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Certificate I in ESL (Entry)

National Code: 21496VIC
Centre: Vocational Access and Education
Location: Whitehorse Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: English as a Second Language (ESL)


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What does this course involve?

This aims to improve your English skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing so you can prepare for further studies or work.

This course is designed for people from culturally diverse backgrounds who want to develop or improve their English.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course is designed to improve your English skills. As your English skills improve, so will your chances of finding work.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate II in ESL to enhance your English skills.

Can I apply?

  • You must be 18 years of age and from a non-English-speaking background

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview
  • Assessment of Application

Length of course

Part time 6 months

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Core units

VBN458 Listening (entry) 125 hr
VBN459 Speaking (entry) 125 hr
VBN460 Reading (entry) 125 hr
VBN461 Writing (entry) 125 hr

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