Certificate I in General Education for Adults

Course Code: 22472VIC

Overview

This course provides a pathway into employment or further courses. It includes developing and documenting a Learning Plan and reading and writing texts of limited complexity for personal, community and workplace purposes. Numeracy activities involve money and measurement related to familiar and routine situations.

Fees are dependent on course and state of enrolment.

Funded training is provided to eligible applicants.

Check your eligibility

VIC How to check your eligibility (skills.vic.gov.au

NSW Smart and Skilled eligibility (nsw.gov.au

Fees

VIC This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Funding. Skills First (VIC) fee $25, concession fee $5. Fees are based on learner’s eligibility to Skills First Funding.

NSW Fees do not apply to NSW applicants that are eligible for Smart and Skilled (NSW) or ACE (NSW) funding, as this training is subsidised by NSW government.

For the current course fees, please check the fee schedule below.

One on one or small group sessions, mixed mode delivery with a self-paced component is the preferred delivery method in order to address the varying learning needs, educational backgrounds, preferred learning styles and constraints of the individual learners in order to build confidence and reengage back into learning.

These sessions are then designed to lead into larger group work. Larger group options are available depending on the learning needs of the individuals.

Training sessions are held on-site at your local Indie College, or at other agreed locations, such as libraries or community centres.

Please refer to our contact page to find your nearest Indie College.

There are a variety of assessment methods used to demonstrate your competence in this qualification they include:

  • Written tasks

  • Projects Portfolio of evidence

  • Practical tasks

  • Roleplay

  • Case studies

  • Written and oral questioning

  • Observation

Each site has a team of Coaches who are qualified Trainer and Assessors. You will be assigned a Coach who will support and help you on your learning journey.

Indie College is a program of Indie Education RTO code 3732

Credit Transfer (CT) allows a Learner to apply for a credit for a unit if they have already completed and been assessed as competent in a unit that is equivalent to one in the current qualification of enrolment. To apply for a credit transfer, the Learner must complete an Indie CT Form during the enrolment process. The Learner must also provide evidence demonstrating successful completion of the unit, in the form of a training certificate or transcript.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgment of a Learners skills and knowledge acquired through previous relevant training, work or life experience, which may be used to recognition in a unit or whole course. Learners may apply for RPL at the enrolment process by accessing the Indie RPL Kit. The Learner must supply evidence to substantiate the claim for RPL to be applied. This may be in the form of a portfolio of all relevant documentation and must be assessed by Indie for RPL to be granted. Unlike credit transfer, the Learner has not previously been assessed as being competent and must go through an assessment process to be awarded RPL.

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification as it is at a foundation level. However as part of the enrolment process Indie will conduct a Pre-Training Review of current competencies.

The Pre-Training Review will:

  • identify any competencies previously acquired Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or Credit Transfer (CT)
  • ascertain the most appropriate qualification for each Learner to enrol in,
  • establish that the proposed learning strategies and materials are appropriate for each Learner
  • determine current language, literacy, numeracy, oral communication and digital literacy skills in relation to course suitability

At the end of the course (Completion or Withdrawal), the Learner will be issued their certificate (Statement of Attainment or Full Qualification) within 30 calendar days via registered post. The exception to this is the certificate will not be issued if any Learner fees remain outstanding. All Learners are invited to attend an Indie graduation ceremony. Graduations are held throughout the year to celebrate Learner’s success and achievements. Friends and family are invited to attend and help celebrate these achievements.

Step 1  Contact Us

Give us a call or send an email for more information about our programs. We provide guidance about courses, eligibility, funding options and suitability, and answer any questions you have.


Step 2 
Attend an enrolment interview

At the interview, we will ask questions to ensure we have all the information to support you in getting back into education and training. Enrolment paperwork and a Pre-Training Review will be completed. This helps us to understand your current Literacy, Language and Numeracy Levels to make sure you are matched to the most suitable course/pathway.


Step 3 
Discuss options

We will review all the information from the enrolment interview including results from Pre Training Review and discuss the most suitable course option to meet your learning needs and goals.


Step 4 
Complete enrolment

You will be provided with information about the course. If you’re happy to proceed, the enrolment will be finalised. There is a 24-hour cooling off period to cancel enrolment after the interview.


Step 5 
Start the course

Your Coach will be in contact with you and provide details of course start date, course location and any other questions you may have. 

Student Handbook

Fee Schedule