The 22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) 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. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

• features and conventions of short and simple written and spoken texts
• simple writing conventions for example in short and simple messages and forms
• simple text structures
• simple grammatical structures.

Entry to this EAL Course is determined according to the following criteria:

• a participant’s current English language skills. (The Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing units in the Framework may provide the basis for initial assessment processes and placement of participants at the appropriate proficiency level)
• a participant’s prior formal education experience, both overseas and in Australia
• any prior EAL learning
• a participant’s learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies), and further educational and vocational training needs.

Every student will be required to complete the English Proficiency Assessment test and a Pre-Training Interview. Students must also be at least 18 years of age.

Vocational outcomes: There are no formal articulation arrangements for pathways into VET or higher education courses on completion of this course. Students can go onto further study options, including Certificate II in EAL (Access).

VU23500 Plan language learning with support (Core)

VU23501 Participate in short simple exchanges (Electives)

VU23503 Read and write short simple messages and forms (Electives)

VU23502 Give and respond to short, simple spoken information (Electives)

VU23504 Read and write short, simple informational texts (Electives)

VU23568 Locate health and medical information (Electives)

VU23557 Identify Australian leisure activities (Electives)

VU23236 Recognise and interpret safety signs and symbols (Electives)

There are no formal articulation arrangements for pathways into VET or higher education courses on completion of this course. Students can go onto further study options, including Certificate II in EAL (Access).