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Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course code 22255VICCRICOS Course Code 084361B

Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)Course code 22255VICCRICOS Course Code 084361B

DescriptionThe 22255VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)is designed for learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the Australian community.

Duration30 Weeks

Entry Requirements:The recommended English language entry level for Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) is successful completion of Year 10 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry.

l ISLPR 2, or

l Applicant must be 18 years of age or older or

l Completing the Certificate II in EAL (Further study) course

l IELTS score of 3.5 - 4.5,or

l Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) score of 2

l Learners originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake acumen education’s English Proficiency Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Immigration and Border Protection website(http://www.immi.gov.au).

Pre-requisites:There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.

Pathways OptionsPathways into the qualification:There are no specific vocational pathways into the qualification as the Certificates in EAL are all ‘bridging’ courses designed to provide the range of learners with language skills for a variety of work or study pathways.

Pathways from the qualification:After achieving 22255VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study), learners may undertake:

22258VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) qualification

Certificate IV and Diploma industry qualifications

Higher education

Employability OpportunitiesOccupational titles for these workers may include any position in any industry or field where written and spoken English is required, where participants have prior knowledge or experienced in.

Units

National code Title Contact Hours

VU21323 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio 20

VU21499 Give straightforward oral presentations for further study 70

VU21500 Participate in a range of straightforward interactionsfor further study 70

VU21501 Read and write straightforward texts for research purposes 80

VU21502 Analyse and produce straightforward texts relevantto further study 80

VU21503 Listen and take notes for research 45

VU21504 Use language learning strategies and study skills 45

VU21471 Investigate features of the Australian legal system 40

VU21470 Investigate issues in the Australian environment 50

Delivery and Assessment MethodsDelivery methods include classroom based training sessions based on workbook, discussions, projects, excursions, etc. Assessment methods include observation, project, research, and portfolio.

FeesTotal Course Fees $8400 (Payment Plan Option is available) Itemised fee details are available on: http://acumen.edu.au/fees-and-charges/