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Certificate III in ESL (Access)
Certificate III in ESL (Access)
21933VIC
1653
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This intermediate level course offers participants from language backgrounds other than English the opportunity to develop initial beginning level skills in English listening, speaking, writing and reading. The four levels in the Access stream provide a clear pathway for a wide range of learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the Australian community
Schedule
1.
To achieve 1653 Certificate III in ESL (Access) - 21933VIC, a total of 8 units of competency must be completed. This comprises:
- 1 Core unit
- 1 Speaking and Listening Unit
- 1 Reading and Writing Unit
- 2 Language Skills Elective Units (see outline of course structure)
- 3 General Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81409 | VBQU130 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | 20 | Module |
2.
Speaking and Listening Units - Select 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38110 | VPAU502 | Engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transactions | 80 | Module |
| 38111 | VPAU503 | Give and respond to a range of straightforward instructions and informational texts | 80 | Module |
3.
Reading and Writing Units - Select 1
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38113 | VPAU505 | Read and write a range of informational, instructional and other texts | 80 | Module |
| 38112 | VPAU504 | Read and write a range of straightforward letters and formatted texts | 80 | Module |
4.
General Electives Units - Select 3
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38125 | VPAM547 | Australian Art and Culture | 50 | Module |
| 38121 | VPAM543 | Australian Environment | 50 | Module |
| 38122 | VPAM544 | Australian Government | 50 | Module |
| 38127 | VPAM549 | Australian History | 50 | Module |
| 38123 | VPAM545 | Australian Law | 50 | Module |
| 38124 | VPAM546 | Education in Australia | 50 | Module |
| 38126 | VPAM548 | Indigenous Australia | 50 | Module |
| 38120 | VPAU560 | Investigate current issues | 50 | Module |
| 38119 | VPAU559 | Locate health and medical information | 50 | Module |
| 38118 | VPAU558 | Locate information on driving and buying a car | 50 | Module |
| 38116 | VPAU556 | Organise and participate in a practical placement | 50 | Module |
| 38114 | VPAU554 | Use basic computing language and skills | 50 | Module |
| 38117 | VPAU557 | Use services in the local community | 50 | Module |
| 38115 | VPAU555 | Use the internet and email to develop language | 50 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1645 | 21499VIC | Certificate III in ESL (Access) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1673 | 22253VIC | Certificate III in EAL (Access) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21936VIC.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:
Day to day contact:
Liz Davidson & Lynne Fitzpatrick
Service Industries Curriculum Maintenance Manager - General Studies and Further Education Victoria University
PO Box 14428
Melbourne VIC 8001
Telephone: 03 9919 8327
Facsimile: 03 9919 8345
Email: sicmm.generalstudies@vu.edu.au
4. This course was placed on STARS by Challenger TAFE on 4 February 2009.
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