| The Certificate IV in ESL (Professional) is an 11-week program which runs four times a year. The course aims to teach overseas-born professionals to successfully navigate the job market and to transfer their experience and skills to the local workplace. It involves seven weeks of class time addressing issues such as: | Preparation for Employment | - Resume
- Letter of application
- How to address key selection criteria
- Understanding job advertisements
| | Interview Techniques | - 2 mock interviews
- How to perform well at interviews
| | Workplace Communication | - Effective communications to resolve conflict
- Assertiveness
| | Australian Workplace Culture | - Cultural awareness
- Non-verbal communication
| | Networking | - The importance of establishing and maintaining professional connections
| | Resume Writing | - Adapting resumes to a particular job
| | Oral Presentation Skills | - Effective public speaking
- Strategies for effective presentations
| | Job Application Procedures | - Applying for jobs
- Following up applications
| | Ongoing Support | - Advice before, during and after the course
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Work placementThe course is followed by a four-week practical placement providing local work experience related to professional field (subject to availability). Dates for 2008| Term 1 | 29th January - 11th April | | Term 2 | 21st April - 4th July | | Term 3 | 21st July - 3rd October | | Term 4 | 6th October - 12th December |
Fees| Tuition | $405.15 | | Student Amenity Fee | $52.00 | | Course Teaching Materials | $32.85 | | Total Fee Amount | $490.00 |
Please note: Fees are payable on enrolment. For holders of Health Care Card the cost of the course is $139.85. Tuition fee for holders of an Australian Centrelink Health Care Card is currently $55.00. EligibilityYou must be a permanent resident, to enrol in this course. ContactFor more information or to register your interest: Phone: 9286 9718
Course Information: 1300 Box Hill (1300 269 445)
Email: vae@bhtafe.edu.au Testimonials“Tremendous insight into Australian workplace practices and recruitment process, communicated through extremely committed teams”
Homi – Sales and Marketing “It was a great learning experience for me to improve my confidence and self esteem. I have learnt a lot especially how to prepare a resume and sell yourself”
Seema – IT Developer |
