Certificate III in ESL (Access)

(Course Code 21933VIC)

 

Course Aims
The focus of this qualification is employability skills where English is the medium of communication. It is designed as a ‘bridging’ course to provide a range of learners with language skills for a variety of work or study pathways.

 

On successful completion of the course a participant will be able to:

• develop and document a learning plan and portfolio;
• use listening and speaking in straightforward exchanges which require some detail;
• use reading and writing skills with straightforward texts;
• develop other skills and knowledge relevant to participation in the Australian Community or workplace.

 

Course Structure

Core Units

VBQU130 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VPAU502 Engage in Casual Conversation and straightforward spoken transactions
VPAU505 Read and write a range of informational, instructional and other texts

Elective Units

VPAU504 Read and write a range of straightforward letters and formatted texts
VPAU503 Give and respond to a range of straightforward instructions and informational texts
VPAU560 Investigate Current Issues
VPAM547 Australian Art and Culture
VPAU555 Use the internet and email to develop language

 

Qualification pathways

Educational outcomes and pathways include courses within the Certificates I to IV in ESL so that students can consolidate English language skills, cultural knowledge and prepare for entry to education or employment.

Assessment
Assessment will be a Learning and Assessment pathway.

Participants will be advised of the assessment requirements at the beginning of each unit.

 

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery.  As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed.

 

The assessment process may include theory, projects and practical assessments.

 

Formative assessment is provided throughout the course in terms of practice.  This is achieved through using the tasks outlined in the learners’ resources as practice.  These tasks are separate to the summative assessment process that concludes each unit of competency.

Requirements to Receive the Qualification
To receive a qualification, students are required to successfully complete all units of competence for the qualification level.

Mode of delivery
Classroom and/ or distance learning.

Duration
11 weeks.

Resources
Class set of textbooks/resources provided.