Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This course provides participants from non-English speaking backgrounds with:

• employment and living skills
• a knowledge of Australian society
• learning skills
• computing skills
• strategies for successful transition into work or further study in Australia.

You will gain confidence with your English skills in social situations and learn to better deal with everyday situations.

This course can lead you to further English study in the Access, Further Study or Employment streams or Certificate II industry qualifications.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Melton, Off-shore, St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee
• Other locations:

  International Students at Shendong-Jianzhu University, Jinan, China

• College:
  VU College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  21932VIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• further education and training

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

‘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 21932VIC Certificate II in ESL (Access) a participant will be able to:

• develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance which involves collecting information from a range of sources
• use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to:
  • participate in simple conversations and transactions which require some problem solving
  • give and respond to simple verbal information and directions
  • read and write simple everyday personal letters and formatted texts
  • read and write simple routine informational and instructional 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.

• Develop and Document a Learning Plan and Portfolio With Guidance

  Unit code

  VBQU117

• Participate in Simple Conversations and Transactions

  Unit code

  VPAU497

• Read and Write Simple Routine Informational and Instructional Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU500

• Give and Respond to Simple Verbal Information and Directions

  Unit code

  VPAU498

• Read and Write Simple Personal Letters and Formatted Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU499

• Develop Preliminary Computer Skills

  Unit code

  CAABS

• Keyboard at 10 Words Per Minute

  Unit code

  CAABT

• Produce Simple Word Processed Documents

  Unit code

  BSBITU201A

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  BSBOHS201A

• Plan and Undertake a Project

  Unit code

  VBQU131

• Engage With Texts of Limited Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU135

• Create Texts of Limited Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU138

• Locate Information on Driving and Buying a Car

  Unit code

  VPAU558

• Locate Health and Medical Information

  Unit code

  VPAU559

• Work With a Range of Numbers and Money in Familiar and Routine Situations

  Unit code

  VU20791

• Work With and Interpret Directions in Familiar and Routine Situations

  Unit code

  VU20792

• Work With Measurement in Familiar and Routine Situations

  Unit code

  VU20793

• Work With Design and Shape in Familiar and Routine Situations

  Unit code

  VU20794

• Work With and Interpret Numerical Information in Familiar and Routine Texts

  Unit code

  VU20795

• Work With and Interpret Statistical Information in Familiar and Routine Texts

  Unit code

  VU20796

• Access the Internet for Language Learning

  Unit code

  VBQU168

• Intermediate Numeracy Skills for Multiple-Step Calculations and Measurements in Everyday Contexts

  Unit code

  CSWE III R

• 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.