The Gordon

Entry Requirements

• Aged 17 or over at the time of course commencement
• This course is open to adult students from CALD communities who are permanent residents of Australia.
• Entry requirements are determined by language level. All applicants will be interviewed and assessed by a trained ESL teacher and suitably placed. The teacher will use descriptors provided by the International Second Language Proficiency Rating Scale (ISLPR) as a guide.
• You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the 22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access). The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

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Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

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About this provider

As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.