Course Overview
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| Course Code: | 7071 (National ID: 21774VIC) | |
| Careers: | Increased skill levels for employment or further study | |
| Duration: | Six months full-time (1 semester). Twelve hours per week.
Available part-time over 12 months. | |
| 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
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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 is flexible and can be studied full-time or part-time to fit around your life.
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). 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 III 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
After studying this course you will have developed your skills in a variety of generic areas.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Create, implement and review projects
Engage with complex texts for a range of purposes
Write complex texts for a range of purposes
Work with advanced maths
Your Certificate III 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 . You will need to pay for your course fees when you accept your offer and meet all the conditions.
Course Structure
| Plan: | 7071-CU1105-PSC | |
| Description: | Complete 1 core unit and a maximum of 230-250 hours of special interest elective units | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 03 - SPECIAL INTEREST ELECTIVE
Description: Elective units to be confirmed at enrolment.
Title: GROUP 01 - CORE UNITS
Description: Learners to complete unit listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81447 | VBQU155 | Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio |
Title: GROUP 02 - SPECIAL INTEREST ELECTIVES
Description: Learners to complete units to a maximum of 230 - 250 hours. At least 4 units must be chosen from Core Skills - Reading or Writing or Numeracy & Mathematics.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| 81448 | VBQU156 | Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes |
| 81449 | VBQU157 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
| 81450 | VBQU158 | Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes |
| 81451 | VBQU159 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
| 81452 | VBQU160 | Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes |
| 81453 | VBQU161 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
| 81454 | VBQU162 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
| 81455 | VBQU163 | Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information |
| 81456 | VBQU164 | Use algebraic techniques to analyse mathematical problems |
| 81457 | VBQU165 | Use formal mathematical concepts and techniques to analyse and solve problems |
| D1056 | BSBWRT401A | Write complex documents |
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