Course Title: Participate in a range of straightforward interactions for further study

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3310 Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course Title: Participate in a range of straightforward interactions for further study

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 70

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEDU6044

City Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face

Term1 2018,
Term2 2018

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou and Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au



Course Description


This unit of competency describes speaking and listening performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required in further study by adult learners with language background other than English. In this unit you will focus on listening and speaking skills in English to participate in further study contexts which involve formal, informal and instructional interactions.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU21500 Participate in a range of straightforward interactions for further study

Elements:

1 Make verbal requests and suggestions in a study context

2 Respond to verbal instructions related to study tasks

3 Give instructions or steps in a study related process

4 Prepare for group work

5 Participate in an informal group discussio


Learning Outcomes

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of Speaking 2+ / 3 and Listening 2+ / 3


and

the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) https://www.education.gov.au/australian-core-skills-framework . They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 3.
 


Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1