Foundation skills training personalised to you and your goals
Our range of foundation skills courses can help you improve reading, writing, maths, or digital skills to help you prepare for further study or to feel more confident at work. We value learning for employment, so our courses include contextualised training aimed at preparing you for entry-level work in specific industries. Or alternatively, we also offer more general training that can be tailored to your goals and ambitions through individual learning plans.
In Australia, 44% of adults have low literacy skills, and 54% have low numeracy skills. Improving these foundational skills can significantly enhance employability, increase wages, and strengthen community connections, even without further study. Additionally, nearly 2 in 5 Australian adults struggle with new technology, and 7.5% have either no prior experience with computers or only basic computer skills.
At Pivot Training, we design our foundation skills courses to build these essential skills and support progression into vocational pathways such as certificates, short courses, and skill sets, or to help you pivot directly into employment.
Foundation Skills training can help you:
Improve your reading, writing and math skills
Develop digital tool use for work on various devices
Practice your English communication skills
Train towards specific employment goals
Supporting learners with an individual learning plan
Training looks different for everyone. Through our foundation skills training, we support learners to develop an individual learning plan during their pre‑training assessment. This helps learners set clear goals, identify any barriers, and connect with external support if needed, all with a strong focus on learning for employment.
We also adjust study plans and assessment approaches to suit individual needs, ensuring learners can engage with their training in a way that works for them. Alongside this, we provide complimentary health and wellbeing support to assist learners with their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, helping build the core ingredients for confidence as they work toward their employment goals.
By providing this support alongside individualised learning plans, our learners are empowered to work toward specific goals, whether that is progressing into further training or transitioning directly into employment.
Foundation Skills Training
Complete training at your own speed
Many of our foundation skills courses are available with part-time study options. This means that you can work to improve your reading, writing, math or digital skills alongside other commitments such as work and family. Individual learning plans can also be used to modify your training in other ways to accommodate you and how you learn!
Frequently asked questions
What are foundation skills courses?
Foundation skills courses are tailored training programs designed to improve core reading, writing, math, English language communication, and fundamental digital literacy skills for work and everyday life.
Are the foundation skill courses free?
All of our foundation skills courses can be offered completely free to eligible participants. Contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, or check your eligibility.
Can I study basic computer courses part-time at Pivot Training?
Yes, many foundation skills courses, including Digital Essentials Level 1, feature flexible part-time digital skills training options to accommodate work or family schedules.
How does Digital Essentials Level 1 help absolute beginners?
It addresses the fact that nearly 2 in 5 adults struggle with new tech by providing step-by-step guidance on basic computer programs and web tools.
What is a contextualised training course?
Contextualised training integrates core literacy, numeracy, and digital lessons directly into industry-specific tasks, such as customer service or workplace safety workflows.
Who is eligible for free foundational skill training?
Eligibility includes Australian citizens or permanent visa holders aged 15 years and over who have left school and need help upgrading their language, literacy, numeracy, or digital skills. Additional eligibility criteria may apply. Please check the full eligibility requirements.
Can foundation skills courses help me secure entry-level employment?
Our foundation skills courses are specifically built around learning for employment, helping you master everyday skills like navigating digital devices, communicating in the workplace and strategic thinking and problem solving.
Do I have to complete the training at a set pace?
No, you are able to start at your own competency level and complete your training modules at your own speed, as specified in your individual learning plan.
Where can I attend face-to-face foundation skills training with Pivot Training?
Face-to-face sessions and regional learning pathways are delivered out of select Pivot Training locations in South Australia and Western Australia.
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