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BSB20120 VETDSS - Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Duration

1 Year
½ Day/Week

Location

Geelong City

Placement

Recommended

Scored

No

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
  • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

  • How to use cutting edge technology (3D printers and app creation) to rebrand and support business practices
  • Employability skills such as communication, team work, collaboration, time management and technology skills
  • How to navigate and thrive in a business setting
  • Sustainable workplace practices
  • How to use a variety of essential business software

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

  • Recognition of up to three VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level
  • Certificate II in Workplace Skills qualification

Dress code and course materials

  • Clothing suitable for program activities - school uniform

Assessment is based on

  • Observations and practical demonstrations
  • Questioning
  • Product (Reports, projects, role plays etc.)

Further study options

Applications & attendance

How to apply

You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.

  1. Watch our how to apply video.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2025 VET Full Year
Geelong City Campus		 Open: 12 May 2025
Close: 18 Jul 2025		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered Geelong City Campus Apply
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

Units

Core Units Code Hours
Apply communication skills BSBCMM211 40
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others BSBWHS211 20
Participate in sustainable work practices BSBSUS211 20
Plan and apply time management BSBPEF202 20
Work effectively in business environments BSBOPS201 30
Elective Units Code Hours
Develop self-awareness BSBPEF302 30
Plan and prepare for work readiness BSBPEF101 20
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace BSBPEF201 50
Use business software applications BSBTEC201 60
Work effectively with others BSBTWK201 40

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga