Accredited course Outline
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Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Certificate III in EAL (Access)
22253VIC
1673
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
Certificate III (Access) enables the consolidation of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that learners can access a range of further and vocational education options which may require some specialisation.
Schedule
- one (1) Core unit
- one (1) Speaking and Listening unit
- one (1) Reading and Writing unit
- two (2) Language Skills elective units which can be selected from Speaking and Listening and / or Reading and Writing units which have not been previously completed from:
- this qualification
- Certificate II, III and IV qualifications in this EAL Framework
Three (3) electives which can be selected from the:
- General Electives listed in this qualification
- General Electives listed in the Certificate II, III and IV qualifications in this EAL Framework.
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2, 3 or 4 qualifications in other accredited curricula and / or endorsed training packages.
1. Core Unit
Complete the following core unit
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47471 | VU21323 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | 20 | Module |
2. Speaking and Listening Units
Select one (1) of the following units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47472 | VU21465 | Engage in casual conversations and straightforward transactions | 80 | Module |
| 47473 | VU21466 | Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions | 80 | Module |
3. Reading and Writing
Select one (1) of the following units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47474 | VU21467 | Read and write straightforward communications and transactional texts | 80 | Module |
| 47476 | VU21469 | Read and write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts | 80 | Module |
| 47475 | VU21468 | Read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts | 80 | Module |
4. Language Skills
Select two (2) of the following units that have not been previously completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47472 | VU21465 | Engage in casual conversations and straightforward transactions | 80 | Module |
| 47473 | VU21466 | Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions | 80 | Module |
| 47474 | VU21467 | Read and write straightforward communications and transactional texts | 80 | Module |
| 47476 | VU21469 | Read and write straightforward descriptive and narrative texts | 80 | Module |
| 47475 | VU21468 | Read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts | 80 | Module |
5. General Electives
Three (3) electives which can be selected from the:
- General Electives listed below
- General Electives listed in the Certificate II, III and IV qualifications in this EAL Framework.
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2, 3 or 4 qualifications in other accredited curricula and / or endorsed training packages.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9416 | CULINL301A | Develop and use information literacy skills | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 81644 | VU21354 | Implement and review a project | 30 | Module |
| 47481 | VU21473 | Investigate Australian Art and Culture | 50 | Module |
| 47479 | VU21471 | Investigate features of the Australian legal system | 50 | Module |
| 47480 | VU21472 | Investigate features of the education system in Australia | 50 | Module |
| 47477 | VU21470 | Investigate issues in the Australian environment | 50 | Module |
| D7845 | ICAICT203A | Operate application software packages | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 81633 | VU21343 | Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing | 20 | Module |
| D8120 | ICAWEB201A | Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1653 | 21933VIC | Certificate III in ESL (Access) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI18 | 22486VIC | Certificate III in EAL (Access) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. Further information on this program may be obtained from the copyright holder or your registered training organisation.
3. The nominal hours for this course is between 410 and 505, and the mean value is shown on STARS.
4. Details were created on STARS on 10/12/2013 from information provided by Central Institute of Technology.