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Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Accredited course
National Code:
22238VIC
State Code:
7189
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/05/2013
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
320
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
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
To be eligible for the award of the 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, learners must successfully complete a total of 8 units comprising:
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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81679 VU21390 Analyse science in the community 40 Module
AX348 VU20746 Apply essential further study skills 90 Module
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
81678 VU21389 Design and review a project 40 Module
AWG16 BSBLIB304 Develop and use information literacy skills 60 Unit of competency
81677 VU21386 Investigate current issues 25 Module
81660 VU21370 Investigate features of Australian culture 30 Module
81659 VU21369 Investigate Indigenous history 30 Module
D6581 SISSCOP307A Manage personal finances 20 Unit of competency
AUU10 ICTICT106 Operate presentation packages 25 Unit of competency
47484 VU21490 Organise and participate in a practical placement 50 Module
38116 VPAU556 Organise and participate in a practical placement 50 Module
AUQ76 FNSCUS401 Participate in negotiations 20 Unit of competency
AX349 VU21864 Set study goals and plan education pathway 40 Module
81680 VU20760 Set study goals and plan education pathway 40 Module
AUU13 ICTICT103 Use, communicate and search securely on the internet 50 Unit of competency
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
1.Copyright of this document is held by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria ©
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.
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