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Course Overview
Intakes
- 2026
2026 Intake
| Intake Date | Campus | Attendance Days |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | Morwell | Monday, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm |
| 02/02/2026 | Bairnsdale | Monday, Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm |
| 02/02/2026 | Sale FLC | Monday, Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm |
| 02/02/2026 | Warragul | Monday, Tuesday 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.
During this course you will begin to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
Start learning English
Learn beginner English to prepare for living or working in Australia.
The Course in Initial EAL is one of TAFE Gippsland's English as an Additional Language courses on offer, where you’ll start to learn the basics of the English language.
During this course you will begin to understand, speak, read, and write in English.
The Course in Initial EAL 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: 22636VIC
Delivery locations: Bairnsdale, Sale, Morwell, Warragul
Start dates: Ongoing, you can enrol and start studying at any time
Email - amepadmin@tafegippsland.edu.au
Call - 0351204541
Career Opportunities
N/A
Opportunities for Further Study
This course prepares learners for entry into the 22637VIC Course in EAL.
Skills or Knowledge gained
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
The Course in Initial EAL 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
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:
N/A
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 Course in Initial EAL.
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.