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Foundational Skills

Take a General Education course at TAFE and get the skills and knowledge you need to continue your studies or find employment with confidence. General education courses offer you the chance to prepare for your next steps in a safe and supportive environment. Whatever your goals are, at CR TAFE we want to help you get there. 

If it’s been a while since you’ve studied or worked or if you just need a brush up on the basics, our foundational general education courses are for you. If studying seems intimidating or you feel like you’re lacking certain skills, you might really benefit from general education for adults at TAFE.

At CR TAFE, we’re passionate about providing you with first-class training that you’ll actually use in the real world. We offer a number of general education courses at different levels. Under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive teachers, you will learn skills in literacy and numeracy as well as skills to help you find employment or carry on further studies. Our training will get you ready with the skills and knowledge you can use in your day-to-day as you work towards your education, career and life goals.

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    Course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory)

    National ID 52876WA | State ID BGR16

    Start here, finish anywhere your imagination takes you.

    There's no better time to work on you. This bridging/prep course is the perfect step to beginning your training journey on the way to your dream career.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Course in Initial General Education for Adults

    National ID 22471VIC | State ID BEH68

    Get ahead and get the career you want today.

    Improve your literacy, basic math and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.
    Campuses
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE)

    National ID 52875WA | State ID BGR07

    Self-improvement is the key to a better career.

    Better yourself and improve your chances of getting the career you want in the industry you're passionate about. The time to start working on you, is now.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Carnarvon

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate I in General Education for Adults

    National ID 22472VIC | State ID BEH69

    Better you, better career.

    Upskill yourself with this basic course that will improve the essentials you'll need to land the career you want. You'll not only improve your general academic and social skills, you'll improve your confidence too.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Northam
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate II in General Education for Adults

    National ID 22473VIC | State ID BEH66

    Take control of your future.

    The training in this general education course provides initial skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to help you participate in the community, workplace and further education.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Northam
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate III in General Education for Adults

    National ID 22474VIC | State ID BEH65

    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.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online

    Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)

    National ID 22476VIC | State ID BEH64

    The first step towards a new and improved You.

    Clarify project goals, carry out and evaluate projects, develop plans, read and interpret info, use maths in everyday situations - these are all the skills you'll learn and more in this introductory course.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Northam
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Microsoft Word Intermediate

    State ID G006P

    There's no limit to a career in writing.

    Bring your basic skills in Microsoft Word up a notch, and learn tips, tricks and tools to improve your word processing, formatting, layout and much more.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate I in New Opportunities for Women (NOW)

    National ID 52877WA | State ID BGR13

    If you're looking for a sign, this is it.

    Now is the time to improve your employability, get back in the workforce or start a new career. This short course will boost your confidence and your skills and prepare you for taking the next step in your career.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Workplace Skills

    National ID BSB20120 | State ID BFT1

    Get your foot in the door and start your career in business

    Whether you want to brush up on your office admin skills, or you need to learn these skills from scratch, set yourself up for success with this course and master the basics of working in a business environment.
    Campuses
    • Northam
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Moora
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace