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Are you looking to prepare for further study, improve employment opportunities or enhance community participation? Our Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) provide a range of educational opportunities. We offer general education courses at four levels, with the highest level equivalent to Year 11 secondary education. Before commencing, you will undertake an initial assessment to determine your appropriate course level. Upon successful completion, you will gain a formal credential for studying reading and writing, mathematics, oral communication and general education skills.
This course is only available to eligible students residing in Australia.
Applications & attendance
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.
Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.
Entrance requirements
- Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Selection mode
- Applicants will be required to undertake an initial assessment to determine the appropriate course level for them. Please click on the link at the top of the page or call 5225 0836 to register interest in this course
Units & assessments
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Hands-on projects
- Written assignments
- Oral presentations and problem-solving
Fees
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Tuition | AUD $0.46 | per hour | 410 | AUD $189.00 | AUD $3,600.00 |
| Standard Tuition | AUD $2.30 | per hour | 410 | AUD $943.00 | AUD $3,600.00 |
| Full Fee Tuition | AUD $10.13 | per hour | 410 | AUD $4,153.00 |
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resources | AUD $160.00 | Charged at enrolment | |||
| Education Levy | AUD $61.50 | Charged at enrolment | |||
All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
- 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
- A traineeship at Certificate II level
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.