22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
National ID
22690VIC
State ID
BHE21
Take control of your future and improve your English and numeracy skills
Learn the basic skills in reading, writing, maths, computing, technology and planning.
This introductory course covers essential skills to build the confidence to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
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Overview
Where Thornlie | Armadale | Rockingham | Mandurah | Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How On Campus
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths and working with money
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II level TAFE courses.
Classes take place in an adult learning environment, with learners ranging in age from 15 to 90 years old. We recommend that students be at least 16 years old before enrolling in the Certificate of General Education for Adults. For school-aged students, enrolment is at the discretion of the Portfolio Manager, in consultation with the referring agency or school and our Duty of Care Team.
Please click on the link to learn about the essential requirements for undertaking the Foundation Skills Programs. Our Informed Choices page lists the skills and attributes necessary to help you make an informed decision about whether this course is right for you.
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Thornlie
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Armadale
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Rockingham
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Mandurah
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 1, 2026
Where
Murdoch
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Thornlie
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Armadale
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Mandurah
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Murdoch
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.
Details
Duration
1 Semester
When
Semester 2, 2026
Where
Rockingham
How
On Campus
Course fees
Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| VU23793 Develop and document a learning plan | $4.20 | $4.20 | $1.00 |
| VU23794 Plan and undertake a project | $6.30 | $6.30 | $20.50 |
| VU23795 Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23797 Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23798 Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23800 Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23802 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23803 Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community | $5.25 | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| VU23804 Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23805 Work with and interpret directions in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23806 Work with measurement in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
| VU23807 Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and some less familiar situations | $6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$2.10 | $2.10 | $2.75 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $10.50 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $5.25 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.