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Certificate II in General Education for Adults

National Code: 21773VIC
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 your skills in reading, writing and communication.

You will 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.

You will also learn how to type and produce basic documents, use email and browse the internet.

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 undertaking further study at the Institute.


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 further subjects at foundation or VCE level.

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

Full time - 1 year
Part time - 2 years
Flexible length depending on the units you choose.

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

VBQU142 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
VBQU143 Implement and review a project
VBQU144 Engage with texts of some complexity for personal purposes
VBQU145 Engage with texts of some complexity for learning purposes
VBQU148 Create texts of some complexity for personal purposes
VBQU149 Create texts of some complexity for learning purposes
VBQU152 Investigate and interpret measurements and related formulae for everyday purposes
VBQU153 Investigate, interpret and produce numerical and statistical information
BSBCMN213A Produce simple wordprocessed documents 60 hr
ICAU1133A Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email
VBQM484 Current affairs

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