Certificate IV in Liberal Arts

You will develop skills in the following areas:

complex writing problem solving cultural analysis planning and organising activities research communication and presentation social inquiry information technology.

Successful completion will give you credits towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Education Studies where you can specialise in your area of interest and benefit from our work-placement opportunities.

To be awarded the 22317VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Arts, a student must successfully complete a total of seven (7) units comprising of:

• two (2) core units, and;
• five (5) electives, which may be selected from:
• units listed in the 22317VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Art qualification, and/or;
• units first packaged in Certificate IV qualifications in the source training package or accredited curriculum. Imported units must support the outcomes of this qualification as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU21881 - Apply essential further study skills
• VU21882 - Research fields of study and enquiry

ELECTIVE UNITS

• VU21883 - Examine approaches to citizenship and public life
• VU21884 - Analyse stories / narratives within cultures
• VU21885 - Analyse human transformations of nature
• VU21886 - Examine approaches to economy and society
• VU21887 - Analyse texts in their cultural context

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 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

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.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 24 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

22317VIC Certificate IV in Liberal Arts provides an alternative pathway to access further study by developing study skills and knowledge for effective participation in tertiary learning environments. The aim of the course is to provide academic support to students interested in the arts, humanities, education and social sciences by enabling development of critical skills and knowledge to progress into higher education and/or to extend vocational skills and training.