22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio

  Unit code

  VU22411

• Give complex presentations for study purposes

  Unit code

  VU23550

• Participate in complex spoken interactions for study purposes

  Unit code

  VU23551

• Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes

  Unit code

  VU23552

• Read and write complex texts for study purposes

  Unit code

  VU23553

• Use critical reading skills to analyse complex study tasks

  Unit code

  VU23554

• Use language analysis skills to review own texts

  Unit code

  VU23555

• Analyse and present research information

  Unit code

  BSBINS401

• Apply further study skills

  Unit code

  VU23258

The 22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) outcomes support EAL learners who require consolidation of advanced level English speaking and listening, reading and writing skills and study skills prior to accessing a range of further study pathways including Higher Education or VET. The course develops English language communication and research skills and knowledge at a complex level together with knowledge of the Australian education system. The course is intended to provide participants with the following education outcomes:
* developing vocabulary related to further study contexts and tasks including some specialist terminology
* applying conventions of complex written and spoken texts related to further study contexts
* applying study conventions related to interpreting, researching, planning, drafting and referencing complex written texts for further study purposes
* using note-taking methods from complex written and spoken texts in further study contexts.