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Certificate III in General Education for Adults “BINS” (Geelong Only) 22474VIC

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Institution
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
July

Course overview

Do you want to boost your skills, knowledge and confidence before following a pathway into nursing or other health or community service fields?

Our Certificate III in General Education for Adults “BINS” (22474VIC ) is designed to help you move into further study with confidence. The course includes research skills and assignment writing, maths and problem solving, science (incorporating some anatomy and physiology as well as presentations), goal setting and education pathway planning.

This course also includes some blended materials via Gordon Online.

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Job outcomes

  • VCE Year 12
  • Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)
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What you'll learn

You will gain a formal credential for studying reading and writing, mathematics, oral communication and general education skills.

We offer general education courses at four levels with the highest level equivalent to Year 11 secondary education. You will undertake an initial assessment to determine the appropriate course level for you.

Recognition

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration study load

Full-time

  • 6 months
  • 2 Days per week

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon will utilise Gordon Online, our digital learning management system. Classes will be delivered using audio-visual delivery methods to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants are expected to have literacy skills at Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4 and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3
  • Applicants must be aged 17 or over
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Recognition of prior learning

Each qualification is made up of units of study. To gain RPL, you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to meet the competencies of the unit.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Written assignments
  • Oral presentations and problem-solving

Subjects

Core Units
VU22434
Evaluate pathway options design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Elective Units
VU22447
Analyse science in the community
VU22440
Create a range of highly complex texts for learning purposes
VU22446
Design and review a project
VU22437
Engage with a range of highly complex texts for employment purposes
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Payment options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition – AUD $136
  • Standard Tuition– AUD $676
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $3,063
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.