Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
22476VIC
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Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) - 22476VIC
Course Overview
This course is the recognised qualification to achieve foundation literacy and numeracy skills. It focuses on the development of literacy skills to create and engage with personally relevant simple, familiar, and predictable paper-based and web-based text types, and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations and to develop learning goals.
This course is for people who may not have completed their High School/Secondary College education and who want to undertake other courses or employment in the future.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course provides a pathway into further study in vocational education or further development of literacy and numeracy skills.
Further study
After graduating, students may like to undertake further study in 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults.
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Seymour - Wallis Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 06-Feb-2024 - Full time - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus
Shepparton - Fryers Street
(1 commencing soon)
Open From: 13-Feb-2024 - Full time - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9.00am - 3.30pm - On Campus
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 16 units: 12 core and 4 elective.
Core units
12 unit(s)
- VU22358 Develop learning goals
- VU22359 Conduct a project with guidance
- VU22360 Engage with simple texts for personal purposes
- VU22361 Engage with simple texts for learning purposes
- VU22362 Engage with simple texts for employment purposes
- VU22365 Create simple texts for personal purposes
- VU22366 Create simple texts for learning purposes
- VU22367 Create simple texts for employment purposes
- VU22369 Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations
- VU22370 Work with simple measurements in familiar situations
- VU22372 Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts
- VU22373 Work with and interpret simple statistical information in familiar texts
Elective units
4 unit(s)
- BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer
- BSBITU102 Develop keyboard skills
- VU22363 Engage with simple texts to participate in the community
- VU22367 Create simple texts for employment purposes
Attendance & commitment
Face-to-face delivery | 9 months course length | Full-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend classes on campus 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am - 3.30pm over three terms.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
- Spend approximately 6 hours per week working through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Practical demonstrations
- Written tasks
- Oral assessments/presentations
- Portfolios
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE preferred entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.
Learn more about our learning support services
Library
Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.
Find how to reach out to our library in Shepparton
Jobs and study options
Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.
Reach out to our Skills and Jobs Centres
Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you
Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors
Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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