Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with FSK Foundation Skills Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
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 and further 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 11 units of competency
- 1 core unit, plus
- 10 elective units
The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to 3 units may be selected from Group A
- at least 5 units must be selected from Group B
- 2 units must be selected from any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course other than FSK
- remaining units may be selected from the FSK training package or any currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to vocational pathways and not duplicate the outcomes of already selected units.
Core Units
Unit code |
Unit title |
FSKLRG008 |
Use simple strategies for work-related learning |
Elective Units
Group A: Numeracy units
Unit code |
Unit title |
FSKNUM003 |
Use whole numbers and halves for work |
FSKNUM004 |
Use basic and familiar metric measurements for work |
FSKNUM005 |
Use familiar 2D shapes for work |
FSKNUM006 |
Use simple and highly familiar spatial information for work |
FSKNUM007 |
Use simple data for work |
FSKNUM008 |
Use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for work |
FSKNUM009 |
Use familiar and simple metric measurements for work |
FSKNUM010 |
Use common shapes for work |
FSKNUM011 |
Use familiar and simple spatial information for work |
FSKNUM012 |
Use familiar and simple data for work |
FSKNUM013 |
Construct simple tables and graphs for work |
FSKNUM014 |
Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work |
FSKNUM015 |
Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work |
FSKNUM016 |
Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for work |
FSKNUM017 |
Use familiar and routine maps and plans for work |
FSKNUM018 |
Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work |
FSKNUM019 |
Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work |
FSKNUM020 |
Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work |
FSKNUM040 |
Identify and interpret common chance events for work |
FSKNUM041 |
Use chance and probability calculations for work |
Group B: Reading, writing, oral communication, learning and digital technology units
Unit code |
Unit title |
FSKDIG001 |
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks |
FSKDIG002 |
Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks |
FSKDIG003 |
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks |
FSKLRG002 |
Identify strategies to respond to short and simple workplace problems |
FSKLRG003 |
Use short and simple strategies for career planning |
FSKLRG004 |
Use short and simple strategies for work-related learning |
FSKLRG005 |
Use strategies to plan simple workplace tasks |
FSKLRG006 |
Participate in work placement |
FSKLRG007 |
Use strategies to identify job opportunities |
FSKLRG009 |
Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems |
FSKLRG010 |
Use routine strategies for career planning |
FSKLRG011 |
Use routine strategies for work-related learning |
FSKLRG016 |
Use short and simple strategies to organise highly familiar workplace tasks |
FSKLRG017 |
Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problems |
FSKLRG018 |
Develop a plan to organise routine workplace tasks |
FSKOCM002 |
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work |
FSKOCM003 |
Participate in familiar spoken interactions at work |
FSKOCM004 |
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings |
FSKOCM005 |
Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations |
FSKOCM006 |
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams |
FSKOCM007 |
Interact effectively with others at work |
FSKOCM012 |
Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace negotiations |
FSKRDG002 |
Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols |
FSKRDG004 |
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information |
FSKRDG005 |
Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures |
FSKRDG006 |
Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts |
FSKRDG007 |
Read and respond to simple workplace information |
FSKRDG008 |
Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts |
FSKRDG009 |
Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures |
FSKRDG010 |
Read and respond to routine workplace information |
FSKWTG002 |
Write short and simple workplace formatted texts |
FSKWTG003 |
Write short and simple workplace information |
FSKWTG005 |
Write simple workplace formatted texts |
FSKWTG006 |
Write simple workplace information |
FSKWTG008 |
Complete routine workplace formatted texts |
FSKWTG009 |
Write routine workplace texts |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification. Supersedes but is not equivalent to FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=f572fe10-a855-4986-9295-3852c771f178