To make an informed choice about the suitability of a course, you must consider the essential skills and knowledge, in addition to the critical aspects of assessment of that course.
Please review the inherent requirements listed below and determine whether you might experience challenges in meeting them. If you think you might experience challenges related to your disability, health condition or for any other reason, you should discuss your concerns with the Program Area, a Student Services Staff member or a Disability Access and Equity Officer.
The information on this page is applicable fort the following qualifications:
- 52875WA Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)
- 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
- 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
- 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
- Job Ready Basics Skill Set
- 52878WA Certificate I in Leadership
- Certificate II in Leadership | South Metropolitan TAFE
Core Requirements
Communication skills
This includes the ability to:
- Talk and listen to different people, like students, teachers, and others
- Use polite language and respect when talking to others, even from different cultures
- Pay attention when someone is talking to you
- Read and understand written information
- Follow written and spoken instructions
- Use technology to communicate
- Work well with others as a team
Thinking skills
This includes the ability to:
- Find, understand, and organise information
- Use your own judgment and problem-solving skills
- Remember and share information
- Understand other people's opinions and respect their choices
- Focus enough to finish a task
- Be attentive when interacting with others
- Do tasks safely and on time
Behavioural / Social skills
This includes the ability to:
- Show patience and willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Act professionally both in school and during work placements
- Work well in group settings
- Interact respectfully with all genders
- Respect personal and professional boundaries, including on social media
Standards of Behaviour and Engaging with Others
SM TAFE students will:
- Take responsibility for their actions and always act respectfully to support the dignity, safety, and well-being, of others
- Interact fairly and respectfully with others, even if they have different cultural or religious viewpoints
- Act professionally during industry and work placements, and keep any private information confidential
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