Certificate III in ESL (Access)

Vocational Pathways Department
This Certificate III in ESL (Access) is offered through the Vocational Pathways Department. This intermediate level course is for adults of non-English speaking background. Develop your English skills to help with everyday life. Gain the skills to enter further study in more advanced ESL courses, and improve your employment opportunities. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in ESL (Access) through the Foundation Studies Department.

Introduction to Trade Skills ESL (VCAL YAMEC)

The Introduction to Trade Skills ESL program is a six-month VCAL course offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). The program prepares students for further training or employment in the building and construction industry. It includes trade workshop classes and industry visits and all students will have the opportunity to get their General Construction Induction Card (White Card). NMIT also offers a range of VCAL programs through the Youth Unit.

Certificate III in Education Support

This course qualifies you to works as a teacher aide or education support worker as well as offering English language support. This is a pathway to employment where your bilingual skills would be highly valued in our multi-cultural classrooms. This program comprises the Certificate III in Education Support offered in conjunction with modules from the English for Teacher Aide stream of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).

Course in ESL

Foundation Studies Department
This Course in ESL is offered through the Foundation Studies Department. This beginner level course is for adults from non-English speaking backgrounds. Gain basic English skills to communicate the essential information required for life’s daily activities, and to enter further study in more advanced ESL courses. NMIT also offers the Course in ESL through the Youth Unit.

Course in ESL

YAMEC
This Course in ESL is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). This program is a beginner course in ESL delivered through the ESL Frameworks curriculum. The program is suitable for young adults between 15 and 26 years who are from migrant and refugee backgrounds. NMIT also offers the Course in ESL through the Foundation Studies Department.

Certificate I in ESL (Access)

YAMEC
This Certificate I in ESL (Access) is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). This program is a post-beginner course in ESL delivered through the ESL Frameworks curriculum. The program is suitable for young adults between 15 and 26 years who are from migrant and refugee backgrounds. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in ESL (Access) through the Foundation Studies Department.

Certificate I in ESL (Access)

Foundation Studies Department
This Certificate I in ESL (Access) is offered through the Foundation Studies Department. This post-beginner level course is for adults of non-English speaking backgrounds. Further your English skills to communicate the essential information needed for life’s daily activities. Gain the skills to enter further study in more advanced ESL courses. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in ESL (Access) through the Youth Unit.

Certificate II in ESL (Access)

YAMEC
This Certificate II in ESL (Access) is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). This program is a pre-intermediate course designed for young adults from migrant and refugee backgrounds who want to improve their English language, numeracy and study skills. NMIT also offers the Certificate II in ESL (Access) through the Foundation Studies Department.

Certificate II in ESL (Access)

Foundation Studies Department
This Certificate II in ESL (Access) is offered through the Foundation Studies Department. This pre-intermediate level course is for adults of non-English speaking background. Further your English skills to communicate the essential information needed for life’s daily activities, or to enter further study in more advanced ESL courses. NMIT also offers the Certificate II in ESL (Access) through the Youth Unit.

Certificate III in ESL (Access)

Foundation Studies Department
This Certificate III in ESL (Access) is offered through the Foundation Studies Department. This program is delivered through the ESL Framework. It is a program for adults of non-English speaking background at intermediate level. The program content is dependent on the needs of students. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in ESL (Access) through the Vocational Pathways Department.

Certificate IV in ESL (Access)

Part-Time Evening course
This part time evening course comprises of three nationally recognised modules offered through the Vocational Pathways Department. Successful completion of these modules will gain you credit towards achieving the Certificate IV in ESL (Access). If your English language and literacy skills are at upper immediate to advanced level, you can develop them further. Learn skills that will help you in the workplace, study and training, and the community.

Certificate II in ESL (Employment)

English for Aged Care
This program comprises the English for Aged Care stream of the Certificate II in ESL (Employment). The Certificate II in ESL Employment is a one year accredited English language course that will help students to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Tasks and activities will be based around content from the Certificate III in Aged Care. The Vocational Pathways Department also offers other ESL streams of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).

Certificate II in ESL (Employment)

Foundation Studies Department
This Certificate II in ESL (Employment) is offered through the Foundation Studies Department and as part of some courses in the Vocational Pathways Department. This pre-intermediate level course is for adults of non-English speaking backgrounds. Further your English skills to communicate the essential information required for daily communication, with a specific focus on the workplace and gaining employment. NMIT offers other ESL courses through the Vocational Pathways Department and the ESL division of the Youth Unit.

Certificate III in ESL (Employment)

English for Child Care
This program comprises the English for Child Care stream of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment). This English language course is designed for students who want to work in the child care industry, and will help improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while training to work in child care. Participants study the Certificate III in ESL (Employment) for three days a week and one day a week study selected modules from the Certificate III in Children’s Services.

Certificate III in ESL (Employment)

English for Bilingual Health and Community Work
This program comprises the English for Bilingual Health and Community Work stream of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment). The course comprises the Certificate III in ESL (Employment) and Certificate II in Community Services. Gain skills and knowledge in intermediate English language, and workplace skills relevant to the health and community services sector. The course includes work placement in a health or community organisation. The Vocational Pathways Department also offers other ESL streams of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).

Certificate III in ESL (Employment)

English for Hospitality
This program comprises the English for Hospitality stream of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment). If you would like a career in hospitality, concentrating on the area of cookery, this course can give you the skills you need. This English language course also involves 7 hours per week of practical kitchen work, plus 3 hours per week of hospitality theory. Employment opportunities are excellent, and may lead to work in hospitals, nursing homes, hotels or restaurants. The Vocational Pathways Department also offers other ESL streams of the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).

Certificate III in ESL (Employment)

English for Teacher Aide

This course offers English language support and also qualifies you to work as a teacher aide or education support worker. This is a pathaway to employment where your bilingual sills would be highly valued in our multi-cultural classrooms. On successful completion of the course you will obtain the Certificate III in Education Support, together with modules from the Certificate III in ESL (Employment).

Certificate IV in ESL (Employment/Professional)

Overseas Qualified Professionals (OQP) Victoria
The Certificate IV in ESL (Employment/ Professional) is offered through the Vocational Pathways Department’s Overseas Qualified Professionals (OQP) Victoria program. This course provides overseas qualified professional people with an introduction to the Australian workplace and labour market, and the opportunity to undertake an industry placement.

Certificate III in ESL (Further Study)

This Certificate III in ESL (Further Study) is offered through the Vocational Pathways Department and is taken in conjunction with the Certificate II in General Education for Adults (CGEA). You will benefit from this course if you are an adult of non-English speaking background and at an intermediate level of English.

Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study)

The Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study) is offered through the Vocational Pathways Department. The Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study) is taken in conjunction with modules from the Certificate III in General Education for Adults (CGEA). You will want to do this course if your English language and literacy skills are at upper immediate to advanced level and you wish to develop them further. Learn skills that will help you in the workplace, study and training, and the community.

VCAL ESL YAMEC

The VCAL ESL YAMEC course is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Course (YAMEC). VCAL is an accredited senior secondary school completion certificate. This program is designed for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who have not completed secondary school and who need to develop their English, numeracy and communication skills in order to go on to further study, an apprenticeship or employment. NMIT also offers other VCAL programs through the Youth Unit

Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

YAMEC
This Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). This program is a beginner course in ESL designed for young adults between 15 and 26 years who are from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Improve your opportunities for employment or further education, your social life and your access to the community. NMIT also offers the Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department.

Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

AMEP
This Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English is offered through the NMIT's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The AMEP provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English

CSWE
This Course is Preliminary Spoken and Written English is offered through the Foundation Studies Department's Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE). It is a program for adults of non-English speaking background at beginner level. NMIT also offers the Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Youth Unit.

Certificate I in Spoken and Written English

AMEP
This Certificate I in Spoken and Written English is offered through NMIT's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The AMEP provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Certificate I in Spoken and Written English

YAMEC
This Certificate I in Spoken and Written English is offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). This program is a post-beginner course designed for young adults from migrant and refugee backgrounds who want to improve their basic English language, Numeracy and study skills. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department.

Certificate I in Spoken and Written English

CSWE
This Certificate I in Spoken and Written English is offered through the Foundation Studies Department's Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE). The Certificate I will help you improve your English language skills. It is suitable for people at beginner level. The course will give you a start in language, literacy and numeracy skills that will help with further study, finding a job and participating in the community. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the Youth Unit.

Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

AMEP
This Certificate II in Spoken and Written English is offered through NMIT's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The AMEP provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

YAMEC
This Certificate II in Spoken and Written English is an ESL course offered through the Youth Unit's Young Adult Migrant Education Courses (YAMEC). Designed for young people of non English speaking backgrounds who want to improve their English and numeracy skills, this course will also enhance your communications and problem solving skills. Improve your employment or further education opportunities, your social life and access to the community. NMIT also offers the Certificate II in Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department.

Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

CSWE
This Certificate II in Spoken and Written English is offered through the Foundation Studies Department's Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE). The Certificate II will help you improve your English language skills. It is suitable for people at post-beginner level. The course will improve your language, literacy and numeracy skills to help you with further study, finding a job and participating in the community. NMIT also offers the Certificate II in Spoken and Written English through the Foundation Studies Department's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and the ESL division of the Youth Unit.

Certificate III in Spoken and Written English

CSWE
This Certificate III in Spoken and Written English is offered through the Foundation Studies Department's Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE). Designed for young people of non-English speaking background who want reading, writing and numeracy skills, this intermediate-level course will also enhance your communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Improve your opportunities for employment or further education, your life skills and your access to the community. NMIT also offers the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English through AMEP Programs and the Youth Unit.

Certificate III in Spoken and Written English

AMEP
This Certificate III in Spoken and Written English is offered through NMIT's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The AMEP provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Certificate I in Vocational Preparation

Foundation Studies Department
This Certificate I in Vocational Preparation is offered through the Foundation Studies Department. This course is designed for young people seeking vocational training who also need to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. Develop your communication skills for the workplace, while enhancing your confidence and employment options. NMIT also offers the Certificate I in Vocational Preparation through the Youth Unit. 

IELTS Preparation Course

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) assesses the language ability of people who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. It tests skills in: speaking, listening, reading and writing. This part-time IELTS preparation course will help you become a successful IELTS candidate.