Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

During this course you’ll develop skills and knowledge in:

reading and writing numeracy communication digital literacy.

This course will help you to prepare for further literacy and numeracy study in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This certificate is designed for people who or wish to improve their skills for personal, community or workplace purposes.

Upon completion of this course you will have gained confidence in basic reading, writing and numeracy.

To be awarded the 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), a student must successfully complete a total of sixteen (16) units of competency, comprising of:

• two (2) core units, and;
• fourteen (14) elective units, comprising of:

• three (3) core skills reading and oracy units;
• three (3) core skills writing units;

• four (4) core skills numeracy and mathematics units, and;

• four (4) special interest electives, which can be selected from:
• units listed in the special interest electives list, which have not been previously completed, and/or;
• core skills reading and oracy, writing and numeracy and mathematics units from the 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), or the 22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults or the 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults, which have not been previously completed, and/or;
• units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 or 2 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited curriculum.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU22358 - Develop learning goals
• VU22359 - Conduct a project with guidance

ELECTIVE UNITS

Core Skills: Reading and Oracy

• VU22360 - Engage with simple texts for personal purposes
• VU22361 - Engage with simple texts for learning purposes
• VU22363 - Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

Core Skills: Writing

• VU22365 - Create simple texts for personal purposes
• VU22366 - Create simple texts for learning purposes
• VU22368 - Create simple texts to participate in the community

Core Skills: Numeracy and Mathematics

• VU22369 - Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations
• VU22370 - Work with simple measurements in familiar situations
• VU22371 - Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations
• VU22450 - Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations

Special Interest Electives

• FDFOP2061A - Use numerical applications in the workplace
• VU22375 - Apply basic computer skills to language learning
• VU22376 - Access the internet for language learning
• VU22379 - Identify community options

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Applicants are best placed to successfully undertake this qualification if they have language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) qualification learning outcomes are as follows:

Knowledge Graduates at this level will have foundational knowledge for everyday life, further learning and preparation for initial work through knowledge of:

• own short term learning objectives;

• highly familiar and predictable text types relevant to own needs;

• basic reading strategies to engage with familiar paper based and web based text types, and;

• stages or processes of writing including planning, drafting and editing.

Skills Graduates at this level will have foundational cognitive, technical and communication skills to:

• identify and review achievement of own short term learning objectives;

• undertake defined routine activities such as planning and carrying out a simple project based on own identified interests;

• identify and report simple issues and problems such as identifying problems in achieving learning goals;

• use a limited range of reading strategies to create meaning from simple familiar and predictable text types;

• convey and discuss information about texts;

• construct simple and familiar text with appropriate support;

• apply simple mathematical knowledge in familiar and everyday situations, and;

• use paper based and web based mediums to engage with and create simple texts.

Application of knowledge and skills Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy in highly structured and stable contexts and within narrow parameters through:

• working with a support person to discuss, identify and implement own short term learning objectives;

• completing project tasks according to agreed steps;

• working with other learners to discuss roles and expected outcomes for a project;

• locating, reading and interpreting specific information in simple, familiar and predictable paper based and web based text types;

• creating texts for a limited purpose and audience, and;

• applying relevant mathematical information in familiar contexts.