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Course Overview

Code:
22639VIC
Course Type:
Accredited Course
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Intakes

Course Duration:
45 weeks
Commencing in:
  • 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

VU22358 Develop learning goals
VU23519 Participate in simple conversations and transactions
VU23520 Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions
VU23521 Read and write simple transactional texts
VU23522 Read and write simple informational texts
VU23560 Access the internet and email to develop language
VU23562 Explore community services
VU23573 Explore current issues
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.