Certificate II In EAL (Employment)

Learn the english skills you need to have a successful career

Gain the communication skills for employment and future study with this English as an Additional Language (EAL) Employment - Career Starter course.

Career Starter is part of the Pathways and Employment Preparation programs (PEP). It provides you with the language skills to participate and work effectively in the Australian workplace. All PEP programs include career advice and intensive preparation for employment.

TIMETABLE - Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne.
Full time: Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm
Part time: Monday and Wednesday 6pm - 9pm (only available at Dandenong)

Course code: 22252VIC
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 15 weeks. Part Time, 25 weeks.
Commencing: Ongoing throughout the year

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Skills covered include responding to simple workplace requests, using questions to check information, working with others to complete tasks, managing your own learning development and and using basic computer software.

You will complete a skills portfolio which includes a career plan and examples of your work skills.

Dedicated and experienced teachers will guide you through the program, which combines classroom learning, industry excursions and work observations.

This nationally recognised qualification can be completed part time over one year or full time over six months. Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate III in EAL (Employment).

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
VU21463	Explore transport options
SIRXIND101	Work effectively in a customer service environment
VU21483	Participate in simple conversations and transactions for employment
VU21486	Prepare to work effectively in an Australian workplace
VU21297	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance
VU21485	Observe and report on activities in a workplace
VU21484	Read and write simple texts for employment
BSBITU201A	Produce simple word processed documents

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In EAL (Employment)	Certificate III In EAL (Employment)
Possible job outcome	meat processing worker food process worker sales assistant retail assistant forklift operator	packer sales assistant office junior apprentice

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
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$185.00	$924.00	$3608.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$120.00	$120.00	$120.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$405.00	$1244.00	$3928.00

*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. Find out about help with fees.

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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.