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Intakes
- 2026
No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
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About this course
Have you recently migrated to Australia? If the language barrier is holding you back, consider enrolling in this relaxed and friendly course.
Build your English confidence for everyday life in Australia. Certificate II in EAL (Access) is one of our foundation courses and provides you with the language skills to participate in simple everyday communication and community participation as well as move into further English language education or vocational training or a combination of both, or employment.
Skills covered include reading and writing, listening and speaking skills, living and working in Australia, and learning plan development.
Gain the communication skills for further study and employment success.
Build your English confidence for everyday life in Australia. Certificate II in EAL (Access) is one of our foundation courses and provides you with the language skills to participate in simple everyday communication and community participation as well as move into further English language education or vocational training or a combination of both, or employment.
Skills covered include reading and writing, listening and speaking skills, living and working in Australia, and learning plan development.
The Certificate II 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: 22639VIC
Delivery locations: Bairnsdale, Sale, Morwell, Warragul
Start dates: Ongoing, you can enrol and start studying at any time
Career Opportunities
At completion of the Certificate II in EAL (Access) , students can enrol in Certificate III 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.
Opportunities for Further Study
22640VIC 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.
Skills or Knowledge gained
Student Facing Field
English language skills and knowledge: reading, writing, numeracy, speaking and listening, pronunciation and grammar. Knowledge of Australian culture.
Entry Requirements
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
Recommended entry Requirements:
Visit https://www.tafegippsland.edu.au/courses/adult_migrant_english_program_amep to learn more about the program and the eligibility requirements.
Minimum Industry Requirement
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Requirements
Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No
Qualifications and Recognition - 2026
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in EAL (Access).
Work Placement - 2026
Does this course require placement?: No
Further Information - 2026
Fees
| Fees and charges | Government subsidised concession | Government subsidised | Full-fee paying student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) | |||
| Materials fee* (GST exempt) | |||
| Total |
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this course
Important information
Sample course units
Assessment
The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.
You can expect that:
- assessment methods are clear
- assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
- assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
- educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.