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    • Course code
      21771VIC
    • Location
      Cranbourne , Dandenong , Frankston
    • Length
      Part Time

      1 year

      Full Time

      6 months

    • Commencing
      Ongoing throughout the year
    • How to Apply
      Direct to Chisholm

    Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) Freshstart

    Put yourself in a better position for jobs, vocational training or further study by improving your literacy, numeracy and employability skills.

    What you need to know...

  • Sample Units of Study

    SITXOHS002A - Follow workplace hygiene procedures

    VBQU120 - Engage with simple texts for learning purposes

    VBQU118 - Conduct a project with guidance

    VBQU122 - Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

    VBQU127 - Work with time, money and directions

    BSBCMN107A - Operate a personal computer

    VBQU170 - Communicate with others in familiar and predicatable contexts

    VBQU126 - Create simple texts to participate in the community

    FDFCORBM2A - Use basic mathematical concepts

    VBQU128 - Work with simple measurement and design

    VBQU119 - Engage with simple texts for personal purposes

    VBQU117 - Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance

    VBQU124 - Create simple texts for learning purposes

    RTC2704A - Provide basic first aid

    BSBCMN106A - Follow workplace safety procedures

    VBQU123 - Create simple texts for personal purposes

    VBQU125 - Create simple texts for employment purposes

  • Costs

    Course fees can vary. Also, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government subsidised training or other exemptions may apply. For more information check the FAQs and the 'Fees and charges' page on this website. Or you can call 1300 CHISHOLM (1300 244 746) or email us your enquiry

  • Notes

    This course is designed for people aged 15+ who have an interrupted or incomplete education who wish to improve their literacy, numeracy and employability skills. It aims to enable greater access to employment, vocational training or further study and is designed to review and develop general knowledge, skills and confidence.

    Entry requirements: Attendance at an interview

    • Career Path

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Applying and Enrolling

    To enrol at Chisholm, you need to apply, and then be accepted. Procedures to apply for courses vary. A TAFE application may go through VTAC, for example. In other cases the application may be direct to Chisholm or through your employer or school.

    With a successful Chisholm Institute of TAFE application, in some cases,  you may need to attend an information session or submit a portfolio prior to completing your enrolment.

    More About How to Apply

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