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Grow your abilities
Take the next step in your learning and development with this accredited course. Created with the needs of people with intellectual disability and permanent cognitive impairment in mind, you’ll build on your basic literacy and numeracy with more complex skills.
To be awarded 22555VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy, a student must successfully complete a total of eleven (11) units of competency, consisting of:
- three (3) literacy units, and;
- three (3) numeracy units and;
- five (5) literacy and / or numeracy units that have not previously been completed.
Where the course is not completed, a Statement of Attainment will be issued for any completed units.
genU Training delivers the literacy and numeracy units listed below. These units have been selected based on course curriculum requirements, student pathways and/or student and trainer/assessor feedback.
Literacy units
| VU22907 | Read simple phrases |
| VU22908 | Write simple phrases |
| VU22909 | Communicate orally using simple phrases |
| VU22910 | Read simple sentences |
| VU22911 | Write simple sentences |
| VU22912 | Communicate orally using simple sentences |
Numeracy units
| VU22915 | Count and use numbers up to 100 |
| VU22916 | Use simple multiples up to 100 |
| VU22921 | Use coins and notes |
| VU22922 | Use simple addition skills |
| VU22923 | Use simple subtraction skills |
Learners will be issued with a statement of attainment for all successfully completed units.
Work placement
There is no work placement for this course.
When you study with genU Training, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
Entry requirements
Entry to the 22555VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy is restricted to post compulsory school age learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability.
Permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability must be evidenced. Evidence could include but is not limited to:
- Formal assessment by a registered medical practitioner
- Doctors / specialist reports
- Attendance at a Special School / SDS
- Integration support at school
- Integration support at school with modified curriculum
While learners may also have the following conditions, these alone do not constitute a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability:
- Social and / or emotional issues
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Specific learning difficulties
- Mental health conditions
- Physical disabilities
Speak with our Customer Enquiry team today for further assistance with course entry requirements.
Study requirements
During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements that are necessary for you to complete your course work and be successful:
- Access to digital technologies (e.g. laptop, desktop, tablet-computer and/or smartphone) with basic digital literacy skills
- Students will need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
What will you learn?
You’ll develop essential skills to help improve your ability to participate in the community. Achieve greater levels of independence through improved communication skills by learning to read, write and use text or voice to converse. You’ll learn how to count and use numbers as well as perform simple addition and subtraction. Learners graduate with a number of important employability skills.
Where could your skills take you?
- Employment
- Volunteering
What could you study next?
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education
- 22567VIC Certificate I in Transition Education
Fees – Victoria
| Approx. Tuition Fee: |
Concession Fee (Skills First Program) | Standard Fee (Skills First Program) |
| $AUD 0.00 | $AUD 0.00 |
Student tuition fees are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. In addition to tuition fees, there may also be other charges such as material or amenities fees. A genU Training staff member can help you determine your course fees. A statement of fees detailing all course charges will be provided prior to enrolment.
For full details of genU Training’s course fees please view our Fees & Charges page
genU Training offer 22555VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy & Numeracy, in the following format:
On-campus: Study face to face, in a classroom setting.
1 day per week: 9:30am – 4:00pm for approximately 6 months.
NB: All study modes require students to access and undertake additional activities, including: research activities, reflections and assessments via the Learning Management System (LMS).
Time zones: Local state time zones are observed.
Please select your preferred course location and date from the list below.
Click the Apply button and complete the online application. Once we receive your application, our Customer Enquiries Team will contact you to progress your application and advise of next steps. You can find out more about the application process.
If you need support to complete your application, we are happy to help. Simply call 1300 582 687 or contact us online.
Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
22555VIC
Study Mode:
On-campus
Course Length
6 months approx. (2 days a week) or 12 months approx. (1 day a week)
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If you would like more information about Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy, please contact us today. We’re happy to help!