Course Code | 22482VIC |
Locations |
Warrnambool
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Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
Length | 36 weeks (430 hours) |
Commencement | Apply any time |
Timetable | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday9:00am - 3:00pm |
Whilst we pride ourselves on our hands-on training, we have had to adjust most of our courses for study from home and remote learning during the COVID-19 restrictions. This means courses will be delivered using a range of methods including online learning, virtual classrooms, workbooks and direct contact with your teacher.
Given the government restrictions that are now in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus in Australia, we expect this new model of study will continue until the government makes changes to these restrictions.
The Course in Initial EAL is for students who have no prior knowledge of English. This course is designed for new migrants.
At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills in recognising letters of the alphabet, recognising and copying familiar words and numbers from 1-100 and participating in familiar spoken exchanges.
During this course you will learn how to:
This course provides a pathway to enrol into the Course in EAL.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
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The Adult Multicultural Education Services(AMES) provide the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) to help new migrants learn basic English skills that will assist them to successfully and confidently participate socially and economically in Australian society. The AMEP is available to migrants from the family, skilled and humanitarian visa streams and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition within the first five years of visa commencement or arrival in Australia.
To find out your eligibility please contact the course coordinator.
Students wanting to enrol into this course must undertake an English Language Assessment with an EAL assessor.
To arrange an assessment or find out more please contact the EAL team.
Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
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VU22383 | Identify common digital media | 10 | $0.00 |
VU22578 | Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds | 100 | $0.00 |
VU22579 | Use strategies to participate in learning | 70 | $0.00 |
VU22580 | Recognise and copy extremely familiar words | 80 | $0.00 |
VU22581 | Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges | 90 | $0.00 |
VU22582 | Recognise and copy numbers from 1 to 100 | 80 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only and may be subject to change without notice and given individual circumstances. Your actual fees will be calculated based on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future.
Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
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Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $2,940.00 |
Concession rate | $590.00 |
Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $3,165.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
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Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $0.00 |
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
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