Course Summary
This qualification is designed for individuals who need skills to prepare for a vocational pathway qualification or further foundation skills development. It is suitable for individuals who require:
- a pathway to employment or vocational training
- reading, writing, oral communication, learning and numeracy skills primarily aligned to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2
- entry level digital technology and employability skills
- education, training and employment goals
Foundation Skills Training Package qualifications may not be listed as an entry requirement for vocational qualifications.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
11 units of competency:
- 1 core unit and 10 elective units
The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to 3 units may be selected from Group A (Numeracy units)
- at least 5 units must be selected from Group B (Reading, writing, oral communication, learning and digital technology units)
- 2 units must be selected from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course other than FSK.
- remaining units may be selected from any unit within the FSK training package or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited courses.
Elective units must be relevant to vocational pathways and not duplicate the outcomes of already selected units.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsTo help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.
Where the bksb pre-assessment identifies a learner’s skills as below Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), additional language and literacy pre-assessments are required to assess for potential funding support opportunities for learners. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) specialist from the ALC VET team will contact prospective students to arrange these assessments.
During your Study:
Students must have access to a computer and the internet or be able to attend a CQUniversity campus or local council library. Basic computer skills are recommended, or a willingness to develop these skills during the course.
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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Graduates of this qualification may choose to continue on to other vocational pathway qualifications or further foundation skills development.
- Complete 1 core units
- Complete 10 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.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
The full course is typically delivered over a thirty four (34) week period; however, as it is competency based, it may be possible for learners to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. Full time students will be required to study a minimum of 15 hours per week for a suggested full time study load, and this includes assessment preparation.
Delivery Detail (Amount of Training) This qualification is self-paced and online training, using learning materials within the Moodle Platform containing video and verbal overview on content. This course comprises of 11 units with an average of 15 hours per week for the recommended full-time study load over 34 weeks.
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| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FSKLRG008 | Use simple strategies for work-related learning | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| FSKOCM003 | Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FSKRDG007 | Read and respond to simple workplace information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| FSKNUM014 | Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FSKNUM020 | Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FSKNUM009 | Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| FSKRDG010 | Read and respond to routine workplace information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FSKWTG006 | Write simple workplace information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| FSKDIG002 | Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
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| BSBOPS203 | Deliver a service to customers |
| FSKLRG008 | Use simple strategies for work-related learning |
| FSKOCM003 | Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work |
| FSKRDG007 | Read and respond to simple workplace information |
| FSKNUM014 | Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work |
| FSKNUM020 | Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work |
| FSKNUM009 | Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work |
| FSKRDG010 | Read and respond to routine workplace information |
| FSKWTG006 | Write simple workplace information |
| FSKDIG002 | Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
Course Assessment Information
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.
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More Details
FSK10219 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways is an online self-paced learning course which provides learners with support for the development of foundation skills needed to prepare for a vocational pathway qualification or further foundation skills development.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will have developed foundation skills to prepare them on a pathway to employment or for further vocational training of their choice.
This course is ideal for:
- Jobseekers re-entering the workplace
- Early school leavers seeking to recommence study
- Individuals with learning barriers, who would benefit from a supported learning environment
This course covers a range of nationally accredited units of competence, which covers the following skill sets:
- Career, Employment and Training
- Workplace Interaction
- Math at Work
- Read/Write Workplace Information & Texts
- Use Business Technology
How you will be supported through your course:
Specialised language, literacy and numeracy teachers are available to support and guide students through their study.
- The course also offers a pre-recorded step-by-step narrative for each lesson to assist learners who may have difficulty with reading and comprehension.
- Weekly tutorials will be held via zoom, where the teacher will support learners to consolidate learning and provide feedback on progress.
Enrolment Schedule: Attention - Admission staff & Students
Students are to be advised to enrol into the full qualification (11 units - 5 clusters) at time of enrolment.
Course Planner 2025
* The Core unit is a compulsory unit that must be undertaken to meet the requirements of the course.
# The Elective units have been chosen for individuals who need a pathway to employment and further vocational training.
~ The two Business units have been selected from the Business Services Training Package.
Is what I already know taken into account?
Yes. Your history of study, skills and experience does matter. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experiences as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied using the national standard for Mutual Recognition or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Documentary evidence will be requested.
What else might I find useful?
This and other Information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at https://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life