
22646VIC - Certificate IV in English as an Additional Language (Further Study)
The 22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) is designed to assist EAL learners in improving their advanced-level English speaking and listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as study skills, in preparation for pursuing various further study avenues, including Higher Education or VET. It focuses on enhancing English language communication and research skills and provide opportunities for the learners to:
- Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolios
- Give complex presentation for study purposes
- Participate in complex spoken interaction for study purposes
- Take Notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
- Read and write complex texts for study purposes
- Use critical reading skills to analyse complex study tasks
- Research current issues Investigate features of the Australian education system




Course Duration & Structure
- Delivered face-to-face, at one day per week at 6 hours per day for 28 weeks
- Real life applications at 5 hours per week
- Research and project work at 3 hours per week
Entry Requirements
- Applicants will be required to undertake an English assessment in two parts
- Informal interview – to assess spoken English language skills
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) written test – to assess written English language skills
- Minimum entry score of ACSF level 3
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Pathways
Upon completion of the Certificate in IV EAL (Further Study) students have the option to complete further study by enrolling in
- Other Certificate IV in EAL qualification
- Certificate IV and Diploma industry qualifications
- Higher education
Resources
- Fully equipped classroom (including projector, whiteboard, internet access, tea and coffee facilities);
- Learner and facilitator guides;
- Lesson plans;
- Relevant policies, procedures, legislative and regulatory materials;
- Free Wi-Fi access;
- Guest speakers;
- PowerPoint presentations;
- Assessment handouts;
- Access to the local Council library;
- Educational posters located around the classroom for student reference;
- Library or access to learning resources;
- Student mentoring, if requested or required, to help her/him to meet competency and learning requirements;
- Encouragement of establishing study support groups; and
- Senior student buddy mentoring.
Assistance is provided for people with disability including wheelchair access, access to welfare services, large learning spaces.

Course Outline
Core Modules

Elective Modules
Fees


For eligible student students, Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding is available through the Skills First Program.
For full fee paying students, payments plans may be available
- Concession fee: $200.00 (includes GST)
- Non Concession fee: $1000.00 (includes GST)
- Fee for service: $5162.50 (includes GST)
Please refer to the Refund Policy and Application for Payment Plan on the College Website for further information.
- Replacement of lost learner resources is an additional charge
- A payment of AUD $20 may be required for the re-issuing of official academic transcript
- *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment


How to apply
To apply for enrolment in this course please contact VASS College of Vocational Education below or feel free to come meet us in person. Our staff would love to talk with you about your study goals to determine the best course for you.
