Course Overview

The ‘Return to Study Program’ offers people a pathway to prepare to for VCE, enhance opportunities for employment, and offer personal enrichment and satisfaction. The GippsTAFE Foundation Studies Department provides a friendly and supportive learning environment for people from a broad range of ages, backgrounds and schooling experience.

If you have been away from study for some time this course has been designed to assist people in returning to study. With a focus on literacy, numeracy and computer skills, this course is ideal for adult students wanting to improve their skills and confidence before beginning their VCE or a TAFE certificate.

This course is a year 12 equivalent that also appeals to people wanting to complete school for personal reasons. Students wanting to complete this course instead of VCE, and then go on to further study should check with the provider of the further study course that the Certificate III will meet their requirements.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in General Education for Adults.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

This qualification will assist you to continue with further studies at TAFE as well as enhance your employment  prospects in many industries.

Entry Requirements

Entry is based on an interview and a literacy and numeracy assessment. Previous education and work experience will be taken into account.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment will be based on class work and input, practical demonstrations, problem solving, the production of documents/journals, oral presentations, projects, group work and input, class discussions and set assignments as well as teacher assessments.

Opportunities For Further Study

This course will help students to prepare for further studies in VCE or other Certificate level courses at GippsTAFE.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
VBQU155	Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and complete a portfolio
VBQU157	Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
VBQU161	Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes
VBQU163	Analyse and evaluate numerical and statistical data
BSBEBUS401A	Conduct on-line research
SRSCOP015B	Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
SRSCOP005B	Demonstrate basic assertive communication skills
VBQU184	Investigate energy, force and matter
VBQU158	Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes
VBQU186	Design and review a project
ICPSU362B	Communicate as part of a work team
VBQM484	Investigate current issues