Smart and Skilled training for people who want extra learning support

If you want extra support with your reading, writing or numeracy, you can enrol in a lower-cost Smart and Skilled foundation skills course.

Foundation skills are basic language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills that help people find a job or enter vocational training. The courses include Certificate I qualifications in these areas:

• Access to Vocational Pathways
• Access to Work and Training (Introductory)
• Access to Work and Training
• Basic English Language Skills
• General Education for Adults (Introductory)
• General Education for Adults
• Information, Digital Media and Technology
• Skills for Vocational Pathways
• Work Education

and Certificate II qualifications in these areas:

• Foundation English Language Skills
• Foundations for Vocational and Further Study
• General Education for Adults
• Routine English Language Skills
• Skills for Work and Study
• Work and Training in the Community Sector
• Skills for Work and Training
• Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

To find out more about these courses and the approved Smart and Skilled training providers that offer them, go to the Course Finder.

What about student fees?

Fees for foundation skills courses are between $220 and $320, which means that students only pay an average 10 per cent of the cost of the course.

Some students may be exempt from course fees or may pay a concession fee.

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Page last updated: 20 January 2020