22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

Course description

Do you want to update or refresh your skills in reading, writing, numeracy, or computers but have not studied for a while?

Our General Education program can offer a range of flexible options that can help you achieve your learning goals. You can choose to study part-time or full-time, and you will learn in a supportive, relaxed environment with qualified, friendly teachers.

This course is only available to eligible students residing in Australia.

Information sessions

5:30pm

Auditorium (H1.03)

Geelong City

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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.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

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:

Hands-on work
Written assignments
Team projects
Assessment tasks
Presentations

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

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Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.