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

• English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening
• computing skills
• employment and living skills to participate in the community, in the workplace and in further education and training
• learning skills and skills to research pathway options
• a knowledge of Australian society and strategies for successful transition into work or further study in Australia.

Certificate IV in ESL (Access) is designed for students with considerable English language skills. They are starting to communicate effectively in a wide range of formal and informal situations in their social and community life, as well as in the workplace.

This course can lead to further study at Diploma or Degree level in vocational or higher education.

• 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:
  21934VIC
• 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 21934VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Access) a participant will be able to:

• research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
• use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to:
  • analyse and participate in complex conversations
  • give and respond to a wide range of oral presentations and instructions
  • read and write complex texts for a range of purposes
  • read and write instructions, advisory texts and other complex extended 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.

• Research Pathways and Produce a Learning Plan and Portfolio

  Unit code

  VBQU142

• Analyse and Participate in Complex Conversations

  Unit code

  VPAU506

• Read and Write Instructions and Advisory Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU509

• Give and Respond to a Wide Range of Oral Presentations and Instructions

  Unit code

  VPAU507

• Read and Write a Range of Complex or Extended Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU508

• Read and Write Extended Creative Texts

  Unit code

  VPAU510

• Use, Communicate and Search Securely on the Internet

  Unit code

  ICAICT103A

• Operate Application Software Packages

  Unit code

  ICAICT203A

• Develop a Personal Financial Plan

  Unit code

  SISSCOP205A

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

  Unit code

  VBQU159

• Create a Range of Complex Texts to Participate in the Community

  Unit code

  VBQU162

• Analyse and Evaluate Numerical and Statistical Information

  Unit code

  VBQU163

• Design and Review a Project

  Unit code

  VBQU186

• Australian Government

  Unit code

  VPAM544

• Australian Law

  Unit code

  VPAM545

• Indigenous Australia

  Unit code

  VPAM548

• 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.