Course in Initial General Education for Adults
Boost your confidence to get into training or employment, with this supportive course.
If you feel you would like to boost your general skills and knowledge to get into study or employment, this is the perfect course! It's at entry level, and your trainers will take you through the study with patience at a pace you can handle.
A new version of this course is available here
You will boost your skills in reading, writing and numeracy; develop a learning plan so that you can set goals for the future; read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts; and recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: 22471VIC
- WA State ID: BEH68
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.
Further your education and training today.
This course aims to provide a general education. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.
On successful completion of this course a participant will be able to:
- develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
- read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts
- create short simple, personally relevant texts
- recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
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.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
If you feel you would like to boost your general skills and knowledge to get into study or employment, this is the perfect course! It's at entry level, and your trainers will take you through the study with patience at a pace you can handle.
A new version of this course is available here
You will boost your skills in reading, writing and numeracy; develop a learning plan so that you can set goals for the future; read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts; and recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
Training option
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Education and Community Services
Study area
- General Education
Course ID
- National ID: 22471VIC
- WA State ID: BEH68
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.
Further your education and training today.
This course aims to provide a general education. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.
On successful completion of this course a participant will be able to:
- develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
- read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts
- create short simple, personally relevant texts
- recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
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.
Further your education and training today.
This course aims to provide a general education. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.
On successful completion of this course a participant will be able to:
- develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
- read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts
- create short simple, personally relevant texts
- recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations.
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.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Supportive learning at TAFE
Doing your training at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality training and the support you need to reach your goals.
Free support and assistance
Your local jobs and Skills Centre can provide free information, support and assistance to help you decide on the best training options to meet your goals.
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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