Certificate I in General Education for Adults 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
21772VIC 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Vocational Access and Education
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Adult Literacy and General Education; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
 

What does this course involve?

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

You will learn to plan and carry out a project and 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 gain entry level work in a range of industries.

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

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate II in General Education for Adults (at another institute) or 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

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?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $1.08 per hour (max $500.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $50.00
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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

ICAU1133A
Send And Retrieve Information Using Web Browsers And Email
25.00 hr
MNCG1026A
Operate a Computer To Produce Documents
20.00 hr
BSBCMN107A
Operate a Personal Computer
20.00 hr
BSBCMN108A
Develop Keyboard Skills
40.00 hr
VBQU130
Develop And Document a Learning Plan And Portfolio
20.00 hr
The focus of this unit is to identify and document current skills and plan future skills development with the advice of an appropriate support person and to develop and maintain a portfolio. This unit is designed to meet the needs of learners with personal, learning, employment and community participation goals. Learners needs and expectations require a focus on individual learner objectives such as: *improved language, literacy and numeracy skills *new skills and knowledge *specific competencies *employment requirements *career advancement Learner objectives may also include: *information and advice on courses, learning programs, qualifications and assessment
VBQU131
Plan And Undertake a Project
30.00 hr
The focus of this unit is to select an appropriate activity which is of interest and relevance to the learner, to plan and carry it out and review the final outcome.
VBQU132
Engage With Texts Of Limited Complexity For Personal Purposes
20.00 hr
The focus of this unit is on engaging with everyday texts and less familiar text types, of limited complexity, for personal purposes. The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS), © Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA, 1994-1995. They contribute directly to the achievement of NRS indicators of competence at Level Three (Reading).
VBQU133
Engage With Texts Of Limited Complexity For Learning Purposes
20.00 hr
The focus of this unit is on engaging with everyday texts and less familiar text types, of limited complexity to participate in learning. The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS), © Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA, 1994-1995. They contribute directly to the achievement of NRS indicators of competence at Level Three (Reading).
VBQU135
Engage With Texts Of Limited Complexity To Participate In The Community
20.00 hr
The focus of this unit is on engaging with everyday texts and less familiar text types, of limited complexity, to participate in the community. The required outcomes described in this unit relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS), © Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA, 1994-1995. They contribute directly to the achievement of NRS indicators of competence at Level Three (Reading).
VBQU136
Create Texts Of Limited Complexity For Personal Purposes
20.00 hr
The focus of the unit is on writing skills to create everyday texts of limited complexity for personal purposes, which may include some unfamiliar aspects, and for communication with others. The required outcomes described in this unit of competency relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS) (© Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA 1994-5). They contribute directly to the achievement of the NRS indicators of competence Level 3 (Writing).
VBQU137
Create Texts Of Limited Complexity For Learning Purposes
20.00 hr
The focus of the unit is on writing skills to create everyday texts of limited complexity which may include some unfamiliar aspects and which are relevant to the learning environment. The required outcomes described in this unit of competency relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS) (© Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA 1994-5). They contribute directly to the achievement of the NRS indicators of competence Level 3 (Writing).
VBQU138
Create Texts Of Limited Complexity To Participate In The Community.
20.00 hr
The focus of the unit is on writing skills to create texts of limited complexity which deal with everyday subject matters but may include some less familiar aspects and which are relevant to participation in the community. The required outcomes described in this unit of competency relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS) (© Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA 1994-5). They contribute directly to the achievement of the NRS indicators of competence Level 3 (Writing).
VBQU139
Work With Time, Money And Directions In Familiar Situations
60.00 hr
The focus of this unit is on interpreting, using and calculating with money and time in familiar situations. It also focuses on interpreting and using position, location and maps to give and follow oral and written directions. The required outcomes described in this unit of competency relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS) (© Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA 1994-5). They contribute directly to the achievement of the NRS indicators of competence Level 2 Numeracy: 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, & 2.12 and partially contribute to indicators of competence Level 3 Numeracy: 3.10, 3.11, & 3.13. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification
VBQU140
Work With Measurement And Design In Familiar Situations
60.00 hr
The focus of this units is on interpreting plans, drawing and assembling shapes, and estimating, measuring and calculating everyday quantities. The required outcomes described in this unit of competency relate directly to the National Reporting System (NRS) (© Commonwealth of Australia and ANTA 1994-5). They contribute directly to the achievement of the NRS indicators of competence Level 2 Numeracy: 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, & 2.12 and partially contribute to indicators of competence Level 3 Numeracy: 3.10, & 3.11. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

 

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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