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Literacy for Life and Work

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Literacy for Life and Work | Foundation Skills for Job Seekers

This short accredited program helps people build confidence in reading, writing, communication and learning skills for everyday life, work and further study. Participants learn practical skills in a supportive environment, with activities focused on situations they may encounter at work and in everyday life.

Supportive, small-group learning environment at a local campus

Designed for people who want to strengthen their foundation skills

Builds confidence in reading, writing and spoken communication

Helps prepare participants for employment, vocational training or further study

FUNDING STATEMENT

Ensuring Access to Foundation Skills Training

is a joint initiative between the Australian and New South Wales governments.

Australian Qualifications Framework

COURSE DETAILS

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Nationally Recognised TrainingThis skill set delivers four accredited units of competency from the FSK10219 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways. Students develop practical foundation skills to help them understand workplace information, communicate with others and build strategies for learning at work.

  • FSKRDG004 — Read and respond to simple workplace information
  • FSKWTG006 — Write simple workplace information
  • FSKLRG004 — Use basic strategies for work-related learning
  • FSKOCM003 — Participate in simple spoken interactions at work
Who It's For Expand

This course may be suitable for:

  • People who want to improve their reading and writing skills
  • People who want to build confidence communicating with others
  • People preparing to enter or return to the workforce
  • People who need additional foundation skills before vocational training or further study
What You'll Learn Expand
  • Reading skills: read and understand simple information used in the workplace
  • Writing skills: develop skills for writing simple workplace information
  • Workplace learning: use basic strategies to learn new tasks and skills at work
  • Communication skills: build confidence participating in simple conversations and interactions at work
Course Delivery Expand

Send an Enquiry to your local campus to find out more about course duration and delivery format.

Funding Expand

Ensuring Access to Foundation Skills Training is a joint initiative between the Australian and New South Wales governments.

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Name Start Date End Date Location
Literacy for Life and Work (261015INV) 15/10/2026 11/12/2026 Inverell Campus
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