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CRICOS Provider Number 00103D

Certificate I in VocationalPreparation 21625VIC

TAFE Pathways Program

Single Parents and Mature Aged Students

5/31/072 CRICOS Provider Number 00103D

Cert I Vocational Preparation

Class of 2006


Purpose of course

• To bridge the gap inpractical employmentrelated skills

• To foster thedevelopment ofpersonal growth andconfidence

• To explore possiblepathways to furtherstudy or employment


Bridging the Gap

• Computer proficiency was identified asthe single most evident skills gap in thiscohort

• Desired employment related skillsincluded Food Handling Certificate andFirst Aid Certificate

• Employability skills


Personal Growth and

Confidence

• The primary driver for studentsparticipation was to increase confidenceand self esteem

• To have the opportunity to explore aparticular career path through workexperience

• Curriculum units guided by staff input

• Certificate I delivery


21625VIC Cert I in Vocational Preparation

Units of CompetencyCore: Nominal Hours

• VBK139 Orientation to Work 25

• VBK137 Personal Effectiveness 30

• BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures 10

Electives:

• VBN046 Managing personal change 40

• BSBCMN107A Operate a personal computer 20

• BSBCMN108A Develop keyboard skills 40

• ICAU1129A Operate a word processing application 30

• ICAU1133A Send and retrieve information over the 25 internet using browsers and email

• THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15

• THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24

• VBN500 Practical placement (Work Experience) 75

Total Nominal hours 334


Flexibility

• Cert I in Vocational preparationNominal hours required 125 – 255

• Nominal hours delivered 314

• Maximised opportunity for success

• Unavoidable life issues preventingattendance


Preparation for Work

• The units were dovetailed to preparethe student for work experience

• Computer units

• Orientation to work units

• Personal growth and confidence units

• Work experience unit

• Workplace safety

• Food handling unit


Computer Units

• Operate a personal computer• Develop keyboard skills• Operate a word processing application• Send and retrieve information over the

internet using browsers and email.

Emphasis on computer literacy andproficiency in the first few weeks


Activities to increase

computer confidence

• Career Voyager

• Letter to employers• Using the Web CT site

• Discussion board• Chat

• Resume• Assignments• My futures• Web Links

• Equity videos

• Employability skills documentation • Computer units

• Send & retrieve information via email & internet• Operate word processing application• Keyboard skills

• Operate a personal computer

• All units encourage computer use


Preparation for Work Units

VBK139 Orientation to work

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

• Develop understanding of workplaceexpectations

• Interview techniques

• Instruction in OH & S

• Food hygiene procedures

• Focus on employability skills

• Develop a good work ethic

• Career planning


Employability Skills-UB template

Collecting, analysing, organising and using informationCommunicating ideas and informationPlanning and organising activitiesSolving problemsUsing mathematical ideas and techniques

Working with others and in teamsUsing technologySelf Management and LearningGlobal and Sustainable perspective

• Integral part of most units/modules

• Emphasised from day 1• Regular entries –online record

• Assessment


Workplace relatedActivities

• Motivational speakeremployer

• Trades Hall speakerWorkers Rights

• Career Voyager• Retail observations• OH&S Audit SMB• Home fire safety plan• Field trip –Work safe


Personal Growth &

Confidence

VBK137 Personal Effectiveness

VBN046 Managing Personal Change

The common denominator –all students

Increase their confidence and self esteem in orderto return to the workforce or to pursue furtherstudy


Activities to Increase

Confidence & Experience

• Morning tea

• Visit to the BallaratLibrary

• Visit to Fine ArtGallery

• Laughter Workshop

• Belly Dancingworkshop

• Showcase• Awards night


Activities To Increase

Confidence

• Meditation/yoga and

visualization exercises

• Personality styles

workshop

• Conflict resolution

• Personal skills & attributes


Work Experience

• For the adult learner, workexperience gave

“meaning and purpose” to course

• Sufficient nominal hours for studentto not participate

• Most students participated

• Varied outcomes


Timing of Work ExperienceWeek 9

Allowed students to complete:

• OH&S Guidelines & workplace safety

• Preparing for practical placement

• Food Handling certificate

• Class & WebCT evaluation of placement

• Orientation to work activities

• Improve computer skills


Preparing for Work Experience

• Career Voyager• My Futures website

• List of preferences for work experience• Local Phone book research• TAFE Pathways -initial employer contact• Work place visit to check suitability• Student letter & appointment• Practical Placement Booklet• Interview practice• Dress Code


Co-ordinator’s Responsibilities

• Meet with employers

• Match Student & Placement

• Assess workplace suitability

• Review expectations of experience

• Work Placement Booklet and PracticalPlacement Agreement

• Realistic description of student

• Course not industry specific


Student Responsibilities• Letter to employer

• Pre workplace visit

Negotiate pre placement interview

• Days

• Hours

• Dress requirements

• Payment

• Attend workplace experience

• Complete Practical Placement agreement withemployer


Legal Stuff

• Guidelines for Practical Placement in Victoriawww.otte.vic.gov.au/abtpub.asp

• User friendly• Useful Templates in guidelines• Work cover Procedures

Practical Placement Agreement MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES BEFORE

PLACEMENTto activate DE&T’s insurance policy

and work cover


Work Cover

• Employer required to pay $5/per day

• Commonwealth agencies exempt

• If employer cannot pay, arrangement can bemade to waiver payment

Contact: Carolyn Godden CGU Workers Compensation

Tel: (03) 8630 1165


Work Place selection-considerations

• Realistic and appropriate

• Time and length of experience

• Clothing

• Secondary schools work experience schedule

• Coordinator/teacher availability

• Other links with this employer

• Employer suitability

• Site suitability


Types of Work Experience

• Cook/kitchen hand• Retail outlets Sovereign Hill• Pre-Schools, Kindergartens, Specialist school• Local newspaper• Children’s Toy store• Drafting company• Accounting firm• Receptionist• Massage/Natural therapies retail store• Supermarket• Department store


Post placement feedback

• Class discussion

• WebCT discussion board

• Online chat

• Evaluation Assessment

• Submitted online

• Resume

• Further Study possibilities

• Some part time employment

• Practical Placement Booklet


Comments from students

• “I can’t believe someonewants to take me for workexperience. I am soexcited”

• “I am much better atdealing with my kids”

• I had looked at taking ajob at that child carecentre, but didn’t have theFood Handling Certificate– It will be great if I canget ongoing work there”


Student Outcomes• Increased confidence

as a group

• Excited anticipation tobe in the workforce

• Complementary mixof young and older

• Possibility of workingmore of a reality

• Improved computerskills

• 75% to Further study


Factor for success

-shared approach

• TAFE pathways:• Market and recruit for course

• Fund tuition, texts, clothing

• Involved in career planning field trip• Set up work experience

• Supportive

• Teaching Staff:• Designated teaching co-ordinator

• Map units of competency• Development of workplace booklet

• Work place visits and assessments• Encouraging, empathetic, motivating,

clear expectations


Online emphasis -WebCT

• Additional computer practice• Experience of online participation

• Discussion board• Chat• Unit Outlines• Course Materials• Assignments• Web Links• Information

• Careers• Workplace safety• Equity videos• Resumes

• Employability skills

• After hours access• Student satisfaction


Commercial Resources

• Course in Planning for Employmentand Training Resource Package

nmit

• Learning about the workplace

• Workplace Communication

• Life TransitionsSoftware publications


Variations to course Cert I in Voc. Preparation

• Dual certificate (Cert I Voc Prep / Cert I IT–Horsham)

• Importing specific industry units• Tailoring to student group• Changes in 2007

• Incorporated a literacy unit: Prepare &present written and verbal information

• Dropped keyboard skills• Practical placement week 11• My Futures -class time allocated

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