22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Kick start your education, training and work skills
This course will improve your English, numeracy and help you build the confidence and skills you need to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Leederville | Midland
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Kick start your education, training and work skills
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is a bridging course to future employment or study. Completing this course will improve your English, introduce you to the fundamentals of basic numeracy, and build your computer and technology skills. It will also help you build the confidence and skills you need to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
When successfully completed this course will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate I, II and III TAFE courses.
Please note this is course is not equivalent to completing years 10, 11 or 12.
Important information
This course is open to all ages, however in:
- Semester 1 - you need to have turned 15 years old by January 31.
- Semester 2 - you need to have turned 15 years old by June 30.
All General Education students are required to participate in an interview and assessment as part of the application process. This will help determine if the course you have chosen is a good fit for you and at an appropriate level. Please note we have limited places for our courses and attending the interview does not guarantee you a place.
All applicants for Midland - Swan City Youth Service must be 15-24 years old.
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On campus
The course delivery is face to face two (2) days a week between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Please ensure you have this time available each week to attend your scheduled face to face sessions and adequate time to undertake your own self-paced studies as required.
Each week you can expect:
- Scheduled teaching sessions
- Drop-in study sessions
In order to succeed in this course, you will require the development of attributes of an adult learner, which include;
- Time management
- Prioritisation of tasks
- Effective communication
- Meet deadlines
- Work independently
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
As part of this course, you will undertake a pathways unit, in this unit you will investigate and plan a pathway to further studies which may include.
- Certificate II in General Education
- Certificate II in a vocational qualification
- Pre-Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship and trainee pathways
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | $4.20 | $4.20 | $5.00 |
| VU22385 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
| VU22386 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22387 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22388 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU22391 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22392 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22393 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.00 |
| VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22396 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
| VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$8.40 | $8.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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