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Certificate I in General Education for Adults

22472VIC

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Certificate I in General Education for Adults - 22472VIC

Course Overview

The 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults is the recognised qualification to achieve foundation literacy and numeracy skills. This course is for people who may not have completed their High School/Secondary College education and who want to undertake other courses or employment in the future.

This course focuses on the development of literacy skills to create and engage with a range of familiar and less familiar paper-based and web-based text types of limited complexity. The focus is on reading, interpreting, and evaluating everyday texts and developing mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan and prepare a portfolio.

This information relates to 2025 course delivery. If required, students will be notified of 2024 course information and fees during the onboarding process.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This course provides a pathway into further study in vocational education or further development of literacy and numeracy skills.

Further study

After graduating, participants might like to undertake further study in the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.

Open From: 03-Feb-2025 - Full time - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 9.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

This course requires a total of 16 units: 12 core and 4 elective.

  • VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
  • VU22385 Plan and undertake a project
  • VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
  • VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
  • VU22389 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community
  • VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
  • VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
  • VU22394 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community
  • VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations
  • VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations
  • VU22398 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts
  • VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts
  • BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
  • PUATEA001B Work in a team
  • VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes
  • VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace

Attendance & commitment

General public face-to-face delivery | 9 months | Full-time study load

Students are expected to:

  • Attend classes on campus 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am - 3.30pm over three terms.
  • Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled classes.
  • Spend approximately 6 hours per week working through their course materials research, revision, and completion of assessments.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods may include:

  • Questionnaires
  • Portfolios
  • Verbal questions
  • Written essays
  • Reflective journals
  • Knowledge questions

Before you begin

Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into this course applicants must:

  • Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
  • Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
  • The results from this process are used to determine the correct course level for each applicant. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee individuals entry into this course.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

  • Aspirations/career goals
  • Educational attainment and capability
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

  • Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Fees and costs

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

1. Subsidised Standard
$1,579.00
2. Subsidised Standard (Concession)
$316.00
3. Full Fee
$4,654.00
Course Materials
$103.00
Student Services Fees (per year)
$100.00

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.

Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:

  • are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2025 and may change without notice.
  • will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.

Course Fees consist of three different components:

  1. Student Tuition Fee - covers the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
    1. an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
    2. an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
    3. ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
  2. Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts and booklets, e-Learning resources and associated license access fees and excursions.
  3. Student Services Fee (SSF) – contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.

Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session, induction session, or during the pre-training review interview.

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

Learn more about our learning support services

Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

Find how to reach out to our library in Shepparton

Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

Reach out to our Skills and Jobs Centres

Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you

Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

Seek support from our Equitable Learning Advisors

Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

Learn about our Student Wellbeing Advisors

Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

Learn how the Koorie Unit can support your studies

Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

Nationally Recognised Training

This course is government accredited and has national recognition.

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