Certificate II in Workplace Skills

Two junior staff in an office directed to the screen by two senior staff
It's time to get down to business

This course has been designed to teach you about different procedures in business including becoming proficient in office technology (such as using a computer), dealing with customers and clients, and developing your writing skills. 

You'll learn general office administration, word processing and spreadsheets, business communication, and workplace health and safety.

The Certificate II in Workplace Skills can be a foot in the door that may lead to employment as a receptionist, data entry operator or an office junior.

Apprenticeship or Traineeship
School-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT)
VET for secondary students
Industry: Business and Finance
National course code: BSB20120 | WA State ID: BFT1

Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course

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It's time to get down to business.

You'll gain the skills to get started in an entry-level clerical or administrative role for a variety of workplaces. You'll learn how to carry out a range of procedural, clerical and administrative tasks, workplace health and safety and communication skills. 

This qualification is suitable for individuals who have not yet entered the workforce and are wanting to develop the necessary skills in preparation for work. 

Enhance your employment options by doing a dual qualification

At our Geraldton Campus this qualification is offered as a dual qualification with: 

Combining the Certificate II in Leadership with a Certificate II in Workplace Skills can help open the door to further Business studies

Locations

Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Moora
Northam

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in basic procedural, clerical, administrative and operational tasks that require self-management and technology. 

This course covers skills in: 

  • Communication and customer service 
  • Problem solving, stress and time management 
  • Digital technology and online research 
  • Business software applications 
  • Workplace health and safety 

Locations

Broome Campus
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus

This qualification reflects the role of individuals developing the necessary skills in preparation for work in entry-level Business Services job roles.

When you complete this course you will have the skills and knowledge to carry out a range of basic procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require self-management and technology skills.

Individuals in entry level roles generally work under direct supervision.

Locations

Albany
Bunbury
Esperance
Katanning
Manjimup
Narrogin

Choose a private training provider that delivers this course

This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.

This qualification is delivered as a traineeship with a combination of on-the-job training and is suitable for school-based trainees.

This qualification will prepare individuals for an entry level position in business administration with training in customer service, communication, computer skills, spreadsheet creation, business record-keeping and WH&S / OH&S.

It will enable individuals to enter the workplace in an administrative role within a broad range of industries, or, advance current career standing opportunities.

Call us today on (08) 9355 5400 to find out more!

Delivery location

Perth Metro

Aspire Performance Training offers BSB20120 CERTIFICATE II IN WORKPLACE SKILLS to individuals employed in a variety of Business Services job roles. Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They may also provide technical advice and support to a team. Visit the Aspire Performance Training website for more information https://aspirept.com.au/

Delivery location

Perth

This certificate is suitable for individuals who have not yet entered the workforce and want to develop the necessary skills in a clerical or administrative role. During your training you will learn a range of office skills including record-keeping, computer skills, creating business documents, spreadsheets, word processing and presentations. You will work in a team environment learning problem solving and effective communication skills. ATC Works Smart offer this qualification as either a traineeship / school-based traineeship, where you earn while you learn, or classroom-based training for VETDSS or public delivery at one of our training facilities or our client locations. An experienced ATC Work Smart Trainer/Assessor will support you every step of the way and lead you to success. You will be able to contact your trainer when you need them, plus they regularly visit you in the workplace to offer guidance and support across our delivery locations in Perth, Peel/Mandurah, South West and Great Southern regions. For further information, please call 1300 177 377 or visit our website. 

Delivery locations

Perth Metro
Peel/Mandurah
Great Southern
South West

Develop the necessary skills in preparation for work including self-management, technology and communication to work in a range of different industry environments. This course is delivered in a classroom based environment with organised work experience placements.

Delivery location

Perth metro and regional WA

This qualification is suited to those working as administration assistants or in a similar junior office role. In this role, individuals use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources.

Delivery location

Perth

FEC will be offering the Nationally Accredited BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills to students who have become disengaged from school. A work placement will form part of the program which will be run over 12 weeks. The program will take rolling enrolments. 

Delivery location

Peel

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of junior administrative positions who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. Individuals in these roles generally work under direct supervision. For further information please call us on 0897 215033 or email courseinfo@jsw.org.au

Delivery location

Perth

Are you business minded? If you are, enrol in this nationally recognised training. This BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of junior administrative positions who perform a range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. The course is delivered over 12 weeks at our Mandurah facility. 

Delivery location

Mandurah

Skills Strategies International offers Traineeships in BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills.
Training is conducted onsite at your workplace for your convenience. A customised training plan contextualised to your workplace will be created for you, from a variety of competencies available to suit your job requirements. Please visit our website www.skillstrategies.edu.au or phone (08) 6143 2180 for more information

Delivery location

Onsite

This qualification provides participants with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure employment in administrative type work including clerical work, office junior, receptionist, data entry operations.
This qualification is delivered as a School-Based and Aboriginal School-Based Traineeship program delivered with a combination of on-and-off-the-job training in the Perth Metro and Peel Regions.

Delivery locations

Perth ​​​​​​​Metro
Peel Region

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of entry-level Business Services job roles.   This qualification also reflects the role of individuals who have not yet entered the workforce, and are developing the necessary skills in preparation for work.
These individuals carry out a range of basic procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require self-management and technology skills. They perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. Individuals in these roles generally work under direct supervision. Tubal offers this qualification to School Based Trainees only.

Delivery location

Perth

Vocational Training Services (VTS) is a WA owned and operated training provider servicing Metro and Regional WA with training-staff based in Perth, the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest and Great Southern.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are new to the industry or in an entry-level role and work under the supervision of others. The course provides students the basic skills necessary for work.
VTS offers the Certificate II in Workplace Skills as a traineeship and all the training is delivered in the workplace. VTS will travel to regional locations to deliver training and assessment. Elective units are selected based on the trainee’s job role.
This qualification is suitable to be delivered as a School-based traineeship.

Delivery location

Perth

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