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Certificate III in ESL (Employment)
Certificate III in ESL (Employment)
Accredited course
National Code:
21935VIC
21935VIC
State Code:
1656
1656
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/12/2009
Field of Education
1201 - General Education Programmes
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
620
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
This course is designed for learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the Australian workplace.
Schedule
1.
To achieve 1656 Certificate III in ESL (Employment) - 21935VIC, a total of 8 units of competency must be completed. This comprises:
- 3 core units
- 5 elective units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81409 | VBQU130 | Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio | 20 | Module |
| 38149 | VPAU515 | Read and write a range of straightforward texts for employment | 80 | Module |
| 38150 | VPAU514 | Speak and listen to a range of straightforward texts for employment | 80 | Module |
2.
Elective Units - Select 5 of the following:
| 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 |
| 38148 | VPAU516 | Work effectively in an Australian workplace | 50 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1674 | 22254VIC | Certificate III in EAL (Employment) | 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 21935VIC.
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.
2. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21935VIC.
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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