Certificate II in EAL (Employment)

This course is designed for people learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will develop English-language speaking, listening, reading, writing and learning skills for employment.

You will also develop skills to:

• practise simple conversations for employment
• read and write simple information for employment
• observe and report on workplace activities
• prepare for work in an Australian workplace
• write job applications
• develop job interview skills
• explore transport options.

On completion of this course, you will be confident communicating in workplace situations.

Studying English at Victoria University Polytechnic can help you prepare for your future studies and your dream career. This course will improve your English and learning skills, improve your confidence and create more options for your future career path.

Studying this course will help you access further certificates in English, Certificate II industry qualifications or other training or work opportunities.

To be awarded the 22488VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment), a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• five (5) core units, and;
• three (3) elective units, which have not been previously completed from:
• elective units listed in the 22488VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment) qualification;
• units listed in the Certificate I, II and/or III qualifications in this EAL Framework;
• units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2 or 3 qualifications in other accredited curricula and/or endorsed training packages.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Before starting your application, please read through the step-by-step VU Polytechnic application process to make sure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to successfully complete your application.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Credit transfer/Recognition of prior learning (RPL): If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

We can help you apply for your English course.

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Or visit us Monday-Friday | 9am-4pm. Locations:

• Footscray Nicholson Campus Building D, level 4
• Werribee Campus Building 1A
• Sunshine Campus Building W
• St Albans Campus Building 10.

Australian applicants, please bring:

• Australian birth certificate
• Australian passport
• Medicare card (green)
• Australian citizenship certificate.

Non-Australian applicants, please bring:

• New Zealand passport
• Australian visa (in passport)
• ImmiCard
• current concession card.