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Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

Accredited course
National Code:
22235VIC
State Code:
7186
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 I in
Nominal Hours
380
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 I outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to evidence learning and engage in a project.

Schedule
To be eligible for the award of the 22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), learners must successfully complete a total of 16 units comprising:
Core - 2 units
Core Skills Reading - 3 units
Core Skills Writing - 3 units
Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics - 4 units
Special Interest electives - 4 units which can be selected from:
- units listed in the Special Interest Electives, which have not been previously completed, and / or
- Core Skills Reading, Writing and Numeracy & Mathematics units from the22235VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), or the 22234VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults or the 22236VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults, which have not been previously completed, and / or
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 or 2 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

All core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81586 VU21298 Conduct a project with guidance 20 Module
81585 VU21297 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance 20 Module
2. Core Skills - Reading

Choose three (3) from this group

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81589 VU21301 Engage with simple texts for employment purposes 25 Module
81588 VU21300 Engage with simple texts for learning purposes 25 Module
81587 VU21299 Engage with simple texts for personal purposes 25 Module
81590 VU21302 Engage with simple texts to participate in the community 25 Module
3. Core Skills - Writing

Choose three (3) from this group

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81593 VU21305 Create simple texts for employment purposes 25 Module
81592 VU21304 Create simple texts for learning purposes 25 Module
81591 VU21303 Create simple texts for personal purposes 25 Module
81594 VU21306 Create simple texts to participate in the community 25 Module
4. Core Skills - Numeracy and Mathematics

Choose four (4) from this group

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81596 VU21308 Work with and interpret directions in simple, familiar situations 30 Module
81599 VU21311 Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts 30 Module
81600 VU21312 Work with and interpret statistical information in simple, familiar texts 30 Module
81597 VU21309 Work with measurements in simple, familiar situations 30 Module
81595 VU21307 Work with numbers and money in simple familiar situations 30 Module
81598 VU21310 Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations 30 Module
5. Specialist Interest Electives

Choose four (4) from this group

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81604 VU21315 Access the internet for language learning 20 Module
81603 VU21314 Apply basic computer skills to language learning 20 Module
81606 VU21317 Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts 15 Module
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUJ98 BSBITU102 Develop keyboard skills 40 Unit of competency
81602 VU21313 Develop verbal communication skills 15 Module
81605 VU21316 Identify Australian environmental issues 20 Module
81611 VU21322 Identify common digital media 10 Module
81607 VU21318 Identify community options 20 Module
81608 VU21319 Identify features of the education system 20 Module
81609 VU21320 Identify features of the health care system 20 Module
81610 VU21321 Identify major events in Australian history 30 Module
AUL79 BSBITU101 Operate a personal computer 20 Unit of competency
AW782 VU21664 Prepare for employment 30 Module
81601 VU21046 Prepare simple budgets 10 Module
WG731 HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 10 Unit of competency
D4649 FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
7068 21771VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEH64 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 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 23 May 2013.

5. Nominal hours is between 335 and 440, optimally set to 380 hours as guided by Cheryl Wiltshire, 8/7/2013.
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