Certificate I in Functional Literacy

This course is designed to support students to

* Develop and document, with support, a Student Education and Training Plan or similar document

* Set personal short-term goals

* Read, interpret and comprehend information in a narrow range of familiar areas

* Write simple texts

* Participate in effective oral communication with other individuals

* Use appropriate communication technology for reading, writing and oral communication It will provide participants with a range of knowledge, and skills such as

* Basic fundamental knowledge and understanding in a narrow area of work and learning

* Basic skills to participate in everyday life and further learning, and pathways to entry level employment

* Cognitive and communication skills to receive, pass on and recall information in a narrow range of areas

* Technical skills involving the use of tools appropriate to the activity and use of basic communication technologies

The application of these knowledge and skills can be applied in contexts that may include preparation for further learning, life activities and/or a variety of initial routine and predictable work-related activities including participation in a team or work group.