This program is for adults of non-English speaking background at upper intermediate to advanced level, who want to develop their English for work, study or social purposes.
Program content is dependent on the needs of students and topics covered depend on the availability of resources.
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: 21502VIC
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Collingwood, Epping, Preston
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 1 - 3 years
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students who achieve a Certificate IV in ESL are able to apply for courses in further study. However, students intending to go on to mainstream courses are strongly advised to complete the Further Study stream of the Certificate.
Career Opportunities
These courses prepare students to apply for further study or training and for work.
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. As part of the assessment, students develop a folio of work.
Materials
Students are required to provide their own stationery and writing materials.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBN486 | Listening | 150 | Core |
| VBN487 | Speaking | 150 | Core |
| VBN488 | Reading | 150 | Core |
| VBN489 | Writing | 150 | Core |
| VBN498 | Language of Computers | 50 | Elective |
| VBN499 | Online Language Learning | 50 | Elective |
| VBN500 | Practical Placement | 75 | Elective |
| VBN501 | Local Orientation | 50 | Elective |
| VBN502 | Australian Environment | 50 | Elective |
| VBN503 | Australian Government | 50 | Elective |
| VBN504 | Australian Law | 50 | Elective |
| VBN505 | Driving in Australia | 50 | Elective |
| VBN506 | Education in Australia | 50 | Elective |
| VBN507 | Health and Medicine | 50 | Elective |
| VBN508 | Australian Art & Culture | 50 | Elective |
| VBN509 | Indigenous Australia | 50 | Elective |
| VBN510 | Australian History | 50 | Elective |
| VBN511 | Current Affairs | 50 | Elective |
| VBN512 | Vocational Elective | 75 | Elective |
