Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Kensington institute of Australia is a leading institute that is located in Melbourne, Victoria that provides quality education to its student. KIA strives for greatness in all they do and continuously improving the training delivery to establish the best result.

Course Objectives

The course 22253VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) was made for those individuals who have limited or no previous educational experience and for those who seek to improve basic level English speaking, writing, reading and listening and enhance the learning skills to continue more English language education and achievable employment. Individuals including those who have been out of the labor force and wish to continue to expand their English language skill to and research skills.

The course EAL prepares the student from non-English background:

·         living skills

·         awareness of Australian society

·         computing skills

·         strategies for an outstanding growth into work or further study in Australia

Whether it is informal or formal, these skills can help you to handle situation in the workplace and social community life.

Course Duration

·         2x 7-hour face to face classes per week over 28 weeks (9.00am to 4:00pm) In this part of the program learners are required to attend instruction as part of their learning process

·         Required hours of Self-study/ independent learning/ research and reflection hours per week, where learners are required to reflect and carry on further study, 6 hours for international learners (Please see delivery and assessment). There is a trainer present for all Mandatory Self-study/independent learning sessions.

·         Learners will be given suitable class time to work on projects and to be assessed by qualified KIA assessors. Assessments will take place both during class time and by a facilitator/assessor after each unit is completed.

·         Program structure: For further information about the schedule please refer to the 22253VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) Training Plan.

Requirements:

·         Be 18 years and above;

·         Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 10 or equivalent (international equivalent), (special assessments and circumstances may apply for entry)

·         To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, learners would need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at a Certificate III level; this can be demonstrated via the following:

·         Successful completion of Year 10 or the (international equivalent) level of study or mature aged entry.

·         The learner needs to have English proficiency level equivalent to ISLPR level 2. It is demonstrated by 3.5/4/4.5 bands in IELTS or equivalent English language test.

·         Using pre-course English language assessment for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing competencies within the Framework an assessment is made to determine applicant’s appropriate course placement as per their level of proficiency in the English language. Applicant’s learning and pathway building needs are also considered.

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisite requirements for individual units of competency.

Credit transfer and RPL

Based on your existing skills, knowledge, and experience you could be granted full or part qualification. Find out if you're a candidate for RPL.

For more information about the course 22253VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access), you can visit our main office at Level 1, 20 Otter Street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3066, or call us +61399997959, visit the website kensington.edu.au.