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Certificate IV in ESL (Professional)

Certificate IV in ESL (Professional)

Accredited course
National Code:
21505VIC
State Code:
5329
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2007
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
01/01/2004
Expiry Date
30/06/2009
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The Professional stream is designed specifically for overseas-qualified professionals such as doctors, nurses and engineers, seeking entry into their professions in Australia.

Schedule
1.

Learners to complete all Core units listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
50866 VBN494 Listening (Professional IV) 100 Module
50868 VBN496 Reading (Professional IV) 100 Module
50867 VBN495 Speaking (Professional IV) 100 Module
50869 VBN497 Writing (Professional IV) 100 Module
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Electives: Learners to select a minimum of 100 hours from the list below:

NOTE: RTOs may also select electives to meet the needs of their learners from any endorsed training package and/or accredited curriculum. Electives should be selected to provide opportunities for support and extension of language acquisition and the enhancement of vocational and education pathways. A list of possible electives is attached as Appendix B on page 32 of the ESL Framework Version 2 dated September 2005.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38896 VBN508 Australian art and culture 50 Module
38890 VBN502 Australian environment 50 Module
38891 VBN503 Australian government 50 Module
38898 VBN510 Australian History 50 Module
38892 VBN504 Australian law 50 Module
38899 VBN511 Current affairs 50 Module
38893 VBN505 Driving in Australia 50 Module
38894 VBN506 Education in Australia 50 Module
38895 VBN507 Health and medicine 50 Module
38897 VBN509 Indigenous Australia 50 Module
38886 VBN498 Language of computers 50 Module
38889 VBN501 Local orientation 50 Module
38887 VBN499 Online language learning 50 Module
38888 VBN500 Practical placement 75 Module
38900 VBN512 Vocational elective 75 Module
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VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the State of Victoria on behalf of the Crown

2. The proponent for this course is Victorian University. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21505VIC.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:

Liz Davidson
Victoria University
Ph: (03) 9284 8375

4. This course was placed on STARS by Central TAFE on 28 February 2007.
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