22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Take control of your future and step toward your dream career
This practical course covers essential literacy, numeracy and employability skills, opening the door for further study and employment.
Completing this course will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate IV or Diploma level courses at TAFE.
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 Rockingham | Murdoch
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How On Campus | Online
When you finish the Certificate III in General Education for Adults, you will have a better chance of getting into your dream career.
Gain these skills
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading, writing and understanding of a variety of documents
- managing your money
- maths and problem solving
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III, IV or Diploma level TAFE courses.
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 | $8.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $34.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $17.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
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
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 | $8.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $34.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $17.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
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
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 | $0.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $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
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 | $0.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $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.
Semester 2, 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 | $8.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $34.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $17.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
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
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 | $8.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $8.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $34.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $17.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $10.25 |
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
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 | $0.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $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
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 | $0.00 |
| VU23840 Engage with highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23844 Create highly complex texts for personal purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
| VU23845 Create highly complex texts for learning purposes | $6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$4.20 | $4.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$6.30 | $6.30 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$10.50 | $10.50 | $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.