Certificate III in English as a Second Language (ESL) Employment - English for Bilingual Community Work

The Certificate III in ESL Employment - English for Bilingual Community Work is designed for students that want to work in the community sector using their language and cultural skills as bilingual workers. The course was developed by NMIT in 2004 as a response to the need for community workers who are bilingual. Bilingual workers are needed to assist aged communities, young people in schools and, especially, newly arrived communities who speak rare languages in the health, education, settlement and welfare sectors. In 2008, we are offering a course developed in conjunction with the Health and Community Studies (HACS) department. It is aimed at students whose English is around intermediate level who would benefit from English language support based around the content of the Certificate II in Community Services.

Participants study modules from the Certificate II in Community Services for one day a week with the HACS department, and for three days a week they do English language training and receive support. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the range of work involved in community services as well learning about the legal, social and ethical issues involved in this type of work. Having learned some of the language and vocabulary associated with this field, students will be in a much better position to apply for other courses, such as the Certificate III in Children's Services or the Certificate IV in Community Services. At the end of the year, successful students will have completed the Certificate III in ESL Employment and the Certificate II in Community Services.

Students will develop the academic skills required to undertake the Community Services course. Course content will be based around the competencies required in the Certificate II in Community Training Package and students will get the opportunity to develop practical skills through workshops, workplace visits and practical placement.

About the Course

Local Students
International Students

National Code: 21499VIC

Local Fees: fees and charges

Campus: Preston

Duration

Full-time: 1 year

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Following completion of the Certificate II in Community Services, students may go on to further study in areas such as community welfare, community development, interpreting, youth work, child care, aged care, community services, administration or other related fields.

Study Pathways at NMIT

Career Opportunities

Many of our students work in migrant resource centres, community health centres, in schools as multicultural education aides, in local government, housing, welfare associations and other services organisations. They aim to assist new migrants and refugees with settlement and support services. Those who go on to complete the Certificate IV in Community Services may work in a range of social work areas in the community sector.

Entrance Requirements

All applicants are interviewed before placement in the program.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Assessment is continuous and ongoing, focusing on the process of learning as well as the competency requirements of the modules of the ESL Framework, as well as competency in the workplace, during their work experience. As part of the assessment, students develop a folio of work. Training package modules will be assessed by an accredited assessor.

Materials

Students are required to provide their own stationery and writing materials. Worksheets will be provided during the course. Students also have access to a range of facilities and services to assist with their learning and well-being while at TAFE. Independent Learning Centre computer and language labs vocational counselling library facilities sports and recreational facilities.