22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults~
Next intake
To be advisedDuration
Full-time: 6 monthsPart-time: Flexible
Part-time: Flexible
Course description
Certificate II in General Education for Adults is a qualification designed to support any adult learner to achieve their literacy and numeracy goals. Learners develop skills to create and engage with a range of texts types. The focus is on interpreting and creating a range of structurally intricate text types which may include some specialisation and to apply knowledge of everyday and formal numeracy in a range of contexts. Outcomes also focus on the skills and knowledge to conduct a project and to investigate pathways and develop, implement and review a learning plan.
~ This course is in transition.
The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
Possible career outcomes
- Employment at entry level
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
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An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Selection mode
- Interview
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Implement and review a project | VU22412 | 30 |
| Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio | VU22411 | 20 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes | VU22419 | 30 |
| Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes | VU22418 | 30 |
| Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes | VU22414 | 30 |
| Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes | VU22413 | 30 |
| Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae | VU22422 | 50 |
| Investigate numerical and statistical information | VU22423 | 50 |
| Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community | VU22427 | 40 |
| Operate presentation packages | ICTICT106 | 25 |
| Produce simple word processed documents | BSBITU201 | 60 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Portfolio (work samples)
- Product (reports, projects, role plays etc)
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.52 | per hour | 395 | AUD $205.00 | AUD $3,300.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $2.58 | per hour | 395 | AUD $1,019.00 | AUD $3,300.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $10.13 | per hour | 395 | AUD $4,001.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $165.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $59.25 | Charged at enrolment | |||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults - Bridging Into Nursing Studies
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