Diploma of Applied Language (LOTE) - Mandarin

Course Enquiries:	Course Enquiries: Phone: 9564 1820 Facsimile: 9564 1712 Email: languagecentre@holmesglen.vic.edu.au Web: www.languagecentre.holmesglen.vic.edu.au General Enquiries: Phone: 9564 1555
Course Code:	51168
Start Date(s):	February. Flexible entry times for post-beginners are available.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Part-time
Prerequisites:	There are no formal entry requirements. Participants may enter at the beginner level.

Overview

These part-time courses are suitable for anyone who would benefit from being able to use the Chinese language within their workplace or social situations.

The courses focus on the language being used in social and business contexts and comprise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness. Each activity is integrated and developed concurrently via the performance of tasks throughout the course.

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

Course Structure

Students may commence at the Certificate II level for beginners, or enter at a level appropriate to their current skills and understanding in speaking, writing and comprehending Chinese (Mandarin).

The course is conducted over a series of part-time semesters, during which students progressively achieve qualifications to recognise their level of ability and understanding of Chinese (Mandarin).

Analyse, compare and contrast cultural and social characteristics of nominated group (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and present information on the writing and publishing industry (Mandarin)
Describe, discuss and evaluate education and training systems of nominated country (Mandarin)
Identify, describe and evaluate sport and recreational practices, activity and facilities in a nominated country (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and present information on marketing practices and strategies in a nominated country (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and present information about a designated industry area from nominated countries (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and present media and current events information from nominated countries (Mandarin)
Conduct complex workplace oral communication in a Language Other Than English (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and discuss environmental issues in a nominated country (Mandarin)
Research, analyse and present information on the art and design industry of nominated country (Mandarin)

Unit: Hours

Describe, Discuss And Evaluate Education And Training Systems Of Nominated Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Indentify, Describe & Eval.Sport & Rec.Practices, Activities & Facilities In Nom. Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Indentify, Describe & Eval.Sport & Rec.Practices, Activities & Facilities In Nom. Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 40
Research, Analyse And Discuss Environmental Issues In Nominated Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Research, Analyse And Present Info. On The Art And Design Industry Of Nominated Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Research, Analyse & Present Info. On Marketing Practices & Strategies In Nom. Countries (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Research, Analyse And Present Info.About A Designated Ind. Area From Nominated Countries (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Analyse, Compare And Contrast Cultural And Social Characteristics Of Nominated Group (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Research, Analyse And Present Information On The Writing And Publishing Industry (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Research, Analyse And Present Media And Current Events Information From Moninated Country (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 50
Conduct complex workplace oral communication in a language other than English (Mandarin): No module detail is available; 10

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

Graduates of this program will have access to employment and career opportunities in fields where abilities in speaking Chinese (Mandarin) may be required.
Graduates may proceed to study Chinese at university level, or at intermediate-advanced levels within private institutions.