Certificate II in EAL (Access)
Course details
Overview
Certificate II in EAL assists adult learners of non- English speaking backgrounds to 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.
Careers
Further Education and employment opportunities.
Pathways
Certificate III in EAL; vocational programs
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must be at least 18 years old prior to course commencement. 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 |
| VU22358 | Develop learning goals | 20 | $15.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 60 | $35.00 |
| VU23519 | Participate in simple conversations and transactions | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23520 | Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23521 | Read and write simple transactional texts | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23522 | Read and write simple informational texts | 80 | $20.00 |
| VU23562 | Explore community services | 50 | $15.00 |
| VU23566 | Explore transport options | 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 | $715 |
| Concession | $162 |
| Self-Funded | $1,269 |
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, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.00PM - 9.00PM |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Classroom, Term 4, Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30PM - 9.00PM |
