align with their trade and they will be a Fee-For-Services arrangement and enrolled in the availability under this skills set. This program is requested annually in Gladstone.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable as being delivered to new apprentice intake  for  GPC and Orica  (Woek Ready Program)

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Not Applicable
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Engineering and Built Environment
Skill Area
  • Engineering

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This is a 3 week course and requested by Gladstone Ports and other organisations in Gladstone. It has been specially designed for their first year apprentices to complete the skills set to enable the employees to be able to commence work activities asap.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete -1 core units
  2. Complete 8 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Course Learning Outcomes
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