Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)

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 for further education and future employment.

You will also develop skills to:

practise complex conversations about study give complex spoken presentations related to study read and write complex information for study purposes understand and take notes from complex information for study purposes learn about the education system in Australia analyse study tasks and written information search library and information databases.

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 22492VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study), a student must successfully complete a total of nine (9) units of competency, comprising of:

• seven (7) core units, and;
• two (2) elective units, which have not been previously completed, from:
• electives listed in the 22492VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) qualification;
• electives listed in the Certificate III and/or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework;
• units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 3, 4 or 5 qualifications in other accredited curricula and/or endorsed training packages.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU22411 - Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
• VU22645 - Give complex presentations for study purposes
• VU22646 - Participate in complex spoken discourse for study purposes
• VU22647 - Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
• VU22648 - Read and write complex texts for study purposes
• VU22649 - Use critical reading skills to analyse study tasks
• VU22650 - Use language analysis skills to review own texts

ELECTIVE UNITS

• BSBLIB407 - Search library and information databases
• VU21881 - Apply essential further study skills

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 22492VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 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 IV in EAL (Further Study) outcomes are designed for those who require consolidation of advanced level English speaking and listening, reading, writing, literacy skills including digital literacy skills, and study skills in English prior to accessing a range of further study pathways including higher education. Participants include those who have already completed or partially completed further or higher education, those who wish to upgrade their qualifications and those wishing to enter higher level qualifications for the first time. The purpose of this course is to develop communication and research skills and knowledge at a complex level together with knowledge of the Australian education system. Outcomes are designed to support those who will use their existing skills and knowledge in their language in the workplace, for example as interpreters and providing bilingual support, to gain access to further training to support employment.