FSK10219 - Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

Version Effective: 14th of March, 2022

Course Details

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

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 Requirements

Students are required to undertake a pre-training assessment Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to determine that the learner’s skill level is working at or below ACSF level 3; however, there are no other entry requirements.

Credit (or recognition) for modules/units may be granted based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences. These will need to be discussed at enrolment.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,773.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $0.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $0.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $343.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $0.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • General Education and Training
AQF Level Level 1: Certificate I

Admission Codes

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

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.

Course Structures
DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees

10 weeks per unit

  • Mixed Mode
Elective Units
FSKOCM003 Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work More Information Training.gov Details
FSKWTG006 Write simple workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
FSKNUM009 Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work More Information Training.gov Details
FSKNUM020 Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work More Information Training.gov Details
FSKNUM014 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work More Information Training.gov Details
FSKRDG010 Read and respond to routine workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
FSKRDG007 Read and respond to simple workplace information More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
FSKOCM003 Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work
FSKWTG006 Write simple workplace information
FSKNUM009 Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work
FSKNUM020 Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work
FSKNUM014 Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work
FSKRDG010 Read and respond to routine workplace information
FSKRDG007 Read and respond to simple workplace information

Online Standard Course Structure

This course is typically delivered over a 24 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 at least 25 hours per week and this includes 5 hours per week for assessment preparation.

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Career, employment and training
BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers More Information Training.gov Details
FSKLRG008 Use simple strategies for work-related learning More Information Training.gov Details
Workplace Interaction
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
Maths at Work
FSKNUM009 Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work More Information Training.gov Details
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
Workplace Information and Text
FSKWTG006 Write simple workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
FSKRDG010 Read and respond to routine workplace information More Information Training.gov Details
Use Business Technology
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications More Information Training.gov Details
FSKDIG002 Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBOPS203 - Deliver a service to customers
1 FSKLRG008 - Use simple strategies for work-related learning
2 FSKOCM003 - Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work
2 FSKRDG007 - Read and respond to simple workplace information
3 FSKNUM009 - Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work
3 FSKNUM014 - Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work
3 FSKNUM020 - Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work
4 FSKWTG006 - Write simple workplace information
4 FSKRDG010 - Read and respond to routine workplace information
5 BSBTEC201 - Use business software applications
5 FSKDIG002 - Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Project
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
October: Full Time
November: Full Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
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August: Full Time/Part Time
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November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

DESBT - Apprentices/Trainees
Online Standard Course Structure
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
More Details

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