Certificate II in ESL (Access)
(Course Code 21932VIC)
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 this course a participant will be able to:
- develop and document a learning plan and portfolio with guidance which involves collecting information from a range of sources;
- use listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to:
- participate in simple conversations and transactions which require some problem solving;
- give and respond to simple verbal information and directions;
- read and write simple everyday personal letters and formatted texts;
- read and write simple routine, informational and instructional texts.
Course Structure
Core Units
VBQU117 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
VPAU497 Participate in simple conversations and transactions
VPAU499 Read and write simple personal letters and formatted texts
Elective Units
VPAU498 Give and respond to simple verbal information and directions
VPAU500 Read and write simple routine informational and instructional texts
VPAU555 Use the internet and email to develop language
VPAU560 Investigate current issues
VPAU557 Use services in local community
Qualification Pathways
Educational outcomes and pathways include courses within the Certificates I to IV in ESL in the Framework 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.