Our students experience enhanced pathway preparation and planning which incorporate 21st Century skills needed for your future success. We recognise the importance of equipping students with relevant skills and competencies to thrive in their future careers.
Microcredentials provide opportunity for our students to gain an advantage in the job market and further training.
Q: What are microcredentials?
- Microcredentials are concise, focused qualifications that validate specific skills or knowledge.
- These credentials allow students to demonstrate their expertise in targeted areas.
- By earning microcredentials, students gain a competitive edge in the job market and adapt to evolving industry needs.
Q: What are the benefits of microcredentials for Sevenoaks students?
- Future-Ready Competencies: The college emphasises the development of competencies that align with industry requirements. These competencies go beyond theoretical knowledge and focus on practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability. Students learn to apply their learning effectively in real-world scenarios.
- Industry Relevance: The microcredentials offered by Sevenoaks are carefully designed to address current and future industry demands.
- Pathways to Employment: By earning microcredentials, students enhance their employability. These credentials serve as stepping stones toward apprenticeships, internships, or direct employment. Employers value candidates who possess targeted skills and can contribute immediately to their organizations.
- Passport to Success: Sevenoaks recognises that education extends beyond traditional qualifications. Microcredentials complement the broader educational experience, allowing students to build a portfolio of skills that reflects their versatility and adaptability.
In summary, Sevenoaks Senior College’s commitment to microcredentials ensures that students are well-prepared for the dynamic and competitive job market, equipped with the competencies needed to excel in their chosen industries.
Q: What microcredentials are offered at Sevenoaks?
- Passport To Success – skills to succeed in the workplace
- White Card – Construction Work
- First Aid Course
- Café Culture – Barista Training
- TAFE Skill Set – Off Campus
Passport to Success
The Passport to Success is an industry developed micro-credential which is being provided to Sevenoaks Senior College students by Cummins South Pacific.
Passport to Success is a suite of products and services proven to foster in-demand ‘life skills’ or ‘soft skills’ that young people need to truly succeed from home to school to work and their future career.
All students will participate in activities selected from Passport to Success units targeting their pathway needs such as:
- Personal competencies
- Problem solving
- Managing conflict
- Effective work habits, and
- Skills for professional growth.
White Card
To be able to carry out construction work, a person must complete an introductory safety training course – general construction induction training which is commonly known as ‘white card’ training.
Assessment requirements for white card training are defined in CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. When a student completes their White Card they will gain this unit of competency.
First Aid Course
First Aid is extremely important in all careers and in life generally. Sevenoaks supports students to complete a First Aid Course which includes the unit of competency HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.
The first aid course is either delivered:
- as part a student’s pathway certificate, or
- as a standalone micro-credential.
Café Culture
Students can start their journey to becoming a Barista. A Barista is a skilled coffee maker in cafes and restaurants.
Sevenoaks offers this micro-credential for students who are interested in gaining part-time or casual work in the hospitality area, especially cafes or similar. Many students complete this course to be able to gain a job while studying.
In this micro-credential students learn the following units of competency and have lots of practice making coffees.
- SITHFAB025 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITXFSA005 – Use hygienic practices for food safety
TAFE Skills Set
Metropolitan TAFEs offer a variety of Skills Sets located on TAFE campuses. These are announced annually, and Sevenoaks Senior College students are encouraged to apply for these programs where they fit with their chosen pathway studies at Sevenoaks Senior College.
These Skills Sets are announced through year group notices.
“I love knowing that I could help save someone’s life in an emergency! Learning FIrst Aid is very important and really got me out of my comfort zone!”
– Willow, Year 11 Student