22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Award Course

Overview

The Certificate I EAL assists adult learners of non- English speaking backgrounds to develop language and literacy skills. Learners entering this course are assessed as beginners with remedial learning needs arising from limited or disrupted schooling. The learning focus for the Certificate I EAL is to develop English Language skills to be able to progress to further study.

Careers

Further Education and Employment Opportunities.

Pathways

Students can pathway through Certificate II and Certificate III in EAL.

Course Delivery

Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants will be interviewed by the department as part of the Pre-Training Review. Interviews are to be conducted by Teaching staff by appointment through the Department Engagement Officer.

Expected Time to Complete

2 Years

Units & Assessment

Core Units

Code	Unit Name	Hours	Material
VU23500	Plan language learning with support	30	$15.00

Elective Units

Code	Unit Name	Hours	Material
VU23501	Participate in short simple exchanges	80	$15.00
VU23502	Give and respond to short, simple spoken information	50	$15.00
VU23503	Read and write short simple messages and forms	80	$15.00
VU23504	Read and write short, simple informational texts	80	$15.00
VU23556	Use limited digital technology language and skills	50	$15.00
VU23558	Identify settlement services and support	50	$15.00
VU23568	Locate health and medical information	50	$20.00

Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.

Course Fees

Indicative Fees

	2026
Government Subsidised	$661
Concession	$120
Self-Funded	$1,202

Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure

Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.

Course Intakes

Intake	Campus	Course Details
2026 April	Mildura Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 2, Monday and Wednesday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM
2026 April	Swan Hill Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 2, Monday and Wednesday, 5.00PM - 9.00PM
2026 July	Mildura Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 3, Monday and Wednesday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM
2026 July	Swan Hill Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 3, Monday and Wednesday, 5.00PM - 9.00PM
2026 October	Mildura Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Monday and Wednesday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM
2026 October	Swan Hill Campus	Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Monday and Wednesday, 5.00PM - 9.00PM