Improve your gateway into English by taking this advanced course. It will develop your skills to participate in further study and help learners make the transition to further studies, work and community participation.

This course may lead you into any of the following:

• VCE Year 11
• VCAL
• 21940VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study)
• 21937VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Employment/Professional)
• Certificate III and IV and Diploma industry qualifications
• Higher Education
• Employment.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Werribee, Melton and Sunshine
• Faculty:
  VU College
• School:
  School of Pathways and Transition
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  91419NSW
• 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.

The intended purpose of this course is to provide English Language skills to enable learners to make the transition to further study, work and community participation. This is an advanced course which develops the skills for learners to participate in a range of further study contexts. Completion of CSWE IV – Further Studies will prepare learners particularly for higher level VE programs or as a pathway to HE.

• Learning Strategies for Further Studies

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) A

• Reading Skills for Further Studies

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) B

• Written Skills for Presenting Point of View in Essays

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) C

• Written Skills for Analytical or Scientific Reports

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) D

• Listening and Taking Notes in Lectures / Presentations

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) E

• Spoken and Written Skills for Presentations

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) F

• Spoken Skills for Tutorials and Group-Work Discussions

  Unit code

  CSWE IV (FS) G

This course is delivered to youth groups and general access groups. Successful completion of Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English - Further Studies requires successful completion of 6 modules: 1 core module and 5 elective modules. Students who do not achieve the full credential can be awarded a Statement of Attainment for successful completion of modules.

• TAFE: Direct Admission
• Mature: Direct Admission
• Other: ISLPR 2+