Certificate III in EAL (Access) assists adult learners of non- English speaking backgrounds further develop language and literacy skills. Through conversation and class activities you will gain the skills to undertake further education and training, to seek and maintain employment and to participate independently in the community.
Further Education and Employment Opportunities.
Students can pathway from Certificate III in EAL (Access) onto further Training opportunities at Sunitafe. Students are encouraged to contact Skills and Job Centre staff at Sunitafe to learn about other courses that are offered.
Classroom - Training will be delivered on site at SuniTAFE
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.
2 Years
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| VU22384 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | 20 | $15.00 |
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| ICTICT214 | Operate application software packages | 60 | $35.00 |
| VU23524 | Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23525 | Give and respond to straightforward information | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23526 | Read and write straightforward transactional texts | 80 | $15.00 |
| VU23527 | Read and write straightforward informational texts | 80 | $15.00 |
| VU23563 | Investigate issues in the Australian environment | 50 | $15.00 |
| VU23565 | Investigate features of the Australian legal system | 50 | $15.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Government Subsidised | $732 |
| Concession | $148 |
| Self-Funded | $1,316 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 April | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 2, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM |
| 2026 April | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 2, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00AM - 3.00PM |
| 2026 July | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 3, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM |
| 2026 July | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 3, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00AM - 3.00PM |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM |
| 2026 October | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00AM - 3.00PM |
