22636VIC Course in Initial EAL
Improve your English skills for further training and/ or employment
This course is for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who would like to improve their English skills.
Overview
Campus Bunbury | Albany | Busselton | Margaret River | Katanning | Mount Barker
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode Full-Time | Part-Time
the Course in Initial EAL is designed for pre-literate students, many of whom arrive in Australia with severely interrupted education and little or no previous education or learning experiences. These pre arrival experiences may influence their ability to settle in Australia and apply the skills required to learn a new language. These learners need to develop an identity as a learner and establish learning routines.
- You are from a non-English speaking background and would like to start your English learning journey.
- 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.
- Have a willingness to listen to and apply learnings.
This course in initial English as Another Language (EAL) will help you to gain basic skills in English language and numeracy and build your confidence. In this course, you will learn how to read and write the alphabet, have very short conversations, read and write a limited range of words and very simple texts as well as develop a basic vocabulary. You will also learn to understand and write numbers, recognise Australian money and basic digital devices.
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.
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |
Details
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| VU23489 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words |
| VU23490 | Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning |
| VU23491 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words |
| VU23492 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges |
| VU23493 | Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 |
| VU23575 | Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices |