Certificate II in General Education for Adults

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National code: 22473VIC Certificate (TAFE) Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults focuses on improving students' skills in reading, writing, mathematics, oral communication and computers. There is also a strong emphasis on improving self-confidence, developing further training and vocational pathways and preparing for employment.

This course is designed for people from English and non-English speaking backgrounds who left school before Year 11 or who have had disruption to formal education.

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Duration

6 months full-time or part-time equivalent (day). (Part-time evening classes in English and maths may be offered depending on demand).

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 II in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of literacy skills to read, interpret, evaluate and create a range of texts and to apply knowledge of everyday and formal numeracy in a range of contexts. There is also a focus on the skills and knowledge to conduct a project and to investigate pathways and develop, implement and review a learning plan. There is a strong emphasis on improving self-confidence, developing further training and vocational pathways and preparing for employment. It is recommended that on completion, students pathway to the Certificate III in General Education for Adults or other Vocational Education courses or, where relevant, other work pathways.

This course is recommended for people from English and non-English speaking backgrounds who left school before Year 11 or who have had disruption to formal education.

Course structure

To be eligible for the award of the Certificate II in General Education for Adults, leaners must successfully complete a total of 11 units, made up of 8 core and 3 elective units.

Units of study

Core units - compulsory
Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio (VU22411)
Implement and review a project (VU22412)

Core Skills Reading and Oracy - select 2 from:
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes (VU22413)
Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes (VU22414)
Engage with a range of complex texts of limited complexity for employment purposes (VU22415)
Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community (VU22416)

Core Writing Skills - select 2 from:
Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes (VU22418)
Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes (VU22419)
Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace (VU22420)
Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community (VU22421)

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics - compulsory
Investigate numerical and statistical information (VU22423)
Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulas (VU22422)

Special interest elective units - select 3 from:
Produce simple word processed documents (BSBITU201)
Work in a team (PUATEA001)
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity (VU22390)
Participate in complex spoken interactions (VU22417)
Investigate current issues (VU22445)
Participate in negotiations (FNSCUS401)
Investigate indigenous history (VU22428)

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

Students may move to Certificate III in General Education, find employment or enrol in a vocational course.

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 II in General Education for Adults Estimated course fees for 2021*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$3,890	$1,300	$260

Estimated course fees for 2021*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$3,890

$1,300

$260

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 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

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. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.

Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

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.

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

Indicative nominal course hours: 440.

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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