22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)
Course essentials
Course overview
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Plan language learning with supportVU23500
- Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasksFSKDIG001
- Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar textsVU22352
- Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar textsVU22356
- Participate in short simple exchangesVU23501
- Give and respond to short, simple spoken informationVU23502
- Read and write short simple messages and formsVU23503
- Read and write short, simple informational textsVU23504
- Use limited digital technology language and skillsVU23556
- Identify Australian leisure activitiesVU23557
- Locate health and medical informationVU23568
Entry requirements
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Federation University code
- LCT
- National course code
- 22638VIC
