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Overview

This course focuses specifically on the development of spoken and written language skills required to continue with higher education studies. It provides a general education curriculum for English as an additional language (EAL) primarily targeted to students who need to develop higher- level language skills to enter higher education or higher-level training.

Qualification:

 Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 C4-CM09

Campus:

 CIT Reid*


*From Semester 2 2025, the location of this course will transition from CIT Reid to the new CIT Woden campus. CIT will provide support for students who will be making the move to Woden. Learn more.

Duration:

1 semester full-time (24 hours per week) or part-time equivalent:

  • 2 semesters part-time if studied during the day
  • 4 semesters part-time if studied in the evening

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:

 $1,550

Likely Job Outcome:

 This course prepares you for further tertiary level study or employment in any area requiring good English language skills.

Application Type:

 Standard
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Timetable Information

To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course code, course name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs) or Block Code.

Entry Requirements

Students require Certificate 3 in Spoken and Written English or EAL or equivalent.

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 4 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 9 subjects

Core: Complete all 7

  • VU22411   Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
    • CIT Code: ACCS254
      Cost: Standard $60.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to investigate pathway options and plan skills development, in discussion with an appropriate support person. The learner will develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence over time. Learners at this level work independently and initiate and use support from a range of established resources.
      The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Learning at Level 4: 4.01, 4.02.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23550   Give complex presentations for study purposes
    • CIT Code: ACCS260
      Cost: Standard $259.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate in further study contexts which involve the presentation of ideas and information in complex formal presentations. The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of Indicators of Competence in Oral Communication at Level 4
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 3 / 3+ and Listening 3 / 3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their speaking and listening skills in English to satisfy further study needs. The study contexts in which these communication skills are applied are varied, and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education contexts and specific fields of study. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23551   Participate in complex spoken interactions for study purposes
    • CIT Code: ACCS261
      Cost: Standard $180.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate in and respond to complex spoken interactions which include discussion of ideas and opinions with others in study contexts. The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
      - the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of Indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 4
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 3 / 3+ and Listening 3 / 3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop speaking and listening skills in English in contexts related to further study. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied, and can be related to a range of further study, Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training (VET) contexts and fields. Contexts may include fields in which specialised or technical language is used. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23552   Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
    • CIT Code: ACCS262
      Cost: Standard $169.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to listen, analyse and take notes from complex and sustained spoken texts in further study 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 in Oral Communication at Level 4 and Writing at Level 4
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Listening and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of, Listening 3/3+ and Writing 3/3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their English language listening and note-taking skills to satisfy further study needs. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied, and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education context. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23553   Read and write complex texts for study purposes
    • CIT Code: ACCS263
      Cost: Standard $330.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to use analysis and note-taking skills to read and write complex texts related to study purposes and/or the field of study. 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 4
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 3 / 3+ and Writing 3 / 3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their English language reading and writing skills to satisfy further study needs. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or higher education research and academic writing contexts. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23554   Use critical reading skills to analyse complex study tasks
    • CIT Code: ACCS264
      Cost: Standard $158.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to analyse complex written study task requirements by using critical analysis of instructional and/or advisory language related to the successful completion of study tasks. 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 at Level 4
      and
      - the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 3/3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their English language reading skills to satisfy further study needs. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education contexts and study areas. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • VU23555   Use language analysis skills to review own texts
    • CIT Code: ACCS265
      Cost: Standard $130.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to use language analysis skills and knowledge of language structure and use to review own written texts for further study purposes. 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, Writing, Oral Communication and Learning at Level 4
      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 3 / 3+ and Listening 3 / 3+, Reading 3 / 3+ and Writing 3 / 3+.
      This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their English language analysis skills for the purpose of reviewing and refining own written texts in a further study context. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) Higher Education contexts. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Electives: Complete 2

  • VU23574   Research current Issues
    • CIT Code: ACCS266
      Cost: Standard $145.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to research, analyse, discuss and write a report on a current issue of significance in Australia. 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 4
      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 3 / 3+ and Listening 3 / 3+, and Reading 3 / 3+ and Writing 3 / 3+.
      This unit applies to learners needing to develop their English language skills to broaden their knowledge of current issues and/or access further study pathways.
      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
  • VU23097   Participate in collaborative learning
    • CIT Code: ACCS267
      Cost: Standard $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to participate in collaborative learning environments as part of tertiary study. It addresses the skills to participate collaboratively in group activities and peer evaluation.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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More Information

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