Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Course details
Overview
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.
Careers
Further Education and Employment Opportunities.
Pathways
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.
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 |
| VU22384 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | 20 | $15.00 |
Elective Units
| 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 |
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 | $732 |
| Concession | $148 |
| Self-Funded | $1,316 |
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 | 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 |
