22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
National ID
22690VIC
State ID
BHE21
Better you, better career.
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of learning goals and the skills and knowledge to engage with and create simple, familiar and predictable paper and digital texts for different purposes and numeracy skills for application in familiar and predictable situations.
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Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie | Northam | Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2026 | Available all year round | Semester 2, 2026 | Semester 1, 2027
Study Mode On campus | Online | Online and on campus
Duration 6 Months to 1 Year
Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of learning goals and the skills and knowledge to engage with and create simple, familiar and predictable paper and digital texts for different purposes and numeracy skills for application in familiar and predictable situations.
On successful completion of the qualification, learners can expect to achieve:
- 22690VIC - Certificate I in General Education for Adults
- Development of foundation literacy, numeracy, communication, digital and learning skills
- Improved confidence, motivation, and ability to engage in structured learning
Increased readiness to transition into:
- Further secondary education or alternative education pathways
- Certificate I or II vocational qualifications
- Employment, traineeships, or work‑readiness programs
Not quite sure if you are ready for commencing another TAFE course? This may be the course for you, helping you building your confidence and capability, and setting you up well for further study. Through the assistance offered in this course you will develop the following skills:
- Self-confidence and a desire to learn independently
- Setting achievable learning and life goals
- Proficiency with reading and writing in a variety of contexts (work, education, community)
- Flexibility in using mathematical concepts to solve problems
- Exploring a range of areas of interest through a choice of specialist units.
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Semester 1, 2027
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2027
Where
Kalgoorlie
How
On campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $2.76 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23808 Work with shape and angle in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.91 |
|
|
$6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $2.76 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2027
Where
Northam
How
On campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $19.45 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $0.00 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23808 Work with shape and angle in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$4.20 | $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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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
Available all year round, 2026
Details
Where
Northam
How
Online
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $19.45 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Special Interest Electives
Four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$6.30 | $19.45 |
|
|
$3.15 | $19.45 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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
Details
Where
Northam
How
Online and on campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $19.45 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $19.45 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $19.45 |
Elective
Unit Selection - Special Interest Electives
Four (4) elective units must be selected from the list below
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$3.78 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$4.20 | $19.45 |
|
|
$6.30 | $19.45 |
|
|
$3.15 | $19.45 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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, 2026
Details
Duration
1 Year
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Kalgoorlie
How
On campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $2.76 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $3.87 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.76 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $3.87 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.87 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $4.91 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.91 |
|
|
$4.20 | $2.76 |
|
|
$4.20 | $3.87 |
|
|
$3.15 | $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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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, 2026
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Geraldton
How
On campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising twelve (12) core and four (4) elective units selected from the options provided below.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $2.83 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $3.97 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23796 Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23801 Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $2.83 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.97 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.97 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $3.97 |
| VU23808 Work with shape and angle in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $5.04 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $5.04 |
|
|
$6.30 | $3.97 |
|
|
$4.20 | $6.10 |
|
|
$4.20 | $2.83 |
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 2026, students born on or after 1 July 2008 who are at least 15 years old in 2026) 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