Certificate II in Science for Adults

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code:
21269VIC

State Code:
6882

TGA Status:
Draft

DTWD Status:
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/12/2006

Field of Education

1201 - General Education Programmes

AQF Level

Certificate II in

Nominal Hours

400

Duration

1 Semester

Stream of Study

Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)

Accredited Date

01/01/2002

Expiry Date

31/12/2007

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

The Certificates in Science for Adults (15+ Years) who have left school early and/or who did not pursue science at school and who now wish/need to improve their knowledge, understanding and skills in science.
The course aims to provide learners with:
- an accredited science education course at AQF levels 1, 2 and 3
- development of science knowledge, understanding and skill and the literacy and numeracy skills required to support this understanding
- skill development to meet personal needs and facilitate greater participation in the community, workplace and further and vocational education and training
- pathways to further education and training.

Schedule

1.

All Modules must be completed

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
00444	VBM571	Exploring science II	100	Module
81260	VBM692	Numeracy and Mathematics II	80	Module
81259	VBM691	Reading and Writing II	80	Module
00443	VBM570	Science in the community II	100	Module

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VET Info Notes

1. This course is the copyright of the State of Victoria
2. The proponent for this course is the Centre for Adult Education on behalf of the State of Victoria. This course has been accredited by the Victorian Office of Training and Tertiary Education. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21269VIC.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Ms Leonie Barber, Manager Research & Development, Centre for Adult Education, 253, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 phone: (03) 9652 0741, fax: (03) 9654 6759 or Email: leonieb@cae.edu.au
4. Training providers who wish to deliver this course must obtain written approval from the Centre for Adult Education, Melbourne, Victoria and be registered by their State/Territory accrediting body.