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Certificate III in English Proficiency


 National Code: 11303NAT
 TAFE SA Code: AC00152


2025 start

Description

This course is designed to assist intermediate level migrants (International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) entry level 1+ to 2 in speaking, listening, reading and writing) for whom English is an additional language. It can help participants to communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate level of English.

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6 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day & Evening Day & Evening
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • To be eligible for this fee free course you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, bridging visa or skilled migrant visa holder. You must provide evidence of visa letter at time of enrolment

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Mandatory Requirements
For further information and enrolment instructions please contact Foundation Studies on 8207 8805 or foundationskills.adl@tafesa.edu.au

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$0
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$10,010 - $11,193

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Certificates in English Proficiency have been designed to provide participants with an opportunity to enter the appropriate level of language development for their particular needs and skill level.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in English Proficiency (11303NAT)
    This course is responsive to individual needs and is taught by teachers with wide experience and specialist skills in this area. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 6 core units and 5 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Listen to and understand routine texts 60
    Read and understand personally relevant routine texts 60
    Read and understand routine formal texts 60
    Use routine language in spoken texts 60
    Write routine information texts 60
    Write routine prose texts 60

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Access the internet and email to develop language 50
    Apply grammar skills to spoken and written communication 50
    Develop and use everyday pronunciation skills 50
    Develop and use everyday vocabulary skills 50
    Develop interview skills 20
    Explore current issues 55
    Participate in workplace health and safety 20

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Certificate III in English Proficiency
AC00152
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