Language Studies
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Department summary
The Language Studies Department delivers English as a Second Language programs, Auslan programs and Adult Literacy and Basic Education programs for adults, generally 17 years and over.
Language Studies also provides training for adults with a mild intellectual disability or special learning needs who wish to improve their education and life skills. Graduates can enter into further study or employment.
Our courses are offered at Kangan Batman TAFE's Broadmeadows, Moreland, Coburg and Richmond campuses, with a choice of day and evening classes.
Our training facilities include an Independent Learning Centre (ILC) and Language Laboratories.
Courses and services
- English as a Second Language programs
- Adult Literacy and Basic Education programs
- Auslan
- Intensive English Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
- Customised and accredited programs for adults with an intellectual or learning disability
- Language support for Kangan Batman TAFE students
- Language and literacy assessments on a fee-for-service basis
- Customised delivery in industry
- English language courses for students at international campuses
- Development of learning materials and resources
- Professional development for internal (Kangan Batman TAFE) and external staff
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
- Full range of ESL programs ranging from Beginner to Advanced levels
- Beginner-level courses cater for recently arrived migrants including those eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program (510 hours)
- The Language Studies Department is a registered provider of intensive English for International Students (ELICOS - English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students)
- The curriculum for ESL courses is Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) levels I, II, III and IV
Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE) programs
- ALBE programs are for adult students who have not completed secondary education and plan to return to study. The focus is on reading, writing, oral communication and spelling skills. The curriculum for ALBE courses is the Certificates I ( Introductory), Certificates I, II and III in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
- Workplace Language and Literacy (WELL) programs for employees of enterprises in the north-west of Melbourne
Customised programs for adults with a disability
- Certificate I courses for post-school leavers, including vocational and non-vocational programs
- Two-year Certificate in Work Education offered at the Broadmeadows campus (including: food handling, kitchen attending, retail, horticulture and furniture studies)
- Two-year Certificate in Work Education (Automotive) offered at the Coburg campus (including: spray paint and panel, vehicle dismantling, motor mechanics, auto electrics)
- One-year Certificate in Transition Education offered at the Broadmeadows campus. This program is aimed at school leavers and includes: travel orientation, immobility, driver education, introduction to First Aid, basic numeracy and literacy and computers for learning
- Three year part-time non-vocational basic education program including literacy and numeracy
Course offering
Adult Literacy and Basic Education
Auslan
English as a Second Language
Work Education
Our staff
- All Language Studies staff are fully qualified at degree and/or post-graduate level.
- Staff have extensive experience in teaching in a range of English language and literacy programs, including programs delivered in the workplace for industry and international delivery in Indonesia, China and Korea.
- Our staff also have extensive experience working with adults with mild disabilities and special learning needs.
Corporate experience
The Language Studies Department has provided training or consultancy services for the following organisations:
- NCI Packaging Pty Ltd
- Caterpillar of Australia Ltd
- Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd
- Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)
- Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
- Ministry of Religious Affairs (Indonesia)
- Dalian Maritime University (China)
- Nantong Vocational Textiles College (China)
- Beijing Furen Foreign Studies University (China)
- Sejong Technical College (Korea)
- Department of Family and Community Services (FACS)
Contact us
- Phone:
- (03) 9279 2446
- Fax:
- (03) 9279 2302
