Course Summary
This course develops basic English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal, social and settlement needs including numeracy skills and knowledge.
Course Starts
July 2026
Assessment Method
Assessment methods include: Questioning (verbal or written), product based method (portfolio, listening text/written answers, reading text, spoken text), direct observation (role play, discussions)
Pathways
Education pathways – As per the ACSF, the exit level of 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) of ACSF 2 is considered a beginner. Further EAL study is most likely required for employment or study pathways requiring more than a very basic level of English. After achieving this qualification candidates may consider:22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access). Employment pathways and other pathways could include, voluntary or paid work and involvement in community organisations.
When
- Three days per week
- Duration: 20 weeks
- Class times: 9.30am to 3.00pm
- Course starts: July 2026. Rolling intake available until classes reach full capacity.
Where
- Locations: Yarraville Community Centre, 9 Victoria Street, Footscray
- Face to face
Concession and special eligibility rules apply
Please refer to the website for eligibility rules, fees and charges.
*Subject to interview.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to access training through the Skills First program.
Enrolment in a government funded place may impact on your ability to access
future government funding.
Study in a local, warm and friendly environment with small classes!
The qualification
Units will be selected from
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VU23500 | Plan language learning and support. | |
| VU23501 | Participate in short simple exchanges. | |
| VU23502 | Give and respond to short simple spoken information. | |
| VU23503 | Read and write short simple messages and forms. | |
| VU23504 | Read and write shorts simple informational texts. | |
| VU22352 | Recognise numbers and money in simple highly familiar situations. | |
| VU22355 | Recognise, shape and design in simple, highly familiar situations. | |
| VU22356 | Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short simple highly familiar texts. |
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Concessions and special eligibility rules apply. Please refer to the website for eligibility rules, fees and charges.