Certificate I In Initial Adult Literacy And Numeracy

Develop your literacy and numeracy skills for work or further study

Course code

22555VIC

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 12 months.

Start dates

Ongoing throughout the year

• Timetable

  Full Time
  • Days per week: 5
  • Hours per day: 4
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 5
  
  Part Time
  • Days per week: 3
  • Hours per day: 4
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 4
  
  All learning is conducted in-person on-campus.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22904	Recognise and use time
  VU22907	Read simple phrases
  VU22908	Write simple phrases
  VU22909	Communicate orally using simple phrases
  VU22910	Read simple sentences
  VU22922	Use simple addition skills
  VU22919	Use simple liquid measures
  VU22921	Use coins and notes
  VU22912	Communicate orally using simple sentences
  VU22920	Use simple linear measures
  VU22923	Use simple subtraction skills

• Assessment methods

  • Observation
  • Questioning or Test/Quiz.

• Admission requirements

  You must:
  • be 16 years or older
  • provide a completed Transition from School form from your school if you are under 17 years. The form must also be signed off by the Department of Education and Training
  • provide a parental agreement if you are under 18 years.

  Language, literacy and numeracy

  You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
  
  We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
  
  Below are the levels required for this course:

  • Language and literacy: 1
  • Numeracy: 1

• Practical placement

  There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate I In Initial Adult Literacy And Numeracy
  Possible job outcome	retail assistant

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$330	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$1,650	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$9,625	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$70	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.