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22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

General Education

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

Course description

Do you want to update or refresh your skills in reading, writing, numeracy, or computers but have not studied for a while?
 
Our General Education program can offer a range of flexible options that can help you achieve your learning goals. You can choose to study part-time or full-time, and you will learn in a supportive, relaxed environment with qualified, friendly teachers.

This course is only available to eligible students residing in Australia.

Possible career outcomes

  • Employment at entry level

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
Tue, Wed & Thur 9am-3pm
 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 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
Implement and review a project VU22412 30
Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio VU22411 20
Elective Units Code Hours
Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes VU22419 30
Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes VU22418 30
Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes VU22414 30
Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes VU22413 30
Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae VU22422 50
Investigate features of Australian culture VU22429 30
Investigate numerical and statistical information VU22423 50
Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community VU22427 40
Operate presentation packages ICTICT106 25
Produce simple word processed documents BSBITU201 60

 

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             
  • Team projects          
  • Assessment tasks   
  • Presentations

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 395 AUD $198.00 AUD $3,300.00
Standard Tuition AUD $2.50 per hour 395 AUD $988.00 AUD $3,300.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $10.13 per hour 395 AUD $4,001.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Resources AUD $165.00
Education Levy AUD $59.25

 

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: 5/04/2024 2:01:18 PM
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