Employment Outcomes

Certificates in English proficiency provide English language skills to those from a non English speaking background. These courses provide a graduated progression towards English language -proficiency, covering the four macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition they provide vital knowledge and awareness of Australian cultural and societal attributes, issues and values. The program is flexible and provides a range of options for students who are new Australian residents, with face-to-face delivery, distance learning and volunteer tutors at home. The courses may be delivered in parallel with vocational certificates so that language development occurs in the context of the vocational field.Certificates in English proficiency provide English language skills to those from a non English speaking background. These courses provide a graduated progression towards English language -proficiency, covering the four macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition they provide vital knowledge and awareness of Australian cultural and societal attributes, issues and values. The program is flexible and provides a range of options for students who are new Australian residents, with face-to-face delivery, distance learning and volunteer tutors at home. The courses may be delivered in parallel with vocational certificates so that language development occurs in the context of the vocational field.

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 IV in English Proficiency
Students will learn to use Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with support in order to: give oral presentations for further study or employment; read and write texts for research purposes; research and evaluate pathways options, design a learning plan; analyse and participate in complex conversations in various contexts; participate in a range of interactions and group activities for further study; analyse and produce a range of texts relevant to further study; undertake straight forward research tasks; read and analyse instructional and/or advisory texts.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.