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Course Overview
Intakes
- 2025
No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
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About this course
Looking to explore your further education and training options? We have the perfect course for you!
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults will develop your literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to assist you in your personal and community life.
The focus is on reading, interpreting everyday text and developing mathematical knowledge to apply skills in everyday life situations. You will build social and educational confidence, so that you can pathway into other areas of interest.
Our Certificate I in General Education for Adults supports you with basic literacy, maths and general education skills to access further study or employment. You'll get the skills to document your learning and implement steps to reach your chosen goals.
Our teachers will be there to support and guide you through your entire learning journey, making you feel confident and comfortable to take those next steps.
Career Opportunities
This is a Foundation based course that will lead on to further training and employment opportunities and a pathway into Certificate II in General Education for Adults.
Opportunities for Further Study
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Certificate II courses in specific industry interests
Skills or Knowledge gained
Certificate I in General Education for Adults supports students with basic literacy, maths and general education skills to access further study or employment. It teaches the basic and fundamental skills for students to understand the importance of documenting their learning to reach their chosen goals, while implementing and striving for goals for the future.
Classes are made up of a variety of methods, all designed to be engaging and applied to everyday familiar situations. Methods include in-class discussions, handouts, worksheets, verbal questions, observations, guest speakers as well as excursions into the community and industry. Students will be provided with a computer for research activities and to build on their digital literacy skills.
Entry Requirements
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No
Recommended entry Requirements:
16-24 years of age (School exemptions may apply) for students exiting school.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2025
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate I in General Education for Adults.
Work Placement - 2025
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2025
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | $432.00 | $2,160.00 | $5,760.00 |
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Total | $532.00 | $2,260.00 | $5,860.00 |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.