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Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will have a fresh start at education.
If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below. Our Program Manager will contact you to discuss your study goals.
The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 10 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.
If you study at Thornlie or Armadale campus, you can choose your elective units from cabin crew, construction, barista and general, creating pathways to becoming job-ready. This course is delivered over 3 days, Tuesday to Thursday with your chosen electives delivered on Wednesdays.
If you study online in 2023, you can choose your electives from science leading to a laboratory operations VET pathway.
Find out more about the exciting choices you have in this course.
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading and writing
- how to make different documents
- computer skills
- maths and problem solving
- A desire to build confidence and re-engage with learning
- A desire to prepare for participation in further education (TAFE course)
- A desire to prepare for participation in employment
- Able to monitor and review own performance in achieving learning goals
Online study is available for this course. Be sure to check the study requirements tab for information about studying this course using eCampus including study assistance and our helpful online study guide, then use the apply now link where you see the online study option.
Attendance in class
This course is equivalent to 3 days per week across one semester.
At-home study
As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research. For students undertaking the course as an online/self paced option, you will need to complete approximately 16-20 hours per week of at home study.
You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours. Access to Office 365 and Blackboard is preferable.
Online study
For online students 20 hours will be expected to be completed per week via the online learning management system, Blackboard. Online students are not expected to attend classes on campus, but they are able to book a phone call or communicate through telephone conversations, Teams or email. Students need fundamental skills in navigating an online environment.
Work placement
Work placement is not a requirement for this course.
What you need for your first day of class
On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, exercise book, and file).
This qualification aims to improve your academic skills to undertake further training and education and enhance your employment opportunities.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Click on your preferred campus and study mode below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2023
Murdoch - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How | On Campus |
Mandurah - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How | On Campus |
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
eCampus - Online
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | eCampus |
| How | Online |
Armadale - Online and On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Armadale |
| How | Online and On Campus |
Thornlie - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 1, 2023 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | On Campus |
Semester 2, 2023
Armadale - Online and On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Armadale |
| How | Online and On Campus |
Thornlie - Online and On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Thornlie |
| How | Online and On Campus |
Murdoch - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Murdoch |
| How | On Campus |
Mandurah - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Mandurah |
| How | On Campus |
Rockingham - Full time - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Rockingham |
| How | On Campus |
eCampus - Online
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | eCampus |
| How | Online |