Core unit components
- (VU22358) Develop learning goals
- (VU22359) Conduct a project with guidance
- (VU22364) Participate in simple spoken interactions
- (VU22361) Engage with simple texts for learning purposes
- (VU22362) Engage with simple texts for employment purposes
- (VU22366) Create simple texts for learning purposes
- (VU22367) Create simple texts for employment purposes
- (VU22368) Create simple texts to participate in the community
- (VU22369) Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations
- (VU22370) Work with simple measurements in familiar situations
- (VU22371) Work with simple design and shape in familiar situations
- (VU22450) Work with and interpret simple directions in familiar situations
Elective unit components
Course Overview
Do you need to improve your English for work and study in Australia? Macquarie Community College is a leading provider of English teaching offering you an inclusive and supportive environment in which to learn.
This Everyday English Language – Intermediate course, will assist you with learning strategies, workplace and community reading and writing, numeracy, oral communication and digital literacy. Join the class for a fun and interactive experience whilst learning key skills.
The curriculum used for Everyday English Language – Intermediate is 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) . Course outcomes focus on the skills and knowledge to conduct a project, to investigate pathways and develop, develop and document a learning plan. The language, literacy and numeracy outcomes of this course align to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
This course is aimed at individuals who require foundational skills support in basic English in order to improve their career opportunities.
It is suitable for individuals who require:
- Oral communication, reading, writing, numeracy and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2; or
- A career pathway, career preparation for employment or career training; or
- Digital technology and entry level employability skills.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course you will learn:
- How to develop a learning plan and a portfolio
- How to plan and undertake a project
- How to write text types for various purposes
- How to participate in a routine spoken interaction
- How to read text types for different purposes
- How to write workplace and community information of limited complexity
- How to work in a team
- How to identify community options
- Health literacy
- How to conduct an investigation
The language, literacy and numeracy outcomes of this course align to Level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
After completing this course, students may be able to study further Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) courses and build on their English skills for personal, community and work purposes.
Course outcome
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Engage in simple conversations
- Read and write simple texts for various purposes
- Operate a personal computer
- Interpret and work with simple numbers, directions, measurements and shapes in everyday life
- Identify common digital media
- Conduct a project with guidance
At the end of the course, you will be issued a certificate in 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory), where competency has been achieved.
This course will give you the skills to be more equipped and confident in the workplace, or to participate in further study in preparation for employment.
What is involved
Time commitment
This course will include both classroom based sessions and home study.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
- Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
For this course assessment will entail the following:
- Assessment methods include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor. You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre enrolment process.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
For remote learning online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.
Fees and government subsidies
Smart and Skilled provides government-subsidised training and higher-level courses to help you get skills to find a job and advance your career.
If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled/ where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
Not eligible for Subsidised Training: $3,210
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Study pathway
Upon successful completion of this course you can further develop your skills by studying English for Work and Study – Advanced/Business/Community Services (FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways) course or Everyday English Language – Advanced (22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults).
