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Certificate II in Career Preparation

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Course overview

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Locations

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ PoA
Concession $ PoA

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Gain the skills and confidence you need to enter the workforce or engage in further education and training.

This nationally recognised qualification is designed to give you greater skills and confidence in seeking employment or in taking the next step towards further education and training – and the best bit… its fee free for eligible Tasmanian residents!

Our experienced teaching team will provide you with support in developing effective workplace communication, reading and formal writing skills and numeracy skills

In this course, you will:

develop your skills and confidence for adult learning
focus on topics that allow you to explore work and training opportunities and career planning
develop soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving
learn how to improve your personal confidence and self-image
learn basic skills for assertive communication and managing conflict
examine ethical issues in the workplace
learn how to prepare and deliver effective presentations and use software applications for a range of routine workplace tasks
write routine workplace documents, and read and respond to pre-employment and workplace texts
improve your skills in basic numeracy and measurement concepts

To be successful in the course you will need to commit to up to 20 hours of learning per week.

On successful completion of this course, you will be well equipped with the skills you need to seek employment and enter the workforce in a broad range of industry areas, or you might like to continue your studies and undertake further training at TasTAFE at Certificate III or IV level.

Our experienced teaching team will provide you with support in developing effective workplace communication, reading and formal writing skills and numeracy skills

In this course, you will:

develop your skills and confidence for adult learning
focus on topics that allow you to explore work and training opportunities and career planning
develop soft skills such as teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving
learn how to improve your personal confidence and self-image
learn basic skills for assertive communication and managing conflict
examine ethical issues in the workplace
learn how to prepare and deliver effective presentations and use software applications for a range of routine workplace tasks
write routine workplace documents, and read and respond to pre-employment and workplace texts
improve your skills in basic numeracy and measurement concepts

To be successful in the course you will need to commit to up to 20 hours of learning per week.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
South
Campbell Street	27 Jul 2026 - 11 Dec 2026	Full-time Tue, Wed, Fri 9.30am to 2.30pm	On-Site	Apply now

Entry

There are no essential or recommended entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a 11377NAT - Certificate II in Career Preparation.

Below is a list of all elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Elective units
FSKLRG010	Use routine strategies for career planning
FSKOCM005	Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations
FSKOCM006	Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams
ICTICT214	Operate application software packages
NAT11377002	Examine ethical issues in the workplace
NAT11377003	Prepare to participate in adult learning
NAT11377004	Use numeracy to complete familiar tasks
NAT11377005	Read routine pre-employment texts
NAT11377007	Write routine pre-employment texts
NAT11377008	Develop strategies for workplace health and wellbeing
NAT11377011	Plan to improve self-esteem
NAT11377012	Use basic skills for assertiveness
NAT11377013	Use strategies to address conflict
NAT11377025	Develop digital learning skills

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