English for Business Purposes & Professionals
International Courses
Course code:
109026G
The English For Business Purposes and Professionals Course has been developed in response to meeting the growing global demand for general, professional and vocational language skills. This means that students have the opportunity to study for interest or as a preliminary to further English language studies, vocational courses, entry into Australian or other English-speaking workplaces and new careers. NCVE provides quality and affordable education services in a friendly, professional and caring environment.
The institute subscribes to the philosophy of ‘Education for Life’. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality education and training services across all our facilities, offering students a ‘passport to success’ in the real world.
The reasons students may choose to study the English For Business Purposes and Professionals Course is many and varied, some include:
- As a stand-alone course
- Out of personal interest
- For career, professional, travel, social purposes
This course can also be chosen as part of the NCVE pathway program where students
commence their studies in the Intensive General English Course and progress through the respective Levels 1-6 (Starter to Advanced). The English For Business Purposes and Professionals Course can be used as a bridging and pathway course for entry into the NCVE vocational certificate and diploma courses.
CERTIFICATE
The successful achievement of this skill set will result in a Statement of Attainment in BSB30120 Certificate III in Business and requires you to complete the units listed below:
BSBCMM301
Process customer complaints
BSBCUS301
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBWOR301
Organise personal work priorities and development
Entry requirements
None
Delivery locations
Brisbane campus
Brisbane Campus & Office: 11 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: 1800 180 881
Mobile: 0417 665 215
Who is it for?
Student VISA holders, tourists, English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals with residency.
Levels
Beginner to Advanced levels available (6 levels). Each student is tested to ensure they start on the best level for them.
Course duration
12 to 24 weeks.
NCVE understands the importance of flexible approaches to training and uses purpose-designed materials that focus on the learner’s needs. Learners who have established industry experience and knowledge and are motivated and outcome-focused can accelerate their learning with us. All courses can be personalised and self-paced, tailored to a learner that is driven to achieve more, sooner.
Course dates and hours
All General English courses are 20 hours per week.
Morning, afternoon and evening courses are on offer (subject to availability).*
Classes start every Monday.
*Courses and timetables are subject to change based on availability.
Learning environment
Our teachers are experienced and qualified. We have a good mix of students from different nationalities. Our classrooms are modern and equipped with high-quality TVs and equipment.
Delivery method
20 hours per week face to face teaching and 5 hours of additional optional study, where students can choose to follow:
- A ‘PPS’ – Personal Study Plan. Devised by the class teacher/resource teacher, from a diagnostic perspective, according to the student’s specific short-term and long-term needs.
- A ‘Guided Study’. In negotiation with and guidance from the class teacher/resource teacher according to the student’s perceived needs.
- Self-Study/Self-Access. Where the student chooses to devise their own line of study according to their requirements at a specific point in time or over a period of time.
Orientation program
On day one, an orientation program will include:
- Placement Test and placement into a class appropriate to the student’s English level.
- Introduction to the college and student handbook.
- Overview of the English For Business Purposes and Professionals course including assessments, attendance procedures, academic and welfare counselling.
- Personal interview with the Academic Manager.
- Tour of the local area.
Student counselling
NCVE offers a student counselling service which includes:
- Ongoing student welfare counselling on a personal needs basis.
- Individual student academic counselling feedback and guidance in weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12 (if and when a student is deemed ‘at risk’ of unsatisfactory academic progress and/or attendance).
Course materials
Students are provided with the following course materials:
- Course book.
- Workbook.
- Supplementary grammar and vocabulary materials.
- Additional print based, multi-media and online materials.
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.
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