Course in EAL

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National code: 22483VIC Diplomas and certificates Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The Course in EAL provides a general education for students for whom English is an additional language. The course develops English language, literacy and numeracy skills. It is designed to prepare students to undertake further education and training, seek and maintain employment, and participate in the general community.

This is a foundation course for learners who have little or no formal schooling, English literacy skills or numeracy skills. It is also suitable for learners who do not have literacy skills in their first language.

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Duration

12 months full-time and equivalent part-time

Intakes

Croydon (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
Hawthorn (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December)
Wantirna (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

Course in EAL is a foundation course for those who have just started learning English language and literacy and who have minimal exposure to English.

Students are likely to have no or limited formal schooling, limited skills in English and Maths and may not have literacy or numeracy skills in their first language.

Course structure

Successful completion of 22483VIC Course in EAL requires successful completion of nine units made up of:

one core unit
three core Speaking and Listening units
two core Reading and Writing units
three numeracy units

Units of study

Core units

Develop language learning objectives with support (VU22584)

Core Speaking and Listening units

Use beginning language strategies with support (VU22585)

Communicate basic personal details and needs (VU22586)

Give and respond to basic information and instructions (VU22587)

Core Reading and Writing units

Read and write short basic messages and forms (VU22588)

Read and write short, basic factual texts (VU22589)

Numeracy elective units

Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations (VU22352)

Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar directions (VU22353)

Recognise measurements in simple, highly familiar situations (VU22354)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

This course provides underpinning English language, literacy and numeracy skills that can be applied to entry into the next level of spoken and written English as an additional language.

Aims and objectives

Students will develop relevant social, settlement, literacy and numeracy skills.

Graduate skills

Course in EAL will provide students with the following general education outcomes:

learning strategies to study in formal learning environments
decoding and writing words and simple sentences
recognising and writing the alphabet
recognising and writing simple numbers
understanding time and money
giving personal information
participating in simple conversational exchanges.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Learn more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2022

Course in EAL Estimated course fees for 2022*
You will need to pay this amount	$4,680	$1,600	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Estimated course fees for 2022*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount

$4,680

$1,600

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2022 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 440.

Fees for 2023

Course in EAL Estimated course fees for 2023*
You will need to pay this amount	$4,730	$1,620	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Course in EAL

Estimated course fees for 2023*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount

$4,730

$1,620

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 440.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to attend an interview where their learning goals and current language, literacy and numeracy skills will be assessed to ensure that the program best meets their needs.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059