Course Overview
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| Course Code: | 7068 (National ID: 21771VIC) | |
| Careers: | Increased skill levels for employment or further study | |
| Duration: | 6 months | |
| How: | Part time | |
| Where: | PERTH CAMPUS - Building 125 ABERDEEN STREETNORTHBRIDGE6003 | |
| International study available: | No | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | No | |
About the course
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Central's general education qualifications are for those who want to improve their maths and communications skills. These courses will develop your skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy, communication and information technology in varying levels, in an adult learning environment and at your own pace.
These courses are designed to meet the minimum entry requirements for a specific career course you are interested in but do not have the prerequisites needed for entry. Each of these courses are flexible and can be studied full-time or part-time to fit around your life.
View our brochure to see the career pathways for our access and disability courses.
Where this course can lead you
Improving your personal and professional skills is an important aspect of career development. These courses give you the ability to open up more opportunities in your career and for further study.
Your Course in General Education for Adults prepares you with increased skill levels for employment and/or further study.
If you've always wanted to study a course at Central but didn't meet the entrance requirements, then these courses can help you get there. With varying degrees of difficulty and outcomes, you can be eligible for your desired course in only six months.
Skills you will gain from this course
Central's general education qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Your Certificate I in Initial General Education for Adults (Introductory) gives you the skills for further study at Central.
Course Structure
| Plan: | 7068-CU0911-PSC | |
| Description: | Complete: 2 Core Units, 3 Core Skills - Reading, 3 Core Skills -Writing, 2 Core Skills - Numeracy & Mathematics, 80-100 hours Special Interest Electives. | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE
Description: Learners to complete all units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81385 | VBQU117 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance |
| 81386 | VBQU118 | Conduct a project with guidance |
Title: GROUP 02 - READING
Description: Learners to complete 3 units.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81387 | VBQU119 | Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| 81388 | VBQU120 | Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| 81389 | VBQU121 | Engage with simple texts for employment purposes |
| 81390 | VBQU122 | Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
Title: GROUP 03 - WRITING
Description: Learners to complete 3 units.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81391 | VBQU123 | Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| 81392 | VBQU124 | Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| 81393 | VBQU125 | Create simple texts for employment purposes |
| 81394 | VBQU126 | Create simple texts to participate in the community |
Title: GROUP 04 - NUMERACY & MATHEMATICS
Description: Learners to complete 2 units.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81395 | VBQU127 | Work with time, money and directions in simple everyday situations |
| 81396 | VBQU128 | Work with simple measurement and design |
| 81397 | VBQU129 | Work with simple numerical and statistical information |
Title: GROUP 05 - SPECIAL INTEREST ELECTIVES
Description: Learners to complete units to a total of 80 - 100 hours. This is a suggested list of modules, Numeracy and Mathematics, Verbal Comm, Computing Skills, Work Related Skills and General.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81376 | VBQU167 | Use computer language and perform simple computing tasks |
| 81377 | VBQU168 | Access the internet for language learning |
| 81379 | VBN047 | Job Seeking |
| 81380 | VBQM475 | Community Options |
| 81381 | VBQM476 | The Education System |
| 81382 | VBQM477 | Health Care |
| 81383 | VBQM478 | Arts in Australia |
| 81384 | VBQM479 | Indigenous History |
| 81398 | VBQU170 | Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts |
| 81399 | VBQU171 | Participate in a practical placement |
| C3517 | BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures |
| C3518 | BSBCMN107A | Operate a personal computer |
| C3519 | BSBCMN108A | Develop keyboard skills |
| E1997 | THHGHS01B | Follow workplace hygiene procedures |
| E2095 | THHBFB09B | Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid |
| W0867 | FDFCORBM2A | Use basic mathematical concepts |
Getting into this course
The Application Process
The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.
Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.
Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide
Recognition of Prior Learning
Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.
Find out more here