22636VIC Course in Initial EAL
Start your English learning journey with our EAL course!
Build your confidence to learn and understand the English language, with this supportive course focusing on literacy and numeracy.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Start your English learning journey with our EAL course!
The Course in Initial English as Another Language (EAL) will help you to gain basic skills in English language and numeracy, and build your confidence.
The focus of the course is recognising letters of the alphabet and their sounds, recognising and copying familiar words, participating in simple conversations, using digital media, and counting from one to one hundred.
Training is conducted in small groups, with friendly and supportive leaders who will assist you every step of the way.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $93.45 + Resource fee $26.15 )
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete six (6) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and zero (0) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| VU23489 Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds in extremely familiar words | $21.00 | $5.94 |
| VU23490 Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in learning | $14.70 | $3.87 |
| VU23491 Recognise and copy extremely familiar words | $16.80 | $4.91 |
| VU23492 Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges | $18.90 | $4.91 |
| VU23493 Recognise, copy and use numbers and money from 1 to 50 | $16.80 | $4.91 |
| VU23575 Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices | $5.25 | $1.61 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700