General Education Programmes develop general knowledge, skills and competencies required for education and learning.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an elementary understanding of subjects such as history, geography, natural science, mathematics, English, social science, art and music, and study methods.

Courses in Narrow Field 1201 General Education Programmes develop skills in:

• basic learning
• basic mathematics
• general school education
• reading and writing

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

120101  General Primary and Secondary Education Programmes
120103  Literacy and Numeracy Programmes
120105  Learning Skills Programmes
120199  General Education Programmes, n.e.c.

General Primary and Secondary Education Programmes develop general knowledge and skills through school education programmes. It includes secondary education programmes run in TAFEs and other similar institutions.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• mathematics skills
• reading and writing
• general studies in history, geography, natural science, social science, art and music

Literacy and Numeracy Programmes develop basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• general language skills
• basic reading and writing
• basic numeracy skills
• spelling and grammar

English as a second language. This is included in Detailed Field 091501 English Language.

Learning Skills Programmes develop skills for study, such as research and analysis skills.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• analysing techniques
• general report writing
• how to research a topic

This detailed field includes all General Education Programmes not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• tertiary preparation
• general studies

Social Skills Programmes develop skills required for day to day interacting and functioning in society.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of key competencies and skills that are needed for personal survival and independent living.

Courses in Narrow Field 1203 Social Skills Programmes develop skills in:

• parenting
• running a household
• social and interpersonal relationships

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

120301  Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes
120303  Survival Skills Programmes
120305  Parental Education Programmes
120399  Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.

Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes develop skills for interacting with family and people in the wider community.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• personal and social relationships
• social etiquette
• interpersonal communication

Personal management training. This is included in Detailed Field 080305 Personal Management Training.

Survival Skills Programmes develop skills for managing a household.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• basic home economics
• banking and buying

Parental Education Programmes develop skills for parenting.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• providing for children
• dealing with conflict
• resolving values problems
• setting boundaries

This detailed field includes all Social Skills Programmes not elsewhere classified.

Employment Skills Programmes develop job searching and employment related skills.

The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of key competencies and skills that are needed for job search and career development activities.

Courses in Narrow Field 1205 Employment Skills Programmes develop skills in:

• career development
• searching for a job
• work practices

This narrow field comprises the following detailed fields:

120501  Career Development Programmes
120503  Job Search Skills Programmes
120505  Work Practices Programmes
120599  Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.

Career Development Programmes provide guidance and counselling for career development.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• vocational exploration
• choosing a career
• career planning

Job Search Skills Programmes develop skills for finding a job.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• resume writing
• interview skills and presentation
• prospecting and general job seeking

Work Practices Programmes develop skills for functioning effectively in the workplace.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• communicating in the workplace
• working with others
• participating in teams

This detailed field includes all Employment Skills Programmes not elsewhere classified.

Examples of subjects in this detailed field include:

• returning to the workforce
• industrial skills

This narrow field includes all Mixed Field Programmes not elsewhere classified.

This narrow field comprises the following detailed field:

129999  Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c.

This detailed field includes all Mixed Field Programmes not elsewhere classified.