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

ERS Career Development Assessment

Accredited Units

  • (FSKLRG001) Prepare to participate in a learning environment

Course Overview

The Macquarie Community Colle (MCC) Careers Centre provides face-to-face professional careers guidance along with 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.

This course is suitable for adults, including graduates, looking for a job or a career change.

By the end of the session, you will get a detailed report of your strengths, weaknesses and a personalised action plan to help you improve your employability.

Where to from here? After this course, the next step in the Employment Readiness 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:

  • 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

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

What is the ERS?

  • The ERS measures how ready you are for work
  • Is an online self-assessment tool
  • Identifies the type of help needed
  • Includes a built in action plan

Who is it suitable for?

  • Adults
  • Career changers and
  • People struggling to find work
  • Young people
  • Graduates

Course outcome

You will get a detailed report of your strengths, weaknesses and a personalised action plan to help you improve your employability.

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 1.5 hours of online or classroom delivery.

Assessment

Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:

  • Meet the requirements of the relevant unit of competency, 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:
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Completing a multiple choice assessment

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.

You will be required to complete a short survey as a part of the enrolment process.

What you need to provide

Please bring a:

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

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees

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



Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

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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