Certificate II In EAL (Employment)

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Learn the english skills you need to have a successful career

Gain the English communication skills for employment success.

Certificate II in EAL (Employment) is one of our foundation courses and provides you with the language skills to participate and work effectively in the Australian workplace. It includes career advice and intensive preparation for employment.

Full time, part time, evening and weekend options available.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: 22488VIC
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 14 weeks. Part Time, 23 weeks.
Start dates: 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.

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. "

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
VU22384	Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VU22606	Access the internet and email to develop language
VU22423	Investigate numerical and statistical information
VU22632	Participate in a range of straightforward interactions for employment
VU22616	Investigate features of the Australian legal system
VU22604	Read and write simple instructional and informational texts
VU22633	Read and write straightforward texts for employment
BSBDIV301	Work effectively with diversity

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	sales assistant office junior apprentice packer

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.

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Admission requirements

Applicants must be 15 years of age or older at the time of course commencement, be a permanent resident or temporary protection/visitor visa holder, and be of a non-English speaking background., Complete a pre-training assessment for English language and literacy skills.

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	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)	$191.00	$955.00	$3806.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$125.00	$125.00	$125.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$441.00	$1330.00	$4181.00

*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.

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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.

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