The program is for adults who left school in their lower or secondary school years or who missed opportunities to learn. It aims to further develop participants' reading and writing, numeracy, oral communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Program content is dependent on the needs of students and subjects offered depend on the availability of resources.
The program provides experience and competence in a wide range of literacies needed for:
- participation in the workplace
- access to further study and training
- participation in the community
- independent self expression and critical thinking
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21770VIC
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Preston, Epping
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 1 to 3 Years - Flexible Hours.
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Depending on their individual needs and progress, students may undertake more specific subjects as outlined below or move into mainstream study.
Career Opportunities
Students are eligible to apply for entry into a range of courses depending on their level within the CGEA.
Entrance Requirements
All applicants are interviewed before placement in the program.
Materials
Assessment Methods
There are no exams. Assessment is continuous and ongoing, focusing on the process of learning as well as the competencies stated in the modules of the CGEA.
Materials
A range of materials and equipment are used during the course and students are provided with photocopied worksheets on a day to day basis.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBQU105 | Develop a learning plan and portfolio with support | N/A | Core |
| VBQU106 | Engage with short simple texts for personal purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU107 | Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU108 | Engage with short simple texts for employment purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU109 | Engage with short simple texts to participate in the community | N/A | Core |
| VBQU110 | Create short simple texts for personal purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU111 | Create short simple texts for learning purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU112 | Create short simple texts for employment purposes | N/A | Core |
| VBQU113 | Create short simple texts to participate in the community | N/A | Core |
| VBQU114 | Recognise time, money and directions | N/A | Core |
| VBQU115 | Recognise measurement and design | N/A | Core |
| VBQU116 | Recognise numerical and statistical information | N/A | Core |
| VBQM474 | Australian environmental issues | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM475 | Community options | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM476 | The education system | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM477 | Health care | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM478 | Arts in Australia | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM479 | Indigenous history | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM480 | Elections and government | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM481 | The legal system | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM482 | Driving and owning a car | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM483 | Events in Australian history | N/A | Elective |
| VBQM484 | Investigating current issues | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU166 | Develop verbal communication skills | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU167 | Use computer language and perform simple computing tasks | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU168 | Access the internet for language learning | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU169 | Complete a project with support | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU170 | Communicate with others in familiar and predictable contexts | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU171 | Participate in a practical placement | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU172 | Explore science in the community | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU173 | Explore health and wellbeing | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU174 | Explore the environment | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU175 | Explore energy and matter | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU176 | Explore chemicals and change | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU177 | Explore earth in space | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU178 | Explore continuity of life | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU179 | Research science in the community | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU180 | Research living things | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU181 | Research the environment | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU182 | Research universe and time | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU183 | Research chemicals and change | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU184 | Research energy, force and matter | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU185 | Analyse science in the community | N/A | Elective |
| VBQU186 | Design and review a project | N/A | Elective |
