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Course Overview
Intakes
- 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
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.