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Certificate IV in ESL (Access)
Certificate IV in ESL (Access)
21934VIC
1654
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
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
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.