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Certificate IV in ESL (Access)

Certificate IV in ESL (Access)

Accredited course
National Code:
21934VIC
State Code:
1654
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/02/2009
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
480
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The 21934VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Access) is designed for learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the Australian community.

Schedule
1.

Select 3 of the following General Electives

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
2.

To be eligible for the award of 21934VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Access), learners must successfully complete 8 units of competency. This comprises: - 1 core unit - 1 unit from the Speaking and Listening Unit list - 1 unit from the Reading and Writing Unit list - 2 Elective Language Skills units or modules - 3 general elective units.

Core Unit

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81428 VBQU142 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio 20 Module
3.

Speaking and Listening Units - Select 1 of the following

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38140 VPAU506 Analyse and participate in complex conversations 80 Module
38141 VPAU507 Give and respond to a wide range of oral presentations and instructions 80 Module
4.

Reading and Writing Units - Select 1 of the following

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38142 VPAU508 Read and write a range of complex or extended texts 80 Module
38144 VPAU510 Read and write extended creative texts in English 80 Module
38143 VPAU509 Read and write instructions and advisory texts 80 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1646 21500VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Access) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1676 22256VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, Victoria.

2. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21934VIC.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from: Liz Davidson & Lynne Fitzpatrick, or
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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