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Certificate III in EAL (Employment)

Certificate III in EAL (Employment)

Accredited course
National Code
22643VIC
State Code
BGV55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2024
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
395
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Educational Preparation (2200)
Accredited Date
01/01/2024
Expiry Date
31/12/2028
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The 22643VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment) consolidates the development of straightforward English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to participate in the Australian workplace and become familiar with Australian workplace culture.

Certificate 22643VIC III in EAL (Employment) outcomes focus on the consolidation of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for the Australian workplace. Outcomes include development of workplace skills and knowledge to participate safely and communicate effectively in the workplace. Participants may have prior work experience either overseas or in Australia and wish to access similar work or prepare for new employment options as work roles change. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:

- responding to straightforward written and spoken texts related to workplace contexts
- participating in straightforward workplace interactions using appropriate linguistic conventions
- developing and using vocabulary related to familiar workplace issues and activities
- using register appropriate to workplace context
- writing workplace texts using appropriate text structures and format
- using a range of straightforward grammatical structures.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be eligible for the 22643VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment), learners must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units comprising:
- Three (3) core units and
- Five (5) electives which can be selected from units not previously completed from the following:
- elective units listed in this qualification
- Certificate II, III and / or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF levels 2, 3 and / or 4 in other accredited courses and / or endorsed training packages.

Where the full course is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.
1. Core Units

All three (3) units to be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AX510 VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio 20 Module
AZ918 VU23538 Participate in straightforward interactions for employment 80 Module
AZ920 VU23539 Read and write straightforward texts for employment 80 Module
2. Elective units

Select five (5) units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF64 BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment 45 Unit of competency
OCD86 BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AX549 VU22422 Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae 50 Module
AX551 VU22424 Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques 50 Module
AX550 VU22423 Investigate numerical and statistical information 50 Module
AZ922 VU23561 Organise and participate in a practical placement 50 Module
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OCE33 BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 35 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
OCD92 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI21 22489VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment) Accredited course
General Notes
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for any of the courses in the EAL Framework.

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.
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