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Course Overview

Code:
22640VIC
Course Type:
Accredited Course
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Intakes

Course Duration:
45 weeks
Commencing in:
  • 2026

2026 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
02/02/2026 Morwell Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
02/02/2026 Sale FLC Monday, Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm
05/02/2026 Warragul Thursday, Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
02/03/2026 Bairnsdale Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

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.
Expand your English skills and learn how to communicate effectively for life, study and work
Access a range of further education options by enhancing your English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
The Certificate III in EAL (Access) is delivered for free to eligible students under the Adult Migrant English Program.

Expand your English skills and learn how to communicate effectively for life, study and work
Access a range of further education options by enhancing your English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
The Certificate III 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: 22640VIC
Delivery locations: Bairnsdale, Sale, Morwell, Warragul
Start dates: Ongoing, you can enrol and start studying at any time

Career Opportunities

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

Certificate IV in EAL (Access) not currently available with TAFE Gippsland or potentially any vocational course at a Certificate II or III level.

Skills or Knowledge gained

Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates at this level will
demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to:
• plan, review and revise future English language skills
development
• participate in straightforward verbal transactions and
exchanges in English
• select, read and interpret specific information in
straightforward texts
• write straightforward texts with support
• apply digital literacy skills.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: No

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.

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 III 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

VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VU22402 Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing
VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions
VU23525 Give and respond to straightforward information
VU23526 Read and write straightforward transactional texts
VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts
VU23563 Investigate issues in the Australian environment
VU23567 Investigate features of the education system in Australia
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.