Certificate III in General Education for Adults

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National code: 22474VIC Certificate (TAFE) Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The Certificate III in General Education for Adults focuses on improving 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.

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 III in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of literacy skills to read, interpret, critically analyse and create complex texts and to perform a range of complex mathematical tasks. The Certificate III also includes the ability to research a range of pathway options and identify and progress toward personal goals. There is also 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 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 III in General Education for Adults, learners must successfully complete a total of eight units made up of 5 core and 3 elective units.

Units of study

Core Unit - compulsory
Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio (VU22434)

Select 4 units from Core Skills Reading/Writing/Numeracy and Mathematics:

Core Skills Reading:

Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community (VU22438)

Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes (VU22435)

Core Skills Writing:

Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes (VU22439)

Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics:

Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems (VU22444)

Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information (VU22442)

Select 3 Elective Units from below:

Design and review a project (VU22446)

Participate in complex spoken interactions (VU22417)

Operate presentation packages (ICTICT106)

Participate in negotiations (FNSCUS401)

Develop and use information literacy skills (BSBLIB304)

Communicate in the workplace (BSBCMM201)

Croydon and Wantirna only:

Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace (VU22420)

Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes (VU22415)

Work in a team (PUATEA001)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Course aims and objectives.

Aims and objectives

Students should be confident to move to employment or to other vocational courses by the time they finish their Certificate III in General Education for Adults.

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 III in General Education for Adults Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$3,510	$1,180	$236

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$3,510

$1,180

$236

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: 390.

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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

Find out more about how to apply.

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059