22471VIC

Course in Initial General Education for Adults

Introduction

This course is the entry-level in supporting students to develop their language, literacy and numeracy skills.

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Foundation Skills

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The 22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults is aimed at adults with an intellectual disability, if you are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), if English is not your first language, or if you are looking to improve and develop your basic language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. Units are contextualised to include practical activities linked to your local community.

The course provides learners who have low literacy and numeracy skills with the opportunity to build confidence, re-engage with learning and pathway into AQF qualifications.

Your training will focus on:

Identifying and engaging with short, simple texts (reading and writing)
Building confidence to read familiar, everyday texts and speak using familiar, everyday words and sentences
Understanding Australian currency and using money in everyday situations

Delivery mode

Face-to-face
11 hours per week for 20 weeks
Bendigo and surrounding Central Victoria regions

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Assessment

Assessment may consist of:

Practical demonstration
Written answers to questions
Scenario-based assessments

Entry Requirements

Students must be 17 years old or older and have left mainstream education.

All students will engage in a language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy (LLND) activity to evaluate potential support requirements.

Units

The 22471VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults consists of 11 units:

Core – 1 unit
Core Skills Reading and Oracy – 3 units
Core Skills Writing – 3 Units
Core Skills Numeracy and Mathematics – 4 units

Core units include:

VU22342	Identify learning objectives
VU22344	Engage with short simple texts for learning purposes
VU22343	Engage with short simple texts for personal purposes
VU22347	Participate in short simple spoken interactions
VU22348	Create short simple texts for personal purposes
VU22349	Create short simple texts for learning purposes
VU22351	Create short simple texts to participate in the community
VU22352	Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations
VU22353	Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar directions
VU22354	Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations
VU22355	Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations

Fees

Fees vary due to government funding options available for some courses. Please contact us to confirm course fees.

Duration

11 hours per week for 20 weeks

I wanted a change of careers and AST went above and beyond to find a course that suited my needs, the enrolment process was a breeze and I was supported through the process. Starting a course as an adult was very nerve racking, but the trainer I had ensured every single students needs were met and catered his teaching style to suit their needs, a very inclusive organisation and a very safe environment to be in.

Course participant Angie

I never had any problems communication with my trainer and they were always helpful and supportive! Thank you for believing in me but most importantly helping me believe in myself!

Course participant Crystall

Thoroughly enjoyed completing my cert 3 and 4 in disability with AST, and am now working in a very rewarding career.

Course Participant Joanne

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