Everyday English Language - Advanced Plus - Sydney Course

Do you need to improve your English for work and study? 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 Plus course is designed to help you participate more effectively in the work place or in career training. Join the class for a fun and interactive experience whilst learning key language skills.

The course helps to build on your existing English skills and vocational skills through project based tasks.

Students will learn how to work in teams, plan, negotiate and build on their digital skills, in workplace situations that are common in the Australian modern day workforce.

The curriculum used for Everyday English Language - Advanced Plus is 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to conduct a project, to create and engage with complex texts as well as develop, implement and review a learning plan. You will be able to participate in English conversations fluently and be able to interact effectively with others at work.

The language, literacy and numeracy outcomes of this course align to Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

It is suitable for individuals who require:

• a career pathway, career preparation to employment or career training
• reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 4
• digital literacy and employability skills
• a career training and employment plan

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!

Course Outline

In this course you will learn:

• how to produce a learning plan and portfolio
• how to implement and review a project
• how to create and engage with a range of complex texts for community and workplace purposes
• how to participate in the workplace
• how to use numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques in a range of contexts
• how to use oral communication skills to facilitate complex workplace negotiations
• how to use advanced grammar in oral and written texts

The language, literacy and numeracy outcomes of this course align to Level 4 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

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• participate in English conversations fluently and be able to interact effectively with others at work
• create a portfolio of your work
• use numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques in a range of contexts
• have a better understanding of a range of complex texts for learning and employment purposes
• use digital technology for common workplace tasks
• conduct investigations
• engage in a variety of texts for personal purposes
• create business and personal texts

Upon successful completion of all units you will be issued a nationally accredited certificate in 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults.

This course will give you the skills to be more equipped and confident in the work place, or to participate in further study in preparation for employment.

What to Bring

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees.

Please bring:

• notebook
• pen

Prerequisite: Essential

Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit Level 3 or above.

Continuing students should have completed the English for Work and Study – Advanced (FSK20119 – Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways).

New students will undertake an initial assessment of language, literacy and numeracy skills to ensure that this course is suitable for their ability levels.

Prerequisite: Desirable

The student should be able to read, write and speak English at a very advanced level.

Fees and Government Subsidy Opportunities

Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It's helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:

• An entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III.
• Government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled-subsidised-training where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria. This criteria will determine your exact fee. Students who meet additional specified criteria, may be eligible for a concession fee or a fee exemption. In claiming the concession or exemption students will be required to supply the required evidence to support the claim in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.

Students who are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or credit transfer from previous study will have their fee adjusted to reflect this. The amended fee will be confirmed by Training Services NSW and will be reflected in the adjusted Student Fee Statement.

Payment Plans are available through Macquarie Community College for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications. 10% deposit OR $40 (whichever is greater) required upon enrolment followed by Interest-free payment plan. Payment methods: EFTPOS, Direct Deposit, Direct Debit, Visa or MasterCard.

Study Load

This course will include both classroom based sessions and home study.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is defined in the AQF as follows:

• Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.

This is underpinned by the AQF definition of credit as follows:

• Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications.
• Credit reduces the amount of learning required to achieve a qualification and may be through credit transfer, articulation, recognition of prior learning or advanced standing.

For further information visit: https://www.aqf.edu.au/sites/aqf/files/rpl-explanation.pdf.

If you would like to apply for RPL, please contact us for an RPL kit.

Core Unit Components (10)

VU22411 Research pathways and produce a learning plan and portfolio
VU22412 Implement and review a project
VU22413 Engage with a range of complex texts for personal purposes
VU22414 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
VU22415 Engage with a range of complex texts for employment purposes
VU22417 Participate in complex spoken interactions
VU22418 Create a range of complex texts for personal purposes
VU22420 Create a range of complex texts to participate in the workplace
VU22422 Investigate and interpret shapes and measurements and related formulae
VU22424 Investigate and use simple mathematical formulae and problem solving techniques

For more information, visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/22473VIC

Elective Unit Components (1)

VU22429 Investigate features of Australian culture

For more information, visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/22473VIC

How You Will Be Assessed

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 methods include written and oral communication tasks, practical tasks and assessor observation.

What Can I study next?

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.

Delivery Mode

We offer training in formats that suit you and your workplace in accordance with the training package.

Everyday English Language - Advanced Plus is available in the following learning modes:

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face with an individual assessment for each unit of competency and a variety of delivery modes to ensure individual learning styles are catered for.

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Classroom learning for this course may include:

• text book references
• white board notes and visuals
• PowerPoint presentations
• DVD’s
• class discussions and group tasks
• case studies and scenarios
• practical simulation and group role play

Remote/Online learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online. Ongoing trainer support is available to each individual student via video, email, phone and/or online chat groups.

Remote learning for this course may include:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Livestream video classes online
• Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions
• Mixed mode learning - using course books, online resources and practical sessions
• Ongoing trainer support to each individual student via video, email, phone and/or online chat groups

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone in order to participate in the livestream video classes.

Workplace based training delivered in your workplace

Other areas of delivery assessed on request

Logistical Information

Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing, and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

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!

Other areas of delivery assessed on request.