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22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

National ID 22691VIC State ID BHE22
Build a solid foundation for your future

Improve your skills in reading and writing, formatting documents, computing and numeracy. 

This course can confidently prepare you for employment and further education.

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Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the Study requirements section of the course for information about studying this course online, then use the Apply now button where you see the "Online" study option. Also, check out our helpful online study guide and tips.

Overview

Where Armadale | Bentley | Thornlie | Rockingham | Murdoch | Mandurah

When Semester 1, 2026

How Online and On Campus | Workplace | Online

Do you want to take control of your future?

When you finish Certificate II in General Education for Adults, you will have a fresh start at education. The Certificate II in General Education for Adults will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.

If you study at Thornlie or Armadale campus, you can choose your elective units from construction, barista, cabin crew,  game development foundations and general pathways, providing various options for you to become job-ready. This course is delivered over 3 days, and the choice of electives is all yours. Watch the video below to get an idea of the exciting choices you have in this course. 

Barista electives

By studying the barista electives (delivered at Bentley Campus) with the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will gain the skills to kickstart a career in hospitality. 

Construction electives

By studying the construction electives with the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will gain the skills to kickstart a career in the construction industry. 

General electives

By studying the general electives of the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.

Cabin crew electives

By studying the cabin crew electives with the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will gain the skills to kickstart a career as a flight attendant or cabin crew member. 

Game development electives

By studying the gaming development electives with the 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults, you will gain the skills to kickstart a career in gaming development. 

  • planning goals and carrying out projects
  • advanced reading and writing
  • how to make different documents
  • computer skills
  • maths and problem solving

Some of our courses have more specific informed choices information to give you the full details about the demands/requirements that you are likely to face in completing that course.

Our Informed Choices page lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.

See the core skills required

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2026

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2026
Where Murdoch
How Workplace

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $0.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $0.00
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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 Workplace

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $0.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $0.00
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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 Workplace

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $0.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $0.00
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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 Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $1.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $20.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00

Elective

BARISTA Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver a service to customers
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Use hygienic practices for food safety
$3.15 $3.15 $0.00

CONSTRUCTION Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct workplace communication
$3.36 $3.36 $0.00
Carry out measurements and calculations
$3.36 $3.36 $0.00
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
$6.72 $6.72 $0.00

GAME DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Develop digital imaging skills
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Operate digital media technology packages
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00

GENERAL Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $38.75
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $33.25
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $5.75

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 Bentley
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $1.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $20.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00

Elective

BARISTA Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver a service to customers
$8.40 $8.40 $16.75
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
$8.40 $8.40 $90.75
Use hygienic practices for food safety
$3.15 $3.15 $27.00

CONSTRUCTION Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct workplace communication
$3.36 $3.36 $0.00
Carry out measurements and calculations
$3.36 $3.36 $0.00
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
$6.72 $6.72 $0.00

GAME DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Develop digital imaging skills
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Operate digital media technology packages
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00

GENERAL Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $0.00
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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 Thornlie
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $1.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $20.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00

Elective

BARISTA Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver a service to customers
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Prepare and serve espresso coffee
$8.40 $8.40 $0.00
Use hygienic practices for food safety
$3.15 $3.15 $0.00

CONSTRUCTION Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct workplace communication
$3.36 $3.36 $21.00
Carry out measurements and calculations
$3.36 $3.36 $21.00
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
$6.72 $6.72 $33.25

GAME DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Develop digital imaging skills
$8.40 $8.40 $20.00
Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
$4.20 $4.20 $10.00
Operate digital media technology packages
$8.40 $8.40 $19.75

GENERAL Specialist Elective Group

Select ALL units in 1 (ONE) of the Specialist Elective Groups - Barista OR Construction OR Game Development OR General.

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $38.75
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $33.25
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $5.75

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 Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $1.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $20.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $5.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $5.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $38.75
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $33.25
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $5.75

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 Workplace

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $0.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Investigate energy, force and matter
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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 Thornlie
How Online

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
VU23817 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio $4.20 $4.20 $0.00
VU23818 Research, implement and review a project $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23819 Engage with complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23820 Engage with complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23824 Create complex texts for personal purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23825 Create complex texts for learning purposes $6.30 $6.30 $0.00
VU23828 Work with measurement and geometry in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00
VU23829 Work with statistics and probability in less familiar situations $10.50 $10.50 $0.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Use business software applications
$11.55 $11.55 $0.00
Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00
Develop and use personal budgets
$4.20 $4.20 $0.00

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. 

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