22645VIC - Certificate III in English as an
Additional Language (Further Study)

Course Overview

This course is designed for strengthening English speaking and listening, reading, writing, and study skills necessary to engage effectively in various further study environments in Australia, including Vocational Education and Training(VET) or Higher Education. The course aims to help develop the participants with the following educational achievements:·        Develop and document a learningplan and portfolio·        Participate in straightforward interactions for study purposes
·        Read and write straightforward texts for study purposes
·        Listen and take notes for study purposes
·        Use learning strategies for study purposes Investigate features of the Australian Legal system

• Delivered face-to-face, at one day per week at 6 hours per day for 53 weeks;
• Real life applications at 8 hours per week;
• Research and project work at 6 hours per week.
*Please note that the above hours are the minimum hours required for a student to complete. Hours will vary per individual learning plan in order to address learning/skills gaps and for extra support where needed.

• 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; and
• 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 (Further Study) 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 University and TAFE courses.

• 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.

Course Outline

8 Units of Competency – 6 core and 2 electives

Core Modules

VU22384
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VU23545
Present straightforward spoken texts for study purposes
VU23546
Participate in straightforward interactions for study purposes
VU23547
Read and write straightforward texts for study purposes
VU23548
Listen and take notes for study purposes
VU23549
Use language analysis strategies for study purposes

Elective Modules

VU23565
Investigate features of the Australian legal system
VU23563
Investigate issues in the Australian environment

Fees

For eligible student students, Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding is available through the Skills First Program.

For full fee paying students, payments plans may be available

• Concession fee: $55.00 (includes $5.00 GST)
• Non Concession fee: $275.00 (includes $25.00 GST)
• Government Subsidised fee: $3,640 (includes $330.91 GST)
• Fee for service: $3,915.00 (includes $355.91 GST)

Please refer to the Refund Policy and Application for Payment Plan on the College Website for further information.
• Replacement of lost learner resources is an additional charge
• A payment of AUD $20 may be required for the re-issuing of official academic transcript
*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment

How to apply

To apply for enrolment in this course please contact VASS College of Vocational Education below or feel free to come meet us in person. Our staff would love to talk with you about your study goals to determine the best course for you.

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