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: 91422NSW
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Epping, Preston
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 1 to 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 II A | Post-beginner learning strategies | 40 | Core |
| CSWE II B | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for casual conversations | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II C | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for transactional exchanges | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II D | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for information texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II E | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for telephone exchanges | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II F | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for instructions | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II G | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for interviews | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II H | Post-beginner writing skills for formatted texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II I | Post-beginner reading skills for information texts and instructions | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II J | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for informal texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II K | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for story texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II L | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for information reports | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II M | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for opinion texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II N | Post-beginner numeracy skills for dealing with basic calculations and measurements in familiar contexts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II O | Post-beginner numeracy skills for working with space and shapes in familiar contexts | 60 | Elective |
