This program is delivered through the ESL Frameworks and the Certificates in Spoken and Written English. It is a program for adults of non-English speaking background, from beginner to advanced level, who want to improve their English for work, study or social purposes.
Program content is dependent on the needs of students.
The program provides experience and competence in a wide range of language functions needed for:
- Participation in the workplace
- Access to further study and training
- Participation in the community
- Independent self expression and critical thinking.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 91421NSW
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Epping, Preston
Duration
Full-time:
1 year
6 to 12 Months
Part-time: 1 - 3 years
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students are advised to complete an English and study skills certificate at level 4 before going on to mainstream study.
Study Pathways at NMIT
Career Opportunities
Those students who achieve a certificate at level 3 are able to move into our Vocational Pathways Department to continue their English language and study skills training to assist them towards their goal of work or mainstream study.
Entrance Requirements
All applicants are interviewed before placement in the program.
Materials
Assessment Methods
There are no exams. Assessment is continuous and ongoing, focusing on the process of learning as well as the competency requirements of the modules of the ESL Framework and the Certificates in Spoken and Written English.
Materials
A range of materials and equipment are used during the course and students are provided with photocopied worksheets on a day-to-day basis.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSWE I A | Beginner learning strategies | 50 | Core |
| CSWE I B | Beginner speaking and writing skills for giving personal information | 90 | Core |
| CSWE I C | Beginner listening and speaking skills for transactions | 90 | Core |
| CSWE I D | Beginner listening and reading skills for information texts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I E | Beginner listening and speaking skills for short informal spoken exchanges | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I F | Beginner listening and speaking skills for descriptions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I G | Beginner reading and writing skills for descriptions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I H | Beginner listening, writing and speaking skills for telephone exchanges | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I I | Beginner listening and reading skills for instructions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I J | Beginner listening and speaking skills for recounts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I K | Beginner reading and writing skills for recounts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I L | Beginner numeracy skills for using numbers in highly familiar contexts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I M | Beginner numeracy skills for working with space and shapes in highly familiar contexts | 90 | Elective |
