Certificate II in Career Preparation

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Accredited course

National Code
11377NAT

State Code
BHF29

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

20/08/2026

Field of Education

1201 - General Education Programmes

AQF Level

Certificate II in

Nominal Hours

315

Duration

1 Semester

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

Accredited Date

01/04/2026

Expiry Date

31/03/2031

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This course is designed to support students to explore career pathways and develop skills for work and further training.

It will provide participants with a range of knowledge and skills for workplace participation, and independent learning skills for further study.

The literacy and numeracy units partially align with Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 2 to 3.

Schedule

Packaging Rules

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation, the learner must complete a total of fourteen (14) units.
- Seven (7) to fourteen (14) units from Group A and/or B, where at least six (6) units must be NAT coded units
- Zero (0) to one (1) unit from Group C
- Zero (0) to seven (7) units from Group D

This course may be completed with a vocational specialisation and the chosen vocational specialisation will be included on the learner qualification. Vocational specialisations include:
- Automotive
- Bakery
- Beauty
- Construction
- Business and IT
- Children’s Services
- Community Services
- Cookery
- Creative Industries
- Engineering
- Farming and Agriculture
- Foundation Skills
- Hair and Barbering
- Health
- Horticulture and Land Management
- Hospitality
- Out of School Hours Care
- Plumbing
- Retail
- Supply Chain
- Tourism

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation (specialisation) the learner must complete a total of fourteen (14) units.
-Seven (7) to nine (9) units from Group A, where at least six (6) units must be NAT coded units
- Five (5) to seven (7) units from one vocational group (specialisation) in Group D

Please note there are pre-requisite units for some vocational Training Package units in this course. Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules in the Course Accreditation Document.

1. Group A

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation, the learner must complete:
- a minimum of seven (7) units and maximum of fourteen (14) units from Groups A and/or B, where at least six (6) units must be NAT coded units.

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation (specialisation) the learner must complete:
- a minimum of seven (7) units and maximum of nine (9) units from Group A, where at least six (6) units must be NAT coded units.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BB999	NAT11377001	Address workplace hazards and incidents	20	Module
WH888	AUMAFA001	Apply for jobs and undertake job interviews	15	Unit of competency
BC007	NAT11377008	Develop strategies for workplace health and wellbeing	20	Module
BC012	NAT11377002	Examine ethical issues in the workplace	20	Module
OCE06	BSBTEC101	Operate digital devices	20	Unit of competency
BB991	NAT11377003	Prepare to participate in adult learning	20	Module
BB994	NAT11377006	Prepare to participate in the workplace	40	Module
BB993	NAT11377005	Read routine pre-employment texts	40	Module
OCE04	BSBTEC202	Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment	20	Unit of competency
OBL52	FSKDIG002	Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks	10	Unit of competency
BC006	NAT11377004	Use numeracy to complete familiar tasks	30	Module
OBL50	FSKLRG010	Use routine strategies for career planning	10	Unit of competency
AVC09	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	30	Unit of competency
BB998	NAT11377007	Write routine pre-employment texts	35	Module

2. Group B

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BC013	NAT11377017	Develop a basic media product to support a presentation	20	Module
BC001	NAT11377015	Develop basic visual products to communicate information	20	Module
BC011	NAT11377025	Develop digital learning skills	30	Module
BA263	NAT11041019	Examine a contemporary issue impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples	30	Module
BC005	NAT11377018	Examine basic environmental issues	25	Module
BC002	NAT11377019	Examine community responses to local environmental issues	20	Module
BB992	NAT11377016	Examine information presented in the media	20	Module
BA253	NAT11009016	Examine issues that impact the lives of women	20	Module
BC000	NAT11377020	Examine tertiary study pathways	20	Module
BB997	NAT11377009	Examine work opportunities for Aboriginal people in the media industry	25	Module
BC009	NAT11377023	Explore basic workplace relations	20	Module
BC817	NAT11258001	Explore local Aboriginal Language and Cultural Identity	20	Module
BC010	NAT11377021	Explore personal finances for routine needs	45	Module
BA255	NAT11009015	Explore work and training pathways for women	20	Module
BC008	NAT11377011	Plan to improve self-esteem	20	Module
BC004	NAT11377010	Plan to work with Aboriginal people	25	Module
BB996	NAT11377014	Prepare and deliver an informal oral presentation	20	Module
BB989	NAT11377022	Read routine further study texts	40	Module
BA257	NAT11009025	Read simple personal and community texts	40	Module
BA261	NAT11005018	Spell personally relevant words	30	Module
BC003	NAT11377012	Use basic skills for assertiveness	20	Module
BB990	NAT11377013	Use strategies to address conflict	20	Module
BB995	NAT11377024	Write routine further study texts	35	Module
BA259	NAT11009028	Write simple personal and community texts	35	Module

3. Group C

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation, the learner may complete:
- a maximum of one (1) unit from Group C.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BC845	NAT10973011	Access and evaluate information on the internet	30	Module
BC835	NAT10973005	Contribute to the development of a community project plan	30	Module
BC833	NAT10973004	Engage in a community activity	50	Module
BA249	NAT10973012	Plan to use adaptive technology to support learning and engagement	30	Module
BA251	NAT10973013	Use adaptive technology to support learning and engagement	30	Module

4. Group D: Automotive

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation, the learner must complete:
- a maximum of seven (7) units from Group D, which can be selected from a combination of groups.

To achieve the qualification Certificate II in Career Preparation (specialisation), the learner must complete:
- a minimum of five (5) units and maximum of seven (7) units from one (1) vocational group in Group D.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AXE65	AURASA001	Apply automotive workplace safety fundamentals	10	Unit of competency
OCK11	AURETR103	Identify automotive electrical systems and components	10	Unit of competency
OCJ05	AURLTA101	Identify automotive mechanical systems and components	15	Unit of competency
AXE90	AURAEA001	Identify environmental and sustainability requirements in an automotive service or repair workplace	16	Unit of competency
AXA75	AURTTE003	Remove and tag engine system components	22	Unit of competency
AXB12	AURTTA001	Remove and tag steering, suspension and braking system components	16	Unit of competency
OCL16	AURTTK102	Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace	30	Unit of competency

5. Group D: Bakery

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODL98	FBPFSY2002	Apply food safety procedures	30	Unit of competency
BBH14	FBPRBK2005	Maintain ingredient stores	20	Unit of competency
AWX45	SIRRMER002	Merchandise food products	25	Unit of competency
OAN27	FBPWHS2001	Participate in work health and safety processes	40	Unit of competency
BBF73	FBPRBK3009	Produce biscuit and cookie products	40	Unit of competency
BBG95	FBPRBK3002	Produce non laminated pastry products	60	Unit of competency
BBF65	FBPRBK2002	Use food preparation equipment to prepare fillings	35	Unit of competency

6. Group D: Beauty

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODQ96	SHBXWHS003	Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices	35	Unit of competency
ODQ87	SHBXCCS007	Conduct salon financial transactions	25	Unit of competency
ODQ91	SHBBCCS004	Demonstrate retail skin care products	25	Unit of competency
ODR27	SHBBMUP009	Design and apply make-up	40	Unit of competency
AWX46	SIRRMER001	Produce visual merchandise displays	30	Unit of competency
ODR24	SHBBRES003	Research and apply beauty industry information	20	Unit of competency

7. Group D: Construction

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAP37	CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	32	Unit of competency
OBL19	FSKNUM015	Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work	10	Unit of competency
OCD33	HLTAID010	Provide basic emergency life support	12	Unit of competency
OCN30	CPCCVE1011	Undertake a basic construction project	24	Unit of competency
OCQ32	CPCCCM1011	Undertake basic estimation and costing	14	Unit of competency
OCN00	CPCCCM2005	Use construction tools and equipment	40	Unit of competency

8. Group D: Business and IT

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODK09	FNSFLT211	Develop and use personal budgets	20	Unit of competency
OBG11	SIRXOSM002	Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms	45	Unit of competency
OBU39	ICTICT214	Operate application software packages	60	Unit of competency
OCE06	BSBTEC101	Operate digital devices	20	Unit of competency
OCE03	BSBPEF202	Plan and apply time management	15	Unit of competency
OCD60	BSBTEC203	Research using the internet	25	Unit of competency
OCE05	BSBTEC201	Use business software applications	55	Unit of competency
OCF19	BSBOPS201	Work effectively in business environments	25	Unit of competency

9. Group D: Children's Services

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODK39	CHCECE054	Encourage understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures	50	Unit of competency
AVZ82	HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices	25	Unit of competency
OCE15	BSBSUS211	Participate in sustainable work practices	30	Unit of competency
WG738	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	30	Unit of competency
OCD32	HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	22	Unit of competency
ODK74	CHCECE030	Support inclusion and diversity	55	Unit of competency

10. Group D: Community Services

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVB23	CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer	20	Unit of competency
AVC29	CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	50	Unit of competency
WG738	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	30	Unit of competency
AVC33	CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	30	Unit of competency
OCE34	BSBPEF201	Support personal wellbeing in the workplace	45	Unit of competency
AVB82	CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically	50	Unit of competency
AVC09	CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	30	Unit of competency

11. Group D: Cookery

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEB15	SITHKOP009	Clean kitchen premises and equipment	10	Unit of competency
OEA32	SITXFSA006	Participate in safe food handling practices	35	Unit of competency
OEC43	SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices	15	Unit of competency
OEA52	SITHCCC024	Prepare and present simple dishes	20	Unit of competency
OEA90	SITHCCC028	Prepare appetisers and salads	30	Unit of competency
OEA34	SITHCCC027	Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery	55	Unit of competency
OEB58	SITHPAT014	Produce yeast-based bakery products	42	Unit of competency
OEA92	SITXINV006	Receive, store and maintain stock	20	Unit of competency
OEA16	SITHCCC023	Use food preparation equipment	25	Unit of competency
OEB45	SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	15	Unit of competency

12. Group D: Creative Industries

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODE72	CUADIG212	Develop digital imaging skills	40	Unit of competency
AWK36	CUAACD201	Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas	70	Unit of competency
ODF93	CUADES201	Follow a design process	40	Unit of competency
ODH67	CUAPOS211	Perform basic vision and sound editing	50	Unit of competency
ODF80	CUAIND314	Plan a career in the creative arts industry	34	Unit of competency
ODF39	CUAPPR311	Produce creative work	40	Unit of competency

13. Group D: Engineering

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEX40	MEMPE005	Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industries	20	Unit of competency
OAV04	MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	18	Unit of competency
OET77	MEMPE006	Undertake a basic engineering project	70	Unit of competency
OAV60	MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	18	Unit of competency
OEU67	MEMPE002	Use electric welding machines	35	Unit of competency
OEV01	MEMPE004	Use fabrication equipment	35	Unit of competency
OAU93	MEM18001	Use hand tools	18	Unit of competency
OAU92	MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	18	Unit of competency
OAV23	MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	32	Unit of competency

14. Group D: Farming and Agriculture

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BAN43	AHCLSK202	Care for health and welfare of livestock	40	Unit of competency
OFF58	AHCLSK224	Handle livestock using basic techniques	30	Unit of competency
OFB57	AHCINF206	Install, maintain and repair farm fencing	25	Unit of competency
OFE99	AHCLSK228	Muster and move livestock	30	Unit of competency
BAU05	AHCMOM203	Operate basic machinery and equipment	35	Unit of competency
BAN17	AHCMOM202	Operate tractors	40	Unit of competency
OFC00	AHCWRK211	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	25	Unit of competency
BAP13	AHCLSK211	Provide feed for livestock	20	Unit of competency
OFB99	AHCWRK212	Work effectively in industry	25	Unit of competency

15. Group D: Foundation Skills

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OBL20	FSKNUM014	Calculate with whole numbers and familiar fractions, decimals and percentages for work	15	Unit of competency
OBL15	FSKNUM018	Collect data and construct routine tables and graphs for work	15	Unit of competency
OBK63	FSKWTG008	Complete routine workplace formatted texts	10	Unit of competency
OBL19	FSKNUM015	Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work	10	Unit of competency
OBK86	FSKOCM007	Interact effectively with others at work	10	Unit of competency
OBL14	FSKNUM019	Interpret routine tables, graphs and charts and use information and data for work	15	Unit of competency
OBL18	FSKNUM016	Interpret, draw and construct routine 2D and 3D shapes for work	15	Unit of competency
OBL44	FSKLRG006	Participate in work placement	10	Unit of competency
OBK73	FSKRDG008	Read and respond to information in routine visual and graphic texts	10	Unit of competency
OBK72	FSKRDG009	Read and respond to routine standard operating procedures	10	Unit of competency
OBK74	FSKRDG007	Read and respond to simple workplace information	15	Unit of competency
OBL51	FSKDIG003	Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks	15	Unit of competency
OBL52	FSKDIG002	Use digital technology for routine and simple workplace tasks	10	Unit of competency
OBL16	FSKNUM017	Use familiar and routine maps and plans for work	15	Unit of competency
OBL13	FSKNUM020	Use familiar, routine functions of a calculator for work	10	Unit of competency
OBK87	FSKOCM005	Use oral communication skills for effective workplace presentations	10	Unit of competency
OBK85	FSKOCM006	Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace teams	10	Unit of competency
OBL50	FSKLRG010	Use routine strategies for career planning	10	Unit of competency
OBL40	FSKLRG011	Use routine strategies for work-related learning	10	Unit of competency
OBL43	FSKLRG009	Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems	15	Unit of competency
OBK62	FSKWTG009	Write routine workplace texts	15	Unit of competency
OBK64	FSKWTG006	Write simple workplace information	15	Unit of competency

16. Group D: Hair and Barbering

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWY51	SHBHCLS001	Apply hair colour products	20	Unit of competency
AWY29	SHBHDES002	Braid hair	10	Unit of competency
AWY45	SHBHCUT001	Design haircut structures	20	Unit of competency
AWY32	SHBHDES001	Dry hair to shape	25	Unit of competency
AWY22	SHBHIND001	Maintain and organise tools, equipment and work areas	5	Unit of competency
AWY52	SHBHBAS002	Provide head, neck and shoulder massages for relaxation	20	Unit of competency
AWY53	SHBHBAS001	Provide shampoo and basin services	10	Unit of competency
AWY20	SHBHIND002	Research and use hairdressing industry information	15	Unit of competency

17. Group D: Health

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEI66	HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	50	Unit of competency
WG739	HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	25	Unit of competency
AUK35	BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	40	Unit of competency
WG738	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	30	Unit of competency
OCD30	HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	18	Unit of competency
AVC33	CHCCOM001	Provide first point of contact	30	Unit of competency

18. Group D: Horticulture and Land Management

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODU37	AHCLSC206	Assist with landscape construction work	25	Unit of competency
OCT12	AHCSOL203	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing	25	Unit of competency
OFC01	AHCWRK210	Observe and report on weather	20	Unit of competency
BAU05	AHCMOM203	Operate basic machinery and equipment	35	Unit of competency
OFC00	AHCWRK211	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	25	Unit of competency
ODV19	AHCPGD207	Plant trees and shrubs	20	Unit of competency
ODV23	AHCPGD209	Prune shrubs and small trees	30	Unit of competency
OCS47	AHCPCM204	Recognise plants	35	Unit of competency
ODU92	AHCPGD102	Support gardening work	30	Unit of competency
OCS22	AHCNSY207	Undertake propagation activities	25	Unit of competency
OFB99	AHCWRK212	Work effectively in industry	25	Unit of competency

19. Group D: Hospitality

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEC43	SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices	15	Unit of competency
OEB31	SITHFAB025	Prepare and serve espresso coffee	40	Unit of competency
OEA80	SITHFAB024	Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages	15	Unit of competency
OEB22	SITXCOM007	Show social and cultural sensitivity	20	Unit of competency
OEB45	SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety	15	Unit of competency
OCD94	BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others	35	Unit of competency

20. Group D: Out of School Hours Care

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVZ82	HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices	25	Unit of competency
OEL86	CHCPRT025	Identify and report children and young people at risk	45	Unit of competency
ODK32	CHCEDS033	Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment	30	Unit of competency
WG738	HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety	30	Unit of competency
OCD32	HLTAID012	Provide First Aid in an education and care setting	22	Unit of competency
ODK61	CHCEDS061	Support responsible student behaviour	40	Unit of competency

21. Group D: Plumbing

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAP37	CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	32	Unit of competency
OBL19	FSKNUM015	Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work	10	Unit of competency
BB288	VU23048	Fabricate simple plumbing pipe systems	30	Module
OCD33	HLTAID010	Provide basic emergency life support	12	Unit of competency
BA960	VU23056	Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations	30	Module

22. Group D: Retail

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWW89	SIRXWHS002	Contribute to workplace health and safety	20	Unit of competency
AWX30	SIRXCEG001	Engage the customer	35	Unit of competency
AWW99	SIRXRSK001	Identify and respond to security risks	25	Unit of competency
AWX14	SIRXIND002	Organise and maintain the store environment	15	Unit of competency
AWX13	SIRXIND003	Organise personal work requirements	15	Unit of competency
AWX15	SIRXIND004	Plan a career in the retail industry	15	Unit of competency
AWX46	SIRRMER001	Produce visual merchandise displays	30	Unit of competency
AWX17	SIRXIND001	Work effectively in a service environment	35	Unit of competency

23. Group D: Supply Chain

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
ODP67	TLIF0025	Follow work health and safety procedures	20	Unit of competency
ODQ13	TLID0015	Load and unload goods/cargo	30	Unit of competency
OCZ00	TLIA0020	Package goods	20	Unit of competency
AVJ69	TLIE1003	Participate in basic workplace communication	40	Unit of competency
OCY99	TLIA0022	Pick and process orders	20	Unit of competency
OCY87	TLIA0023	Receive goods	20	Unit of competency
ODP43	TLID0020	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods	20	Unit of competency

24. Group D: Tourism

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OEC43	SITXWHS005	Participate in safe work practices	15	Unit of competency
ODZ85	SITXCOM008	Provide a briefing or scripted commentary	20	Unit of competency
OEA19	SITXCCS014	Provide service to customers	25	Unit of competency
OEC52	SITXCCS010	Provide visitor information	20	Unit of competency
OEB22	SITXCOM007	Show social and cultural sensitivity	20	Unit of competency
OEC53	SITTIND003	Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry	25	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGS28	11039NAT	Certificate II in Career Preparation	Accredited course

General Notes

No information

Entry Requirements

There are no essential or recommended entry requirements for this course.