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Overview

This program focuses specifically on the development of spoken and written language skills required to function in Australian communities and gain employment or enter vocational study. It provides a general education curriculum for English as an additional language (EAL) primarily targeted to students who need to develop stronger skills for day to day living or to gain employment or enter vocational study.

Qualification:

 Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22639VIC

Course No:

 C2-CM11

Campus:

 CIT Woden  CIT Gungahlin 

Duration:

Day classes: 2 semesters full time, 4 hours per day, three days per week.

Evening classes: 4 semester part time, 2.5 hours an evening, 2 evenings a week

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total course cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.

Indicative Cost:

 $1,960

Likely Job Outcome:

 This program prepares you for further vocational level study or employment in any area requiring intermediate English language skills.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Course information sessions

There are no upcoming course information sessions for EAL (Access). Contact CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au or call (02) 6207 3188 for course information or help enrolling.

Timetable

To find out more about class scheduling, request a timetable.

Entry Requirements

Certificate I in EAL or equivalent or a placement test.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework levels of at least 2 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with a lower level course, or enrol in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20119) to develop your literacy skills. Please visit CIT Foundation Skills page.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 8 subjects (1 core and 7 electives)

Core: Complete 1

  • VU22358   Develop learning goals
    • CIT Code: ACCS252
      Cost: Standard $90.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify current skills, plan future skills development with the guidance of an appropriate support person and maintain a record of progress toward goals.
      The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Learning at Level 2: 2.01, 2.02.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete minimum 7

  • VU23519   Participate in simple conversations and transactions
    • CIT Code: ACCS284
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate in simple conversations and discussions on everyday topics, and to engage in routine transactions related to personal consumption of goods and services.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 2
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2 and Listening 2.
      This unit applies to participants wishing to develop speaking and listening skills in English to satisfy simple social and transactional needs in generally familiar contexts such as shopping, transport, work, community, and school / college and also in communication with people outside of their immediate circle.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23520   Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions
    • CIT Code: ACCS285
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate in simple conversations and discussions on everyday topics, and to engage in routine transactions related to personal consumption of goods and services.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 2
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2 and Listening 2.
      This unit applies to participants wishing to develop speaking and listening skills in English to satisfy simple social and transactional needs in generally familiar contexts such as shopping, transport, work, community, and school / college and also in communication with people outside of their immediate circle.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23521   Read and write simple transactional texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS286
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write simple digital and/or paperbased transactional texts directly related to everyday routine social needs.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 2
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 2 and Writing 2.
      This unit applies to participants wishing to develop reading and writing skills to satisfy personal communication requirements and routine needs as a consumer of goods or services in familiar recreation, community, school/college, and work contexts.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23523   Read and write simple descriptive texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS287
      Cost: Standard $360.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write simple routine digital and/or paper-based descriptive texts directly related to everyday routine personal or social needs.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 2
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 2 and Writing 2.
      This unit applies to participants wishing to develop reading and writing skills to satisfy everyday routine needs in familiar recreation, community, school / college, and work contexts.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23560   Access the internet and email to develop language
    • CIT Code: ACCS288
      Cost: Standard $230.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to identify and use the fundamental features of the internet and email for language learning.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication, Reading and Writing at Level 2
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings)descriptors for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Listening 2, Speaking 2, Reading 2 and Writing.
      This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their English language and digital literacy skills to support their communication needs.
      This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23562   Explore community services
    • CIT Code: ACCS289
      Cost: Standard $230.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to select, plan, participate in and evaluate a practical work placement.
      The unit focuses on an introduction to the Australian workplace, relevant terminology and work tasks. It covers negotiation of a placement, participation in the workplace, workplace health and safety, evaluation, and record keeping.
      The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing and Oral Communication at Level 3
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) is not applicable to this unit.
      This unit applies to learners needing to develop their English language skills to participate in a practical placement in an Australian workplace.
      These skills provide the foundation for the future development of language skills associated with employment in the Australian workplace.
      This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • BSBTEC101   Operate digital devices
    • CIT Code: BUSN590
      Cost: Standard $60.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to start up and use a range of basic functions on digital devices. The unit applies to those who perform a range of routine digital tasks in the various sectors of the business services industry and generally work under direct supervision.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Related Courses

Certificate IV EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC
Certificate III EAL (Access) 22640VIC
Certificate I EAL (Access) 22638VIC
Statement Attainment Course in EAL 22637VIC

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au