22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

VU course code: 22645VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

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Overview

Improve your English language skills for further study at TAFE or university, with the Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22645VIC at Victoria University.

The course designed for people learning English as an additional language. It will help you develop speaking and listening, reading and writing and study skills for further study.

You will develop the skills to:

participate in conversations about study
give spoken presentations related to study
read and write information for study purposes
study effectively
design and produce written documents.

Note - Location availability will depend on student demand. Location preferences and availability are discussed with applicants during the application process.

: The 22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) focuses on the consolidation of English speaking and listening, reading, writing and study skills to participate in a range of Australian further study contexts such as Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education.
Outcomes include linguistic knowledge and skills to access further education pathways. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

developing vocabulary related to further study contexts and tasks including some specialist terminology

applying conventions of straightforward written and spoken texts related to further study contexts

participating in straightforward further study interactions using appropriate linguistic conventions

writing straightforward further study texts using appropriate structures* applying stages, processes and conventions of writing for study purposes.
: This certificate is part of the Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP). Find out more about the WMEP program and its support services.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.

Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.

Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.

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This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To be awarded the 22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study), a total of eight (8) units must be achieved, consisting of: 6 Core units 2 Elective units which can be selected from units not previously completed from the following:

- elective units listed in this qualification

- units listed in Certificate II, III and/or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework

- units/modules which are first packaged in AQF levels 2, 3 and/or 4 in other accredited courses and/or endorsed training packages.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Studying English at Victoria University can help you progress to future studies and your dream career.

This course will improve your English skills and learning skills, as well as improve your confidence. These skills will create more options for your career path in the future. Studying this course will help you access further TAFE or university studies.