Certificate I in Vocational Preparation 21625VIC

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1 Certificate I in Vocational Preparation 21625VIC TAFE Pathways Program Single Parents and Mature Aged Students

2 Cert I Vocational Preparation Class of /31/07

3 Purpose of course To bridge the gap in practical employment related skills To foster the development of personal growth and confidence To explore possible pathways to further study or employment 3 5/31/07

4 Bridging the Gap Computer proficiency was identified as the single most evident skills gap in this cohort Desired employment related skills included Food Handling Certificate and First Aid Certificate Employability skills 4 5/31/07

5 Personal Growth and Confidence The primary driver for students participation was to increase confidence and self esteem To have the opportunity to explore a particular career path through work experience Curriculum units guided by staff input Certificate I delivery 5 5/31/07

6 21625VIC Cert I in Vocational Preparation Units of Competency Core: 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 THHGHS01B Follow workplace hygiene procedures 15 THHGHS03B Provide first aid 24 VBN500 Practical placement (Work Experience) 75 Total Nominal hours /31/07

7 Flexibility Cert I in Vocational preparation Nominal hours required Nominal hours delivered 314 Maximised opportunity for success Unavoidable life issues preventing attendance 7 5/31/07

8 Preparation for Work The units were dovetailed to prepare the student for work experience Computer units Orientation to work units Personal growth and confidence units Work experience unit Workplace safety Food handling unit 8 5/31/07

9 Computer Units Operate a personal computer Develop keyboard skills Operate a word processing application Send and retrieve information over the internet using browsers and . Emphasis on computer literacy and proficiency in the first few weeks 9 5/31/07

10 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 & internet Operate word processing application Keyboard skills Operate a personal computer All units encourage computer use 10 5/31/07

11 Preparation for Work Units VBK139 Orientation to work BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures Develop understanding of workplace expectations Interview techniques Instruction in OH & S Food hygiene procedures Focus on employability skills Develop a good work ethic Career planning 11 5/31/07

12 Employability Skills -UB template Collecting, analysing, organising and using information Communicating ideas and information Planning and organising activities Solving problems Using mathematical ideas and techniques Working with others and in teams Using technology Self Management and Learning Global and Sustainable perspective Integral part of most units/modules Emphasised from day 1 Regular entries online record Assessment 12 5/31/07

13 Workplace related Activities Motivational speaker employer Trades Hall speaker Workers Rights Career Voyager Retail observations OH&S Audit SMB Home fire safety plan Field trip Work safe 13 5/31/07

14 Personal Growth & Confidence VBK137 Personal Effectiveness VBN046 Managing Personal Change The common denominator all students Increase their confidence and self esteem in order to return to the workforce or to pursue further study 14 5/31/07

15 Activities to Increase Confidence & Experience Morning tea Visit to the Ballarat Library Visit to Fine Art Gallery Laughter Workshop Belly Dancing workshop Showcase Awards night 15 5/31/07

16 Activities To Increase Confidence Meditation/yoga and visualization exercises Personality styles workshop Conflict resolution Personal skills & attributes 16 5/31/07

17 Work Experience For the adult learner, work experience gave meaning and purpose to course Sufficient nominal hours for student to not participate Most students participated Varied outcomes 17 5/31/07

18 Timing of Work Experience Week 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 18 5/31/07

19 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 19 5/31/07

20 Co-ordinator s Responsibilities Meet with employers Match Student & Placement Assess workplace suitability Review expectations of experience Work Placement Booklet and Practical Placement Agreement Realistic description of student Course not industry specific 20 5/31/07

21 Student Responsibilities Letter to employer Pre workplace visit Negotiate pre placement interview Days Hours Dress requirements Payment Attend workplace experience Complete Practical Placement agreement with employer 21 5/31/07

22 Legal Stuff Guidelines for Practical Placement in Victoria User friendly Useful Templates in guidelines Work cover Procedures Practical Placement Agreement MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES BEFORE PLACEMENT to activate DE&T s insurance policy and work cover 22 5/31/07

23 Work Cover Employer required to pay $5/per day Commonwealth agencies exempt If employer cannot pay, arrangement can be made to waiver payment Contact: Carolyn Godden CGU Workers Compensation Tel: (03) /31/07

24 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 24 5/31/07

25 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 25 5/31/07

26 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 26 5/31/07

27 Comments from students I can t believe someone wants to take me for work experience. I am so excited I am much better at dealing with my kids I had looked at taking a job at that child care centre, but didn t have the Food Handling Certificate It will be great if I can get ongoing work there 27 5/31/07

28 Student Outcomes Increased confidence as a group Excited anticipation to be in the workforce Complementary mix of young and older Possibility of working more of a reality Improved computer skills 75% to Further study 28 5/31/07

29 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 29 5/31/07

30 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 30 5/31/07

31 Commercial Resources Course in Planning for Employment and Training Resource Package nmit Learning about the workplace Workplace Communication Life Transitions Software publications 31 5/31/07

32 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 32 5/31/07