TESOL General Information

Certificate IV in TESOL:

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Course Code: 30537QLD)

Last Updated: 14th April 2010

Table of Contents

• 1.0 - Introduction
• 2.0 - Course Content
• 3.0 - Assessment
• 4.0 - Course Outcomes
• 5.0 - Minimun Entry Requirements
• 6.0 - Timeframe

1.0 Introduction

The overall intention of this course is to prepare participants for the task of teaching English to people whose native language is not English.

Those enrolling in the Course need no previous teaching experience or qualifications. However, those who do will be more likely to have a higher skill level on completion of the Course.

Consequently, the variety of potential employment opportunities for Course graduates may depend on the participants pre-existing qualifications and experience. See Course Outcomes below for more information.

Language Training Institute began delivering TESOL Courses in 1998. Since that time LTI has trained hundreds of people from many walks of life to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages.

LTI graduates have found teaching positions both overseas and within Australia after completing the Course.

Non-native speakers of English have also successfully completed the Course.

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2.0 Course Content:

To qualify for the Certificate IV in TESOL, trainees must complete the following:

• Twelve (12) Core Units
• Two (2) Elective Units, and,
• Practical Placement

The names of the Units are given below with the *Nominal Hours associated with the Units provided below.

*Please note that the "Nominal Hours" are NOT the number of hours of attendance in classes.

Nominal hours include in-class hours, self study, preparation for assessment and Prac Teaching. Various Courses or individualised programs of study will be configured with different proportions of each of these "modes" of study.

Please also note that not all electives will be available to all Trainees on every Course. Trainees will be advised on a Course by Course basis what electives are available for their Course.

Course Structure for Cert IV in TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (30537QLD)

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3.0 Assessment

Course participants will be assessed throughout the Course by means of written responses to workbook and other tasks, oral presentations in class, and in Prac Teaching performance.

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4.0 Course Outcomes

The course outcomes for graduates will vary depending on existing qualifications and experience. We recommend that potential course participants research the requirements for whatever Country, and particular employment opportunities that may apply by performing a job search. Below is a basic breakdown of the two possible outcomes for graduates for the Certificate IV in TESOL.

Outcome A (for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications):

Participants who do not have the qualifications or experience outlined under Outcome B below will be able to teach English in a less demanding and less professional capacity. For example:

• To groups of visiting students on short term study tours
• To small groups of migrants in a supervised and limited capacity for the development of general English skills
• To overseas students on an individual tuition or small group tutorial basis
• Overseas in Institutions not governed by Australian standards where predominantly conversational English teaching is required.

Outcome B (for experienced or qualified participants):

A participant who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the Certificate IV in TESOL will find a wider range of employment opportunities.

For example, in Australia, the combination of a University Degree and the Cert IV in TESOL would be sufficient for teaching English at a National ELT (English Language Teaching) Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited training centre (see www.neas.org.au/teachers/elt.php )

Potential Course participants should research the requirements for whatever Country, and particular employment opportunities that may apply.

5.0 Minumum Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Certificate IV in TESOL is that the participant must have a sound level of ability (year 12 English or equivalent) in written and spoken English language usage. One of the following examples of evidence of English proficiency must be provided prior to enrolment in the course:

• High School report results from year 12 level English
• Written documents you have produced
• Evidence of having completed studies at a tertiary level in English
• Endorsements from a supervisor in your workplace
• A result from an endorsed test of English proficiency (eg An IELTS score of 5.5, or 6.0 if the IELTS score is the ONLY indicator of ability)
• Your resume
• Communication in an interview (as evidence of spoken English ability)
• Any other evidence of good written and spoken English Language ability

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6.0 Timeframe

Students have one year to complete the course, with the opportunity to apply for an extension if needed.

Note: A student can only apply for up to 6 months extension at a time. Multiple extension requests can be submitted, however a maximum total of 12 months extension will be granted, unless there is a special circumstance which we would require the student to contact us to discuss their situation.

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