Overview
10729NAT Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
Our English Language courses are designed to develop the language and literacy skills of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) learners. They develop the skills of learning, speaking, listening, reading and writing so that CALD students can undertake further education and training, seek and maintain employment and participate in the general community.
Further Education pathways
After successfully completing this qualification, students may enrol in vocational training.
Students who exit this qualification at any time prior to completion will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency they have successfully achieved.
Employment Pathways:
Potential roles for students who successfully complete this qualification are in general those which require an intermediate level of English.
Delivery
Course Structure
Offered as full time and is delivered in a classroom.
Training Venue:
Training Venue:
Diversitat Northern Community Hub,
25-41 Arunga Ave, Norlane
Timetable
Location | Days Per Week | Start Date | Duration | |
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Diversitat Northern Community Hub 25-41 Arunga Ave, Norlane | 3 days per week Mon-Wed 9am-2pm | 15/02/2021 | 6 months | Enrol Now |
Units
Units of Study
Elective Units
- SWELPE001Comprehend and participate in routine formal spoken exchanges
- SWERWT009Read and write routine transactional texts
- SWELDT001Comprehend and deliver routine spoken procedural texts
- SWEDSJ002Apply routine English language skills for job seeking
- SWELCP001Comprehend and conduct routine spoken presentations
Fees
VIEW COURSE FEESThis training is delivered by Diversitat Training TOID: 5819.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Different levels of Government subsidy are available – Diversitat Training can help you to determine if you are eligible for a Government subsidy of your training through Skills First. More information about Fees and Charges can be found in our Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.
PLEASE NOTE: Fees may apply for placement depending on the facility. If additional fees apply, this will be discussed with any students affected individually.
Some courses are only available as full fee for service (FFS).
Am I eligible for a funded place?
You may be eligible for funding support from the State or Commonwealth Government under a range of training support and incentive programs.
The Victorian Government Skills First funding is making vocational education and training more accessible to students who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.
The Skills First funding is an entitlement to a Victorian government subsidised place in recognised training that can be accessed at any time and it will continue to be available for training at successively higher levels.
However, please note, undertaking this course may affect your eligibility for funded training with the Victorian Government in the future, as:
- You can’t start* more than 2 subsidised courses in a year.
- You can’t do more than 2 subsidised courses at the same time.
- You can’t start* more than 2 subsidised courses at the same qualification level in your life.
Diversitat Training will check your eligibility before offering you a funded place. Information on how to prepare for your eligibility assessment is here: https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Understand/Pages/eligibilityassessment.aspx
If you are eligible for funding, the Victorian Government Skills First can contribute to the cost of your training.
For more information on Skills First Funding, visit;
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/skillsfirst/Pages/students.aspx
Entry Requirements
Pre-Training Review Interview
All students wishing to enrol in this qualification are required to undergo a pre-training review interview with a Trainer/Assessor to determine that the student understands the qualification requirements, that the qualification suits the student’s needs and aspirations, and the work opportunities and/or pathways attainable after successful completion of the qualification.
The placement assessment to determine the participant’s entry ACSF level will be undertaken during the Pre-Training Review Interview, using the Diversitat CALD Pre-Training Assessment Kit. Participants are assessed on the core skills of Reading, Writing and Oral Communication.
Technology Requirements
There are no specific technology requirements for this program. Students are recommended to have access to a computer and a broadband internet connection at home.
Entry Requirements
The CHC National Training Package indicates that there are no qualification or other entry requirements for this qualification.
Diversitat recommended entry requirements:
Entry into the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English will be determined according to the following criteria:
- a participant’s current English language skills, assessed against the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The recommended entry point against the ACSF is Level 2.
- a participant’s learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies, (digital and other literacies) and further educational and vocational training needs.
Pre-Training Review (pre- enrolment process)
To ensure that you enrol in a course that is the most suitable and appropriate and one that will offer you the best opportunity for success, prior to enrolment you will be required to undertake a Pre Training Review, which includes;
Pathways conversation
We will discuss with you and record your responses;
- your aspirations and interests and consider how this will lead you to the job you want or to further study
- the skills, experiences and education you already have
- how your language, literacy and numeracy skills will best suit the course
- how we can ensure the learning strategies and materials suit you
- If you need support with access and the use of technology
- How you prefer to study
- If you need any other support to help you
RPL and Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of prior English learning is incorporated into the initial placement assessment. If the assessment results show previous learning to a level higher than ACSF Level 3 the learner will be considered to have achieved functional English. The learner will be referred to another provider for Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English or other studies without the requirement to first complete 10729NAT.
There is Fees for RPL are determined based on units and nominal hours.
Credit Transfer
If a student has studied before, they may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) of successfully completed units that are also in this qualification or equivalent units from 10364NAT.
Potential for the CT of all or some of the units in this qualification is assessed during enrolment and the pre-training review, and is granted when the student provides the academic transcript or Statement of Attainment for the unit/s of competency they are seeking to transfer.
The successful application of CT will decrease the length of this qualification.
FAQs
Induction before you start the course
You will be given a formal induction at the beginning of your course. Important details are further communicated in the Student Handbook which can be downloaded from Current Students page.
There is a formal induction checklist that you will be taken through and at the end of induction you will be asked to sign the checklist to verify that you understand the details, including competency based assessment and reasonable adjustment, assessment methods, due dates and delivery requirements, surveys and the complaints/appeals process.
Alongside this there are also worksite inductions conducted if you are participating in placement as part of your training.
Issuing Certificates
On successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate for the completed course. For unit completion only, a statement of attainment will be awarded.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook contains important information which individuals should read before enrolling in a course at Diversitat Training.
The handbook contains detailed information including:
- Section A Training and Assessment
- Section B Student application and enrolment
- Section C Fees and charges, including fee waivers, and exemptions
- Section F Students Rights and Responsibilities
- Section G Policies
The Student Handbook can be downloaded from Current Students page.
Materials Required
Diversitat Training will provide all course information and resources; however, participants are required to provide their own work folders, pens etc. A materials/resources fee may be charged for course materials such as resources, handouts and text materials. Additional expenses/levies may be required for some courses to cover extra course expenses such as tools of trade, equipment, excursions etc. You will be advised if these expenses apply to your studies prior to enrolment.
Access & Equity, RPL, Credit Transfers & USI
For information about Access & Equity or information about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Credit Transfers or information on how to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI); please visit the Current Students page on our website and download the latest Student Handbook.
Important
Completing a qualification does not guarantee a job outcome, any possible job titles above have been included as a guide only. Completing a qualification does not guarantee a license by an industry regulator within the course jurisdiction. There are no guaranteed employment or qualification outcomes in the VET sector.