Certificate I in EAL (Access)
Course details
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.
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.
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.
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
| 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.
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 October | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Monday and Wednesday, 5.00PM - 9.00PM |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Monday and Wednesday, 5.30PM - 9.30PM |
