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Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Accredited course
National Code:
22692VIC
State Code:
BHE24
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
355
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Certificate III in General Education for Adults focuses on the continued extension of literacy skills including analysis and synthesis to engage with and create highly complex texts in specialised contexts and the application of complex oral and written numeracy skills to specialised situations.

Schedule
To achieve the qualification 22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, learners must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units comprising:
Core - one (1) unit
Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics - four (4) units
Special Interest electives - three (3) units which can be selected from:
- units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not previously been completed, and / or
- Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the 22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, or the 22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults, which have not previously been completed, and / or
- units which are first packaged in AQF level 3 or 4 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited courses

A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification is not completed.
1. Core unit

This unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BA541 VU23839 Evaluate pathway options and create a learning plan and portfolio 60 Module
2. Core Skills: Reading

Four (4) units must be completed from groups: Core Skills: Reading, Core Skills: Writing, or Core Skills: Numeracy and Mathematics.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BA465 VU23842 Engage with highly complex texts for employment purposes 30 Module
BA475 VU23841 Engage with highly complex texts for learning purposes 30 Module
BA446 VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes 30 Module
BA480 VU23843 Engage with highly complex texts to participate in the community 30 Module
3. Core Skills: Writing

Four (4) units must be completed from groups: Core Skills: Reading, Core Skills: Writing, or Core Skills: Numeracy and Mathematics.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BA507 VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes 30 Module
BA531 VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes 30 Module
BA555 VU23846 Create highly complex texts to participate in the community 30 Module
OCD66 BSBWRT411 Write complex documents 50 Unit of competency
4. Core Skills: Numeracy and Mathematics

Four (4) units must be completed from groups: Core Skills: Reading, Core Skills: Writing, or Core Skills: Numeracy and Mathematics.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BA515 VU23848 Work with measurement and geometry in specialised situations 50 Module
BA539 VU23847 Work with number and algebra in specialised situations 50 Module
BA452 VU23849 Work with statistics and probability in specialised situations 50 Module
5. Special Interest Electives

Three (3) specialist electives to be completed, which can be selected from:
- units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not previously been completed, and / or
- Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy and Mathematics units from the 22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults or the 22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults which have not previously been completed, and / or
- units which are first packaged in AQF level 3 or 4 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited courses

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BA561 VU23852 Analyse science in the community 40 Module
AZ952 VU23258 Apply further study skills 90 Module
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
BA461 VU23851 Design and review a project 40 Module
OCZ76 FNSFLT311 Develop and apply knowledge of personal finances 35 Unit of competency
OCF47 BSBINS301 Develop and use information literacy skills 60 Unit of competency
BA955 VU23253 Investigate and present on features of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture 20 Module
BA438 VU23835 Investigate continuity of life 20 Module
BA440 VU23850 Investigate current issues 25 Module
BA532 VU23834 Investigate features of Australian culture 30 Module
BB275 VU23250 Investigate the influence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history 60 Module
AZ922 VU23561 Organise and participate in a practical placement 50 Module
OED04 FNSCUS411 Participate in negotiations 20 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
BB969 VU23094 Research study options and plan education pathway 50 Module
OCE33 BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 35 Unit of competency
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEH65 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults Accredited course
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