91342NSW Certificate III in English for Further Study

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
TAFE Course No: 4194
Nominal Hours: 450

This course is for adults from language backgrounds other than English. The course is designed for students with a minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 2, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 4. The course helps you to develop English language skills for research, writing and spoken presentation, so you can apply to do further study at TAFE NSW or other post-secondary education institutions. Before you enrol in this course you need to have an interview. The interview will help to make sure this is the right course for you, in terms of your current English language skills and your future goals. Please contact your campus about this before you enrol.

Career Opportunities: Students who successfully complete this course will have developed the English language skills to help them undertake further vocational study at TAFE NSW and other post-secondary education institutions.

Articulation: When you finish this course you will have the English language skills necessary to apply to do other TAFE Certificate courses requiring NSW School Certificate or equivalent. Successful completion of this course satisfies the English language entry requirement to TAFE NSW courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or 6 at entry.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for this course. The course is designed for students with minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 2, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 4.

Modules/Units
Core:
NSWTESL305A	Use English to produce a variety of spoken texts for further study
NSWTESL306A	Listen and respond to a variety of English texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL307A	Read and respond to a variety of English texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL308A	Use English to write a variety of texts for further study purposes
Elective:
ICAU1128A	Operate a personal computer
ICAU1129A	Operate a word processing application
ICAU1130A	Operate a spreadsheet application
ICAU1131A	Operate database application
ICAU1132A	Operate a presentation package
ICAU1133A	Send & retrieve information using web browsers & email
NSWTCOM207A	Demonstrate interpersonal skills
NSWTCOM209A	Plan and conduct a simple project
NSWTCOM212A	Communicate across cultures to build understanding
NSWTESL213A	Identify a variety of English pronunciation features
NSWTESL301A	Use English to produce a limited range of spoken texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL302A	Listen and respond to a limited range of English texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL303A	Read and respond to a limited range of English texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL304A	Use English to write a limited range of texts for further study purposes
NSWTESL309A	Use a range of English language speaking skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL310A	Use a range of English language listening skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL311A	Use a range of English language reading skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL312A	Use a range of English language writing skills relevant to a specific vocational area
NSWTESL313A	Prepare for IELTS/CULT speaking test
NSWTESL314A	Prepare for lELTS/CULT listening test
NSWTESL315A	Prepare for lELTS/CULT reading test
NSWTESL316A	Prepare for lELTS/CULT writing test
NSWTETH201A	Operate in a diverse study environment
NSWTETH202A	Access support services in a diverse study environment
NSWTHMN208A	Investigate natural disasters
NSWTHMN210A	Apply consumer information
NSWTHMN212A	Investigate the role of the legal system in Australia
NSWTHMN213A	Investigate the political process in Australia
NSWTHMN215A	Recognise the influence of multiculturalism on Australian Society
NSWTLRN106A	Identify own essential skills
NSWTLRN203A	Interpret information for study purposes
NSWTLRN204A	Use research and revision skills
NSWTLRN301A	Draw conclusions from information for study purposes
NSWTPLG201A	Source and organise information for a purpose

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Ballina - contact the campus on (02) 6681 8900.
Kingscliff - contact the campus on (02) 6674 7200.
Lismore - Contact Lorraine Jenkinson on (02) 6623 0270.

Semester 1, 2009:

Campuses:

Ballina - Part-time, 5 hours per week for 36 weeks.
Information and enrolment session Thursday 29 January 2009, 10.00 am, Room CG.03.
You will also need to attend an interview and assessment before enrolling.
Ring (02) 6681 8900 to arrange an appointment.

Kingscliff -Full-time or part-time, 4-20 hours per week. Monday & Friday 9.00am to 2.30 pm, Wednsesday and Thursday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm (DST). You can enrol at any time during the year.
Ring (02) 6674 7200 for more information.
Information sheet, Kingscliff Campus, Semester 1, 2009 (PDF 120KB)

Lismore - Part-time day, 10 -15 hours per week for 18 - 36 weeks. Contact Lisa Weingarth on (02) 6623 0271 to enrol.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 286KB)