General Pathways
The General Pathways program area equips students with a strong foundation of transferable skills that support success in any industry.
Practical foundations that prepare students for every pathway
With a focus on literacy, numeracy, digital skills and effective workplace communication, these programs help students build the practical capabilities employers value most.
Through hands-on learning and applied tasks, students develop real-world confidence while strengthening key attributes such as teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability and personal responsibility. Whether students are preparing for further study or their first job, General Pathways programs provide a supportive launchpad for future success in work and life.
Lifeskills
Digital technologies
Personal effectiveness
Career planning
Communication
Workplace Health and Safety
Problem-solving
IVET Courses
22680VIC
Certificate I in Employment Pathways
Duration
1 Year
The Certificate I in Employment Pathways supports students to identify and prepare for future work and training opportunities through hands-on career exploration and practical skill-building.
Students develop essential capabilities in work readiness, personal effectiveness, and industry investigation – gaining the tools to make informed choices about their next steps. This course builds confidence and helps students connect their current strengths to future vocational outcomes, creating a guided and supported transition into employment or further study.
Learning Areas
- Personal effectiveness
- Effective workplace interactions
- Writing formal and non-formal workplace texts
- Strategies to identify job opportunities
- Career planning and portfolio development
- Employment preparation
- Working in a healthy and safe manner
Job Opportunities
- Various non-technical and nonspecialised entry-level positions, working under direct supervision, across a vast array of industries
- Job role outcomes will differ depending on Student’s learning pathway, investigations and interests
FSK20119
Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
Duration
1 Year
The Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways supports students to build confidence in the essential foundation skills needed for future employment or further training.
Through practical learning in reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, and digital literacy, students gain the capabilities to participate effectively in workplace or vocational settings.
This course provides a supportive transition into the world of work or further education, helping students connect their current strengths to future goals while building a solid platform for success.
Learning Areas
- Workplace readiness and professional expectations
- Career planning and employment preparation
- Workplace communication skills
- Digital literacy and technology use
- Workplace collaboration and interaction
- Numeracy and analytical thinking for work
- Workplace learning and adaptability
Job Opportunities
- Entry-level positions
- Administration Assistant
- Customer service assistant
- Retail or junior sales assistant
- Data Entry clerk
- Receptionist
- Warehouse or delivery assistant
- Hospitality worker
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