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Certificate IV in EAL (Employment/Professional)
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
In our EAL course (Employment/Professional) designed for professionals born outside of Australia, you'll learn how to explore the local job market, and transfer your experience and skills to the workplace. Our EAL course will help you enhance your listening, oral and written communication skills, and learn essential job seeking skills. You’ll take part in an industry placement allowing you to learn how to communicate effectively in an actual Australian workplace.9 to 10 weeks of classes are followed by a 2 to 6 week work placement in a relevant professional field (subject to availability), with the potential for our EAL course to provide you with excellent employment outcomes across a wide range of professions.You'll study all aspects for prepararing for employment, including:writing resumes and cover lettersaddressing key selection criteria for job applicationsunderstanding job advertisementslearning interview techniques and practicedeveloping communication skillsunderstanding Australian workplace culturenetworking and cold callingdeveloping oral presentation skillsparticipating in a practical work placementreceiving ongoing support Our Certificate IV in EAL (Employment/Professional) is for professionals born outside of Australia. You'll learn how to explore the local job market, and transfer your experience and skills to the workplace while enhancing your listening, oral and written communication skills. You’ll take part in an industry placement, allowing you to learn how to communicate effectively in an actual Australian workplace. Nine to 10 weeks of classes are followed by a 2 to 6-week work placement in the relevant professional field (subject to availability), potentially providing you with excellent employment outcomes across a wide range of professions.
Designed for
For entry into this course, learners must come from non-English speaking backgrounds.PRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Structure
You will complete 8 units (relating to English in an Employment context) over 9-10 weeks, plus a 2-6 week voluntary work placement.
Standard entry requirements
Direct entry
Recognition
This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4 Successful completion will enable you to apply for entry into a variety of vocational education courses
Study pathways
The course may provide you with employment opportunities in your professional area of expertise
