Course Overview
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| Course Code: | 7070 (National ID: 21773VIC) | |
| Careers: | Increased skill levels for employment or further study | |
| Duration: | Twelve months full-time.
Also available part-time. | |
| How: | Full time, Part time | |
| Where: | LEEDERVILLE CAMPUSRICHMOND STREETLEEDERVILLE6007 | |
| Intake: | Contact us for study options | |
| International study available: | No | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | No | |
About the course
Ask us a question about this course
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.
They are designed to meet the minimum entry requirements for a specific career or course you are interested in but do not have the prerequisites needed for entry.
Central's Community Learning & Partnerships area offers programs designed to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and needs. View our Launch Pad brochure for information about programs for students aged 15 - 19 or our Learning Advantage brochure for mature age students (over 19s). Enrolment dates for these programs take place at the end of the year.
Call 9202 4901 or email angel.white@central.wa.edu.au for details
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 Certificate II in General Education for Adults provides 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:
Create, implement and review projects
Engage with texts of some complexity for a range of purposes
Write texts of some complexity for a range of purposes
Work with complex numerals
Your Certificate II in General Education for Adults gives you the skills to gain a basic level of employment or for further study at Central.
Fee information
Domestic students:The costs for this course for a semester are: $606 or $303 (concession). On top of this there is also a resource cost of $TBA. The resource fee is an estimate because the amount depends on which units you choose. You will be given the exact amount at enrolment. Find out more about how the costs are determined.
An estimate of the total cost of the course is $606 (non conc) plus resource fee:TBA over the 6 months the course takes to complete.
Paying your fees
You will be expected to pay your course fees in full at the time of enrolment.
Fees can be paid at our student services offices at any of Central’s campuses. You can also pay by credit card over the phone, however, if you wish to pay by instalments, you will need to make your first payment in person and sign the payment plan terms and conditions.
Assistance may be available for those students experiencing financial hardship.
Find out more details about payment options
International students:The cost for international students is n/a. You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.
Course Structure
| Plan: | 7070-CU0804-PSC | |
| Description: | Complete: 2 Core Units, 2 Core Skills - Reading, 2 Core Skills - Writing, 2 Core Skills - Numeracy & Mathematics, 60-80 hours Special Interest Electives. | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81428 | VBQU142 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
| 81429 | VBQU143 | Implement and review a project |
Title: GROUP 03 - CORE WRITING
Description: Learners to complete 2 units from list below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81434 | VBQU148 | Create texts of some complexity for personal purposes |
| 81435 | VBQU149 | Create texts of some complexity for learning purposes |
| 81436 | VBQU150 | Create a range of texts of some complexity to participate in the workplace |
| 81437 | VBQU151 | Create texts of some complexity to participate in the community |
Title: GROUP 04 - CORE NUMERACY AND MATHEMATICS
Description: Learners to complete 2 units from list below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81438 | VBQU152 | Investigate and interpret measurements and related formulae for everyday purposes |
| 81439 | VBQU153 | Investigate, interpret and produce numerical and statistical information |
| 81440 | VBQU154 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae for everyday purposes |
Title: GROUP 05 - SPECIAL INTEREST ELECTIVES
Description: Learners to complete units to the total of 60-80 hours. Elective units to be confirmed at enrolment.
Title: GROUP 02 - CORE READING
Description: Learners to complete 2 units from list below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81430 | VBQU144 | Engage with texts of some complexity for personal purposes |
| 81431 | VBQU145 | Engage with texts of some complexity for learning purposes |
| 81432 | VBQU146 | Engage with texts of some complexity for employment purposes |
| 81433 | VBQU147 | Engage with texts of some complexity to participate in the community |
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