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Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
21251VIC
6960
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This certificate is designed for adults who may have left school early or not completed secondary education and need to improve their literacy, numeracy and general education skills.
To provide skill development in reading, writing, basic maths and oral communication in order to prepare for employment, further training or facilitate participation within the community.
Schedule
1.
READING AND WRITING GROUP
Learners are to complete 80 nominal hours of modules from the following Reading and Writing Group. (The shorter modules are learning outcome components of the 81259 VBM691 Reading and Writing II, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81295 | Literacy for Knowledge II | 20 | Module | |
| 81296 | Literacy for Practical Purposes II | 20 | Module | |
| 81297 | Literacy for Public Debate II | 20 | Module | |
| 81294 | Literacy for Self Expression II | 20 | Module | |
| 81259 | VBM691 | Reading and Writing II | 80 | Module |
2.
NUMERACY AND MATHEMATICS GROUP
Learners are to complete 80 nominal hours of modules from the following Numeracy and Mathematics Group. (That is, complete either 81260 VBM692 Numeracy and Mathematics II, or 6 out of 7 of the shorter modules listed. The shorter modules are learning outcome components of the 81260 VBM692 Numeracy and Mathematics II, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81298 | Core Concepts II | 15 | Module | |
| 81302 | Data II | 13 | Module | |
| 81299 | Design II | 13 | Module | |
| 81303 | Formulae II | 13 | Module | |
| 81301 | Location II | 13 | Module | |
| 81300 | Measuring II | 13 | Module | |
| 81260 | VBM692 | Numeracy and Mathematics II | 80 | Module |
| 81304 | Problem Solving II | 13 | Module |
3.
ELECTIVES
Learners are to select a minimum of 80 nominal hours of Electives.
Electives may be selected from Group 3, Group 4, OR electives may be modules or units of competence selected from any accredited Certificate II course or training package qualification.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
Note: If selecting Electives from the Oral Communications Group 3, no more than 80 nominal hours only may be selected. (The shorter modules listed in Group 3 are learning outcome components of the 81261 VBM565 Oral Communication II, and are listed to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81307 | Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving II | 26 | Module | |
| 81305 | Oracy for Knowledge II | 27 | Module | |
| 81306 | Oracy for Practical Purposes II | 27 | Module | |
| 81261 | VBM565 | Oral Communication II | 80 | Module |
4.
ELECTIVES
GENERAL CURRICULUM OPTIONS GROUP
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81262 | VBM693 | General Curriculum Options II | 80 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6933 | 7705 | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7070 | 21773VIC | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for the curriculum on behalf of the Adult, Community and Further Education Board is ARIS, Language Australia Ltd.
Full copies of all curriculum is available by contacting the proponent at:
ARIS, Language Australia Ltd, GPO Box 372F, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, telephone (03) 9612 2600, facsimile (03) 9612 2601 or email: sales@languageaustralia.com.au or visit their website at http//:www.languageaustralia.com.au
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or Jim Thompson, WA CGEA Coordinator, Challenger TAFE, telephone 9239 8271.
4. This course was entered on to the STARS by West Coast College of TAFE on 7/8/2002.