General Education
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Thinking about returning to study, building your skills or exploring what comes next?
A General Education course is a supportive place to start. You can develop your reading, writing, numeracy and computer skills while building your confidence for your next steps.
Don’t worry if you’re not sure which course is right for you. We will assess your literacy and numeracy skills to help identify the General Education course that best matches your current skill level and supports your goals.
Our General Education certificates and short courses help you develop skills in reading, writing, mathematics and digital literacy, while gaining formal recognition for your study. These skills could help you pathway into further study at The Gordon or support your future employment goals.
Interested in finding out if General Education is right for you? Submit an enquiry to connect directly with our General Education team for a friendly chat. We can answer your questions, talk through your goals and invite you to one of our Discovery Sessions to explore your study options.
Come to a Discovery Session
Come to a Discovery Session to learn about your study options. Meet teachers, ask questions and get help choosing the right course. To attend a session, complete the form and our team will contact you with the details. If you are not sure where to start, we can help you find the right study pathway.
Upcoming Discovery Session Dates
- Tuesday 10 November: 10.30am - 12.00pm
- Tuesday 8 December: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Not sure where to start? Let's work out the right pathway together.
Leave your details and we will contact you to discuss your options.
Course
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22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Pathways to Study) - Digital Skills *
* At the completion of this course students will gain a partial qualification only. Build digital confidence for study, work and everyday life. Learn computer skills, internet research and online communication in this supportive Digital Skills Skill Set.
22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Pathways) - Literacy *
* At the completion of this course students will gain a partial qualification only. Build reading and writing skills for everyday life, work and future study. Gain confidence in literacy, understanding information and creating written documents.
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22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Pathways) - Numeracy *
* At the completion of this course students will gain a partial qualification only. Build practical maths skills for everyday life, work and study. Gain confidence with numbers, calculations, problem-solving and real-world numeracy tasks.
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22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults (Generalist Stream)
Apply now for our Certificate II in General Education for Adults course to refresh your reading, writing and mathematics abilities
22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults (Health Stream)
Apply for the General Education for Adults (Health Stream) to build the core skills you need for further study or entry-level work in the health sector.
Student Story - Ayden
"My journey studying General Education has been nothing but memorable, through learning new skills, the atmosphere the teachers bring in, and the new friends I’ve made. I’d recommend the course for those who want to get back into studying or to reach another goal they’re working for and I say that with confidence with how effective it’s been for me."
Ayden Horrocks - Certificate II in General Education for Adults (Generalist Stream)