22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Your Pathway to Higher Learning and Employment
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is designed for adults who want to improve their literacy, numeracy, and general education skills to access further study, employment, or participate more fully in the community.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus
Duration 1 Semester
Your Pathway to Higher Learning and Employment
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is designed for adults who want to improve their literacy, numeracy, and general education skills to access further study, employment, or participate more fully in the community.
This qualification focuses on developing the ability to create and engage with a broad range of highly complex text types, including intricate, dense, and extended paper-based and web-based texts across a variety of contexts, including specialised areas. You will also learn to perform a range of complex mathematical tasks and gain the skills to research pathway options, identify personal goals, and progress toward them.
By concentrating on essential literacy and numeracy skills, this program provides a strong foundation for personal development and future educational or employment opportunities.
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, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23839 Evaluate pathway options and create a learning plan and portfolio | $12.60 | $12.60 | $2.76 |
| VU23841 Engage with highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU23843 Engage with highly complex texts to participate in the community | $6.30 | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $1.61 |
| VU23846 Create highly complex texts to participate in the community | $6.30 | $6.30 | $1.61 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$14.70 | $14.70 | $24.40 |
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$10.50 | $10.50 | $13.59 |
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$5.25 | $5.25 | $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