Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Take the first step towards your new future with this course, to boost your confidence and build your skills.
Take control of your own future and improve your skills with the Certificate I in General Education for Adults. This course will boost your confidence; and improve your reading, writing, maths and computer skills to help you get into study, training or even employment.
A new version of this qualification is available here
You will learn how to make a plan and set goals for yourself; basic reading and writing; how to create simple documents; basic computer skills; simple maths and working with money. You'll also build your communication skills and feel more comfortable working with people.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study area
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: 22472VIC
- WA State ID: BEH69
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
This accredited course has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students have until the end of the year to complete this course, otherwise they will transition into the current qualification in the beginning of 2026. There may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Delivery location
Kick start your education, training and work skills
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is a bridging course to future employment or study. Completing this course will improve your English, introduce you to the fundamentals of basic numeracy, and build your computer and technology skills. It will also help you build the confidence and skills you need to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
When successfully completed this course will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate I, II and III TAFE courses.
All General Education students are required to participate in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) session to determine their current LLN level. This will help determine if the course you have chosen is a good fit for you and at an appropriate level. Please note we have limited places for our courses and attending the session does not guarantee you a place.
Please note This course will only run with sufficient enrolment numbers for the intakes on each campus, and it is not equivalent to completing years 10, 11 or 12.
Delivery locations
This CGEA course provides opportunity for skills and confidence development in reading, writing, numeracy and basic information technology skills. This qualification is designed to meet personal needs, facilitate community participation, or workplace and further education and training options.
Certificate I outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to show evidence of learning and engage in a project.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Take control of your own future and improve your skills with the Certificate I in General Education for Adults. This course will boost your confidence; and improve your reading, writing, maths and computer skills to help you get into study, training or even employment.
A new version of this qualification is available here
You will learn how to make a plan and set goals for yourself; basic reading and writing; how to create simple documents; basic computer skills; simple maths and working with money. You'll also build your communication skills and feel more comfortable working with people.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- English, Languages and Foundation Studies
Study area
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: 22472VIC
- WA State ID: BEH69
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
This accredited course has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students have until the end of the year to complete this course, otherwise they will transition into the current qualification in the beginning of 2026. There may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Delivery location
Kick start your education, training and work skills
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is a bridging course to future employment or study. Completing this course will improve your English, introduce you to the fundamentals of basic numeracy, and build your computer and technology skills. It will also help you build the confidence and skills you need to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
When successfully completed this course will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate I, II and III TAFE courses.
All General Education students are required to participate in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) session to determine their current LLN level. This will help determine if the course you have chosen is a good fit for you and at an appropriate level. Please note we have limited places for our courses and attending the session does not guarantee you a place.
Please note This course will only run with sufficient enrolment numbers for the intakes on each campus, and it is not equivalent to completing years 10, 11 or 12.
Delivery locations
This CGEA course provides opportunity for skills and confidence development in reading, writing, numeracy and basic information technology skills. This qualification is designed to meet personal needs, facilitate community participation, or workplace and further education and training options.
Certificate I outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to show evidence of learning and engage in a project.
Delivery locations
Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
This accredited course has been replaced and is currently in a teach out period. Students have until the end of the year to complete this course, otherwise they will transition into the current qualification in the beginning of 2026. There may be some non-equivalences where students may have to complete additional units.
Locations
Kick start your education, training and work skills
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is a bridging course to future employment or study. Completing this course will improve your English, introduce you to the fundamentals of basic numeracy, and build your computer and technology skills. It will also help you build the confidence and skills you need to enter the workforce or pursue further study.
When successfully completed this course will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate I, II and III TAFE courses.
All General Education students are required to participate in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) session to determine their current LLN level. This will help determine if the course you have chosen is a good fit for you and at an appropriate level. Please note we have limited places for our courses and attending the session does not guarantee you a place.
Please note This course will only run with sufficient enrolment numbers for the intakes on each campus, and it is not equivalent to completing years 10, 11 or 12.
Locations
This CGEA course provides opportunity for skills and confidence development in reading, writing, numeracy and basic information technology skills. This qualification is designed to meet personal needs, facilitate community participation, or workplace and further education and training options.
Certificate I outcomes focus on the development of literacy skills to create and interpret simple, personally relevant texts and mathematical knowledge to apply numeracy skills in everyday familiar situations. Skills and knowledge are applied to develop and document a learning plan, prepare a portfolio to show evidence of learning and engage in a project.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Free support and assistance
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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