Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code
22484VIC

State Code
BEI22

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/12/2018

Field of Education

1201 - General Education Programmes

AQF Level

Certificate I in

Nominal Hours

430

Duration

1 Semester

Stream of Study

Educational Preparation (2200)

Accredited Date

01/01/2019

Expiry Date

31/12/2023

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

Certificate I in EAL (Access) outcomes focus on the development of English language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills directly related to immediate personal and social needs together with electives selected to develop 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.

Schedule

Packaging Rules

To be eligible for the award of the 22484VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access) learners must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units comprising:
- 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
- the Course in EAL, and / or Certificate II 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 qualifications in this EAL Framework
- units / modules which are first packaged in AQF level 1 and 2 qualifications in other accredited curricula and / or endorsed training packages.

1. Core Units

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AY468	VU22590	Plan language learning with support	30	Module

2. Speaking and Listening Units

Select one (1) unit to complete.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AY470	VU22592	Give and respond to short, simple spoken instructions and information	80	Module
AY469	VU22591	Participate in short simple exchanges	80	Module

3. Reading and Writing Units

Select one (1) unit to complete.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AY471	VU22593	Read and write short simple messages and forms	80	Module
AY473	VU22595	Read and write short, simple descriptive and narrative texts	80	Module
AY472	VU22594	Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts	80	Module

4. Language Skills Units

Select two (2) units not previously completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AY470	VU22592	Give and respond to short, simple spoken instructions and information	80	Module
AY469	VU22591	Participate in short simple exchanges	80	Module
AY471	VU22593	Read and write short simple messages and forms	80	Module
AY473	VU22595	Read and write short, simple descriptive and narrative texts	80	Module
AY472	VU22594	Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts	80	Module

5. General Electives

Select three (3) units to complete.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AVB23	CHCVOL001	Be an effective volunteer	20	Unit of competency
AX485	VU22359	Conduct a project with guidance	20	Module
AY474	VU22600	Identify and access basic legal information	50	Module
AY527	VU22598	Identify Australian leisure activities	50	Module
AY528	VU22599	Identify settlement options	50	Module
AY526	VU22597	Locate health and medical information	50	Module
AUL79	BSBITU101	Operate a personal computer	20	Unit of competency
WG731	HLTAID002	Provide basic emergency life support	10	Unit of competency
AY529	VU22099	Recognise and interpret safety signs and symbols	10	Module
AY530	VU22098	Recognise and use basic mathematical symbols and processes	20	Module
AY525	VU22596	Use basic digital technology language and skills	50	Module
70729	VU22106	Use recipes to prepare food	10	Module
AX498	VU22372	Work with and interpret simple numerical information in familiar texts	30	Module
AX496	VU22370	Work with simple measurements in familiar situations	30	Module
AX495	VU22369	Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations	30	Module

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
1670	22250VIC	Certificate I in EAL (Access)	Accredited course

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGV63	22638VIC	Certificate I in EAL (Access)	Accredited course

General Notes

No information

Entry Requirements

Entry to each EAL Course in / qualification 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 will 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.