22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Do you want to take control of your future?
This course addresses the education and training needs of adults who want to improve their literacy, basic maths and general education skills to access further study, employment or to participate in the community.

Overview
Campus Margaret River | Albany | Bunbury | Collie | Busselton | Manjimup
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
This CGEA course provides opportunities for skill development in reading, writing, numeracy and information technology skills. It is designed to meet personal needs, facilitate community participation, or workplace and further education and training options. This Certificate provides the equivalent of Year 10 Maths and English for those who may have missed out and need this level as a prerequisite to other training courses.
Certificate II outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to read, interpret, evaluate and create a range of texts and to apply knowledge of everyday and formal numeracy in a range of contexts. Outcomes also focus on the skills and knowledge to conduct a project, investigate pathways and develop, implement and review a learning plan.
Certificate II CGEA is recognised as the equivalent of Year 10 English and Maths, by organisations like the Police, and Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy and Airforce), and is accepted to meet their minimum entry requirements.
- You would like to take your first step in education and training for a future career.
- You would like to build you confidence to undertake further study or enter the workforce.
- You would like to improve your reading, writing, maths and information technology skills.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have a desire to build confidence and re-engage with learning.
- Show a desire to prepare for participation in further education and/or employment.
- Demonstrate your ability to communicate with others.
- Show your ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate your ability to work independently.
- Have good time-management.
- Show a willingness to listen to and apply learnings.
This course aims to support your education, and training needs to improve your literacy, basic maths and general education skills to access further study, employment and/or to participate in the community.
This Certificate provides the equivalent of Year 10 Maths and English if you require this level as a prerequisite to other training courses.
Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
- Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
- Read and understand a range of complex texts
- Write complex texts
- Develop learning goals
- Prepare a portfolio to show evidence of learning
- Implement and review a project
- Improve maths, statistics and problem-solving skills
- Investigate current issues
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
BSBTEC303 | Create electronic presentations |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBITU211 | Produce digital text documents |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
ICTICT106 | Operate presentation packages |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22425 | Investigate an environmental issue |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
BSBITU201 | Produce simple word processed documents |
BSBITU203 | Communicate electronically |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
BSBTEC303 | Create electronic presentations |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBITU211 | Produce digital text documents |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
ICTICT106 | Operate presentation packages |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22425 | Investigate an environmental issue |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
BSBITU201 | Produce simple word processed documents |
BSBITU203 | Communicate electronically |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
BSBTEC303 | Create electronic presentations |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBITU211 | Produce digital text documents |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications |
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $76.23 + Resource fee $92.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
VU22411 | Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio |
VU22412 | Implement and review a project |
VU22414 | Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22416 | Engage with a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22419 | Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
VU22421 | Create a range of complex texts to participate in the community |
VU22422 | Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae |
VU22423 | Investigate numerical and statistical information |
Elective
National ID | Unit title |
---|---|
FNSFLT201 | Develop and use a personal budget |
ICTICT106 | Operate presentation packages |
VU22424 | Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques |
VU22425 | Investigate an environmental issue |
VU22445 | Investigate current issues |
BSBITU201 | Produce simple word processed documents |
BSBITU203 | Communicate electronically |