The Gordon
Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Are you from a non-English speaking background and want to improve your written and spoken English skills? Would you like to study or improve your employment opportunities? Then this course may be just what you are looking for!
Our Certificate III in EAL (Access) course is for students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. You will improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking English skills. The course will also cover employment and living skills, knowledge of Australian society, and strategies to successfully move into work or further study
Delivery mode
The Gordon offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 2 Fenwick Street, Geelong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- 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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in EAL (Access) will prepare you for the following roles.
Intern
Interns are office trainees or volunteers who support administration, sales and marketing teams with typing, filing, data entry, photocopying and g...
Trainee
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
About The Gordon
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.
Students can choose from hundreds of short courses and nationally accredited qualifications across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create a pathway to university.
From Geelong, Victoria, around Australia and overseas, thousands choose to study with us each year via flexible options including on-campus, full and part-time, off-campus, online, and in the workplace.
The Gordon embraces the partnership model; working with secondary schools, universities, employers, and the community in programs that deliver real benefits. We are also forging strong international strategic partnerships, particularly in China and Indonesia.
