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22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults - Bridging Into Nursing Studies

General EducationNursing

Next intake July 2024
LocationsGeelong City Campus
DurationFull-time: 6 months

Course description

Do you want to boost your skills, knowledge and confidence before following a pathway into nursing or other health or community service fields?

Our Certificate III in General Education for Adults “BINS” course will help you move into further study with confidence. The course includes research skills and assignment writing, maths and problem solving, science (incorporating some anatomy and physiology as well as presentations), goal setting and education pathway planning.  

Register your interest

Book your interview with the teaching staff here to discuss which program will best suit your learning requirements and assist you with your application process. This course is only available to eligible students residing in Australia.

Possible career outcomes

  • Pathways into Health and Community Services courses

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.


Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2024 July
Geelong City Campus Open: 1 Apr 2024
Close: 1 Jul 2024 Class DayStart: 22 Jul 2024
Monday to Friday 9am-3.30pm
 Full-time: 6 months  Apply  

 

Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessment activities outside class time. This will be different for each course and will depend on a student’s level of skill and experience.

Class days and times in the above table are indicative. Prior to course commencement, changes may be necessary. Follow the link for more information on Attendance mode definitions. When you submit your application, please make sure you answer all the questions. Only successful applicants with complete applications will receive an offer. We issue offers as soon as possible. Follow the link for more information on Offer timing.

Many courses have limited places and high demand. We may close an intake before the date above. We recommend you apply early. If student numbers are insufficient we may cancel an intake or a course. An application does not guarantee a place in this course.

  • Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.

  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

  • Interview

Core Units Code Hours
Evaluate pathway options design a learning plan and compile a portfolio VU22434 60
Elective Units Code Hours
Analyse science in the community VU22447 40
Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes VU22440 30
Design and review a project VU22446 40
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes VU22437 30
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes VU22436 30
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes VU22435 30
Investigate numerical and statistical information VU22423 50

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Hands-on work    
  • Written assignments    
  • Individual and group presentations    
  • In-class assessments 

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $0.50 per hour 310 AUD $155.00 AUD $2,925.00
Standard Tuition AUD $2.50 per hour 310 AUD $775.00 AUD $2,925.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $10.13 per hour 310 AUD $3,140.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Resources AUD $120.00
Education Levy AUD $46.50

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

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Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 15/04/2024 12:00:21 PM
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