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    Australian Defence Force Preparation - Certificate II In General Education For Adults | 22473VIC

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    Course Snapshot

    Campus
    Code

    22473VIC
    Length

    • 6-month Online in virtual classrooms with support
    Days

    Online Classes 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday - Thursday

    Delivery Mode

    Online - External
    Start Date

    28/07/2025
    End Date

    28/11/2025

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    Australian Defence Force Preparation - Certificate II in General Education for Adults - TAFE Bendigo

    About
    Course overview

    This course is designed for those who have not completed a year 10 level and require such a level in order to join the Australian Defence Force. The content of this course provides you with general skills in reading, writing, numeracy and employability skills. Throughout your study you are assisted to establish further learning and pathway options including the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

    Please note - Any student who would like to apply for the ADF preparation program must select the 'online' campus. Only current enrolled VCAL students can enrol in the Certificate II in General Education (22473VIC) at our Castlemaine and BTEC campuses.

    Our course delivery combines on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

    COURSE STRUCTURE

    Flexible online - Classroom - 6 - Months consisting of:

    • Virtual Classroom - English
    • Virtual Classroom - Math
    • Virtual Classroom - Science

    How will I be assessed?

    • Written test delivered online

    What will I study?

    This course focuses on building a student's skills and knowledge to assist with their next step, including preparation to sit the Australian Defence Force (ADF) entrance exam. The course covers 3 main areas which are English, Maths, and Science.

    The English area addresses students' needs to produce complex texts for learning and employment purposes. It also helps students with producing their own learning plans and portfolios. In addition, they learn the fundamental basics of implementing a project and how to review it.

    Through the maths study, students learn about geometrical shapes and how to calculate their areas and volumes using appropriate formulae. They also learn how to use mathematical tool to assist in the understanding of numerical and statistical information that will enable them to participate in workplace activities and interpret data correctly.

    The last part is the science component that covers four areas specifically environmental issues, biology, physics, and chemistry. Students will be aware of the environmental challenges we have. The biology unit provides students with knowledge about the characteristics of living things. Students will learn about energy, force, and matter during the course physics. The chemistry unit addresses the basic knowledge required by the army about the chemical behaviour of common substances.

    What Skills will I have when I complete this course?

    You will have the skills and confidence to apply to the Australian Defence Force.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    VU22411 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio (VU22411) 20 Core
    VU22412 Implement and review a project (VU22412) 30 Core
    BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace (BSBCMM201) 40 Elective
    BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS211) 20 Elective
    FNSFLT211 Develop and use personal budgets (FNSFLT211) 20 Elective
    FNSFLT212 Develop and use savings plans (FNSFLT212) 20 Elective
    SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock (SIRRINV001) 35 Elective
    SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee (SITHFAB025) 30 Elective
    SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety (SITXFSA005) 15 Elective
    VU21490 Organise and participate in a practical placement (VU21490) 50 Elective
    VU22413 Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes (VU22413) 30 Elective
    VU22414 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes (VU22414) 30 Elective
    VU22415 Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes (VU22415) 30 Elective
    VU22417 Participate in complex spoken interactions (VU22417) 20 Elective
    VU22418 Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes (VU22418) 30 Elective
    VU22419 Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes (VU22419) 30 Elective
    VU22420 Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace (VU22420) 30 Elective
    VU22422 Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae (VU22422) 50 Elective
    VU22423 Investigate numerical and statistical information (VU22423) 50 Elective
    VU22424 Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques (VU22424) 50 Elective
    VU22425 Investigate an environmental issue (VU22425) 20 Elective
    VU22426 Investigate the characteristics of living things (VU22426) 20 Elective
    VU22427 Investigate the impact of a scientific issue on the community (VU22427) 40 Elective
    VU22429 Investigate features of Australian culture (VU22429) 30 Elective
    VU22431 Investigate energy, force and matter (VU22431) 20 Elective
    VU22432 Investigate chemical behaviour of common substances (VU22432) 20 Elective
    Course Dates
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    Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

    Bendigo City Campus

    28/07/2025

    28/11/2025

    Online Classes 6.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday - Thursday

    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    • Possible entrance into the Army, other Defence Forces or security organisations. Skills learned will support other jobs as well (technical or apprenticeships).

    Qualifications

    Certificate II in General Education for Adults

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
    Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Standard $728 $145.6 $2696

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Standard $0 $0

    #The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

    * Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

    Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

    Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

    Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    400 400 $1.82 $0.36 $6.74

    What costs and other fees should I expect?

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    ^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

    *This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?
    • Minimum 15 years of age and not currently enrolled in school
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    How Will I Be Selected?

    • Online Pre Training Review session

    How Do I Apply?

    • Click on the 'Apply Here' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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