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2 1 OOLIG/LIH Certificates of General
Education for Adults
These courses are offered at the Hawthorn and Prahran
campuses. The Certificates of General Education for Adults
are designed for people from English and non-English
speaking backgrounds who left school before year 11 and
want to improve their reading, writing, maths and general
education. The courses offer four levels of the Victorian Adult
English Language Literacy and Numeracy Accreditation
Framework.
Career potential
The courses provide a developmental pathway from the
earliest stages of reading and writing to preparation for a
wide range of employment, vocational training, TAFE and
further education options.
Recognition of prior learning
The flexible course structure and entry arrangements are
based on the philosophy of recognition of prior learning.
Further studies pathways
On successful completion of level four of the
certificate students may undertake:
TAFE certificate courses
vocational training courses
VCE
workplace training.
Entry requirements
Adults with incomplete schooling; level one will be offered
to adults who have yet to gain competence as independent
readers and writers.
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Please note: This course is unsuitable for new arrivals
whose first language is not English.
Course duration
P The courses can be undertaken on a full-time (twenty
hours per week) or part-time basis. Intakes are flexible and
occur at regular intervals throughout the year.
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Course structure
Core subjects
TRlOO Volunteer Tutor Training
TR107 Volunteer Tutors
VAC797 Community Computers
General Cirriculum Options 2
VAC797 Explore your own Career and Learning Options
VAC797 Introduction to Psychology
VAC797 Job Search/Personal Development
VAC797 Media Studies
VAC798 Business Studies (Practical)
VAC798 Computers 1
VAC798 Computers 4
VAC798 Computers 5
VAC798 Evening Computers
VAC798 First Aid
VAC798 Hospitality
VAC798 Study Skills
VAC799 Computers 2
VAC799 Computers 6
VAE292 Numerical Maths Concepts 2
VAE293 Numerical Maths Concepts 3
VAE438 Oral Communication 3
VAF274 Reading & Writing 1
VAF276 Reading & Writing 3
Application procedure
All prospective students must attend a confidential
interview and assessment to ensure they are laced in the
appropriate level for each subject.
Further information
Prahran campus, telephone 9214 6837 (Marilyn Allen).
Hawthorn campus, telephone 9214 8992 (Cate Thompson).
2112~~cCertificate
in Work Education
This course is offered at the Hawthorn campus. The course
aims to provide people with special learning needs with
basic literacy, numeracy and vocational training skills.
Career potential
The course introduces students to an age-appropriate
learning setting, extends the opportunity to participate in
recreational activities and helps to develop a range of
vocational skills that can be applied in the workplace.
Recognition of prior learning
The individual education plan designed for each student is
based on the philosophy of recognition of prior learning.
Further studies pathways
On completion of the course the students are assisted
in finding employment and/or where appropriate are
encouraged to pursue further studies and training.
Entry requirements
Young people, minimum age of sixteen years, with a mild
intellectual disability or a history of learning difficulties
needing special educational assistance to prepare for the
workforce.
Course duration
Intake dates are flexible and subject to variation but will
be advertised. The course is flexible and has full-time study
modes. The course runs for 1200 hours which may be
spread over two years.
Students are required to attend all classes and to participate
in practical placements.
Course structure
VAC 550 First Aid
VAH676 Induction
VAC940 Personal Effectiveness
VAD167 Orientation to Learning
VAD705 Orientation to Work
VAM094 Workplace Communication
VAM127** Writing Skills for Work
VAB760** Job Seeking Skills
VAH216** Work Team Communication
VAC145 Numeracy - Level 1 (C.G.E.A.)
VAA845 Computer Fundamentals
VAB037 Computer Operations - Data Retrieval
VAC350 Office Equipment - Routine Tasks