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Overview

This program focuses specifically on the development of spoken and written language skills required to 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 to gain employment or enter vocational study.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22640VIC

Course No:

 C3-CM11

Campus:

 CIT Woden  CIT Gungahlin 

Duration:

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

Evening classes: 4 semester, 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:

 $2,350

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 II 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 literacy levels of at least 3 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 the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

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 subject

Electives: Complete minimum 7

  • VU22400   Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS277
      Cost: Standard $160.00
      Description:
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23524   Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions
    • CIT Code: ACCS278
      Cost: Standard $440.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate effectively in straightforward casual conversations and to engage in straightforward transactions.
      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 3
      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 learners needing to develop speaking and listening skills in English in varied contexts such as social and community, everyday commerce and recreation, workplaces, and vocational or study-related fields.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23525   Give and respond to straightforward information
    • CIT Code: ACCS279
      Cost: Standard $440.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to respond to and convey straightforward information in spoken form.
      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 3
      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 using speaking and listening skills in English to convey information to perform effectively in different contexts.
      The contexts in which these skills are applied are varied and can be related to social and community life, study, workplace or vocational contexts. The contexts in which the information is used will generally be familiar, but may involve communication with people outside own immediate circle.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23526   Read and write straightforward transactional texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS280
      Cost: Standard $440.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write digital and/or paper-based straightforward transactional texts including forms related to familiar and some unfamiliar everyday contexts.
      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 3
      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 learners who need to develop their English reading and writing skills for a range of formal and informal transactions which can apply to a range of contexts such as social and community life, everyday commerce and recreation, workplaces, and vocational or study-related fields.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23527   Read and write straightforward informational texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS281
      Cost: Standard $440.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write digital and/or paper-based straightforward informational texts.
      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 3
      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 EAL learners who need to develop their English language reading and writing skills to engage with everyday informational texts, which can apply to a range of contexts such as social and community life, everyday commerce and recreation, workplaces, and vocational or study-related fields.
      No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23569   Investigate Australian visual arts
    • CIT Code: ACCS282
      Cost: Standard $160.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to investigate and become familiar with aspects of the Australian visual arts including Australian film.
      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) descriptors for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2+, Listening 2+, Reading 2+ / 3 and Writing 2+ / 3.
      This unit applies to learners needing to develop their English language skills to increase their knowledge and understanding of Australian art.
      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
  • VU23563   Investigate issues in the Australian environment
    • CIT Code: ACCS283
      Cost: Standard $270.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to investigate and research issues in the Australian environment and present spoken and written information on a selected issue.
      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) descriptors for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 2+, Listening 2+, Reading 2+ / 3 and Writing 2+ / 3.
      This unit applies to learners wishing to develop their English language skills to increase their knowledge and understanding of environmental issues in - the Australian environment and their potential impact.
      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

Related Courses

Certificate IV EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC
Certificate II EAL (Access) 22639VIC
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