Certificate III in ESL (Employment)
(Course Code 21935VIC)
Course Aims:
The focus of this qualification is employability skills where English is the medium of communication. It is designed for learners who want to develop general English language and literacy skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the Australian workplace.
On successful completion of 21935VIC Certificate III in ESL (Employment) a participant will be able to:
- develop and document a learning plan and portfolio;
- use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to:
- speak and listen to a range of straightforward texts for employment;
- read and write a range of straightforward texts for employment;
- conduct a range of tasks to work effectively in an Australian workplace.
Course Structure
Core Units
VBQU130 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VPAU514 Speak and listen to a range of straightforward texts for employment
VPAU515 Read and write a range of straightforward texts for employment
Elective Units
VPAU555 Use the internet and email to develop language
VPAU560 Investigate current issues
VPAM543 Australian Environment
VPAM546 Education in Australia
VPAM549 Australian History
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
10 weeks.
Resources
Class set of textbooks/resources provided.