Courses

This course is for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who want to study at university. It develops academic English language skills.

This course is for people from non-English speaking backgrounds who want to study at university. It develops academic English language skills.

acl’s English for Communication program has been designed to build skills, confidence and fluency. Through our lively and stimulating classes, you will acquire the language skills and confidence to communicate effectively in real life situations. The English for Communication program is also the basis for more specialised English language studies at acl.

An English preparatory program for those wishing to study in the University's Graduate School of Business and Professional Development or in a postgraduate coursework Management degree.

>To develop academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for further study at university, TAFE or private colleges.>To develop study skills for Australian institutions.>To increase confidence as a learner Modules.

To improve study skills in different areas.

A full-time or part-time course to provide language and study skills appropriate for further study at year 10 level.

This program has been specifically designed for students who need to improve their English to gain admission to an academic program.

This course prepares clients for the English proficiency tests which may be required for tertiary entry – IELTS and CULT.

For students with a good level of written and spoken English who wish to combine academic studies with a high-level English language course, or want to learn English terminology related to their field of study. Gives studentsthe chance to study an advanced level English language course and audit two subjects at University. During an audit, students attend lectures and tutorials, complete the reading list for the subject and prepare seminar presentations for tutorial groups. Students may also choose to submit written assignments and undertake examinations, but no credit is given.

>To assist students to develop their general English across all four skill areas. >To introduce students to and develop subject specific language and skills necessary for success in high school. >To introduce students to the high school system in Australia and the demands made on them.

>To develop the language skills necessary to undertake tertiary studies at University level. >To develop students’ confidence in the use of English, especially in writing. >To prepare students for IELTS and TOEFL examinations.

To develop skills necessary for undertaking academic writing.

To enable students to build from the idea to the essay. On successful completion of the course the students will be able to write essays for academic purposes.

This course is for women who have been out of the workforce for some time and are looking for a new career direction. It helps you develop confidence and new skills for employment or further study.

This course provides an introduction to academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills through general coursework, seminars, factual reports and assignments.Test-taking skills are also developed and practised.

Certificate IV in the Assessment and Workplace Training applies to people for whom training is a large part of their job, or a full job function within a structured assessment and training system. These people haveconsiderable responsibility for training program development and delivery as well as assessment of training participants or employees.

This course provides a broad academic language foundation and introduces students to a range of academic texts, building on the skills base of the Certificate III course.

English and computer skills for students planning to go to higher education or into the workforce.

The Diploma in Business (2 Sessions) program is for students who want to study Business or Commerce but did not meet the direct entry requirements for a Bachelor degree. Successful completion of the 48 credit points of academic subjects provides credit for the first year of a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Wollongong (UOW).The three session program comprises eight subjects from the two-session option, plus an additional Tertiary Academic Skills subject.

This course provides further skills development to Advanced levels in academic writing, listening, reading and speaking. Independent research skills are practised in seminar presentations and written reports. Students areprepared for the university or college environment, working individually and in groups.

The Diploma in Information Technology (2 Sessions) is for students who did not meet the entry requirements for a UOW Bachelor of Computer Science, the Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology (BIST), or the Bachelor of Information Communication and Technology (BICT).Successful completion of the 48 credit points of academic subjects provides credit for the first year of the relevant Bachelor degree.The three session program comprises eight subjects from the two-session option, plus an additional Tertiary Academic Skills subject.

To prepare students with lower Advanced levels of proficiency in language and study skills for undergraduate and post graduate university study.

This is a course for students who want an introduction to life in an Australian high school in Year 10 or 11, or for those who wish to improve their English language and study skills.

Provide students with improved access to the vocational education and training system and to employment opportunities. It also aims to improve the participation of students in all aspects of society and their local community.

Foundation Studies is a full-time program of two or more sessions and is designed to provide alternative entry to the University of Wollongong and other Australian and New Zealand universities for those students who have not met the direct entry requirements to a bachelor degree.There are four different streams in the program: >Commerce>Information Technology/Mathematics>Arts>Science/EngineeringA 3-session Foundation Studies option is also available.

This course helps you improve your reading, writing and maths for your job, for further studies or personal reasons.

>The course aims are to identify vocational education and training goals. >Incorporate these goals into a learning contract. >Demonstrate progressive achievement of the goals within the timeframe specified in the contract.>Complete the goals required by the learning contract.

The main purpose of the course is to equip adults who are returning to off-the-job training with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to become active learners through the development of a range of learning strategies.

To provide English language training and preparation for the IELTS test

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