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22638VIC

Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Accredited course

The Certificate I in EAL (Access) is designed to help you develop English language, literacy and numeracy skills that are helpful for everyday use.  This English course is designed for adults learning English as an additional language. Completing this course can help you prepare for future studies and apply for work.  This course will improve your English skills, learning skills, and your confidence.  Studying this course will help you access further certificates in English, certificate II qualifications, other training or work opportunities.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett Central Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 06 Jan 2025 Duration: up to 3 years View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
AMEP Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

$0
SEE Concession

Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

$0
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$3,040

Course overview

This course focusses 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 you 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

Course outcome:

22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • VU23500
    Plan language learning with support
    UNIT CODE :
    VU23500
    Unit description :
  • UNIT NAME
  • Plan language learning with support

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Full time up to 4 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Ipswich

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time up to 4 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Inala
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Full time up to 4 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Inala

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time up to 4 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Inala
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
Varies
Part time 2 nights per week
Monday, Wednesday
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Inala

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

Varies
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 2 nights per week
Monday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Warwick
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Part time up to 2 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Warwick

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 2 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Toowoomba
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Full time up to 4 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Toowoomba

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Full time up to 4 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Kingaroy
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Part time up to 3 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Kingaroy

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Gladstone
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Part time up to 3 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Gladstone

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Rockhampton
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Part time up to 3 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Rockhampton

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 3 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Biloela
On Campus
06 Jan 2025
up to 3 years
Part time up to 2 days per week
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Biloela

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

06 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 3 years
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time up to 2 days per week
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • AMEP Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • SEE Concession: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $3,040

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Certificate I in EAL (Access) (22638VIC)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

Learn more
Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

Learn more

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

A pre-training interview is required with an appropriate ESL specialist teacher.

Entry to each EAL Course in / certificate must be 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 learner’s suitability should be assessed against a suitable framework such as the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) or the International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)
  • 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

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

Learn more