GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
1 Year (full time) or 2 Years (part time)
This course develops straightforward English language skills for non-native speakers to access further study and employment opportunities. Designed for adult migrants and learners seeking to improve their English proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, participants will be asked to undertake an English language assessment to determine their skill levels, assessed against a suitable framework such as the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). Students must have general stationery including pens, pencils, and rulers. A USI (Unique Student Identifier) is required for enrolment, and GOTAFE can assist in finding or creating one if needed.
The course comprises 8 units total: 1 core unit and 7 elective units. Core unit: Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio. Elective units include: Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts; Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing; Engage in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions; Give and respond to straightforward information; Read and write straightforward transactional texts; Read and write straightforward informational texts; and Investigate features of the Australian legal system. Assessment methods include written questions, role plays, reading tasks, writing tasks, and listening tasks.
GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE) is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally recognised qualifications. The institute offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and the Koorie Unit for culturally safe learning. GOTAFE provides flexible delivery options with multiple campus locations and both full-time and part-time study modes to accommodate diverse learner needs.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue entry-level employment opportunities or apprenticeships and traineeships. The course prepares learners to access a range of further study and vocational education options which may require some specialisation. The English language skills developed enable participants to participate more effectively in the community, workplace, and further educational pathways.
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