22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Name: Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Price: <p><a href="#fees-and-scholarships">VET</a></p> AUD

VU course code: 22640VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

VET

Location

Sunshine, Werribee, Footscray Nicholson, St Albans

Next start date

03 February 2025

Application closes

17 April 2025

Overview

Learn English skills to communicate and manage your day-to-day activities, with the Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22640VIC at Victoria University.

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

It will help you to improve your English-language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. These will help you with everyday communication and community participation. The course will also help you to progress into further English-language study, training or work.

In this course you will develop the skills to:

participate in casual conversations
understand and give information and directions
read and write straightforward information, instructions and stories
use the internet and email to develop your language skills
find out about Australian issues
work with a range of numbers and Australian money.

: The 22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) outcomes focus on the consolidation of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that participants can access a range of further education and/or vocational education options which may require some specialisation. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

responding to straightforward texts in different genres including informational, transactional and narrative texts

applying conventions and format to write straightforward texts

using features and conventions of straightforward written texts and conversations

using straightforward text and grammatical structures* using a range of paralinguistic features to support communication.
: 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.
Read more about The Learning Hub

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 22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access), 8 units must be completed 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
Certificate II, III or IV 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, III and/or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework
units that are first packaged in AQF level 2, 3 or 4 qualifications 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 begin studies and progress towards the job you want.

This course will improve your English and learning skills, and your confidence, creating more options for your future career.

Studying this course will also help you to access further certificates in English, Certificate II industry qualifications or other training or work opportunities.