Course Overview
This English language course is designed to develop your proficiency in English speaking, listening, reading, and writing. These refined skills are invaluable for everyday interactions and active engagement within the community. Additionally, completion of the course will pave the way for further studies in English-language education and possible improvement in employment opportunities in Australian workplaces. You will get opportunities for:
· Developing and documenting a learning plan and portfolio
· Engaging in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions
· Giving and responding to straightforward information
· Reading and writing straightforward informational and transactional texts
· Undertaking a simple investigation of health and wellbeing
· Investigating features of the education system in Australia Knowing and exploring current issues
• Delivered face-to-face, at two days per week at 6 hours per day for 27 weeks;
• Real life applications at 4.5 hours per week;
• Research and project work at 3 hours per week.
• Applicants will be required to undertake an English assessment in two parts
• Informal interview – to assess spoken English language skills
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) written test – to assess written English language skills
• Minimum entry score of ACSF level 2
Students who have previously completed a Nationally Accredited course may be eligible to receive credit towards the course.
RPL is offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within this Certificate III English as an Additional Language course. During the enrolment process a potential Learner may discuss any prior evidence before commencing training to determine if they are eligible for RPL. An additional fee for this service will be discussed with you upon application.
The Certificate III in EAL (Access) can be utilised as a bridging course to further study in your area of interest. This course provides training which will assist you in a variety of TAFE courses.
Upon completion of Certificate III in EAL (Access) students have the option to complete further study by enrolling in 22646VIC Certificate IV English as an Additional Language (Further Study)
• Fully equipped classroom (including projector, whiteboard, internet access, tea and coffee facilities);
• Learner and facilitator guides;
• Lesson plans;
• Relevant policies, procedures, legislative and regulatory materials;
• Laptops;
• Free Wi-Fi access;
• Guest speakers;
• PowerPoint presentations;
• Assessment handouts;
• Access to the local Council library;
• Educational posters located around the classroom for student reference;
• Library or access to learning resources;
• Student mentoring, if requested or required, to help her/him to meet competency and learning requirements;
• Encouragement of establishing study support groups; and
• Senior student buddy mentoring.
Assistance is provided for people with disability including wheelchair access, access to welfare services, large learning spaces.
