VETAB
NSW VETAB
Certificate III in Spoken and Written English

Units from Certificate III in Spoken and Written English 91423NSW

This course offers discounts to Australian residents: $50 or free to AMEP eligible students. Bring your passport or proof of residency to enrolment session.

This certificate is recognised as an accreditation of competence in English throughout Australia. CSWE III is the Intermediate/Upper Intermediate level course. It is likely to take up to 12 months to master all the elements of the course.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that SOME of the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

  • Demonstrate understanding of a spoken information text
  • Provide a spoken explanation
  • Participate in a discussion
  • Read a procedural text
  • Write an informal letter or email
  • Write a formal letter
  • Demonstrate understanding of a casual conversation with topic changes
  • Participate in a casual conversation with topic changes
  • Demonstrate understanding of spoken instructions
  • Participate in a transactional telephone conversation
  • Demonstrate understanding of a complex/problematic spoken exchange
  • Negotiate a complex/problematic spoken exchange
  • Demonstrate understanding of a personal viewpoint in a spoken text
  • Participate in an interview
  • Demonstrate understanding of an oral presentation
  • Deliver a short oral presentation
  • Demonstrate understanding of a media interview
  • Read a complex advertisement
  • Interpret data presented in a graphic text
  • Complete a formatted text
  • Read a protocol document
  • Write a formal email
  • Read a newspaper article
  • Write a discussion
  • Critically read an opinion text
  • Write an exposition
  • Read a narrative text
  • Write a narrative text
  • Use and apply numbers, mathematical operations and procedures
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the mapping of space
  • Demonstrate understanding of mathematical terms used to describe shapes
  • Apply an understanding of measurement techniques to problem solving

Objectives

By the end of the course the student will have:

  • Learned and practised a variety of strategies for using spoken English in a variety of contexts.
  • Participated in conversations.
  • Practised reading for information, direction and enjoyment.
  • Practised writing informal and formal texts.

Other Information

ENROLMENT and ASSESSMENT
Student initial interviews/placements dates:

  • Monday 13th October at Cleveland Street 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Please bring folder with paper and pens and a dictionary.

Classes run over two days every week to make up 16 sessions of three hours each.

Each course may take up to twelve months to complete (over four terms) as in each term, only two Learning Outcomes are covered. It is advised to enrol in more than one term of the course so that you receive a certificate in the course rather than just an attendance certificate.

Cleveland St English High, corner Cleveland and Chalmers Sts, Surry Hills (5 min walk from Devonshire St exit of Central Station). Enter from Chalmers St.

PLS NOTE: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed.***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

Show class calendar (16 sessions)

Price
$360.00 (GST exempt)
Starts
Monday 28 Jul 2008
Finishes
Wednesday 17 Sep 2008 (completed)
Time
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tutor
Lise Cruickshank
Map & Address
Cleveland Street English School
Class Code
LGEN15-3
When Time Where
Mon 28 Jul 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 30 Jul 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 04 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 06 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 11 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 13 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 18 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 20 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 25 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 27 Aug 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 01 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 03 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 08 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 10 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Mon 15 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School
Wed 17 Sep 2008 06:00PM - 09:00PM default, Cleveland Street English School

Course is free for AMEP eligible students.

This course is held every Monday and Wednesday.