Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
National ID: 22476VIC | State ID: BEH64
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn:
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money.
Our Focus on Flexible Options
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study whenever and wherever suits you. Flexible options can include online learning, workplace assessment, recognition of prior learning and correspondence type programs that can sometimes be supplemented by block or focussed delivery.
We strive to offer a mix of flexible options that suit your needs. Typically flexible learning options are open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start any time and completed within 6 months of your start date. Choose the right amount of units for you to study at any given time.
Our Self Paced External courses can be accessed anywhere and anytime, regardless of your geographical location!
This course is available online!
Please note: Some courses may require practical training and assessment for hands-on skills. Your training provider will let you know if that applies for your course, and explain how it will work.
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Job opportunities
This qualification aims to improve your academic skills to undertake further training and education and enhance your employment opportunities.
Study pathway
Further study opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our
Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the
Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more
here.
International Students
International students please visit
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by completing the form below, calling our student services team on 1800 672 700 or visiting your local campus.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Training at CRTAFE will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a combination of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. While the mode of delivery may vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken and the support available to them.
Available all year round, 2020
Carnarvon Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 year/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Carnarvon Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22363 |
Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU21664 |
Prepare for employment |
| VU22104 |
Prepare simple budgets |
| VU22364 |
Participate in simple spoken interactions |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| BSBITU101 |
Operate a personal computer |
Enquire now
Use our course enquiry form below to contact us and to express interest in this course. Places may still be available.
Kalgoorlie Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Continuous Enrolment
Flexible delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22364 |
Participate in simple spoken interactions |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU21664 |
Prepare for employment |
| VU22374 |
Develop verbal communication skills |
| VU22376 |
Access the internet for language learning |
| VU22378 |
Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts |
Merredin Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Merredin Campus |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22362 |
Engage with simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22363 |
Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22367 |
Create simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22371 |
Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations |
| VU22373 |
Work with and interpret simple statistical information in familiar texts |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22377 |
Identify Australian environmental issues |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Northam Campus - Self Paced External
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
External mode
Flexible delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22362 |
Engage with simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22363 |
Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22367 |
Create simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22371 |
Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22373 |
Work with and interpret simple statistical information in familiar texts |
| VU22377 |
Identify Australian environmental issues |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
Northam Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22362 |
Engage with simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22363 |
Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22367 |
Create simple texts for employment purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22371 |
Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22373 |
Work with and interpret simple statistical information in familiar texts |
| VU22377 |
Identify Australian environmental issues |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
Semester 2, 2020
Geraldton Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22358 |
Develop learning goals |
| VU22359 |
Conduct a project with guidance |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| VU21664 |
Prepare for employment |
| VU22104 |
Prepare simple budgets |
| VU22360 |
Engage with simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22361 |
Engage with simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22363 |
Engage with simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22364 |
Participate in simple spoken interactions |
| VU22365 |
Create simple texts for personal purposes |
| VU22366 |
Create simple texts for learning purposes |
| VU22368 |
Create simple texts to participate in the community |
| VU22369 |
Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations |
| VU22370 |
Work with simple measurements in familiar situations |
| VU22372 |
Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts |
| VU22450 |
Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations |
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