Certificate III 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 straightforward conversations for employment
• read and write straightforward information for employment
• use critical and creative thinking skills
• build good workplace relationships
• use computers for workplace information
• organise and complete a practical placement.

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

Studying English at Victoria University Polytechnic will improve your English skills and learning skills, as well as improve your confidence. Studying this course will help you access further certificates in English, and further TAFE or university studies.

You may go on to study the following courses:

• Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC
• Certificate IV in EAL (Employment/Professional) 22490VIC
• Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22492VIC

The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
To be awarded the 22489VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment), a student must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency, comprising of:

• three (3) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, which have not been previously completed from:
• electives listed in the 22489VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment) qualification;
• electives listed in the Certificate II, III and/or IV qualifications in this EAL Framework;
• units/modules which are first packaged in AQF level 2, 3 or 4 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.