NCDEA

Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Course Code 21772VIC
Duration 370.00 hours (nominal)

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (CGEA) is designed to develop skills in reading, writing, numeracy and mathematics, oral communication, basic computer and generic skills to meet personal needs and facilitate participation in the community, workplace, further education and training.

Benalla

Code	Start	End
BEC1CGEA2	12/07/10	19/11/10

Shepparton

Code	Start	End
SHPRECAL10	15/02/10	26/11/10
SHPREC2S10	12/04/10	26/11/10

Career Opportunities

CGEA is a general education curriculum for adults, which provides access to further education and training at a number of points.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. The Certificate I (Introductory) is designed for adults who have left school early and who need to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills. Students must participate in a skill assessment and interview before enrolment.

Duration & Delivery

This course is available on and off Campus through full time and part time study and may be customised to meet specific needs of a group or individual. The course provides maximum flexibility in design of study sequences for learning pathways. The CGEA offers multiple entry and exit points, allowing access to a range of other courses and to gain recognition for achievement.

Assessment

Assessment methods include but are not restricted to:

* Student self assessment.

* Teacher observation.

* Reflective work journals.

* Oral presentations.

* Oral explanation of text.

* Written text.

* Discussion.

* Debates.

* Role Plays.

* Folios of tasks or investigations.

* Performing practical tasks.

* Physical demonstration of understanding of written or oral text.

Practical Placement

While there is no formal on-the-job training component, students may undertake modules or learning outcomes in the context of the workplace and, in some instances, in the workplace.

Qualification

The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is granted when a student completes:

* The Core modules.

* Reading and Writing I.

* Numeracy and Mathematics I.

* Elective modules (of at least 160 nominal hours) selected from.

* Oral communication I.

* General Curriculum Options I.

* Modules from other accredited curriculum or units of competency at Certificate I level.

Pathways to Further Study

Students who successfully complete the course may go on to complete TAFE certificates, tertiary studies (mature age entry), bridging courses and apprenticeships. Credit transfer and articulation are possible in some courses.

Course Fees

An information brochure on course fees is available from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)

RCC is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of a previously gained accredited qualification that may no longer be recognised by official bodies. If you have an earlier qualification and have current industry experience, the RCC process will involve assessment of your prior qualification against the current qualification and if successful will result in a full or partial upgrade to the current qualification. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RCC or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an evidence gathering assessment process where an individual's skills and knowledge in a specific vocational area are assessed against a unit or units of a nationally accredited training package. RPL is specifically for applicants who have skills and knowledge in a vocational area that may enable them to gain part or all of a formal qualification thus recognizing their non-formal and informal prior learning. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RPL or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Campus

Benalla.

Seymour.

Wangaratta.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly to the Customer Service Centre.

Further Information

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 468233 or visit our web site, www.gotafe.vic.edu.au

It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.

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