Certificate IV in ESL (Access)
(Course Code 21934VIC)
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:
- research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio;
- use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to:
- analyse and participate in complex conversations;
- give and respond to a wide range of oral presentations and instructions;
- read and write complex texts for a range of purposes;
- read and write instructions, advisory texts and other complex extended texts.
Course Structure
Core Units
VBQU142 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
VPAU506 Analyse and participate in complex conversations
VPAU508 Read and write a range of complex or extended texts
Elective Units
VPAU507 Give and respond to a wide range of oral presentations and instructions
VPAU509 Read and write instructions or advisory texts
VPAU510 Read and write extended creative texts
VPAU560 Investigate current issues
VPAM543 Australian Environment
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.