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Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study)

Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study)

Accredited course
National Code:
21502VIC
State Code:
1648
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/12/2005
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

This advanced level course offers the opportunity to develop advanced level skills in English listening, speaking, writing and reading for participants from language backgrounds other than English. The two levels in the Further Study stream provide a clear pathway for a wide range of learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge for participating effectively in the Australian community.

Schedule
1.

Complete all core units in Group A and Group B, plus a minimum of 100 hours electives:

Core units - Part A:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38901 Listening (Further Study IV) - Part A 50 Module
38905 Reading (Further Study IV) - Part A 50 Module
38903 Speaking (Further Study IV) - Part A 50 Module
38907 Writing (Further Study IV) - Part A 50 Module
2.

Core units - Part B:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38902 VBN486 Listening (Further Study IV) - Part B 50 Module
38906 VBN488 Reading (Further Study IV) - Part B 50 Module
38904 VBN487 Speaking (Further Study IV) - Part B 50 Module
38908 VBN489 Writing (Further Study IV) - Part B 50 Module
3.

Elective Units: Select a minimum of 100 hours from the following. 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.

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
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1659 21940VIC Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
. This course is the copyright of the Victorian University of Technology (TAFE Division).

2. The proponent for this course is Victorian University of Technology (TAFE Division). It has been placed on the National Register as code [21502VIC].

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

Jane Cussen
Victoria University of Technology (TAFE Division)
Ph: (03) 9284 8375

4. This course was placed on STARS by Challenger TAFE on 14th December 2005.
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