Course overview:

Title of programme	New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1)
Mode of study	Full-time	Length of programme	16 weeks

 

Outcomes: 

On completion of this programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Understand frequently used spoken expressions and simple sentences on areas of most immediate personal relevance in predictable everyday situations
• Participate in short spoken discourse of immediate personal relevance for social and transactional purposes in predictable everyday situations
• Understand specific predictable informat ion in simple everyday written texts
• Write short simple texts relating to personal and everyday topics relevant to daily life
• Communicate in simple English
• Be more confident in social situations
• Have some knowledge of NZ culture

Entry requirement:

In order for students to be accepted into this programme they are required to:

• be 16 years or over
• undertake an internal placement test or
• have previously gained the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) (Level 1)
• take part in a selection interview

 

Qualification Gained:

Number	Title	Level	Credits
1880-2	New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1)	1	60

Education Pathway:

This programme leads to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language programme (Level2)

Employment Pathway:

Holders of this certificate will have the English Language skills to work in positions that require:

• production of basic, short phrases on routine matters
• understanding of short, basic predictable spoken and written phrases