Develop beginner skills in communication and numeracy. This course provides the necessary skills and confidence to enter the workforce or undertake further study.
10288NAT Course in Skills to Develop Learning Pathways
Further develop your language and literacy skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Within Australia, many people do not possess the literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in modern life and work. Building on your basic skills in communication and numeracy, you will undertake your studies facilitated by expert teaching, who will provide you with the guidance and support you need to successfully complete your studies.
This course will improve your confidence and further develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and numeracy.
Upon successful completion of this course you will have developed reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 1.
At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. We can work with you to develop a personalised learning program to develop your skills in language, literacy and numeracy.
At TAFE Queensland we provide training to people who are under-utilised in the labour market, by building the skills of 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 background.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 2 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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SLPNCY005Describe size, shape, location and directionUnit code: SLPNCY005 |
Describe size, shape, location and direction | |
SLPNCY004Identify and compare time-related informationUnit code: SLPNCY004 |
Identify and compare time-related information | |
SLPNCY003Compare measurements and quantitiesUnit code: SLPNCY003 |
Compare measurements and quantities | |
SLPNCY002Identify, compare and describe graphical informationUnit code: SLPNCY002 |
Identify, compare and describe graphical information | |
SLPLRN001Develop learning plans and implement learning strategiesUnit code: SLPLRN001 |
Develop learning plans and implement learning strategies | |
SLPNCY001Solve simple mathematical problemsUnit code: SLPNCY001 |
Solve simple mathematical problems | |
SLPWRT001Convey simple messages in writingUnit code: SLPWRT001 |
Convey simple messages in writing | |
SLPRDG001Read and comprehend short, simple textsUnit code: SLPRDG001 |
Read and comprehend short, simple texts | |
SLPORL001Engage in short, simple spoken English exchangesUnit code: SLPORL001 |
Engage in short, simple spoken English exchanges |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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FSKLRG001Prepare to participate in a learning environmentUnit code: FSKLRG001 |
Prepare to participate in a learning environment | |
FSKLRG003Use short and simple strategies for career planningUnit code: FSKLRG003 |
Use short and simple strategies for career planning | |
FSKRDG001Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbolsUnit code: FSKRDG001 |
Recognise extremely short and simple workplace signs and symbols | |
FSKRDG004Read and respond to short and simple workplace informationUnit code: FSKRDG004 |
Read and respond to short and simple workplace information | |
FSKWTG001Complete personal details on extremely simple and short workplace formsUnit code: FSKWTG001 |
Complete personal details on extremely simple and short workplace forms | |
FSKWTG003Write short and simple workplace informationUnit code: FSKWTG003 |
Write short and simple workplace information | |
FSKOCM001Participate in highly familiar spoken exchangesUnit code: FSKOCM001 |
Participate in highly familiar spoken exchanges | |
FSKOCM002Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at workUnit code: FSKOCM002 |
Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work | |
FSKNUM001Use beginning whole number skills up to 100 for workUnit code: FSKNUM001 |
Use beginning whole number skills up to 100 for work | |
FSKNUM002Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for workUnit code: FSKNUM002 |
Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work | |
FSKDIG001Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasksUnit code: FSKDIG001 |
Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks | |
BSBITU111Operate a personal digital deviceUnit code: BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
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Cairns | Anytime | up to 12 months | Full time | Classroom | |
Townsville (Pimlico) | Anytime | up to 12 months | Full time | Classroom |
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STUDY MODE
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Mackay | Anytime | up to 12 months | Full time | Classroom | |
Gladstone | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Rockhampton | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Emerald | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Biloela | Anytime | Full time | Classroom |
Campus | START DATES
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Bracken Ridge | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Loganlea | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Mt Gravatt | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Redcliffe | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
South Bank | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Caboolture | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Grovely | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Browns Plains | Anytime | Part time | Classroom | ||
Ipswich | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Inala | Anytime | Full time | Classroom |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Bundaberg | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Bundaberg | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Gympie | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Gympie | Anytime | Full time Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Hervey Bay | Anytime | Full time Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Hervey Bay | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom | ||
Maryborough | Anytime | Full time Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Maryborough | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom | ||
Kingaroy | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Nurunderi | Anytime | Part time | Classroom |
Campus | START DATES
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Mooloolaba | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Mooloolaba | Anytime | Full time Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | ||
Noosa | Anytime | Full time Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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COST
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Coolangatta | Anytime | up to 3 years | Full time and Part time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | |
Coomera | Anytime | up to 3 years | Full time and Part time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
Classroom | |
Southport | Anytime | up to 3 years | Full time and Part time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Warwick | Anytime | Full time | Classroom | ||
Toowoomba | Anytime | Full time | Classroom |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
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