Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Certificate

Have you recently migrated to Australia? If the language barrier is holding you back, consider enrolling in this relaxed and friendly course. Improve your reading, writing, numeracy, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar in a welcoming environment.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

1 year full-time

Intake Months

Feb

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.

Improve your reading, writing, numeracy, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar in a welcoming environment. Not only will this course make it easier for you to find work and make friends, you'll also be given support and advice about building your new life in Australia.

Certificate I (Access) outcomes focus on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs together with electives selected to develop relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge. The purpose of this qualification is preparation for participation in further English language study or vocational training which may include English language support or employment.

You'll meet new people, learn about local services and explore your further study options and career opportunities. Learn more about Australian customs, money, education, health, transport, leisure, law and community and employment.

When you finish this course, you will be able to apply for further study and improve on your English skills. You may be eligible to study in 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL.

Workforce Australia Participants studying within the Courses in Spoken and Written English will meet the following Points Target and minimum job search requirement;

SEE program
25 points per week towards the Points Target and minimum job search requirement.

Find out if this course is right for you by contacting TAFE Gippsland - we'll help you understand the costs and requirements of this preliminary course.

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

Career pathways

At completion of the Certificate I in EAL, students can enrol in Certificate II and III. 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.