COURSE INFORMATION 2009

COURSE: Advanced English – this course is recognised all over Australia

21932VIC Certificate II in ESL (Access) is a qualification nationally recognised and accredited under the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). It is recognised under the Australian Training Framework.

This means that this course is recognised all over Australia, and the parts achieved while studying at Sussex Neighbourhood House can be built on when studying this Certificate in other registered training organisations.

Dates & Times

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Enrolment

Students can enter the course at any time, but it is recommended that students begin in January and attend for the full year.

New students must make an appointment to see the Further Education Co-ordinator to discuss the right level of course for them, to complete the enrolment forms and receive the information they need. Phone Leigh Cook 0n (03) 9350 4624. You are welcome to bring an interpreter or a friend to this appointment if you need extra help.

Course Delivery

Teachers hold all the required qualifications to teacher this course, and where possible will be assisted by a volunteer in the classroom.

Students will have access to computers as a learning tool. At least one class per week will be held in the computer training room. Students may also use our public access computers during other nominated times

There are many different ways to learn and in this class you will read, write, speak, go out into the community. It will also be important for students to practice their English outside of the class.

Course Content

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• Employability Skills are embedded within the delivery of each unit of study.

J  The delivery on Wednesday’s will be divided into 2 parts. The morning session will include all reading, writing and grammar language activities. The afternoon will involve listening, speaking, discussions supported by language learning games, plays, documentaries, films and current affairs. There is computer access during both sessions. With a whole day of English studies we are able to go on excursions, locally and further afield to reinforce classroom learning. There will be sufficient breaks to have a mental catnap. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.

Student Resources   

A detailed Student Information Booklet is freely available from the office. If you wish to discuss anything about your class, your learning or your learning options and future directions please feel free to talk to your teacher or Leigh Cook (Further Education Co-ordinator).

Students are not required to purchase any learning materials but are asked to bring a notebook, pen, pencil and eraser. A floppy disc for the saving of student work will be supplied or students can bring their own memory stick. The use of a bilingual dictionary is strongly encouraged - if you have one, bring it with you

Student Support

You are always welcome to talk to your teacher of the Further Education Co-ordinator if there is anything that you are not happy about, or that is worrying you. If you have a complaint or a grievance, it will be respected and dealt with in line with the House policy and procedures.

Childcare If you need childcare while you are attending your class, please talk to us in the office and we will try to arrange a place for your child in advance. Limited places are available and a fee applies. There will be an application form(s) to fill in before your child can begin.

Fees

Fees for this course are subsidised by the Victorian State Government through Adult Community & Further Education (ACFE), so several rules apply to the fees that must be charged.

For students who are eligible for ACFE funding the standard tuition fee is $321 for the year, and is due at the beginning of the year.

For students who are NOT eligible for ACFE funding the Fee For Service fee applies (see the brochure for details) and can be paid by the term. Talk to the Further Education Co-ordinator about your eligibity.

If you have difficulties with payments you are welcome to discuss a payment plan or a hardship application with the Further Education Co-ordinator.

Assessment

Assessment may sound worrying now, but you will feel comfortable in your class, and it will be worth it when you are awarded your certificate.

All students have the right to request that they not be assessed. Please advise your tutor if you do not wish to be assessed.

Students work and progress will be assessed against the performance criteria and evidence required to demonstrate competency in the unit. Assessment will be through a mixture of class exercises and tutor observation during the course. Students successfully completing this course will receive a Statement of Attainment at the Certificate Presentation Day on 7 December 2009.

Pathways

Students who successfully complete this certificate course (21932VIC Certificate II in ESL (Access) can move on to the next level 21933VIC Certificate III in ESL (Access), this is not offered at Sussex Neighbourhood House, but is available at other RTO’s and at TAFE. 

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