The skills that shape every pathway
Every school has students with real potential who are still building the confidence to recognise it. Senior schooling places a strong focus on academic performance, theory and exams. Alongside these, students also need the personal skills to manage the transition into work, further study and adult life.
Young Queenslanders are clear about where those gaps sit. In Mission Australia's Youth Survey 2025, 54% of Queensland respondents said managing their time had caused them stress in the past year, and among those who identified barriers to their goals, 39% named a lack of confidence in themselves (Mission Australia, Queensland sub-report).
The same capabilities are increasingly valued in the workforce. Deloitte Access Economics has forecast that soft skill-intensive occupations will make up two-thirds of all Australian jobs by 2030 (Deloitte Access Economics). Confidence, communication, resilience and self-management sit at the foundation of every pathway a student might take.
Introducing the 11457NAT Certificate II in Self-Awareness and Development
The reaccredited 11457NAT Certificate II in Self-Awareness and Development builds these capabilities through a structured, nationally recognised program. It is well suited to students who are still finding their direction, as well as those with clear goals who would benefit from stronger personal and employability skills.
Through the course, students learn to:
- Recognise their strengths and build self-confidence
- Communicate effectively and develop positive relationships
- Manage challenges and approach problems with resilience
- Set meaningful goals and take responsibility for their progress
- Develop time management and self-discipline
These are practical, transferable skills that students carry into the classroom, the workplace and everyday life.
A natural fit alongside VET certificates and QCE subjects
The Certificate II in Self-Awareness and Development is designed to complement the learning students are already doing.
Alongside industry-specific VET: students completing qualifications in areas such as construction, hospitality or business develop the reliability, communication and teamwork that employers look for in apprentices and new starters.
Alongside academic pathways: students preparing for further study build the self-management, goal setting and resilience that support success in their first years at university or TAFE.
For students still exploring: those who have not yet settled on a direction gain a clearer understanding of their strengths and interests, giving them a stronger foundation for choosing their next step.
For VET Coordinators planning 2027 offerings, the qualification offers a way to strengthen personal development and employability skills across the whole cohort.
Free trainer upgrade for schools already delivering
The previous 10939NAT Certificate II in Self-Awareness and Development has been reaccredited with minor changes as 11457NAT. Ripponlea Institute (#21230), a ReadCloudVET RTO, in partnership with MyVU, is supporting current schools to continue delivery in 2027 with familiar learning resources and facilitator support.
To help schools transition smoothly, a free two-day online trainer upgrade will run on 23 and 24 November 2026 for eligible trainers already delivering 10939NAT. The upgrade will prepare trainers for the updated program ahead of the 2027 school year. Click here to register.
Introducing the qualification at your school
Schools new to the qualification can introduce it in 2027 through ReadCloudVET's auspicing partnerships, with onsite delivery by the school's own trainers, supported by learning materials, specialist advice and a competitive fee per student rate.
Preparing students for life after school
Future-focused education at any stage, from year 9 to Year 12, helps students choose a pathway and gives them the confidence, skills and self-belief to take each next step. Delivered alongside existing curriculums, the Certificate II in Self-Awareness and Development offers schools a practical way to build those foundations across their middle and senior cohort.
Connect with the ReadCloudVET team to explore the qualification and how it could work at your school in 2027.
About ReadCloudVET
ReadCloudVET works with schools to design VET programs that open up choice and opportunity for students, supporting every stage from initial planning through to ongoing compliance so that schools can deliver impactful VET programs with confidence. Through our auspicing partnerships, we support schools and their trainers with specialist advice, adaptable learning materials and a range of pathway options, including taster programs, Year 9 / 10 electives, skill sets, partial qualifications and full qualifications that contribute to state senior curriculum recognition.
Sources
• Youth Survey 2025: Queensland sub-report, Mission Australia (3,129 Queensland respondents)
• Soft skills for business success, Deloitte Access Economics for DeakinCo, 2017
