Life Skills (Brisbane)

The course will run from Term 2 – Term 4 2024 (34 weeks) starting from Wednesday 17th April – Wednesday 18th December 2024.

We have two courses running, both held at Deaf Connect Moorooka, Deaf Connect, 915 Ipswich Rd, Moorooka QLD.

• Every Wednesday, 9am – 1pm
• Every Wednesday, 2pm – 6pm

You may wish to bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

In Term 2, the topics we will be covering are:

• Learning Skills 
  In this topic you will identify your learning needs, develop strategies and learning goals to help you achieve your study.
• English
  This topic will help you to improve your grammar, spelling, reading and writing for the workplace and everyday life.

If you haven’t enrolled yet, there will be another Enrolment Day in Term 2 on 1 May 2024 from 2pm – 5pm.

In Term 3, the topics we will be covering are:

• English and Learning Skills continued
• Computer Skills
  Learn how to use a computer, the internet, email and Microsoft Office. Also learn how to complete workplace and everyday tasks using technology.

If you haven’t enrolled yet, there will be two other Enrolment Days in Term 3 on 31 July 2024 from 2pm – 5pm and 11 September 2024 from 2pm – 5pm.

Term 4, the topics we will be covering are:

• Maths and Money
  You will develop a range of numeracy skills and learn how to use money in the workplace and in everyday life. You will also learn about preparing a budget.
• Job Skills
  This topic will help you identify your career goals. Also learn how to create some strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

If you haven’t enrolled yet, there will be another Enrolment Day in Term 4 on 20 November 2024 from 2pm – 5pm

FSK10119 – Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways is made up of 11 units of competency, which will be delivered as follows:

• Term 2 – Four (4) units
• Term 3 – Three (3) units
• Term 4 – Four (4) units

Learning Skills (or Learning Pathways) covers the following units of competency:

• FSKLRG004 – Use short and simple strategies for work related-learning

English covers the following units of competency:

• FSKRDG002 – Read and respond to short and simple workplace signs and symbols
• FSKRDG005 – Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures
• FSKWTG001 – Complete personal details on extremely simple and short workplace forms
• FSKWTG002 – Write short and simple workplace formatted texts

Maths and Money covers the following units of competency:

• FSKNUM001 –Use beginning whole number skills up to 100 for work
• FSKNUM002 – Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work
• VU22104 – Prepare simple budgets

Computer Skills (or Digital Technology) covers the following units of competency:

• FSKDIG001 – Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks
• FSKDIG002 – Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks

Job Skills (or Career Pathways) covers the following units of competency:

• FSKLRG003 – Use short and simple strategies for career planning

Students who successfully complete all 11 units of competency will be issued with an AQF [Australian Qualifications Framework] certification documentation for FSK10119 – Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways.
Students who successfully complete more than one (1) unit of competency will receive a Statement of Attainment.

This training is proudly subsidised by the QLD Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative, our courses are fee-free for those who are eligible.

These accredited courses are designed for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing adults aged 15 or over.

There are no occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements applicable to this qualification at the time of publication on the National Register.

Deaf Connect requires students to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test as part of the enrolment process. This allows us to assess your abilities and pinpoint areas for potential improvement in your skills.

You will need:

Proof of citizenship in the form of one of the following:
• Australian or New Zealand Birth Certificate
• Australian or New Zealand Passport
• Green Medicare card
• Naturalisation Certificate
• Humanitarian VISA
• Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status (Permanent Resident)

Proof of Queensland residency in the form of one of the following:
• Current driver’s license
• Health Care card or Pension card
• Proof of Age card
• Utilities account relating to your address within the last 3 months of rental document

Proof of disability in the form of one of the following:
• Disability Support Pension card
• Letter form a medical practitioner
• Letter from a health professional
• Letter from a government agency
• Letter from a school counsellor

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