Certificate II in General Education for Adults
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.
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 (22473VIC), learners must successfully complete a total of 11 units delivered face-to-face, comprising:
- Core – 2 units
- Core Skills Reading and Oracy – 2 units
- Core Skills Writing – 2 units
- Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics – 2 units
- Special Interest electives – 3 units which can be selected from:
- units listed in the Special Interest electives, which have not previously been completed, and/or
- core Skills Reading and Oracy, Writing and Numeracy and Mathematics units from the Certificate II in General Education for Adults (22473VIC), or the Certificate I in General Education for Adults (22472VIC) or the Certificate III in General Education for Adults (22474VIC), which have not previously been completed, and/or
- units/modules which are first packaged in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 2 or 3 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited curriculum.
Units of study
Core units
Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio (VU22411)
Implement and review a project (VU22412)
Core Skills Reading and Oracy
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
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
Investigate numerical and statistical information (VU22423)
Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulas (VU22422)
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations (VU22397)
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts (VU22398)
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations (VU22399)
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts (VU22400)
Special interest elective units
Produce simple word processed documents (BSBITU201)
Work in a team (PUATEA001B)
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.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate II in General Education for AdultsEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $3,890 | $1,300 | $260 |
Please note: 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 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state 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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out more about fees.
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
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059