Core unit components
- (VU22384) Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
- (VU22385) Plan and undertake a project
- (VU22387) Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
- (VU22388) Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes
- (VU22390) Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity
- (VU22392) Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes
- (VU22393) Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace
- (VU22394) Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community
- (VU22395) Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations
- (VU22396) Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations
- (VU22399) Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations
- (VU22400) Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts
Elective unit components
Course Overview
Do you need to improve your English for vocational and educational purposes 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 – Advanced course will assist you with developing learning and employment strategies, exploring community and workplace text types, numeracy, oral communication, community engagement, teamwork and digital literacy. Join the class for a fun and interactive experience whilst learning key skills.
The curriculum used for Everyday English Language – Advanced is 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults. 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 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
It is suitable for individuals who require:
- Oral communication, reading, writing, numeracy and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3 or above; or
- A career pathway, career preparation for employment or career training; or
- Digital technology and 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 3 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 routine conversations
- Read and write texts for various purposes
- Conduct a project
- Work with numbers, directions, measurements and shapes in routine situations
- Work with routine digital media
- Work in a team, identify and investigate projects
At the end of the course, you will be issued a certificate in 22472VIC Certificate I General Education for Adults, 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 will be provided and is inclusive of course fees.
- You will need a pen and paper for taking notes.
- For remote learning online Zoom classes you will need access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone in order 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
After completing this course, you can study the Everday English Language – Advanced Plus (22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults) course.
Upon successful completion of this course you can further develop your skills by studying any business qualification at Certificate II level or higher or any other qualification relevant to the industry you work in or aspire to work in.
