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Certificate I in General Education for Adults

National Code: 21772VIC
Centre: Vocational Access and Education
Location: Whitehorse Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Adult Literacy and General Education


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What does this course involve?

This course will help you improve you reading, writing and numeracy skills.

You will learn to plan and carry out a project. You will also learn how to read and write basic texts for personal or learning purposes.

You will also learn how to work with time, money, directions and measurement.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may help you seek entry-level work in a range of industries. You may wish to improve your chances of finding work by completing the Certificate II in General Education for Adults.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate II in General Education for Adults and then into a range of TAFE courses.

Can I apply?

  • You must be 18 years or over (or mature age)

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview
  • Test or Examination

Length of course

Flexible length of time depending on the units you choose. Usually between 6 - 12 months.

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

VBQU130 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio 10 hr
VBQU131 Plan and undertake a project 30 hr
VBQU132 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes 20 hr
VBQU133 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes 20 hr
VBQU135 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community 20 hr
VBQU136 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes 20 hr
VBQU137 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes 20 hr
VBQU138 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community. 20 hr
VBQU139 Work with time, money and directions in familiar situations 60 hr
VBQU140 Work with measurement and design in familiar situations 60 hr

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