Gain confidence through this General English course. This course provides participants from non-English backgrounds with the opportunity to develop:

• English language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
• computing skills
• skills to participate in the community and in further education and training
• learning skills
• a knowledge of Australian society.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Melton, St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee
• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21936VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• further education and training

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‘There are no specific vocational outcomes from the Certificates in ESL as they are ‘bridging’ courses designed to provide the range of learners with language skills for a variety of work or study pathways.’ (p. 13 ESL Framework) ‘Learner needs will be influenced by amount of prior education and work experience in Australia and in their country of origin.’ (p. 14 ESL Framework) On successful completion of 21936VIC Certificate I in ESL (Access) a participant will be able to:

• develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
• use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with support to:
  • participate in short simple exchanges
  • give and respond to short simple instructions and descriptions
  • read and write short simple messages and formatted texts
  • read and write short simple informational and formatted texts.

The intended purpose of the course is to provide English language skills to enable learners to make transition to work, further study and training and community participation.

The course is delivered to mature age groups, youth groups, general access groups and women-only groups. Course structure and delivery is varied to suit the needs and interests of these particular groups.

• Plan Language Learning With Support

  Unit code

  VPAU501

• Participate in Short Simple Exchanges

  Unit code

  VPAU493

• Read and Write Short Simple Informational and Instructional Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU496

• Give and Respond to Short, Simple Verbal Instructions and Information

  Unit code

  VPAU494

• Read and Write Short, Simple Messages and Formatted Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU495

• Basic Keyboarding Skills for ESL

  Unit code

  HCHR

• Basic Computing Skills for ESL - Preparatory.

  Unit code

  HCGH

• Conduct a Project With Guidance

  Unit code

  VBQU118

• Engage With Simple Texts to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU122

• Create Simple Texts to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU126

• Work With Numbers and Money in Simple Familiar Situations

  Unit code

  VU20769

• Work With and Interpret Directions in Simple, Familiar Situations

  Unit code

  VU20770

• Work With Measurements in Simple, Familiar Situations

  Unit code

  VU20771

• Work With Simple Design and Shape in Familiar Situations

  Unit code

  VU20772

• Work With and Interpret Simple Numerical Information in Familiar Texts

  Unit code

  VU20773

• Work With and Interpret Statistical Information in Simple, Familiar Texts

  Unit code

  VU20774

• Use Basic Computing Language and Skills

  Unit code

  VPAU554

• Use Services in the Local Community

  Unit code

  VPAU557

• Post-Beginner Reading and Writing Skills for Informal Texts

  Unit code

  CSWE II J

• There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender, physical ability, social or educational background. Applicants undergo a pre-course English language assessment and interview to determine appropriate course placement.