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Certificate III in ESL (Further Study)

National Code: 21501VIC
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?

As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.

This course is for migrant students with intermediate to upper-intermediate level English skills, who wish to improve their language and study skills in order to gain admission into post-secondary or tertiary education.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Although this course is not designed to prepare you directly for the workforce, your employment options will be greatly increased as your English level will have improved by participating in education in Australia.


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?

After completing this course, you will be eligible to study other courses in the ESL Framework, such as Certificates in ESL (Employment) and Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study). Alternatively, you will be able to access appropriate employment or further study options.

Can I apply?

  • You must be an adult from a non-English speaking background.

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Beginning of year

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
  • Test or Examination

Length of course

Full time 6 months
Part time 1 year

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.


All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Units of Competency

Core Units

VBN474 Listening (further study III) 80 hr
VBN475 Speaking (further study III) 80 hr
VBN476 Reading (further study III) 80 hr
VBN477 Writing (further study III) 80 hr

Additional Units

Units offered may vary each semester.

VBN503 Australian government 30 hr
VBN504 Australian law 30 hr
VBN502 Australian environment 50 hr
VBN506 Education in australia 30 hr
VBN508 Australian art and culture 30 hr
ICAITU128A Operate a personal computer 25 hr
ICAITU129A Operate a word processing application 25 hr
ICAITU130A Operate a spreadsheet application 25 hr
ICAITU131A Operate a database application 25 hr

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