Do you want to build a solid base for your future?
This practical course is an ideal way to develop your literacy, numeracy and employability skills to step into further study or employment. It is designed to meet the minimum entry requirements for a range of industry qualifications, and offers an alternative to Year 11 high school studies.
Our General Education area offers programs designed to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and needs. You will be interviewed and assessed to be placed in the right course for you.
The Maths and English covered in the Certificate III in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 11 level and when successfully completed will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate IV or Diploma level TAFE courses.
Please note This course will only run with sufficient enrolments.
I have the following attributes:
- A desire to build a solid skill base for the future – both personally, for work or further study at TAFE or University
- A desire to prepare for participation in employment
- Able to work autonomously and collaboratively with others
- Able to monitor and review own performance in achieving learning goals
- Able to clarify requirements of project proposals
This course is open to all ages, however in line with the Department of Education's Alternatives to full-time schooling policy, to study a youth program starting in:
- Semester 1 - you need to have turned 15 years old by January 31.
- Semester 2 - you need to have turned 15 years old by June 30.
All General Education students are required to participate in an interview and assessment as part of the application process. 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 interview does not guarantee you a place.
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
Combined (Online and On Campus)
What is combined?
Students will be required to complete units via a combination of face to face on campus attendance and online off campus study.
What does a Combined workload look like each week?
This course is equivalent to 2.5 days per week when studied full time across two semesters. Please make sure you have this time available each week to attend your scheduled (online and on campus) teaching sessions and undertake your own self-paced online study.
Each week you can expect:
- Scheduled online teaching sessions – will be held weekly for 2hrs.
- Drop-in online study sessions – will be held fortnightly for 2hrs.
- On-campus face to face assessment sessions – will be held fortnightly for 2 hours unless indicated otherwise on the online timetable.
- Self-paced online study - 10 hours a week.
- Private tuition can be arranged by appointment outside of the set timetabled hours with the subject Lecturer.
Self-paced online study will be completed outside of scheduled sessions, including private study, assessment preparation and research.
What skills do I need for Combined delivery?
You will need to have computer skills and access to a computer 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.
In order to succeed with this mode of delivery, you will be required to be self-motivated and willing to work independently.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential.
If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
Please note You can visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2023
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus (Youth Program)
Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||||||
When | Semester 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
How | On campus | ||||||||||||
Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2023
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus (Youth Program)
Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||||||
When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Where | Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | ||||||||||||
How | On campus | ||||||||||||
Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Leederville - On Campus (Adult Program)
Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||||||
When | Semester 2, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Where | Leederville | ||||||||||||
How | On campus | ||||||||||||
Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2023. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the Study options and next steps section above.