ObjectivesCertificate III in Spoken and Written English is an intermediate course which develops the skills for learners to satisfy basic social needs, and the requirements of routine situations. This course is suitable for those whose first language is not English.
Entry requirementsNo prerequisites Other Entry Requirements Selection is based on an assessment interview. Students will be enrolled in the certificate level appropriate for them.
Academic titleCertificate III in Spoken and Written English
Course descriptionThe following areas are covered through the study of Australian life and culture:
* Writing
* Reading
* Speaking
* Understanding spoken English
* Study Skills
Where
• Bendigo (City Campus)
• Castlemaine Campus
Selection Process
• Individual Interview
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing Certificate III in Spoken and Written English, you will be able to apply for work in supervised factory, cleaning and agriculture roles. some culturally specific work may be possible depending on individual confidence.
You may also look at other vocational study options to further increase your work related skills.
Further Study Options
Many vocational courses at BRIT require an english language level equivalent to a Certificate III in Spoken and Written English.
Pathways Courses
Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English - Further Studies :: 91419NSW
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Packaging Rules
Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
Successful completion of 7 modules is required to be granted this Certificate these include:
* 1 core module
* 6 electives
Elective modules must include:
* 2 modules from listening and speaking skills electives
* 1 module form reading skills electives
* 1 module from writing skills electives
The 2 remaining modules can be selected from any of the electives modules, including numeracy.
(Note: Successful completion of the Certificate must not include both CSWE III Module L: Intermediate writing skills for complex documents and CSWE III Module Q: Intermediate writing skills for jobseeking documents).
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
CSWEIIIA Intermediate Learning Strategies
CSWEIIIB Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Casual Conversation
CSWEIIIC Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Negotiating Complex Exchanges
CSWEIIID Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Interviews
CSWEIIIE Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Presenting Information
CSWEIIIF Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Discussions
CSWEIIIG Intermediate Listening And Speaking Skills For Complex Instructions
CSWEIIIH Intermediate Reading Skills For Information Texts
CSWEIIIJ Intermediate Reading Skills For Persuasive Texts
CSWEIIIK Intermediate Reading Skills For Fictional And Non-fictional Stories
CSWEIIIL Intermediate Writing Skills For Complex Documents
CSWEIIIM Intermediate Writing Skills For Reports
CSWEIIIN Intermediate Writing Skills For Narratives
CSWEIIIO Intermediate Writing Skills For expositions
CSWEIIIP Intermediate Writing Skills For Discussions
CSWEIIIQ Intermediate Writing Skills For Jobseeking Documents
CSWEIIIR Intermediate Numeracy Skills for Multiple-step Calculations and Measurements in Everyday Contexts
CSWEIIIS Intermediate Numeracy Skills For Working With Space And Shapes In Everday Contexts
CSWEIIII Intermediate Reading Skills For News And Current Affairs
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.