Certificate II in General Education for Adults

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Course Overview

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is the recognised qualification for students wanting to undertake further study through TAFE or university.

This course will improve your reading, writing, and numeracy skills and prepare you to succeed in an academic environment. You will study with other students, and also independently.

This course is delivered on campus.

Career Pathways

This course will give you the skills you need to succeed in an education environment, and opens up opportunities for further study in an area that interests you.

Further Study

After graduating, you might like to undertake further study in the 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, or seek employment.

Course Dates & Times

Seymour - Wallis Street

Pathways, Starts Mon 15th July, 3 days a week, 9am to 4pm, Public / 2019

Pathways 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 10th Feb-9am to 3:30pm-Semester 1/2020

Pathways 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 13th Jul-9am to 3:30pm-Semester 2/2020

Shepparton - Fryers Street

FirsTEP, Starts Mon 15th July, 3 days a week, 9am to 4.30pm, Public / 2019

FirsTEP- 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 10th Feb-9am to 4:30pm-Semester 1/2020

FirsTEP- 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 13th Jul-9am to 4:30pm-Semester 2/2020

Wangaratta - Docker Street

FirsTEP, Starts Mon 15th July, 3 days a week, 9am to 4.30pm, Public / 2019

FirsTEP- 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 10th Feb-9am to 4:30pm-Semester 1/2020

FirsTEP- 3 Days P/Week Tue to Thurs Start 13th Jul-9am to 4:30pm-Semester 2/2020

Fee Information

All applicants fall under one of the following:

To be elegible for a government subsidy you must:

Be an Australian citizen; or
A new holder of a permanent visa; or
A New Zealand citizen

1. Subsidised Standard

$661.00

2. Subsidised Standard (Concession)

$133.00

3. Full Fee

$661.00

All applicants are liable for the following costs:

Course Materials

$38.00

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at time of publication for 2019 and may change without notice. 2020 fees are yet to be published.

Students will be invoiced for the components of the course that they are enrolled into for each year or semester.

Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:

Classroom activity consumables, handouts and booklets
E-Learning resources and associated license access fees
Excursions

Additionally some courses require students to purchase or supply text books, 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.

Entry Requirements

Training package entry requirements

It is recommended that participants should have literacy & numeracy skills which are equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

Attend an interview with the Course Coordinator
Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course
Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course

Course Study Units

Core Units

VU22411

Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

VU22412

Implement and review a project

Elective Units

BSBCMM201

Communicate in the workplace

BSBITU201

Produce simple word processed documents

BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

ICTICT103

Use, communicate and search securely on the internet

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

VU22413

Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes

VU22414

Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes

VU22415

Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes

VU22416

Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community

VU22418

Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes

VU22419

Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes

VU22420

Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace

VU22421

Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community

VU22422

Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae

VU22423

Investigate numerical and statistical information

VU22424

Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques

VU22429

Investigate features of Australian culture

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include:

Practical demonstrations
Written tasks
Oral assessments/presentations
Portfolios
Audio/visual records

Course Co-ordinator

Kerry Simpson
Campus: Seymour

Karen van de Sande
Campus: Wangaratta

Jane Leonard
Campus: Shepparton

Attendance & Commitment

It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training sessions.

Students are encouraged to attend all face-to-face sessions and also complete some study at home, in their own time.

Where to From Here

If you need any further clarification of the information provided please contact one of our client service officers on 1300 468 233 who can assist you or click Enquire Now.

Educational Support Services

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.

Student Support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you will be welcome to access a variety of non-academic support services from the Student Welfare Unit. These services are designed to best support you to successfully complete your course.

Services include on campus supports and remote supports

Counselling
employment information
careers
activities etc.

Learn more about support services

Learner's Rights

Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

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

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

Skills Recognition

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.

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Certificate II in General Education for Adults

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