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Certificate III in EAL (Access) (Geelong Only) 22486VIC

Study Method
In-class
Locations
Geelong
Provider
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
July

Course Overview

Are you from a non-English speaking background and want to improve your written and spoken English skills? Would you like to improve your employment opportunities with further study? Then this course is just what you are looking for!

Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses are designed for students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You will improve your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking English. The course will also cover employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society, and strategies to successfully move into work or further study.

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What You'll Learn

These English courses will improve your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. The courses also cover employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society and strategies to successfully move into work or further study.

We offer English courses at four levels, and you will be placed in the course that corresponds to your current English level. We use the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating) descriptors to rate your current English ability.

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

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  • Victoria
    • Geelong

Duration and Study Load

Full-time

  • 6 months

Part-time

  • Flexible (by arrangement)

Delivery

Changes to delivery due to COVID-19

The Gordon will utilise Gordon Online, our digital learning management system. Classes will be delivered using audio-visual delivery methods to ensure students continue to learn and reach their study goals during isolation.

Entry Requirements

  • This course is open to adult learners from CALD communities who are permanent residents of Australia.
  • Entry requirements are determined by language level. All applicants will be interviewed and assessed by a trained ESL teacher and suitably placed. The teacher will use descriptors provided by the International Second Language Proficiency Rating Scale (ISLPR) as a guide.
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Assessment

Assessment for this course is based on:

  • Hands-on projects
  • Written assignments
  • Team projects
  • Oral presentations

Subjects

Core Subjects
VU22384Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
Elective Units
BSBLIB304Implement and review a project
VU22424Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques
VU22618Investigate Australian art and culture
VU22616Investigate features of the Australian legal system
And more!
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Payment Options

Course fees are made up of two components; tuition and materials fees. Due to the different level of Government subsidy available to students as published below, there are three possible fee levels for tuition fees; concession, standard and full fee. All levels of tuition available for this course are listed below. Only one will be applicable to you.

  • Concession Tuition – AUD $294
  • Standard Tutiton – AUD $1,470
  • Full Fee Tuition – AUD $5,341
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About The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Gordon Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3044)