Course in Initial EAL

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National code: 22482VIC Diplomas and certificates Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

Course in Initial EAL provides a basic education for students for whom English is an additional language.

In this course, students begin developing English language, literacy and numeracy skills in preparation for further education, training and participation in the general community. Students will develop learning routines and basic handwriting skills, including the alphabet and numbers. They also participate in familiar spoken exchanges.

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.

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Duration

6 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 Initial EAL provides highly structured support primarily targeted at newly arrived migrants and refugees who may have experienced trauma.

Course structure

To be eligible for the 22482VIC Course in Initial EAL, learners must successfully complete a total of 6 units.

Units of study

Core units

Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds (VU22578)

Use strategies to participate in learning (VU22579)

Recognise and copy extremely familiar words (VU22580)

Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges (VU22581)

Recognise and copy numbers from 1 to 100 (VU22582)

Identify common digital media (VU22383)

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 learning routines and basic handwriting skills.

Graduate skills

Students will be able to recognise the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, recognise and copy basic numbers and participate in familiar spoken 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.

Course fees

Course in Initial EAL Estimated course fees for 2023*
You will need to pay this amount	$4,630	$1,590	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

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

$4,630

$1,590

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: 430.

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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

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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059