22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

Name: Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
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VU course code: 22476VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Next start date

03 February 2025

Application closes

17 April 2025

Overview

Gain important foundation skills in literacy and numeracy with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 22476VIC at Victoria University.

During this course you’ll develop skills and knowledge in:

reading and writing
numeracy
communication
digital literacy.

This course will help you to prepare for further literacy and numeracy study in a supportive and encouraging environment. This certificate is designed for people who wish to improve their skills for personal, community or workplace purposes.

Upon completion of this course you will have gained confidence in basic reading, writing and numeracy.

: 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) qualification learning outcomes are as follows:

Knowledge
Graduates at this level will have foundational knowledge for everyday life, further learning and preparation for initial work through knowledge of:

own short term learning objectives

highly familiar and predictable text types relevant to own needs

basic reading strategies to engage with familiar paper based and web based text types, and

stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing.

Skills
Graduates at this level will have foundational cognitive, technical and communication skills to:

identify and review achievement of own short term learning objectives

undertake defined routine activities such as planning and carrying out a simple project based on own identified interests

identify and report simple issues and problems such as identifying problems in achieving learning goals

use a limited range of reading strategies to create meaning from simple familiar and predictable text types

convey and discuss information about texts

construct simple and familiar text with appropriate support

apply simple mathematical knowledge in familiar and everyday situations, and

use paper based and web based mediums to engage with and create simple texts.

Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy in highly structured and stable contexts and within narrow parameters through:

working with a support person to discuss, identify and implement own short term learning objectives

completing project tasks according to agreed steps

working with other learners to discuss roles and expected outcomes for a project

locating, reading and interpreting specific information in simple, familiar and predictable paper based and web based text types

creating texts for a limited purpose and audience, and

applying relevant mathematical information in familiar contexts.
: This certificate is part of the Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP). Find out more about the WMEP program and its support services.
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This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), 16 units must be completed consisting of:

2 core units
14 elective units, comprising of:

3 core skills reading and oracy units
3 core skills writing units
4 core skills numeracy and mathematics units
4 special interest electives, which can be selected from:

- units listed in the special interest electives list, which have not been previously completed, and/or

- core skills reading and oracy, writing and numeracy and mathematics units from the 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), or the 22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults or the 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults, which have not been previously completed, and/or

- units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 or 2 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited curriculum.

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Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

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Careers

General education studies at Victoria University can help you get your foot in the door for your future studies and your dream career.

This course will improve your literacy, numeracy, communication and computer skills, as well as improve your confidence. These skills will create more options for your career path in the future. Studying this course will help you access further certificates in general education, further TAFE studies or other training or work opportunities.