Duration:
0.5 years full time
Delivery mode:
Face to Face
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Overview

Develop the English and academic skills needed to achieve in higher studies, with a Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC from Victoria University.

This course is designed for people learning English as an additional language.

It will help you develop English-language speaking, listening, reading, writing and learning skills for further education.

In this English course, you will develop strategies for learning and the skills to:

  • participate in complex conversations about study
  • give complex spoken presentations related to study
  • read and write complex information for study purposes
  • understand and take notes from complex information for study purposes
  • learn about the education system in Australia
  • analyse study tasks and written information
  • search library and information databases.

Note - Location availability will depend on student demand. Location preferences and availability are discussed with applicants during the application process.

 

This certificate is part of the Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP). Find out more about the WMEP program and its support services.

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Careers

Studying English at Victoria University can help you achieve in your future studies and career.

This course will improve your English, learning and research skills, as well as improve your confidence for work and education.

Studying this course will help you access and complete practical or academic study options, at TAFE or university.

Course structure

To be awarded the 22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study), 9 units must be completed consisting of:
- 7 Core units
- 2 Elective units not previously completed from:
- elective units listed in this qualification
- Certificate III or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework
- units which are first packaged in AQF levels 3, 4 or 5 in other accredited courses and/or endorsed training packages

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).

Core units

Elective units

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.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

  • government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
  • full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).

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Scholarships & assistance

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Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

All applicants are required to complete:
- Interview
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment
The results from this process are used to determine the correct course level for each applicant.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

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.

How to apply

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Applications for this course are not being taken at this time.

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