Certificate II in EAL (Access)

This course is designed for people learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).

You will develop English-language speaking, listening, reading, writing and learning skills.

This training will prepare you for further English language and vocational education or future employment.

You will also be able to develop skills to:

practise short, simple conversations listen to and give information and directions read and write simple messages and conversations read and write simple descriptions and stories understand current issues use a computer and create documents explore community services work with simple numbers and money.

On completion of this course, you will be confident communicating in a wide range of situations in social and community life, as well as in some workplace situations.

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To be awarded the 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access), a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• one (1) core unit, and;
• seven (7) elective units, of which:
• one (1) unit to be selected from the Speaking and Listening electives;
• one (1) unit to be selected from the Reading and Writing electives;
• two (2) units to be selected from the Language Skills electives which have not been previously completed from:
• 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access);
• units in the Certificate I, II and/or III qualifications in this EAL Framework;
• three (3) units to be selected from:
• general electives listed in the 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access) qualification;
• general electives listed in the Certificate I, II and/or III qualifications in this EAL framework;
• units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2 or 3 qualifications in other accredited curricula and/or endorsed training packages.

Course structure and units

CORE UNIT

• VU22358 - Develop learning goals

ELECTIVE UNITS

Speaking and Listening Electives

• VU22601 - Participate in simple conversations and transactions
• VU22602 - Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions

Reading and Writing Electives

• VU22603 - Read and write simple personal communications and transactional texts
• VU22605 - Read and write simple descriptive and narrative texts

Language Skills Electives

• VU22601 - Participate in simple conversations and transactions
• VU22602 - Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions
• VU22603 - Read and write simple personal communications and transactional texts
• VU22605 - Read and write simple descriptive and narrative texts

General Electives

• BSBITU201 - Produce simple word processed documents
• VU22369 - Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations
• VU22607 - Explore community services
• VU22609 - Explore current issues

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers:

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Entry in to 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access) must be determined according to the following criteria:- a participant’s current English language skills. (The Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing units in the Framework will provide the basis for initial assessment processes and placement of participants at the appropriate proficiency level);- a participant’s prior formal education experience, both overseas and in Australia;- any prior EAL learning, and;- a participant’s learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies), and further educational and vocational training needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Certificate II in EAL (Access) outcomes focus on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills together with electives selected to develop relevant knowledge and skills for simple everyday communication and community participation and to enable participants to move into further English language education or vocational training or a combination of both, or employment.