Certificate III in Spoken and Written English (ELICOS)

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Course Enquiries:	Course Enquiries: Chadstone: 9564 1978 Moorabbin: 9209 5768 Waverley: 9564 6384 General Enquiries: Phone: 9564 1555 languagecentre@holmesglen.vic.edu.au www.languagecentre.holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Course Code:	91423NSW
Start Date(s):	February and July.
Location:	Chadstone Moorabbin Waverley
Total Course Length:	Full-time: 20 weeks at 20 hours per week Part-time: 40 weeks at 10 hours per week
Prerequisites:	People from a non-English speaking background who are over 18 People who are motivated and have the ability to learn as assessed at an initial interview

Overview

The language programs at Holmesglen, deliver training to individuals for whom English is a Second Language (ESL), giving practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as help with grammar and pronunciation. This course aims to provide English language skills to students from non-English speaking backgrounds, at an intermediate level.

Qualification & Recognition

After successfully completing a level, students will receive the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English in Community Access.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

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Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Certain categories of students may be eligible for a Government Subsidised Place. Assistance is available for those who are unable to afford fee payment up front.

All Victorian TAFE fees will change on 1 July 2009. Please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

Fees and Charges

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen: Students can be accepted at any time if a vacancy occurs.

Course Structure

This course is offered full-time and part-time for students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Course Content

Intermediate Strategies for Learning
Intermediate Communication Skills

Unit: Hours

Intermediate Learning Strategies: No module detail is available; 40
Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Casual Conversations: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Negotiating Complex Exchanges: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Presenting Information: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Discussions: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Reading Skills For News And Current Affairs: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Reading Skills For Fictional And Non-fictional Stories: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Writing Skills For Complex Documents: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Writing Skills For Narratives: No module detail is available; 60
Intermediate Writing Skills For Discussions: No module detail is available; 60