Certificate I In EAL (Access)

Learn the basics of effective communication

Course code

22484VIC

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne, Springvale

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 24 weeks. Part Time, 31 weeks.

Start dates

Ongoing throughout the year

• Read more about this course

  During the course you’ll learn about basic numeric calculations, computer use, simple reading and writing, listening and speaking, living and working in Australia, and learning plan development.
  
  Dedicated and experienced teachers will guide you through the program, which combines classroom learning with interesting recreational and social activities.
  
  
  Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate II in EAL (Access) or Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
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  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22592	Give and respond to short, simple verbal instructions and information
  VU22590	Plan language learning with support
  VU22599	Identify settlement options
  VU22597	Locate health and medical information
  VU22593	Read and write short simple messages and forms
  VU22595	Read and write short, simple descriptive and narrative texts
  VU22591	Participate in short simple exchanges
  VU22596	Use basic digital technology language and skills

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate I In EAL (Access)	Certificate II In EAL (Employment)	Certificate III In EAL (Further Study)
  Possible job outcome	food process worker factory hand meat processing worker	meat processing worker food process worker sales assistant retail assistant forklift operator	apprenticeship packer office junior

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of course commencement, be a permanent resident or temporary protection/visitor visa holder and be of a non-English speaking background, Completion of a pre-training assessment for English language and literacy skills is also required, Students aged under 17 require a completed Transition from School form from their school.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$240.00	$1200.00	$4950.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$120.00	$120.00	$120.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$495.00	$1590.00	$5340.00

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.