Certificate I In EAL (Access)

Learn the basics of effective communication

Course code

22638VIC

Delivery location

Berwick, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Frankston, Springvale

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 20 weeks. Part Time, 27 weeks.

Start dates

Ongoing

• Timetable

  Full Time
  • Days per week: 4
  • Hours per day: 5
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 5
  
  Part Time
  • Days per week: 3
  • Hours per day: 5
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 4.
  
  All learning is conducted in person on campus.
  
  More timetable options are available for AMEP.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU23502	Give and respond to short, simple spoken information
  VU23558	Identify settlement services and support
  VU23568	Locate health and medical information
  VU23501	Participate in short simple exchanges
  VU23500	Plan language learning with support
  VU23503	Read and write short simple messages and forms
  VU23504	Read and write short, simple informational texts
  VU23556	Use limited digital technology language and skills

• Assessment methods

  • Observation
  • Questioning or Test/Quiz
  • Presentation
  • Portfolio

• Admission requirements

  • Minimum age requirement: 16 years of age

  Language, literacy and numeracy

  You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
  
  We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
  
  Below are the levels required for this course:

  • Learning ACSF PLB
  • Reading skills ACSF PLB
  • Writing Skills ACSF PLB
  • Speaking ACSF PLB
  • Listening ACSF PLB

• Practical placement

  There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate I In EAL (Access)
  Possible job outcome	further training opportunities available

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$260	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$1,300	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$5,050	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$130	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.