Wodonga TAFE
10 months
Work Skills for Life empowers post-school-age students with intellectual disabilities to explore vocational opportunities through hands-on activities, industry visits, and team projects. Designed to build confidence, develop work-ready skills, and discover career pathways in fields like hospitality, horticulture, retail, and creative industries.
Students must have evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. All potential students must attend a pre-training interview to determine their suitability, to discuss goals, and to identify any barriers to learning. Information sessions can be individualised, and students may attend a School Experience Day on campus or a Come and Try day in term 3 each year to explore student life.
The course covers participation in vocational activities through exposure to at least three different vocational tasters. Students engage in practical hands-on activities with qualified industry specialists, complete team projects throughout the year, and undertake industry visits to explore chosen fields. Vocational areas have included hospitality, horticulture, floristry, retail, and art. The compulsory unit VU24037 focuses on participation in vocational activities, with assessment through class participation and contribution to projects.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) committed to providing safe, welcoming, and respectful environments for all students. The institution values diversity and uniqueness, offering individualised support and pre-training interviews to ensure student suitability. With experienced industry specialists and established partnerships, Wodonga TAFE provides authentic vocational exposure and practical learning opportunities tailored to each student's goals and needs.
Upon completion, students can progress to further study opportunities such as the Certificate I in Transition Education or the Certificate I in Work Education. The course prepares students for entry into the workforce by building confidence, developing practical skills, and exploring various vocational pathways. Students gain exposure to real work environments through industry visits and specialist sessions, positioning them for supported employment or further vocational training in their chosen fields.