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22640VIC
The Certificate III in EAL (Access) is designed for adults learning English as an additional language. This course will help you build on your core English language skills and knowledge to help you with daily interactions and engaging in the community. This course will also help prepare you for further studies or work.
Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more
Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more
This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.
This course focuses on developing your English language speaking, listening, reading, writing and digital skills. These skills will help you with independent communication and community participation. Completing this course will help you to access a range of specialised studies, further training and employment opportunities. In this course you will develop the skills to:
22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
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
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
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
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
View comparison chart
| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Inala
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time 2 nights per week
Monday, Wednesday
|
|
InalaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
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Inala
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Full time up to 4 days per week
|
|
InalaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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|
Ipswich
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Full time up to 4 days per week
|
|
IpswichOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Noosa
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Wednesday, Thursday
|
|
NoosaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
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|
Mooloolaba
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
|
|
MooloolabaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
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| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Toowoomba
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Full time up to 4 days per week
|
|
ToowoombaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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|
Warwick
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Part time up to 2 days per week
|
|
WarwickOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maryborough
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Monday, Tuesday
|
|
MaryboroughOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
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|
Hervey Bay
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
Hervey BayOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
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|
Gympie
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
|
|
GympieOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
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|
Bundaberg
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
Varies
|
Part time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
|
|
BundabergOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
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.
|
|||||
|
Kingaroy
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Part time up to 3 days per week
|
|
KingaroyOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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| CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Biloela
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Part time up to 2 days per week
|
|
BiloelaOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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|
Rockhampton
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Part time up to 3 days per week
|
|
RockhamptonOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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|
Gladstone
|
On Campus
|
Anytime
|
up to 3 years
|
Part time up to 3 days per week
|
|
GladstoneOn Campus
START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
Anytime
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
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.
|
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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.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreA 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:
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.
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
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.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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.
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