Course description
Do you want to boost your skills, knowledge and confidence before following a pathway into nursing or other health or community service fields?
Our Certificate III in General Education for Adults “BINS” course will help you move into further study with confidence. The course includes research skills and assignment writing, maths and problem solving, science (incorporating some anatomy and physiology as well as presentations), goal setting and education pathway planning.
Information sessions
5:30pm
Auditorium (H1.03)
Geelong City
Possible career outcomes
- Pathways into Health and Community Services courses
Wondering if this industry will suit you?
We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.
Applications & attendance
How to apply
- Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
- Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.
If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.
| Intake | Applications | Attendance | Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 February Geelong City Campus |
Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025 |
Class Day | Full Time Wednesday and Friday 9am-3.30pm | Apply |
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 skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio | VU22434 | 60 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Analyse science in the community | VU22447 | 40 |
| Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | VU22440 | 30 |
| Design and review a project | VU22446 | 40 |
| Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes | VU22437 | 30 |
| Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | VU22436 | 30 |
| Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | VU22435 | 30 |
| Investigate numerical and statistical information | VU22423 | 50 |
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
- Individual and group presentations
- In-class assessments
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.52 | per hour | 310 | AUD $161.00 | AUD $2,925.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $2.58 | per hour | 310 | AUD $800.00 | AUD $2,925.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $10.13 | per hour | 310 | AUD $3,140.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $120.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $46.50 | 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
- VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education - Year 12
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
- Other vocational courses such as HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
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.