Certificate IV in TESOL | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD) | Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD) at GCLC is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a Teacher of English as a Second Language.
Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD) is a government-accredited, nationally recognised course, developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Becoming an ESL Teacher is an exciting and meaningful career move.
Successful completion of the Certificate IV in TESOL qualification will enable you to find employment in a variety of capacities including the following:
- Teaching English to groups of students visiting Australia on short term study tours.
- Teaching conversational English in Australian language schools.
- Teaching migrants general English skills in a supervised and limited capacity.
- Teaching overseas students on an individual tuition or small group tutorial basis.
- Teaching overseas in institutions not governed by Australian standards.
At GCLC, located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, convenient to all amenities and the beach, you can become an accredited ELT teacher in as little as 5 weeks*.
* This applies to people who are already teachers and who can provide evidence for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
For all other candidates the course runs for 12 weeks full-time.
Part-time study options are also available for domestic students. Please note that the part-time option is not available to student visa holders.
Certificate IV in TESOL at GCLC
- Highly qualified and experienced teachers
- Well designed and practical Course Materials
- Customised course content to match your levels of skills and experience
- 6 hours Practical Teaching Experience on-site at Gold Coast Learning CentreTeach international students and develop your skills and knowledge with practical and convenient on-site Practical Teaching Placement at the GCLC campus
- 14 hours Observation on-site at Gold Coast Learning CentreObserve GCLC’s experienced teachers and meet the international students
- One-on-one individual assistance for students
Course Content Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD) | Nominal Hours: 340
The Certificate IV in TESOL consists of all twelve (12) core units, one (1) elective unit and practical placement.
| Unit Name | Unit Code | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apply approaches and methods in TESOL | QLD244AMT01B | 25 |
| Analyse language, culture and learning | QLD244LCL01B | 25 |
| Analyse the English language | QLD244AEL01B | 25 |
| Teach English grammar | QLD244TEG01B | 25 |
| Teach spelling and pronunciation | QLD244TSP01B | 25 |
| Teach speaking | QLD244TSE01B | 25 |
| Teach listening | QLD244TLE01B | 25 |
| Teach reading | QLD244TRE01B | 25 |
| Teach writing | QLD244TWE01B | 25 |
| Design syllabus and plan lessons | QLD244DSP01B | 30 |
| Assess ESL learning | QLD244AEL02B | 30 |
| Develop resource files | QLD244DRF01B | 15 |
| Unit Name | Unit Code | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teach English for specific purposes | QLD245ESP01B | 40 |
Please Note: 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 proportionsof each of these “modes” of study.
Practical Placement Putting theory into practice with hands-on experience
Certificate IV in TESOL at GCLC includes a minimum of 20 hours of Supervised Practical Placement.
This means you don’t only get the theory behind teaching English to speakers of other languages; you also get hands-on experience of putting what you’ve learnt into practice in a real life situation.
The practical placement involves a minimum of 14 hours observation of an experienced ESL teacher and a minimum of 6 hours of practice teaching.
As part of the course, you will take part in a practice teaching experience where you observe an experienced trainer teaching English to speakers of other languages and then actually plan and deliver at least 6 hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons.
This is so you can demonstrate that you have the skills required to put the theory of the course into practice.
Your teaching will be observed by a qualified assessor who will provide you with feedback and support to help develop your teaching ability. You will be required to do a minimum of 20 hours practical placement, which involves a minimum of 14 hours observation and a minimum of 6 hours practice teaching.
At the end of the course, we want you to feel confident in your ability to teach when you enter an ESL classroom.
During your practical placement you will get to:
- Observe teaching strategies and techniques
- Gather lots of ideas for your own lessons
- Get to know the ESL students that you will be teaching and get an idea of their current English proficiency levels and needs
- Test what delivery style works best for you and the ESL students you teach
- Apply what you have learnt in the course to real life situations
Course Duration Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD)
The duration of the Certificate IV in TESOL course at GCLC is 5 weeks for people who are already teachers and who can provide evidence for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
For all other candidates the course runs for 12 weeks full-time.
Classes consist of 25 hours per week for the duration of the course.
Part-time study options are also available to domestic students. Please note that the part-time option is not available to student visa holders.
Call now on +61 (0) 7 5531 6788 or contact us online to discuss which option suits you best.
Cost
- Enrolment fee $200.00
- Tuition fee $1,500.00
- Material fee $300.00
Entry Requirements
No previous teaching experience or qualifications are required to enrol in this course.
International students must meet the relevant English language entry requirements of the course as follows:
- Current GCLC students assessed at Intermediate level or higher;
- English proficiency level requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent;
- Or at the discretion of the GCLC Dean or Academic Manager.
Outcome
Graduates of the TESOL course receive the nationally accredited award Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD).
To successfully complete the course students must receive a grade of C (competent) in all 12 core subjects and the selected elective unit and must also satisfactorily pass the Practical Placement portion of the course.
Career Prospects
Potential employment opportunities for Course graduates will depend on any pre-existing qualifications and experience. If you do have previous experience of relevant qualifications there is a wider range of employment opportunities upon completion of the Course.
Outcome A: For those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications
If you do not have the qualifications or experience, upon successful completion of the Certificate IV in TESOL you will be able to teach English in a less demanding capacity, for example:
- Teaching English to groups of students visiting Australia on short-term study tours
- Teaching conversational English in Australian language schools
- Teaching migrants in a supervised and limited capacity for the development of General English skills
- Teaching overseas students on an individual tuition or small group tutorial basis
- Teaching conversational English overseas in institutions not governed by Australian standards
Outcome B: For qualified or experienced participants
If you already have a tertiary level degree or some teaching experience, you will find a wider range of employment opportunities at a National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited training centre.
Find out more about NEAS teaching requirements
2011 Start Dates | Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD)
- August 29 (August 29 – November 18)
- September 12 (September 12 – December 2)
- September 26 (September 26 – December 16)
- October 10 (October 10 – January 4, 2012)
2012 Start Dates | Certificate IV in TESOL (30920 QLD)
- January 3 (January 3 – March 23)
Contact Gold Coast Learning Centre online
Phone:+61 (0) 7 5531 6788
Enrolment Form
Download | GCLC Enrolment Form (PDF: 682 KB)
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) that recognises a student's current skills and experience, regardless of where and when the learning occurred.
Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning at GCLC
