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
Certificate I in EAL (Access) focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs together with electives selected to develop relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge. The purpose of this qualification is preparation for participation in further English language study or vocational training which may include English language support or employment.
Where and When
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Nov 15 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start anytime, Mon to Wed, on campus
Duration
Full-time: 12 months (3 days per week)
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
- Plan language learning
- Participate in short simple exchanges
- Read and write short simple messages and forms
- Give and respond to short, simple verbal instructions and information
- Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts
- Identify Australian leisure activities
- Identify and access basic legal information
- Recognise and interpret safety signs and symbols
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.
Compulsory Units
VU22356 - Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts
VU23500 - Plan language learning with support
VU23501 - Participate in short simple exchanges
VU23502 - Give and respond to short, simple spoken information
VU23503 - Read and write short simple messages and forms
VU23504 - Read and write short, simple informational texts
VU23556 - Use limited digital technology language and skills
VU23558 - Identify settlement services and support
Fees Information
Fees
2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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Government Funded | $1,125 | - | $1,125 |
Concession | $225 | - | $225 |
Full Tuition | $1,125 | - | $1,125 |
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 future 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 II in EAL (Access).
Next Steps
How To Apply
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Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Nov 15 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start anytime, Mon to Wed, on campus
Course Snapshot
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DELIVERY METHOD
Classroom Based
DURATION
Full-time: 12 months (3 days per week)
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