COURSE INFORMATION 2009

Intermediate English – this course is recognised all over Australia

21936 VIC Certificate I in ESL (Access part of the ESL Frameworks curriculum - is nationally recognised and accredited under the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and 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. Students successfully completing this course will receive a Statement of Attainment at the Certificate Presentation Day on 7 December 2009.

Dates & Times

This course is offered part-time, 6hours per week, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm 

Classes begin Tuesday 27 January –and run until 7 December 2009

Dates follow school terms with no classes in school holidays, or public holidays

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 Leigh Cook, the Further Education Co-ordinator phone on

03 9350 4624 to discuss the right level of course for them before starting in the class. You are welcome to bring an interpreter or a friend to this appointment.

Course Delivery

Teachers are fully qualified 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 room. Computer experience is not required. It is important for students to practice their English between classes.

Course Content

There are 8 units in this course. Students must successfully complete all 8 units over a period of 18 months to 2 years (490 to 500 hours).

Student Resources   

A detailed Student Information Booklet is available. Students are required to bring a notebook, pen, pencil and eraser. 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.

Fees

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

The standard tuition fee is $304 for the year, and is due at the beginning of the year.

Concession Fees are available to holders of Commonwealth Health Care Cards, Pensioner Concession Cards and Veteran’s Gold Cards. The concession fee for tuition is $55 for the full year.

Students who are not permanent residents, or whose fees are paid by a government agency will be charged at a rate of $6.23 per hr ($346 per term).

Talk to the Further Education Co-ordinator about your eligibility, or if you have difficulties with payments you are welcome to discuss a payment plan or a hardship application with the Further Education Co-ordinator.

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