Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Have you recently migrated to Australia? If the language barrier is holding you back, consider enrolling in this relaxed and friendly course.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Access helps you develop more independent English language skills to improve speaking, listening, reading, writing and living skills.

Learn the basics of effective communication
Learn basic English language skills and prepare yourself for future study and employment opportunities.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Access helps you develop more independent English language skills to improve speaking, listening, reading, writing and living skills.
The Certificate I in EAL (Access) is delivered for free to eligible students under the Adult Migrant English Program.
Visit https://www.tafegippsland.edu.au/courses/adult_migrant_english_program_amep to learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements.
Course code: 22638VIC
Delivery locations: Bairnsdale, Sale, Morwell, Warragul
Start dates: Ongoing, you can enrol and start studying at any time

At completion of the Certificate I in EAL, students can enrol in Certificate II and III in EAL. At the completion of Certificate III in English as Another Language (or earlier) students can apply for further study in any chosen area. For example, Aged Care. Or apply directly for jobs in their chosen field.

22484VIC Certificate III in EAL
EAL provides underpinning English language and numeracy skills that can be applied to entry into vocational and/or further study pathways.

English language skills and knowledge: reading, writing, numeracy, speaking and listening, pronunciation and grammar. Knowledge of Australian culture.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Entry to each EAL Course in / qualification must be determined
according to the following criteria:
• a participant’s current English language skills. (The Listening
and Speaking and Reading and Writing units in the
Framework will provide the basis for initial assessment
processes and placement of participants at the appropriate
proficiency level)
• a participant’s prior formal education experience, both
overseas and in Australia
• any prior EAL learning
• a participant’s learning and pathway needs including
employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies),
and further educational and vocational training needs
Visit https://www.tafegippsland.edu.au/courses/adult_migrant_english_program_amep to learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Learners entering this course are identified as absolute beginners with remedial learning needs arising from limited or disrupted schooling. The minimum entry point against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) is Not Yet Achieved

Limitations to course Entry:

None

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No