Course Overview
#### Overview
(Please note displayed fees are for 2022 and may change for 2023.)
Certificate III in EAL (Access) focuses on the consolidation of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that participants can access a range of further and vocational education options which may require some specialisation. Participants include those who have been out of the workforce for a period and wish to further develop English language skills and research pathway options or seek employment. Students referred under the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program) are eligible for free English classes.
#### Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
#### Locations
- McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)
#### When You Can Enrol
January 2023 intake: Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
#### Duration
Full-time: 9 months
#### Schedule
On-campus: 3 days per week (days to be advised for 2023 intake), 9.15am-2.45pm.
#### Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course but you will be asked to undertake an English language assessment to determine your skill levels.
Learning Outcomes
#### Skills developed
- Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
- Engage in casual conversations and straightforward spoken transactions
- Read and write straightforward communications and transactional texts
- Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions
- Read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts
- Investigate issues in the Australian environment
- Investigate features of the education system in Australia
- Investigate Australian art and culture
#### Compulsory Units
VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VU22610 Engage in casual conversations and straightforward spoken transactions
VU22612 Read and write straightforward communications and transactional texts
VU22611 Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions
VU22613 Read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts
VU22615 Investigate issues in the Australian environment
VU22616 Investigate features of the Australian legal system
VU22618 Investigate Australian art and culture
#### Selectable Units
Additional selectable units may apply.
#### Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.
Fees Information
#### Fees
Government Funded $500.00 (Tuition $500.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $100.00 (Tuition $100.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $4,000.00 (Tuition $4,000.00, Materials $0.00)
#### Fees Additional Information
**Additional course costs that may apply**
- In addition to supplied materials please bring A4 notebook or paper, pens, pencils, ruler, and an eraser. A laptop or tablet is recommended if possible.
Students referred under the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program) are eligible for free English classes.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Pathways & Careers
#### Pathways
Students who successfully complete Certificate III in EAL have achieved a functional level of English language skills. This may lead to further English language studies, vocational courses, or employment opportunities.
[Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE »](/to-wodonga-tafe-and-beyond)
Next Steps
#### How to apply
Apply online now via the ‘Apply now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.
Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.