22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)
Increase your confidence and develop your English language skills
This course is for people from non-English speaking backgrounds and will help you to develop English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for everyday use.
Overview
Campus Bunbury | Busselton | Albany | Katanning | Mount Barker | Margaret River
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
This course 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.
- You are from a non-English speaking background and would like to develop your English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for everyday use.
- You would like to improve your English skills for further training and/or employment.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have a desire to learn the English language.
- Enjoy communicating with others.
- Show a willingness to listen to and apply learnings.
This certificate in English as Another Language (EAL) focuses on the development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs. It includes the development of relevant social, settlement and numeracy skills and knowledge. This certificate provides a basis for further English language education or vocational training which may include English language support or employment.
Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
- Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
- Reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Basic computing.
- Knowledge of Australian culture including support services and workplaces.
- Teamwork, collaboration and negotiation.
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $105.00 + Resource fee $123.20 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning with support |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short, simple spoken information |
| VU23505 | Read and write short, simple descriptive texts |
| VU23556 | Use limited digital technology language and skills |
| VU23558 | Identify settlement services and support |
| VU23568 | Locate health and medical information |