40649SA: Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Entry Requirements

There are no limitations to entry based on age, gender and physical ability, social or educational background. However, all learners must meet a minimum standard of English language competence.

Measures of determining English language competence are:

• A minimum score of (academic) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 in all macro skills. The IELTS tests should be no more than 12 months old.
• An IELTS equivalent score of a minimum of 6.5 in all macro skills.
• Applicants must have, as a minimum, successfully completed year 12 or equivalent, including language-rich subjects.
• Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) at or around level 4 across all learning, reading, writing and oral communication core skills.

Entry selection is conducted by a pre-interview language task and interview.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

MW Training Consultants support all learners by profiling their individual language, literacy and numeracy skills prior to commencement and throughout the training and assessment process.

Units of Competency

The successful completion of the 40649SA Certificate IV in TESOL requires all five (5) core units as well as the minimum requirements of six (6) hours of supervised and individually assessed teaching practice.

Where a certificate is not completed, a Statement of Attainment can be issued for any completed units.

Units Required

Unit Code	Unit Title
Core Units
AABH	Design and deliver an ESL teaching program	60
AABBK	Design and develop an ESL learning framework	60
AABBM	Plan an integrated lesson  using communicative language teaching methodology	60
AABBL	Identify and use basic grammatical concepts and traditional metalanguage	20
AABBG	Demonstrate understanding of the basic terminology of traditional grammar	20
Vocational Placement	Supervised and individually assessed teaching practice	6
Total Hours		220

Delivery

This program is delivered by distance using electronic mail (email). In general students have to complete this qualification within 12 months. However, as our distance education is self- paced, students can complete this course in less time.

Assessment

The experienced MW Training Consultants Training Team adopts a supportive, flexible and holistic approach in assessing competence against the units for each of the qualifications on our scope. All learners with MW Training Consultants are offered the opportunity for recognition of pre-existing skills, knowledge and experience (RPL) towards their qualification upon enrolment.

Our assessment strategies cover a range of methods that may include written questions and answers, reports, group activities, practical work, observation and discussion. Some courses require evidence of practical experience.

How to Enrol

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We look forward to working with you.

40649SA-Cert4InTESOL.pdf

MWTraining's Enrolment Form (pdf)

Recognition of Prior Learning (link)

Course Costs (pdf)