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Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
22238VIC
7189
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
Certificate III outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to read, interpret, critically analyse and create complex texts and to perform a range of complex mathematical tasks. The Certificate III also includes the ability to research a range of pathway options and identify and progress toward personal goals.
Schedule
Core - 1 unit
Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics - 4 units
Special Interest electives - 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 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, or the 22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults, which have not previously been completed, and / or
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 3 or 4 qualifications in nationally endorsed training packages or accredited curriculum
A Statement of Attainment will be issued for any unit of competency completed if the full qualification is not completed.
1. Core units
Complete this unit
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81666 | VU21375 | Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and complete a portfolio | 60 | Module |
2. Core Skills Reading
Choose from Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics, to a total of 4 units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81669 | VU21378 | Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes | 30 | Module |
| 81668 | VU21377 | Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | 30 | Module |
| 81667 | VU21376 | Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | 30 | Module |
| 81670 | VU21379 | Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community | 30 | Module |
3. Core Skills Writing
Choose from Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics, to a total of 4 units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81672 | VU21381 | Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | 30 | Module |
| 81671 | VU21380 | Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | 30 | Module |
| 81673 | VU21382 | Create a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community | 30 | Module |
| AUK28 | BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics
Choose from Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics, to a total of 4 units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81674 | VU21383 | Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information | 50 | Module |
| 81675 | VU21384 | Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems | 50 | Module |
| 81676 | VU21385 | Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems | 50 | Module |
5. Specialist Interest Electives
Choose 3 from this group
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7071 | 21774VIC | Certificate III in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEH65 | 22474VIC | Certificate III in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
State of Victoria.
2. Copies of this publication can be downloaded free of charge from the Training Support Network website at:
http://trainingsupport.skills.vic.gov.au.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:
Curriculum Maintenance Manager - Service Industries, General Studies & Further Education
Victoria University PO Box 14428 Melbourne, Vic 8001 Ph: 03 9919 5300 / 5302 Email : sicmm.generalstudies@vu.edu.au
4. This course was entered on to STARS on 28 May 2013.
5. The nominal hours for this course is 270 - 390 hours, optimally set to 320 hours as guided by Cheryl Wiltshire, 8/7/2013.