What you will learn
What is involved
What you need to know
What you can do next

Career Decision Making – Career Planning Workshop

Accredited Units

  • (FSKLRG003) Use short and simple strategies for career planning

Course Overview

If you are at a crossroads with what to do with your career, then this course is perfect for you. The Career Planning Workshop will help you re-evaluate your skills, interests and values and map out the next steps in your career development.

During this workshop, you will work through the process of choosing a realistic career, deciding the best way to pursue it and then taking action. We will start by exploring your abilities, interests and values to help you create an achievable career plan.

Career planning in this workshop involves:

  • Being passionate about what you want to do
  • Identifying your skills, goals and interests and then matching a job, course or training program to these
  • Researching the range and type of jobs that fit into your area of interest – when you start investigating, it’s amazing what different jobs are available
  • Developing a strategy to find work or pursue training in your chosen field
  • Carrying out your plan

By the end of the workshop you will be empowered to create a career plan that works for you.

This course is part of our Employment Readiness Program. The Macquarie Community College (MCC) Careers Centre can provide you with professional careers guidance and help you jump on the pathway to your next job!

We recommend that you take the first step to becoming work ready and undertake an ERS Career Development Assessment using the Employment Readiness Scale™ (ERS) tool. The ERS is an online self-assessment tool that measures how ready you are for work, identifies gaps in work readiness, creates action plans to move you towards becoming work ready and makes referrals to programs and services to help you find work.

Where to from here? After this course, the next step in the Work Ready Program is to work on the skill gaps that have been identified. Our 1 day job ready workshops are perfect for all abilities and include:

  • Job Skills Match
  • Skills Profile and Skills in Demand
  • CREATE your Personal Brand – LinkedIn
  • Write a Winning Resume
  • Write a Winning Cover Letter
  • Winning Interview Skills
  • Mock Interview Superstar
  • Reflect on Past Successes
  • Self Esteem and Confidence Building
  • Transition to Work after a Long Absence

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

In this workshop you will learn how to:

  • Explore your abilities and skills
  • Explore your interests
  • Explore your values
  • Discover your career options
  • Make career decisions
  • Set goals and create a plan

Course outcome

Re-evaluate your skills, interests and values and map out the next steps in your career development. You will be empowered to create a career plan that works for you.

At the end of the course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units where competency has been achieved.

What is involved

Time commitment

This course involves 3-4 hours of face to face classroom delivery.

Assessment

Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:

  • Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
  • Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
  • Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.

For this course assessment will entail the following:

You will be assessed throughout the term on the skills and knowledge that you have learned during the course. You will be told when assessments are to take place. You will complete written and oral communication tasks, practical tasks and the assessor will observe your class participation.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.

It is advisable that you book in for an ERS career development assessment session prior to enrolling into job ready workshops.

What you need to provide

  • All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
  • Notepad and pen

Fees and government subsidies

The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides affordable, local training and education to NSW communities. Under the ACE program, participants, employers, delivery partners and providers and the government collaborate to improve learning outcomes for learners and meet community training needs.
The ACE Program will also offer support to small business owners and their staff by providing fully subsidised accredited and non-accredited training in targeted courses in information technology, business services or foundation skills.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.

  • Eligible for Subsidised Training: Fee-Free
  • Not Eligible for Subsidised Training: Price on Application

If you're a prospective student, employer or service provider please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-and-community-education/ for more information where you will find everything you need to know about the ACE program before you enrol.
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.

What you can do next

Study pathway

After successfully completing this session, the next step in the Work Ready Program is to continue working on the skill gaps that have been identified. Our 1 day job ready workshops are perfect for all abilities and include:

  • ERS Career Development Assessment
  • Career Decision Making – Career Planning
  • Job Skills Match
  • Skills Profile and Skills in Demand
  • CREATE your Personal Brand – LinkedIn
  • Write a Winning Resume
  • Write a Winning Cover Letter
  • Winning Interview Skills
  • Mock Interview Superstar
  • Reflect on Past Successes
  • Self Esteem and Confidence Building
  • Transition to Work after a Long Absence


Class details

RTO 90033
Start Date20 February 2025
End Date20 February 2025
DaysThu
Time10.00am - 2.30pm
TutorDenise Dewar
Location Chatswood Campus
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Class details

RTO 90033
Start Date24 February 2025
End Date24 February 2025
DaysMon
Time10.00am - 2:30pm
TutorDenise Dewar
Location Blacktown Campus
Apply now

Fees & Government Subsidies

At Macquarie Community College, we create and provide affordable and inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of individuals, organisations and communities.

Given the broad range of accredited and non-accredited programs offered by the College the fees and subsidies will vary depending on the course.

Fee for Service Courses 

Courses available on a fee-for-service basis will have the price clearly indicated within the class details. Additional fee information may also be found in the ‘’what you need to provide’’ section of the course details.

Funded Courses

Macquarie Community College delivers NSW government subsidised training, including training under the Smart and Skilled and Adult and Community Education (ACE) programs.

To access government subsidised training, including fee exemptions or concessions, you must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older
  • no longer be at school
  • living or working in NSW
  • Australian OR New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident OR a Humanitarian Visa Holder, OR a Partner Visa Holder whose sponsor is a current or past Humanitarian Visa Holder

When you enrol in a NSW government subsidised course you will be required to pay the Smart and Skilled student fee unless you qualify for a fee exemption.

For further information on NSW government subsidies visit the below funding pages.

Adult and Community Education 

Smart and Skilled 

Traineeships

NSW Fee Free Training 

Credit Transfer

Am I Eligible for Credit Transfers?

Credit Transfer (CT) is granted as a result of identifying learning outcomes already achieved through formal training. Credit outcomes may allow for entry into a qualification and/or provide credit towards the qualification. Credit Transfer given may reduce the time required for you to achieve the qualification.

To apply for Credit Transfer you will need to provide original or certified copies of certificates previously attained through formal training prior to completing the enrolment process.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is granted as a result of identifying and assessing previous and current informal education and training, work experience and/or life experience and knowledge. Previous learning and the evidence supplied is measured against pre-determined performance standards contained within the Units of Competency.

To apply for recognition of prior learning you should indicate your decision to apply for recognition as soon as possible after enrolment and the induction program.

We will be happy to provide you with an RPL kit after speaking directly with you to ensure you understand the requirements of this process.

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Apply

Step 1 - Apply

  • Select your preferred course and class
  • Review course and fee subsidy requirements to check your eligibility
  • If you need help contact us via livechat or via contact us form
  • Click Apply now

Step 2 - Assessment / Enrolment

  • We will assess your application and make contact within 2 business days
  • You will be asked to complete a language, literacy & numeracy assessment
  • Complete enrolment form
  • Provide all required evidence and/or documents

Step 3 - Start Learning

Following submitting your enrolment form and documents you will receive:

  • An enrolment confirmation
  • Tax invoice / payment plan details (if relevant)
  • A course reminder prior to your classes starting
  • A Zoom link (Online Zoom classes only)
  • A student login to your learning portal if relevant