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Certificate II in ESL (Access)

Certificate II in ESL (Access)

Accredited course
National Code:
21498VIC
State Code:
1644
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 II 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 intermediate level course offers the opportunity to develop initial beginning level skills in English listening, speaking, writing and reading for participants from language backgrounds other than English. The four levels in the Access 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.

A total of 4 Core units (in 2 parts) must be completed including a minimum of 100 hours of electives

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
38862 Listening (Access II) - Part A 50 Module
38863 VBN466 Listening (Access II) - Part B 50 Module
38866 Reading (Access II) - Part A 50 Module
38867 VBN468 Reading (Access II) - Part B 50 Module
38864 Speaking (Access II) - Part A 50 Module
38865 VBN467 Speaking (Access II) - Part B 50 Module
38868 Writing (Access II) - Part A 50 Module
38869 VBN469 Writing (Access II) - Part B 50 Module
2.

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
1652 21932VIC Certificate II in ESL (Access) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. 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 [21498VIC].

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 9th December 2005.
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