Certificate I in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
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Overview
40 weeks full time / 40 weeks part time
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Improve your literacy and numeracy skills
Did you leave school early, or are you unemployed and seeking to improve your digital, literacy and numeracy skills to gain employment?
If this is you, our Job Readiness course is for you!
The aim of this course is to develop your literacy and numeracy skills to help you undertake further education and training, search for or maintain employment, and participate in the community. Computer skills are integrated into the classes.
Prior to entry, your skills will be assessed by our experienced teachers. They will provide you with an individually tailored learning program suitable for your needs. Your pre-training assessment will examine your learning goals so they can be included in your program.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate I in General Education for Adults (CGEA) 22690VIC take me?
You will gain digital, literacy, and numeracy skills. At the end of this course, you will be job ready. You may also wish to pursue further study after this course.
Study Pathways
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22690VIC provides a pathway into the Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22691VICCourse Details
Class Schedule
Full time duration
Tuesday to Friday
5 hours per day for 40 weeks
Part time duration
Thursday and Friday
5 hours per day for 40 weeks
Part time students enrol into a partial qualification
Assessment Methods
Classroom based assessments. Methods include project, written activities, portfolio & observation.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| FSKLRG003 | Use short and simple strategies for career planning | Elective | 10 |
| FSKLRG007 | Use strategies to identify job opportunities | Elective | 15 |
| VU23241 | Prepare simple budgets | Elective | 10 |
| VU23792 | Identify and use common digital devices | Elective | 20 |
| VU23793 | Develop and document a learning plan | Core | 20 |
| VU23794 | Plan and undertake a project | Core | 30 |
| VU23795 | Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | Core | 25 |
| VU23797 | Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | Core | 25 |
| VU23799 | Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity | Core | 20 |
| VU23800 | Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | Core | 25 |
| VU23802 | Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | Core | 25 |
| VU23803 | Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | Core | 25 |
| VU23804 | Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | Core | 30 |
| VU23805 | Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | Core | 30 |
| VU23807 | Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | Core | 30 |
| VU23808 | Work with shape and angle in familiar and some less familiar situations | Core | 30 |
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
Would you like to get better at reading, writing, maths and digital skills? The SEE Program is here to help you - and it’s free!
The Australian Government's Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program offers free training in reading, writing, English language, maths and digital skills.
You can start at your own level, learn at your own pace, and choose training based on your needs and goals. You can learn in the classroom, in the workplace or remotely.
Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $240 | $1200 | $4500 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $415 | $1450 | $4750 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
You will need to buy your own workbooks and stationery. Melbourne Polytechnic recommends you buy a calculator and a dictionary. We will supply photocopied worksheets. You'll also have access to a wide range of services and facilities at the school such as counselling, library facilities and access to the Job & Skills Centre.
Requirements
Participants must be aged 15 years and over and left school. There are no limitations to entry based on educational background. You will be interviewed before placement in the program. Contact the Foundation Department to arrange an interview time and date.
Next Steps
All students undertake a pre-training interview and an LLN assessment to ascertain their level for appropriate class placement. If that assessment identifies that students require additional support, they will be encouraged to access relevant support services.
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