COURSE TYPE:
Qualification
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Course Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Fees Information
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Pathways & Careers
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Next Steps
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Course Overview
Overview
The Course in EAL is designed for EAL participants who have little prior educational experience or whose circumstances have resulted in disrupted education and who need to develop initial level basic English speaking, listening, reading and writing, numeracy and learning skills prior to accessing further English language education and possible employment.
Where and When
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply by 04 Dec 2026 to start studying anytime in 2026
Start anytime, Mon to Wed, on campus
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Full-time: 12 months
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.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including written and oral assessments.
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
- Develop language learning objectives
- Use beginning language learning strategies
- Communicate basic personal details and needs
- Read and write short basic messages and forms
- Give and respond to basic information and instructions
- Read and write short, basic factual texts
- Recognise numbers and money
- Recognise and locate numerical information
- Recognise, give and follow directions
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.
Compulsory Units
VU23494 - Use strategies to develop language learning with support
VU23495 - Begin language learning with support
VU23496 - Communicate basic personal details and needs
VU23497 - Give and respond to short highly familiar information
VU23498 - Read and write short highly familiar messages and forms
VU23499 - Read and write short, highly familiar factual texts
VU23577 - Recognise and use numbers and money from 50 to 100 for highly familiar activities
VU23578 - Recognise and use time in highly familiar situations
Fees Information
Fees
| 2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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| Government Funded | $1,001 | - | $1,001 |
| Concession | $200 | - | $200 |
| Full Tuition | $1,001 | - | $1,001 |
| 2026 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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| Government Funded | $1,001 | - | $1,001 |
| Concession | $200 | - | $200 |
| Full Tuition | $2,003 | - | $2,003 |
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.
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 opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Pathways & Careers
Pathways
Successful completion of this course may lead you to further study opportunities, such as the Certificate I in EAL.
Next Steps
How To Apply
Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply by 04 Dec 2026 to start studying anytime in 2026
Start anytime, Mon to Wed, on campus
Apply Now »
Course Snapshot
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DELIVERY METHOD
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DURATION
Full-time: 12 months
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