22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Step into further study or employment.
This practical course is an ideal way to further develop your literacy, numeracy and employability skills and set you up for further study or employment.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2025 | Available all year round | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On campus | Online
Refine the skills you need to succeed.
When you finish the Certificate III in General Education for Adults you will have a better chance at getting into your dream career.
You will learn
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading, writing and understanding of a variety of documents
- managing your money
- maths and problem solving
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 11 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III, IV or Diploma level TAFE courses.
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Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| VU22434 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio | $12.60 | $0.00 |
| VU22435 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU22436 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU22439 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU22440 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU22442 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information | $10.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$5.25 | $0.00 |
|
|
$8.40 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| VU22434 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio | $12.60 | $2.76 |
| VU22435 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22439 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22440 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22442 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information | $10.50 | $2.76 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$5.25 | $4.91 |
|
|
$6.30 | $1.61 |
|
|
$8.40 | $1.61 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eight (8) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| VU22434 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio | $12.60 | $2.76 |
| VU22435 Engage with a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22439 Create a range of highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22440 Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU22442 Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical information | $10.50 | $2.76 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$5.25 | $4.91 |
|
|
$6.30 | $1.61 |
|
|
$8.40 | $1.61 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700