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Certificate IV in ESL (Employment)

National Code: 21504VIC
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 course is designed for non-Australian born professionals who want to learn how to navigate the local job market and transfer their experience and skills to the workplace.

This course will help you enhance your listening, oral and written communication skills.

You’ll undertake an industry placement and have the opportunity to learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace

What employment opportunities will I have?

The course may provide you with employment opportunities in your area of expertise.


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 advanced level courses at the Institute or other higher education organisations.

Can I apply?

  • You must be a permanent resident or an Australian citizen
  • You must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • You must hold either domestic or overseas qualifications
  • You must have had professional overseas experience

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

    Length of course

    1 semester includes 4 weeks practical placement

    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
    • Practical assessment
    • Project work

    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

    BSBCMN103A Apply basic communication skills 30 hr
    BSBCMN203A Communicate in the workplace 30 hr
    VBN490 Listening (employment IV) 80 hr
    VBN491 Speaking (employment IV) 80 hr
    VBN492 Reading (employment IV) 80 hr
    VBN493 Writing (employment IV) 80 hr
    VBN498 Language of computers 50 hr
    VBN499 Online language learning 50 hr
    VBN500 Practical placement 84 hr
    VBN501 Local orientation 36 hr
    VBN502 Australian environment 50 hr
    VBN503 Australian government 50 hr
    VBN504 Australian law 50 hr
    VBN505 Driving in Australia 50 hr
    VBN506 Education in Australia 50 hr
    VBN507 Health and medicine 50 hr
    VBN508 Australian art and culture 50 hr
    VBN509 Indigenous Australia 50 hr
    VBN510 Australian history 50 hr
    VBN511 Current affairs 50 hr
    VBN512 Vocational elective 75 hr

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