TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Basic English Language Skills Certificate I

Student and teacherThis TAFE English course is for adults from outside of Australia who have very limited English or adults from Australia with a non-English speaking background. Enrol in this TAFE course to learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English. Hunter TAFE tutoring is tailored to help you learn English as quickly and efficiently as possible. Before you enrol in this English course you need to have an interview. The interview will make sure this is the right level for you, in terms of your current English language skills and your future goals. On completion of this ESOL English class, students may want to progress to ESOL Certificate II. As an ESOL graduate with improved understanding of English you will be able to participate more easily in the Australian community, gain employment, progress in your work or complete additional TAFE courses.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

This TAFE English course is offered at eight Hunter TAFE campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Cessnock

Address:
Darwin Street Cessnock NSW 2325
Postal Address:
PO Box 366 Cessnock NSW 2325
Tel:
02 4993 0400
Fax:
02 4993 0442

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 1:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
8hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 8hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Glendale

Address:
Frederick Street Glendale NSW 2285
Postal Address:
PO Box 138 Cardiff NSW 2285
Tel:
02 4979 1600
Fax:
02 4979 1666

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
5hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus Tuesday 9:30am to 3:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
5hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 5hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 5hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Gosford

Address:
Cnr Henry Parry Drive & Margin Street Gosford NSW 2250
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 23 Gosford NSW 2250
Tel:
02 4348 2222
Fax:
02 4348 2359

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Evening
2hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Tuesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
10hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Monday and Wednesday 9:00am to 2:30pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Evening
2hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
10hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 2hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 10hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Wednesday 9:00am to 2:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Evening, 2hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 10hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Maitland

Address:
Cnr New England Highway & Ferraby Drive Metford NSW 2323
Postal Address:
PO Box 104 East Maitland NSW 2323
Tel:
02 4930 2888
Fax:
02 4930 2959

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Flexible
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Delivery Information

Students can attend from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 20 hours depending on their individual needs, this will be determined at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Flexible
16hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English. Students can attend classes on a full time or part time basis depending on their personal circumstances (from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 16 hours per week).

Further delivery information is available on this course

Maitland campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Students can attend from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 20 hours depending on their individual needs, this will be determined at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Maitland campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 16hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English. Students can attend classes on a full time or part time basis depending on their personal circumstances (from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 16 hours per week).

Further delivery information is available on this course

Muswellbrook

Address:
59 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Postal Address:
PO Box 375 Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Tel:
02 6542 1100
Fax:
02 6542 1165

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
3hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
4hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Muswellbrook campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 3hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Muswellbrook campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 4hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
12hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Delivery Information

Extra tutorials including pronunciation classes may be available in our Flexible Learning Centre. Further information will be provided at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
10hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 12hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Extra tutorials including pronunciation classes may be available in our Flexible Learning Centre. Further information will be provided at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 10hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Singleton

Address:
York Street Singleton NSW 2330
Postal Address:
PO Box 174 Singleton NSW 2330
Tel:
02 6578 7100
Fax:
02 6578 7188

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
4hrs/Week
36 Weeks
Local Campus Wednesday 9:30am to 2:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Delivery Information

Please phone 65 421 142 to arrange an appointment to be interviewed. The interview will take approximately one hour. You need to bring your passport and visa documents if you are not an Australian citizen.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
8hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Singleton campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 4hrs/Week, 36 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Wednesday 9:30am to 2:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Please phone 65 421 142 to arrange an appointment to be interviewed. The interview will take approximately one hour. You need to bring your passport and visa documents if you are not an Australian citizen.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Singleton campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 8hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Wyong

Address:
Porter Street Wyong NSW 2259
Postal Address:
PO Box 486 Wyong NSW 2259
Tel:
02 4350 2222
Fax:
02 4350 2247

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
5hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Tuesday 9:00am to 2:30pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 1
2012
Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Further delivery information is available on this course

Semester 2
2012
Part Time Day
5hrs/Week
18 Weeks
Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 5hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday 9:00am to 2:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 5hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 10748
National Code: 10078NAT

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal educational requirements for this course. The course is designed for students with a minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 0, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)1.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).