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Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Certificate III in General Education for Adults

Accredited course
National Code:
22474VIC
State Code:
BEH65
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
295
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 Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) address the education and training needs of adults who need to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.

Certificate III in General Education for Adults outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and engage with a broad range of highly complex paper based and web based text types. These include intricate, dense and extended texts across a broad range of contexts including specialised contexts. Outcomes also focus on performing 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 22474VIC 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 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults, or the 22473VIC 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
1. Core

One (1) must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX561 VU22434 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio 60 Module
2. Core Skills Reading

Four (4) units must be completed from the Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX564 VU22437 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes 30 Module
AX563 VU22436 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes 30 Module
AX562 VU22435 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes 30 Module
AX565 VU22438 Engage with a range of highly complex texts to participate in the community 30 Module
3. Core Skills Writing

Four (4) units must be completed from the Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX567 VU22440 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes 30 Module
AX566 VU22439 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes 30 Module
AX568 VU22441 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

Four (4) units must be completed from the Core Skills Reading / Writing / Numeracy and Mathematics units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX569 VU22442 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information 50 Module
AX570 VU22443 Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems 50 Module
AX571 VU22444 Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems 50 Module
5. Special Interest Electives

Three (3) units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX574 VU22447 Analyse science in the community 40 Module
AX579 VU21881 Apply essential further study skills 90 Module
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AX573 VU22446 Design and review a project 40 Module
AWG16 BSBLIB304 Develop and use information literacy skills 60 Unit of competency
AX582 VU22114 Investigate and present on features of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture 20 Module
AX572 VU22445 Investigate current issues 25 Module
AX556 VU22429 Investigate features of Australian culture 30 Module
AX555 VU22428 Investigate Indigenous history 30 Module
AX581 VU22113 Investigate the influence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history 60 Module
D6581 SISSCOP307A Manage personal finances 20 Unit of competency
AVC66 CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 35 Unit of competency
AUU10 ICTICT106 Operate presentation packages 25 Unit of competency
47484 VU21490 Organise and participate in a practical placement 50 Module
AUQ76 FNSCUS401 Participate in negotiations 20 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AX580 VU22073 Research scientific fields of study 40 Module
AX349 VU21864 Set study goals and plan education pathway 40 Module
AVC31 CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships 45 Unit of competency
AUU13 ICTICT103 Use, communicate and search securely on the internet 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7189 22238VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE24 22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults Accredited course
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