22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)

VU course code: 22638VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Overview

Master the basics of the English language for daily use, with the Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22638VIC at Victoria University.

This English course is designed for adults learning English as an additional language.

You'll develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to prepare for further education and employment.

Through this course, you can develop the skills to:

read and write basic messages
read and complete short forms
recognise and use numbers and Australian money
find health and medical information
use basic digital technology.

: The 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs and also includes the development of relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge. The purpose of this qualification is preparation for participation in further English language study or vocational training which may include English language support or employment. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

features and conventions of short and simple written and spoken texts

simple writing conventions for example in short and simple messages and forms

simple text structures* simple grammatical structures.
: 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 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access), a total of eight (8) units must be achieved, consisting of:
1 Core unit 1 Speaking and Listening Elective unit 1 Reading and Writing Elective unit 2 Language Skills Elective units that have not been previously completed from:

- this qualification

- the Course in EAL, and/or Certificate II qualifications in this EAL Framework. 3 General Electives which have been selected from:

- General Electives listed in this qualification

- General Electives listed in the Certificate II qualifications in this EAL Framework

- units that are first packaged in AQF level 1 and 2 qualifications in other accredited courses and/or endorsed training packages.