Spoken and Written English-Intermediate

Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Functional Grammar - Intermediate (CSO202008)
  • Received Pronunciation - Intermediate (CSO202009)
  • Engage in and listen to basic spoken dialogues (SWEELD001)
  • Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures (FSKRDG005)
  • Engage with simple texts to participate in the community (VU22363)

Spoken and Written English - Intermediate - Sydney Course

If you are looking to improve your spoken and written English for study or work purposes, then this course is for you.

Spoken and Written English – Intermediate is a short introductory course to support you in improving your workplace English skills in preparation for employment or to study a vocational course. This course builds on skills obtained in FSK10123 English for Work and Study - Beginners.

You will learn intermediate level English grammar and pronunciation, improve on your written skills, computer and online security knoweldge, as well as various numeracy skills to help you in the workplace or study environment.

The course comprises a selection of units of work from the accredited FSK-Foundation Skills Training Package and Spoken and Written English qualifications. Units are selected to meet the reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy requirements of the learners.

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:

  • use Grammar – Intermediate levels
  • Pronunciation – Intermediate levels
  • Engage in and listen to basic spoken dialogues
  • Identify strategies to respond to simple and familiar workplace Procedures
  • Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

Course Outcome

By the end of this course, you will be more comfortable having a conversation in English and writing in English. Upon successful completion of this course you will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in FSK10113 Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways and a Statement of attainment in CSWE II.

What to Bring

All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees.

Please bring:

  • notepad
  • pen

Prerequisite: Essential

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

Fees and Government Subsidy Opportunities

The NSW Government’s Adult and Community Education (ACE) Program provides additional support to disadvantaged students who have barriers to studying a full qualification. The ACE Program aims to promote access and increase vocational education and training outcomes for those who experience significant barriers to training and employment.

This may include students who are:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
  • living with a disability
  • long-term unemployed
  • Commonwealth welfare recipients and their dependents
  • migrants/refugees who are unemployed or underemployed
  • experiencing other barriers to the Smart and Skilled entitlement program
  • living in regional and remote communities where training under the Smart and Skilled entitlement program cannot easily be accessed

If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/adult-community-education where you will find everything you need to know about the Adult Community Education program before you enrol.

For those that are not eligible for this subsidy please enquire for pricing.

Study Load

This course will be run over a period of 7-8 weeks which 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.

Unit Components (5)

  • CSO202008 -Functional Grammar
  • CSO202009 - Received Pronunciation
  • FSKRDG005 -Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures
  • SWELD001 -Engage in and listen to basic spoken dialogues
  • VU22363 -Engage with simple texts to participate in the community

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

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 will include written and oral tasks, practical tasks and observation by the assessor. You will be informed when assessments are to take place.

What Can I Study Next?

After completing this study, you can complete FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

Delivery Mode

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

Spoken and Written English Intermediate is available in a variety of 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 includes:

  • 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 includes:

  • 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!