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Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Accredited course
National Code:
22638VIC
State Code:
BGV63
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2024
Field of Education
0915 - Language And Literature
AQF Level
Certificate I in
Nominal Hours
400
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Educational Preparation (2200)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) develops basic English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal, social and settlement needs including numeracy skills and knowledge.

The 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) focuses on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs and also includes the development of relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge. The purpose of this qualification is preparation for participation in further English language study or vocational training which may include English language support or employment. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

- features and conventions of short and simple written and spoken texts,
- simple writing conventions for example in short and simple messages and forms,
- simple text structures,
- simple grammatical structures.

Schedule
To be eligible for the award of 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access), learners must complete a total of eight (8) units comprising:
- one (1) Core unit
- one (1) Speaking and Listening elective unit
- one (1) Reading and Writing elective
- two (2) Language skills electives which have not been previously completed from:
- this qualification
- the Course in EAL, and/or Certificate II qualifications in this EAL Framework
- three (3) General Electives which can be selected from the:
- General Electives listed in this qualification
- General Electives listed in the Certificate II qualifications in this EAL Framework
- Units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 and 2 qualifications in other accredited courses and/or endorsed training packages.

Where the full course is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.
1. Core Units

One (1) unit to be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ828 VU23500 Plan language learning with support 30 Module
2. Speaking and Listening electives

Select one (1) unit to complete.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ832 VU23502 Give and respond to short, simple spoken information 80 Module
AZ830 VU23501 Participate in short simple exchanges 80 Module
3. Reading and Writing electives

Select one (1) unit to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ834 VU23503 Read and write short simple messages and forms 80 Module
AZ838 VU23505 Read and write short, simple descriptive texts 80 Module
AZ836 VU23504 Read and write short, simple informational texts 80 Module
4. Language Skills electives

Select two (2) units not been previously completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ832 VU23502 Give and respond to short, simple spoken information 80 Module
AZ830 VU23501 Participate in short simple exchanges 80 Module
AZ834 VU23503 Read and write short simple messages and forms 80 Module
AZ838 VU23505 Read and write short, simple descriptive texts 80 Module
AZ836 VU23504 Read and write short, simple informational texts 80 Module
5. General Electives

Select three (3) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX485 VU22359 Conduct a project with guidance 20 Module
AZ844 VU23557 Identify Australian leisure activities 50 Module
AZ846 VU23558 Identify settlement services and support 50 Module
AZ842 VU23568 Locate health and medical information 50 Module
OCE06 BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices 20 Unit of competency
OCD33 HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 12 Unit of competency
AZ848 VU23236 Recognise and interpret safety signs and symbols 10 Module
AX483 VU22357 Recognise and locate numerical information in simple, highly familiar tables and graphs 25 Module
AX482 VU22356 Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts 25 Module
AZ850 VU23235 Recognise and use basic mathematical symbols and processes 20 Module
AX480 VU22354 Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations 25 Module
AX478 VU22352 Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations 25 Module
AX481 VU22355 Recognise shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations 25 Module
AX479 VU22353 Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar directions 25 Module
AZ840 VU23556 Use limited digital technology language and skills 50 Module
AZ852 VU23243 Use recipes to prepare food 10 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI22 22484VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) Accredited course
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