22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Your Pathway to Higher Learning and Employment
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of literacy, numeracy, digital and learning skills required to engage with and create a range of familiar and unfamiliar, often more complex paper-based and digital texts for different purposes. Learners develop the skills to interpret and produce structured texts, apply every day and formal numeracy in a variety of contexts, conduct learning-focused projects, and plan and review pathways for further study, training, or employment.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 2, 2026 | Available all year round | Semester 1, 2027
Study Mode On campus | Online
Duration 1 Semester to 12 Months
Your Pathway to Higher Learning and Employment
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults focuses on the development of literacy, numeracy, digital and learning skills required to engage with and create a range of familiar and unfamiliar, often more complex paper-based and digital texts for different purposes. Learners develop the skills to interpret and produce structured texts, apply every day and formal numeracy in a variety of contexts, conduct learning-focused projects, and plan and review pathways for further study, training, or employment.
On successful completion of the qualification, learners can expect to achieve:
- 22692VIC - Certificate III in General Education for Adults
- Improved literacy skills to interpret and create a range of familiar and unfamiliar, structured paper-based and digital texts
- Development of numeracy skills applicable to everyday and workplace-related contexts
- Increased digital capability for learning, communication, and information use
- Skills to conduct a learning-focused project and apply problem-solving strategies
- The ability to identify, plan, implement, and review education and employment pathways
- Increased confidence, motivation, and independence as a learner
Graduates of the program are supported to transition into:
- Certificate II or III vocational qualifications
- Further secondary education or alternative senior secondary pathways
- Employment, traineeships, or work preparation programs
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- You wish to build confidence and re-engage with learning
- Improve your ability to communicate with others
- Have basic reading, writing and numeracy skills and/or willingness to listen to and apply learnings
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2027
Details
Course fees
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.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23839 Evaluate pathway options and create a learning plan and portfolio | $12.60 | $2.83 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23841 Engage with highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$14.70 | $25.03 |
|
|
$10.50 | $13.94 |
|
|
$8.40 | $1.65 |
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
Course fees
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.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23839 Evaluate pathway options and create a learning plan and portfolio | $12.60 | $0.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23841 Engage with highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$14.70 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $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 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
Course fees
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.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| VU23839 Evaluate pathway options and create a learning plan and portfolio | $12.60 | $2.83 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23841 Engage with highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $1.65 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Resource |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$14.70 | $25.03 |
|
|
$10.50 | $13.94 |
|
|
$8.40 | $1.65 |
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