TAFE Queensland
1 year (varies by campus, up to 3 years at some locations)
This foundation skills course develops language, literacy and numeracy competencies for individuals seeking to access further education and improve participation in work and community. Designed for people with limited formal education or those needing to build core learning skills.
No formal prerequisites required. This course is designed for people who do not possess the literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in modern life and work. Participants should be motivated to develop foundation skills in learning, reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy. The course is accessible to young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature-age job seekers, women re-entering the workforce, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The course comprises five core units covering emerging and limited skills across key areas: Use emerging learning skills for education, Use emerging reading skills for education, Use emerging writing skills for education, Use emerging oral communication skills for education, and Use emerging numeracy skills for education. Additional units cover limited learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy skills. All units are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Pre-Level 1 standard.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive experience supporting under-utilised populations in the labour market. The institution provides quality pathways to further education, expert teaching staff who understand individual learner needs, and access to government funding through the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program. Multiple campus locations across Queensland ensure accessibility for diverse communities.
Upon completion, students can progress to further TAFE Queensland courses and qualifications across various study areas including Health and Science, Business and IT, Creative Industries, Education and Community, Environment and Animal Services, Infrastructure and Transport, Service Industries, and Trades. The course develops foundational competencies that enable participation in higher-level vocational training, employment, and community engagement.
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