Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Certificate II in Workplace Skills

This VET is offered at Homestead Senior Secondary College

VCE Credit

Up to three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence

ATAR: 

Scored assessment

This course will allow students to complete Certificate II in Workplace Skills in Year 1 with a partial completion of Certificate III Business in Year 2.

The Certificate II in Workplace Skills program prepares students for entry-level positions across a diverse range of business services settings and can help to open the door to a vast array of non technical employment opportunities. It can also lead to further study in either technical or non-technical vocations and aims to develop the most common and transferable skills and knowledge required of almost any workplace.

The Certificate III in Business qualification reflects the varied roles of individuals across different industry sectors who apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Students will develop and build teamwork,

interpersonal skills and organisational capabilities which can be used to further strengthen their employability skills postsecondary

schooling. The importance of digital literacy in the workforce will be addressed, and students will gain a deeper understanding of its importance to their work lives.

Pathways / Career Opportunities:

Completion of the Certificate III in Business provides a pathway into training and employment in business and related industries. Potential occupations may include personal assistant, medical secretary, legal clerk or information desk manager. Further study through higher education pathways could lead to employment opportunities in commerce, management or marketing.