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Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
21252VIC
6961
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 EITHER the Group 1 Reading and Writing Group OR the Group 2 Numeracy and Mathematics Group.
(The shorter modules in Group 1 are learning outcome components of the 81263 VBM694 Reading and Writing III, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81309 | Literacy for Knowledge III | 20 | Module | |
| 81310 | Literacy for Practical Purposes III | 20 | Module | |
| 81311 | Literacy for Public Debate III | 20 | Module | |
| 81308 | Literacy for Self Expression III | 20 | Module | |
| 81263 | VBM694 | Reading and Writing III | 80 | Module |
2.
Numeracy and Mathematics Group
Learners are to complete 80 nominal hours of modules from EITHER the Group 1 Reading and Writing Group OR the Group 2 Numeracy and Mathematics Group.
(If selecting the 80 hours from the Numeracy and Mathematics Group 2, complete either 81264 VBM695 Numeracy and Mathematics III, or 6 out of 7 of the shorter modules listed. The shorter modules are learning outcome components of the 81264 VBM695 Numeracy and Mathematics III, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81314 | Algebraic Techniques III | 13 | Module | |
| 81312 | Core Concepts III | 15 | Module | |
| 81313 | Data III | 13 | Module | |
| 81315 | Formulae and Graphs III | 13 | Module | |
| 81317 | Maths Further Study (Area A) | 13 | Module | |
| 81318 | Maths Further Study (Area B) | 13 | Module | |
| 81264 | VBM695 | Numeracy and Mathematics III | 80 | Module |
| 81316 | Problem Solving III | 13 | Module |
3.
ELECTIVES
Learners are to select a minimum of 160 nominal hours of Electives.
Electives may be selected from Group 3 and/or Group 4, OR electives may be modules or units of competence selected from any accredited Certificate III course or training package qualification.
Oral Communication 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 81265 VBM566 Oral Communication III, and are listed to provide flexibility for learners in achieving competence).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81321 | Oracy for Exploring Issues and Problem Solving III | 26 | Module | |
| 81319 | Oracy for Knowledge III | 27 | Module | |
| 81320 | Oracy for Practical Purposes III | 27 | Module | |
| 81265 | VBM566 | Oral Communication III | 80 | Module |
4.
ELECTIVES
General Curriculum Options Group
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81266 | VBM696 | General Curriculum Options III | 80 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6934 | 7706 | Certificate II in General Education for Adults (Further Study) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7071 | 21774VIC | Certificate III 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.
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