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Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education

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This course information is valid for the Semester 1 2009 Intake Cycle

TAFE SA Code NRX
National Code 40512SA
Course Type Accredited Course
Industry Group TAFEstart , Vocational Preparation
Duration 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
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Expected Employment Outcome Example

Certificates I and II in Introductory Vocational Education are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in general and vocational education including language, literacy and numeracy development to the level necessary to successfully undertake further vocational study or employment.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Application Selection

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Contact campus for application and enrolment information .

Campus Delivery Locations, Modes and Codes

      Study
Mode		 Study Load Scheduled Student
Group		 Local
Details		 Class
Details
Adelaide City - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Adelaide City - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Berri - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Evening Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Ceduna - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Clare - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Coober Pedy - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Coober Pedy - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Croydon - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Gawler - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Kadina - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Kangaroo Island Learning Centre - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Marleston - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Millicent - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Mount Barker - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Mount Gambier - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Mount Gambier - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Murray Bridge - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Murray Bridge - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Naracoorte - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Noarlunga - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
O'Halloran Hill - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Peterborough - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Port Adelaide - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Port Augusta - Apply direct to campus
% On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Port Pirie - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Port Pirie - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Pt Lincoln - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Pt Lincoln - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Regency Park - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Renmark - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Salisbury - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders TBA TBA
Salisbury - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Tea Tree Gully - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Full Time & Part Time Day & Evening Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Victor Harbor - Apply direct to campus
   On Campus Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
Whyalla - Apply direct to campus
   On & Off Campus Full Time & Part Time Day Only Vocational Preparation TBA TBA
% Also available at Maree, Nepabunna and Oodnadatta - contact Port Augusta Campus

Course Notes

At the Adelaide City campus of TAFE SA South, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students enrolled in the Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education undertake a special program of modules which have been especially adapted and/or written for them, taking into account their learning needs. These students are able to gain the Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education in the same way as all other students, although they undertake a “parallel” list of core modules (and elective modules) which have been written/adapted for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing learners

Skills Covered

  • Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education
    Basic reading and writing skills for everyday needs- sentence structure, grammar, spelling, business or formal letters. Basic maths facts and processes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Communication including group interaction, seeking and providing information and cultural considerations. Basic computing – keyboard familiarity, introduction to producing and editing word documents/email/introduction to the internet. Job seeker skills – application letters, job/career/course research. Aboriginal language. Specific skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Deaf Sign Language users.

Exit Qualifications

TAFESA
Code		 National
Code		 Qualification Estimated time to complete
NRX 40512SA Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education 6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the Certificate I in Introductory Vocational Education. Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2050 in 2009. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

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Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au

This Semester 1 2009 information was last modified : 23/10/2007 12:58:03 PM
The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.