Course in Initial EAL
22636VIC
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Who is suitable for this certificate?
This course is suitable for people who don't know English at all, and didn't go to school very much as a child. The 22636VIC Course in Initial EAL supports pre-litearte students o develop an identity as a learner and establish learning routines. I supports the development of basic decoding and encoding skills and handwriting skills such as copying and hand-eye coordination.
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There are no pre-requisities for this course.
What will I study?
Qualification Structure
You need to successfully complete 6 units of competency to achieve this qualification. All unis are considered core units in this course. The course the FLN delivers is below.
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Course Location
All classes are delivered face-to-face at Fitzroy Learning Network.
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Units of competency delivered
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How will I study?
Study at FLN is face-to-face, in the classroom. There will be some work for you to complete at home too.
How long will I study for?
Length of certificate
Full time course attendance is 42 weeks, or one year. Part-time attendance is generally over 2 years. Please contact the office if you wish to attend part-time.
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Nominal Hours
445 hours
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Volume of learning
492 Hours per year – all work is conducted in the classroom. (12 hours a week). There is no out of class learning for this course.
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Class schedule
9am-1:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday with a half an hour break.
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How will I be assessed?
Assessment Structure
Assessment for each unit will take place towards the end of that unit’s delivery period. All units require at least 4 assessment tasks to achieve competency.
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Assessment Methods
Assessment in 22636VIC will include activities such as:
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Written work
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Oral tasks observed by the teacher
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Assignments and portfolios
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Teacher observations
Can I get credit transfer?
If you have studied parts of this qualification, or a version of this qualification before, you may be eligible for credit transfer for units already completed. Please let FLN know if you think you might be eligible.
What will I recieve when I finish the course?
Certificates and Statements
Students who successfully complete 22636VIC Course in Initial EAL will recieve a Certifcate of Completion and a Record of Results. Students who do no successfully complete all units will recieve a Statement of Attainment for those units they successfully completed, plus a Record of Results for the other units.
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Learner Pathways
SGiven the very beginner nature of this course, we would expect the exit pathway for students to be into 22637VIC Certificate I in EAL. Students are then able to build on the fundamentals they learned in 22636VIC and continue to progress in their English language journey. Students may also wish to enrol in some basic pre-accredited courses such as digital literacy or cooking basics in order to improve their employability skills in a well scaffolded and gently progressing environment.
How much will it cost?
Students eligible for AMEP classes do no pay any fees. Skills First or Fee for Service students will have to pay some fees. Please visit our Student Fees page for more information.
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If you might have difficulty paying your fees, please speak to our office staff - we have options to help you with your fees.
How do I enrol?
All students who want to study at FLN will have to so a pre-assessment interview and assessment. This is to work out your eligibility, and to see which class is most suitable for your needs and aspirations.
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Please contact the office to arrange an interview today!
We can't wait to have you as a student.
Fitzroy Learning Network delivers accredited English language classes through:
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The Adult Migrant English Program [AMEP] funded by the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs, and
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The Skills First Program funded by the Victorian Government
