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Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Accredited course
National Code:
22640VIC
State Code:
BGV49
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2024
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Educational Preparation (2200)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The 22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) consolidates the development of straightforward English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that learners can access a range of further study and vocational education options which may require some specialisation.

22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) outcomes focus on the consolidation of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that participants can access a range of further education and/or vocational education options which may require some specialisation. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:
- responding to straightforward texts in different genres including informational, transactional and narrative texts
- applying conventions and format to write straightforward texts
- using features and conventions of straightforward written texts and conversations
- using straightforward text and grammatical structures
- using a range of paralinguistic features to support communication.

Schedule
To be eligible for the award of 22640VIC Certificate III 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 unit
- Two (2) language skills elective units which have not been previously completed from:
- this qualification
- Certificate II, III and/or IV 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, III and IV qualifications in this EAL Framework.
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2, 3 or 4 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 Unit

One (1) unit to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX510 VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio 20 Module
2. Speaking and Listening electives

One (1) unit to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ872 VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions 80 Module
AZ874 VU23525 Give and respond to straightforward information 80 Module
3. Reading and Writing electives

One (1) unit to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ880 VU23528 Read and write straightforward narrative texts 80 Module
AZ878 VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts 80 Module
AZ876 VU23526 Read and write straightforward transactional texts 80 Module
4. Language skills electives

Select two (2) units not previously completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AZ872 VU23524 Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions 80 Module
AZ874 VU23525 Give and respond to straightforward information 80 Module
AZ880 VU23528 Read and write straightforward narrative texts 80 Module
AZ878 VU23527 Read and write straightforward informational texts 80 Module
AZ876 VU23526 Read and write straightforward transactional texts 80 Module
5. General Electives

Select three (3) units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF47 BSBINS301 Develop and use information literacy skills 60 Unit of competency
OBS37 ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media 25 Unit of competency
AX539 VU22412 Implement and review a project 30 Module
AZ890 VU23576 Investigate Australian identity 30 Module
AZ888 VU23569 Investigate Australian visual arts 30 Module
AZ884 VU23565 Investigate features of the Australian legal system 50 Module
AZ886 VU23567 Investigate features of the education system in Australia 50 Module
AZ882 VU23563 Investigate issues in the Australian environment 50 Module
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
AX529 VU22402 Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing 20 Module
AX521 VU22395 Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations 30 Module
AX527 VU22400 Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts 30 Module
AX524 VU22397 Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations 30 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI18 22486VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) Accredited course
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