Certificate I In EAL (Access)

Learn the basics of effective communication

Course code

22250VIC

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Springvale

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 15 weeks. Part Time, 25 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, along with specialist youth workers, will guide you through the program, which combines classroom learning with interesting recreational and social activities.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification can be completed part time over 25-40 weeks or 15 weeks full time.
  
  Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate II in EAL (Access) or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning - Foundation - EAL.
  
  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. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU21454	Plan language learning with support
  VU21450	Give and respond to short, simple verbal instructions and information
  VU21445	Locate health and medical information
  VU21451	Participate in short simple exchanges
  VU21448	Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts
  VU21446	Use basic digital technology language and skills
  VU21443	Identify settlement options
  VU21449	Read and write short simple messages and forms

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate I In EAL (Access)	Certificate II In EAL (Employment)
  Possible job outcome	food process worker meat processing worker factory hand	meat processing worker food process worker sales assistant retail assistant forklift operator

• Skills recognition

  Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.

• Admission requirements

  Be a permanent resident or temporary protection/visitor visa holder from non-English speaking background, Complete a pre-training assessment for language, literacy and numeracy skills, Must be 15 years or over

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Student eligible for Skills First funding but not a concession.		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$210.00	$1050.00	$4100.00
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$130.00	$130.00	$130.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$460.00	$1420.00	$4470.00

  *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. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• 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 our 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.