Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Code: 22690VIC
Mode of Delivery: On Campus
Course Type: Accredited course
Course Duration: 6 months
Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
16/02/2026 Morwell Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
17/02/2026 Sale FLC Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

About this course

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (22690VIC)
Embark on a transformative educational journey with the Certificate I in General Education for Adults. This foundational course is designed to empower you with essential literacy, numeracy, and general education skills, providing a solid platform for further study or employment opportunities.
Throughout this course, you will:
* Develop Literacy and Numeracy Skills: Engage with a variety of familiar and unfamiliar text types, both paper-based and digital, to enhance your reading, writing, and mathematical abilities.
* Set and Achieve Personal Learning Goals: Learn to document your learning journey and implement strategies to reach your chosen objectives.
* Build Confidence for Future Endeavours: Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further education or enter the workforce with confidence.
Our dedicated educators are committed to guiding you through every step of your learning journey. With personalised support and a focus on practical, real-world applications, you'll feel confident and prepared to take the next steps in your educational and professional path.
Pathways and Opportunities
Upon successful completion, you'll be well-prepared to:
Pursue further study in areas of interest.
Engage in community activities and volunteering.
Advance your skills through additional qualifications, such as the Certificate II in General Education for Adults.
Enrol Today
Take the first step towards a brighter future. Enrol in the Certificate I in General Education for Adults and start building the foundation for your success.

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 (22691VIC)
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:

Be 20 years of age and have left mainstream education.
Demonstrate a desire to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy skills to support personal, community, or workplace engagement.
Commit to dedicating time and effort to their studies, ensuring active participation and successful completion of course requirements.

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 - 2026

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the 22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults.

Work Placement - 2026

Does this course require placement?: No

Placement to be arranged by: Student

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $446.50 $2,232.50 $5,795.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Total $546.50 $2,332.50 $5,895.00

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Sample course units

BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices
VU23725 Participate in job seeking activities
VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan
VU23794 Plan and undertake a project
VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community
VU23799 Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity
VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes
VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community
VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations
VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations
VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations
VU23808 Work with shape and angle in familiar and some less familiar situations
VU23810 Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing
VU23814 Identify the Australian electoral system

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.
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025.
National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2025.
National Provider Number 0417