Certificate IV in ESL (Employment / Professional) - Teachers
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| Course Enquiries: | Course Enquiries: Phone: 9209 5768 |
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| Course Code: | 21937VIC |
| Start Date(s): | February, April and July. |
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| Prerequisites: | It is preferrable that applicants hold an overseas qualification that is Australian equivalency recognised, or be in the process of recognition. Applicants need to have had their qualifications approved by the Overseas Qualifications Unit prior to commencing the course. They will also be required to undertake an English language proficiency test. |
Overview
This course is primarily designed for overseas qualified and experienced primary and secondary teachers, who are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Teachers who possess the required qualifications to work in Australia, but have little or no experience in the Australian education system. This course, which includes a practical placement component, will facilitate the transition to employment within an Australian educational institution. A five-week practical placement is a key component of this course. This course is available at Melbourne City and Moorabbin.
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Qualification & Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive the Certificate IV in ESL (Employment), with a specific focus on English for teaching.
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.
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. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front. For further information please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.
How to Apply
- Directly to Holmesglen
Course Structure
Work in an Educational Environment Education in Australia
Listening (Employment IV)
Speaking (Employment IV)
Reading (Employment IV)
Writing (Employment IV)
Vocational Elective - 5 weeks (Practical Placement)
Specific training within the course includes:
- Orientation to the uniqueness of the Australian workplace environment and job application processes
- Specific knowledge of the Australian education system, lesson delivery methods and class management issues with a focus on language skills development to facilitate communication and understanding
- Practical, local experience in Australian schools.
- Unit
- Hours
- Analyse and participate in complex conversations
- Focuses on listening and speaking skills in English in order to participate effectively in a range of conversation and discussions.
- 80
- Present and listen to complex oral presentations in an employment or professional context
- Focuses on presenting and listening to complex oral presentations in English relevant to an employment context.
- 80
- Give and follow a range of complex instructions in an employment context.
- Covers skills and knowledge necessary to give and follow complex instructions in an employment context.
- 80
- Read and write complex texts for employment
- Covers skills and knowledge necessary to read and write complex texts relevant to employment.
- 80
- Education in Australia
- Aims to familiarise learners with the structure of the education system in their state as well as the cultural features of education in Australia.
- 50
- Organise and participate in a practical placement
- Aims to familiarise ESL speakers with researching and negotiating placement in the Australian workplace.
- 50
- Language and culture of employment in Australia
- Covers knowledge, skills and strategies of seeking employment in Australia.
- 80
- Foster And Promote An Inclusive Learning Culture
- This unit specifies the competency required to foster and promote an environment, which supports inclusive work practices and learning culture.
- 10
Assessment
Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.
Career and Further Study Opportunities
Graduates have the opportunity to extend their studies into areas of teaching, or into other study areas to support their application for registration as a teacher. Please contact the Victorian Institute of Teaching for further information about the courses that would benefit your study requirements.