Advance 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.

These skills will help you with formal and informal situations in your social and community life, as well as in the workplace.

This course can lead you to study in other ESL courses as well as vocational or higher education courses including Certificate IV in ESL (Access), Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study) or Certificate IV in ESL (Employment/Professional), as well as vocational and/ or higher education qualifications.

• 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:
  21933VIC
• 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 21933VIC Certificate III in ESL (Access) a participant will be able to:

• develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
• use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to:
  • engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transaction
  • give and respond in detail to a range of straightforward instructions and verbal description
  • read and write a range of straightforward formal and informal letters or emails and formatted texts
  • read and write a range of straight forward informational instructional and other 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

  Unit code

  VBQU130

• Engage in Casual Conversation and Straightforward Spoken Transactions

  Unit code

  VPAU502

• Read and Write a Range of Straightforward Informational, Instructional and Other Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU505

• Give and Respond to a Range of Straightforward Instructions and Informational Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU503

• Read and Write a Range of Straightforward Letters and Formatted Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU504

• Develop and Use a Personal Budget

  Unit code

  FNSFLT201A

• Develop and Use a Savings Plan

  Unit code

  FNSFLT202A

• ESL and the Internet

  Unit code

  HCKY

• Operate Word-Processing Applications

  Unit code

  ICAICT102A

• Implement and Review a Project

  Unit code

  VBQU143

• Engage With a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU147

• Create a Range of Texts of Some Complexity to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU151

• Australian Art and Culture

  Unit code

  VPAM547

• Australian History

  Unit code

  VPAM549

• Use the Internet and Email to Develop Language

  Unit code

  VPAU555

• Investigate and Interpret Shapes and Measurements and Related Formulae in a Range of Contexts

  Unit code

  VU20812

• Investigate Numerical and Statistical Information in a Range of Contexts

  Unit code

  VU20813

• 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.