Certificate I in General Education for Adults

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National code: 22472VIC Certificate (TAFE) Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The course is suitable for adult learners with disrupted, limited or no formal education and who need to improve their language, literacy, numeracy or computer skills. There is also a strong emphasis on improving self-confidence, and developing a learning plan so that participants explore further training options or vocational pathways.

Typical learners include native speakers who have not recently accessed formal learning, or long term migrants and adults who want to improve their skills in order to return to work or formal study or become more actively involved in community life.

Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time (day)

Intakes

Croydon (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
Hawthorn (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
Wantirna (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time (day)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate I in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to evidence learning and engage in a project.

This course is pre-vocational and as such, there is no direct career pathway. It is recommended that on completion, students pathway to the Certificate II in General Education for Adults or other Vocational Education courses or, where relevant, other work pathways.

Course structure

To be eligible for the award of the Certificate I in General Education for Adults, learners must successfully complete a total of 16 units, made up of 12 core and 4 elective units.

Units of study

Core units - compulsory
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio (VU22384)
Plan and undertake a project (VU22385)

Core Skills Reading and Oracy - select 3 from:
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes (VU22386)
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes (VU22387)
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community (VU22389)

Core Writing Skills - select 3 from:
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes (VU22391)
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes (VU22392)
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community (VU22394)

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics - select 4 from:
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations (VU22395)
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations (VU22397)
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts (VU22398)
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts (VU22400)

Special Interest elective units - select 4 from:
All campuses:
Operate a personal computer (BSBITU101)
Use, communicate and search securely on the internet (ICTICT103)
Identify Australian environmental issues (VU22377)
Identify Community Options (VU22379)

Croydon and Wantirna only:
Engage with simple texts for employment purposes (VU22362)
Participate in simple spoken interactions (VU22364)
Create simple texts for employment purposes (VU22367)
Develop verbal communication skills (VU22374)
Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts (VU22378)
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations (VU22450)
Use business resources (BSBOPS101)
Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks (FSKDIG002)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

On completion of the course, students are assisted in finding employment and/or, where appropriate, are encouraged to pursue further studies and training.

Aims and objectives

To prepare students for commencement in Certificate II in General Education for Adults or initial job skills courses.

Pathways and scholarships

- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Certificate I in General Education for Adults Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$4,560	$1,530	$306

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$4,560

$1,530

$306

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.

The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 480.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are required to attend an interview where their learning goals and current language, literacy and/or numeracy skills will be assessed to ensure that the program best meets their needs.

How to apply

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059