2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

General Education for Adults
Literacy and Numeracy
Migrant English
Social Sciences Swinburne and Arts at Lilydale – TAFE
Course title
Certificate in General Education for Adults
Duration
The course can be undertaken on a full-time (16-
20 hours per week) or part-time basis. Intakes
are flexible and occur at regular intervals
throughout the year. The number of modules
required to complete the Certificate is dependent
on the individual’s skills at entry.
Location
Croydon, Hawthorn, Prahran, Wantirna.
Entry requirements
People with skills ranging from pre-reading and
pre-writing to those wishing to improve their
existing basic skills are eligible. Level one will be
offered to adults who have yet to gain
competence as independent readers and writers.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows
students to be placed in a level appropriate to
their currents skills.
Application procedure
Direct to Swinburne.
Course overview
This course caters for people from English and
non-English speaking backgrounds who left
school before Year 11. The main focus of the
program is improving a student’s skill in reading,
writing and maths all with a strong emphasis on
improving self-confidence. Students are also
encouraged to undertake some introductory
vocational modules and after completion of the
program they will be better prepared for further
study and/or employment. Students are required
to complete core modules of English, Maths and
Computer skills and select from a range of
available electives. Subject choice varies
according to campus.
Course title
Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy
Duration
Two semesters part-time.
Location
Croydon, Lilydale.
Entry requirements
Applicants must attend an interview, express
personal goals for literacy, and demonstrate
readiness in reading, writing and maths skills eg.
recognise a small number of sight words and
numbers and/or recognise the sounds and names
of a group of letters.
Course overview
This course is designed to help students who may
have a limited school experience, intellectual
disability or have to overcome the challenge of a
learning disability, to develop reading, writing,
speaking, listening and maths skills. The course
covers four levels of reading and writing, three
levels of general communication and twenty levels
in the maths area.
Career opportunities
On completion of the course students will be able
to enrol in the Certificate in General Education for
Adults. Students may also wish to explore future
options in the Certificate in Work Education.
Further information
Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)
Access Department
Tel: (03) 9213 6682 (Croydon)
Course title
Adult Migrant English Program
Duration
One semester (15-20 hours per week) each level,
or one year part-time.
Location
Hawthorn, Prahran, Wantirna.
Entry requirements
Permanent resident, or eligible temporary, who
has arrived in Australia in the last three to five
years. English level from beginner to under
intermediate for all four macro skills: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. Passport is
essential at interview.
Application procedure
Direct to Swinburne.
Course overview
This course is a National Settlement English
Program administered by the Department of
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. Its aim is to
assist newly arrived migrants to develop the
English Language skills necessary to settle
successfully into Australia, to participate in the
community and access available services. This
program is has no fees for eligible students.
Career opportunities
Further studies in either a higher level of CSWE or
English for Vocational Education and Further
Study.
Further information
Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)
Access Department
Tel: (03) 9214 8634 (Hawthorn)
(03) 9214 6985 (Prahran)
(03) 9210 1212 (Wantirna)
Career opportunities
Provides a developmental pathway from the
earliest stages of reading and writing to
preparation for a wide range of employment,
vocational training, TAFE and further education
options.
Further information
Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)
Access Department
(03) 9213 6682 (Croydon)
(03) 9214 8634 (Hawthorn)
(03) 9214 6985 (Prahran)
(03) 9210 1212 (Wantirna)
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