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Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)

Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)

Accredited course
National Code
52943WA
State Code
BHW04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2026
Field of Education
1205 - Employment Skills Programmes
AQF Level
Course in
Nominal Hours
350
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Employment and Further Education (2000)
Accredited Date
11/06/2026
Expiry Date
10/06/2031
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory) is an introductory enabling general education course aimed at the development of personal, social and employability skills that are applicable across a wide range of industries.

It is designed to assist learners who have been marginalised or disadvantaged in some way to articulate into vocational pathways and to develop the skills and abilities to direct their own development.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the qualification Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory), learners must complete:
- All five (5) core units
- A selection of elective units to be completed within a range of 145-190 nominal hours

A maximum of two (2) units can be imported from any Accredited Course or Endorsed Training Package at Certificate I level.

Elective units should be relevant to the key client group.

Units drawn from Training Packages or other Accredited Courses must comply with the Assessment Guidelines of that Training Package or Accredited Course.
1. Core Units

All units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BD267 GATPMG003 Plan for personal management 30 Module
BD297 GATNUM003 Use basic numeracy in familiar situations 30 Module
BD288 GATCOM003 Use communication in familiar situations 40 Module
BD290 GATTEC003 Use digital literacy in familiar situations 40 Module
BD271 GATLSS003 Use simple learning strategies in familiar learning contexts 50 Module
2. Suggested Elective Units

Elective units to be completed within a range of 145-190 nominal hours.

A maximum of two (2) units can be imported from any Accredited Course or Endorsed Training Package at Certificate I level.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BD295 GATCMP003 Access community groups and facilities 30 Module
BD303 GATSME003 Apply basic shape and measurement concepts in familiar situations 20 Module
BD299 NOWFIN103 Handle personal finances 30 Module
BD275 GATENT003 Investigate enterprising behaviours and practices 50 Module
BD264 GATTWP003 Participate in teamwork within a project 30 Module
BD261 NOWEMP103 Prepare for employment 20 Module
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGR16 52876WA Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory) Accredited course
General Notes
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements essential to the course:
There are no formal language, literacy or numeracy entry requirements specified for the Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory).

Limitations to entry requirements:
N/A

Recommended entry requirements (including language, literacy and numeracy skills):
Providers must ensure that learners have sufficient oral and written language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to cope with the requirements of the program.
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