Develop important reading, writing and numeracy skills in this General Education course for Adults. 

You will develop skills:

• in reading, writing, numeracy and communication
• that meet your personal needs
• that facilitate your participation in the community, in the workplace, and in further education and training.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, City King St, St Albans, Werribee, Footscray Park, City Flinders, Melton, Newport, Sunshine and Industry
• Other locations:

  This course is also delivered at the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine.

  Several units are also delivered by Distance Education.

• Faculty:
  VU College
• School:
  School of Foundation, Community and Indigenous Programs
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21773VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• Further education and training.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Certificates in General Education for Adults were developed to address the education and training needs of adults who left school early and who need to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills to meet personal needs, to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training. The CGEA curriculum is widely used in Victoria and nationally with a range of learner groups. These include those who left mainstream education early, and whose life experiences have inhibited access to education, training and employment.

On successful completion of this course a participant will be able to:

• clarify project goals, plan, carry out and evaluate a project;
• develop and document a personal study plan and gather a portfolio of evidence;
• read and interpret complex texts;
• create complex texts;
• apply mathematical knowledge in a range situations.

• Research Pathways and Produce a Learning Plan and Portfolio

  Unit code

  VBQU142

• Implement and Review a Project

  Unit code

  VBQU143

• Engage With a Range of Texts of Some Complexity for Personal Purposes

  Unit code

  VBQU144

• Engage With a Range of Texts of Some Complexity for Learning Purposes

  Unit code

  VBQU145

• Engage With a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  VBQU146

• Engage With a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU147

• Create a Range of Texts of Some Complexity for Personal Purposes

  Unit code

  VBQU148

• Create a Range of Texts of Some Complexity for Learning Purposes

  Unit code

  VBQU149

• Create a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  VBQU150

• Create a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU151

• Investigate and Interpret Shapes and Measurements and Related Formulae in a Range of Contexts

  Unit code

  VU20812

• Investigate Numerical and Statistical Information in a Range of Contexts

  Unit code

  VU20813

• Investigate and Use Simple Mathematical Formulae and Problem Solving Techniques in a Range of Contexts

  Unit code

  VU20814

• Produce Texts From Notes

  Unit code

  BSBADM302B

• Develop and Use a Personal Budget

  Unit code

  FNSFLT201A

• Develop and Use a Savings Plan

  Unit code

  FNSFLT202A

• Develop Negotiation Skills

  Unit code

  SRSCOP004B

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBCMM201A

• Work With Others

  Unit code

  CUECOR02B

• Provide and Apply Workplace Information

  Unit code

  FDFOP2064A

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures

  Unit code

  SITXOHS002A

• Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

  Unit code

  SITHFAB009A

• Participate in a Practical Placement

  Unit code

  VBQU171

• Work in a Team

  Unit code

  PUATEA001B

• Work With Colleagues and Customers

  Unit code

  SITXCOM001A

• Work in a Socially Diverse Environment

  Unit code

  SITXCOM002A

• Investigate the Impact of Science in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU179

• Investigate the Characteristics of Living Things

  Unit code

  VBQU180

• Investigate an Environmental Issue

  Unit code

  VBQU181

• Investigate the Solar System

  Unit code

  VBQU182

• Investigate Chemical Behaviour of Common Substances

  Unit code

  VBQU183

• Investigate Energy, Force and Matter

  Unit code

  VBQU184

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  BSBITU101A

• Produce Simple Word Processed Documents

  Unit code

  BSBCMN213A

• Use, Communicate and Search Securely on the Internet

  Unit code

  ICAICT103A

• Communicate With Children

  Unit code

  CHCIC201B

• Australian Environmental Issues

  Unit code

  VBQM474

• Elections and Government

  Unit code

  VBQM480

• The Legal System

  Unit code

  VBQM481

• Driving and Owning a Car

  Unit code

  VBQM482

• The Education System

  Unit code

  VBQM476

• Arts in Australia

  Unit code

  VBQM478

• Indigenous History

  Unit code

  VBQM479

• Events in Australian History

  Unit code

  VBQM483

• Investigating Current Issues

  Unit code

  VBQM484

Women's Programs
This course is delivered within the Women's Education program area at Footscray Nicholson and Sunshine campuses. Women's Programs provide training and education for mature age women. These programs are designed to meet the needs of women wanting to return to study or the workforce, or who want to improve their skills.

Youth Programs
This course is offered by the School of Youth, VCE and Community Education Programs and Services as a customised Youth Program at the Visy Cares Hub, Sunshine. Visy Cares Hub houses a broad range of youth services and programs to assist young people to engage and connect with education and the community.

Distance Education
The following units from this qualification are offered via Distance Education:
VBQU142 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
VBQU143 Implement and review a project
VBQU144 Engage with a range of texts of some complexity for personal purposes
VBQU145 Engage with a range of texts of some complexity for learning purposes
VBQU146 Engage with a range of texts of some complexity for employment purposes
VBQU147 Engage with a range of texts of some complexity to participate in the community
VBQU148 Create a range of texts of some complexity for personal purposes
VBQU149 Create a range of texts of some complexity for learning purposes
VBQU150 Create a range of texts of some complexity to participate in the workplace
VBQU151 Create a range of texts of some complexity to participate in the community.

The course may be offered on a full-time basis over 310-330 nominal hours or part-time equivalent. Average duration of the course delivered on a full-time basis is one year.

• Selection of participants for General Education for Adults courses is normally based on their need to develop literacy, numeracy and general education skills. Participants in the 21773VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults should have literacy and numeracy skills at least equivalent to 21772VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults which is equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3. At Level 3 of the ACSF language, literacy, and numeracy skills are characterised by the following: - comprehending and/or producing cohesive texts which may be short, yet have some structural complexity - identifying, applying, reflecting on, and communicating mathematical procedures and representations in a number of contexts which may be interrelated. Suppport for completion of learning and assessment tasks should be readily available. Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning, or from work and/or life experience.