Certificate II in
EAL (Access) (AMEP)

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Course Structure

• VU22358 Develop Learning Goals
  20.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify current skills, plan future skills development with the guidance of an appropriate support person and maintain a record of progress toward goals.
  Prerequisites: The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Learning at Level 2: 2.01, 2.02.
  Assessment: The following assessment methods are suitable for this unit: - oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the process for developing, implementing and reviewing a learning plan - direct observation of the learner participating in the development and implementation of a learning plan - paper based or electronic portfolio of work samples that support achievement of learning goals

• VU22601 Participate In Simple Conversations And Transactions
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to participate in simple conversations and discussions on everyday topics, and to engage in routine transactions related to personal consumption of goods and services.

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • direct observation of face-to-face or digitally enabled communications • role plays • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge used in simple oral communication

• VU22603 Read And Write Simple Personal Communications And Transactional Texts
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write simple digital and/or print communications, and understand and complete digital and/or print transactional texts directly related to everyday routine social needs.

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • verbal questioning to establish understanding of written personal communications and transactional texts • a portfolio containing evidence of completed written texts and responses to texts • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge.

• VU22602 Give And Respond To Simple Spoken Information And Directions
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to understand and convey simple spoken information, and to follow and give routine directions and instructions.

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • direct observation of face-to-face or telephone communications • role plays • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge used in simple spoken communication

• VU22604 Read And Write Simple Instructional And Informational Texts
  80.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to read and write simple routine digital and/or print instructional and informational texts.

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • verbal questioning to establish understanding of written instructional and informational texts • a portfolio containing evidence of completed written texts and responses to texts • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge

• VU22607 Explore Community Services
  50.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to identify key community services to support everyday life.
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication, Reading and Writing at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • observation of the learner locating self in the local community • portfolio of information on local community and recreation opportunities compiled by the learner • verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge

• VU22609 Explore Current Issues
  55.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes the knowledge and skills required by EAL learners to explore local or international current issues. 

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication, Reading and Writing at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • observation of participation in a discussion of a current issue of local or international significance • questioning to confirm ability to locate written sources of information • portfolio of written texts and responses • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge such as use of stress and intonation when giving an opinion

• VU22608 Explore Transport Options
  50.0 hours
  
  

  This unit describes skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to identify local transport options and the requirements for using them. 

  
  Prerequisites: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Oral Communication and Reading competence at Level 2
  Assessment: The following are assessment methods for this unit: • simple oral presentation describing features of the transport system • portfolio of information on the transport system compiled by the learner • additional verbal questioning to confirm linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural knowledge related to transport