English skills

1. Course name: Beginners 1 Spoken and Written English
2. Training provider: Macquarie Community College
3. Attendance mode: Face to face – 2 days per week from 9.30am to 2.30pm
4. Details: Spoken and Written English Beginners 1 course is a short introductory course to support you in improving your workplace English skills in preparation for employment or to study a vocational course. You will learn the basics of English grammar and writing, how to operate a computer, as well as various numeracy skills to help you in the workplace or study environment. Skills you will learn include:
   • Use basic grammar
   • Use beginning whole number skills and money up to one hundred for work
   • Use beginning skills related to time and 2D shapes for work
   • Take part in conversations about highly familiar topics
   • Recognise highly familiar workplace signs and symbols
   • Write personal details on basic workplace forms
   • Read a very limited range of words and very simple texts
   • Begin to read and write the English alphabet
   • Write a limited range of words and very simple sentences
5. Hints and Tips: Macquarie Community College will arrange an assessment of your English language, literacy and numeracy and help you to complete the enrolment.
6. How to enrol:
   • Go to Macquarie Community College website, find a class location that suits you and click Apply Now
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college

1. Course name: How to write winning resumes and cover letters
2. Training provider: Sydney East Community College
3. Attendance mode: Online Zoom classroom – 4 x 1.5hr Zoom Sessions scheduled in Monday afternoons 12pm (midday) to 1:30pm
4. Details: This interactive course will include information and feedback on the following:
   • Session 1 – How to write a ‘skimmable’ resume and how to construct the first page of your resume.
   • Session 2 – How to write your capability bullet points.
   • Session 3 – How to correctly write your employment history.
   • Session 4 – How to write a human-voiced cover letter.
   • Upper intermediate level of English required.
5. How to enrol:
   • Fill in the enrolment form – planned dates are shown on second page of the form
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college
6. Hints and Tips:
   • Questions marked with * must be answered
   • Question 1 – Choose Agree
   • Question 5 – choose all the answers
     • Question 6 – choose 1 of the following
     • Unemployed, not receiving JobSeeker or other benefits OR
     • Employed in my current job fewer than 6 months OR
     • 16-24 years old OR
     • Employed, but expecting to become unemployed OR
     • I meet the ACE criteria of disadvantage and have barriers to accessing education OR
     • I participate in the ASESS program (only if we tell you!)
   • Question 24 – choose Humanitarian
   • Question 25 – type
     • Bridging Visa attached to an application for protection visa
   • Question 32 – choose Yes if you would like help with understanding information or instructions in the course

1. Course name: Writing for Work
2. Training provider: Sydney East Community College
3. Attendance mode: Online Zoom classroom – 4 x 2hr Zoom Sessions 5.30pm- 7.30pm
4. Details: Learn how to professionally edit and improve your writing for the Australian workplace – FSKWTG009 Write routine workplace texts
   Upper intermediate level of English required.
5. How to enrol:
   1. Fill in the enrolment form – planned dates are shown on second page of the form
   2. Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college
6. Hints and Tips:
   • Questions marked with * must be answered
   • Question 1 – Choose Agree
   • Question 5 – choose all the answers
   • Question 6 – choose 1 of the following
     • Unemployed, not receiving JobSeeker or other benefits OR
     • Employed in my current job fewer than 6 months OR
     • 16-24 years old OR
     • Employed, but expecting to become unemployed OR
     • I meet the ACE criteria of disadvantage and have barriers to accessing education OR
     • I participate in the ASESS program (only if we tell you!)
   • Question 24 – choose Humanitarian
   • Question 25 – type
     • Bridging Visa attached to an application for protection visa
   • Question 32 – choose Yes if you would like help with understanding information or instructions in the course

1. Course name: English Conversation for Work
2. Training provider: Sydney East Community College
3. Attendance mode: Online Zoom classroom – 4 x 2hr Zoom Sessions scheduled in evenings. You will be be contacted about dates after you complete the enrolment form.
4. Details: Do you speak English confidently at work? Would you like to improve your English language skills?
   Our English for Work course will help you develop essential communication skills to boost your effectiveness and confidence in the workplace. This course is most suited for those who are new to the workforce or those returning to their career in Australia.
   Intermediate level of English required.
5. How to enrol:
   • Fill in the enrolment form – planned dates may be shown on second page of the form
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college
6. Hints and Tips:
   • Questions marked with * must be answered
   • Question 1 – Choose Agree
   • Question 5 – choose all the answers
   • Question 6 – choose 1 of the following
     • Unemployed, not receiving JobSeeker or other benefits OR
     • Employed in my current job fewer than 6 months OR
     • 16-24 years old OR
     • Employed, but expecting to become unemployed OR
     • I meet the ACE criteria of disadvantage and have barriers to accessing education OR
     • I participate in the ASESS program (only if we tell you!)
   • Question 24 – choose Humanitarian
   • Question 25 – type
     • Bridging Visa attached to an application for protection visa
   • Question 32 – choose Yes if you would like help with understanding information or instructions in the cours
7. More information:
   • Session 1: How to meet and greet people in formal and informal settings. Learn to introduce yourself and others, use polite phrases and make small talk with colleagues and clients.
   • Session 2: How to talk about yourself at work. Learn how to talk about your personal information, your background, work experience and hobbies.
   • Session 3: How to talk about your job. Learn how to describe your job duties, responsibilities and accomplishments. Learn how to ask questions about job related topics and respond to questions appropriately.
   • Session 4: How to participate in workplace conversations. Improve your communication skills in group discussions, meetings and presentations. Learn how to express your opinion, ask questions and give feedback effectively.

1. Course name: Australian Conversation and Pronunciation
2. Training provider: Sydney East Community College
3. Attendance mode: Online Zoom classroom – 4 x 2hr Zoom Sessions 5:30pm to 7:30pm
4. Details: Improve your Australian English to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Build your vocabulary, learn Australian slang and improve your pronunciation and intonation in a supportive environment. Upper intermediate level of English required.
   Topics include:
   • Australian pronunciation, intonation and stress
   • Useful vocabulary on everyday topics, including workplace and social situations
   • Australian idioms and slang
   • Upper intermediate level of English required.
5. How to enrol
   • Fill in the enrolment form – planned dates are shown on second page of the form
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college
6. Hints and Tips
   • Questions marked with * must be answered
   • Question 1 – Choose Agree
   • Question 5 – choose all the answers
   • Question 6 – choose 1 of the following
     • Unemployed, not receiving JobSeeker or other benefits OR
     • Employed in my current job fewer than 6 months OR
     • 16-24 years old OR
     • Employed, but expecting to become unemployed OR
     • I meet the ACE criteria of disadvantage and have barriers to accessing education OR
     • I participate in the ASESS program (only if we tell you!)
   • Question 24 – choose Humanitarian
   • Question 25 – type
     • Bridging Visa attached to an application for protection visa
   • Question 32 – choose Yes if you would like help with understanding information or instructions in the course

1. Course name: English for Child Care
2. Training provider: Macquarie Community College
3. Attendance mode: Face to face – 3 days per week from 9:30am to 2:30pm
4. Details: This course is suitable for people who need to develop their functional English language skills in preparation for studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in the future. During this course, you will develop your English reading, writing, speaking and researching skills to be more ready and confident to participate in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course.
   You will learn to:
   • Read and respond to various text types that are required in the certificate III qualification
   • Write routine workplace texts
   • Read and write texts for multiple purposes in the childcare sector
   • Participate in spoken interactions
   • Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing in the childcare environment
   • Understand diversity in the workplace
5. Hints and Tips: You will need to have an intermediate level of English.
   Macquarie Community College will arrange an assessment of your English language, literacy and numeracy and help you to complete the enrolment.
6. How to enrol:
   • Go to Macquarie Community College website, find a class location that suits you and click Apply Now
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college

1. Course name: English for Aged Care
2. Training provider: Macquarie Community College
3. Attendance mode: Face to face – 3 days per week from 9:30am to 2:30pm
4. Details: This course is suitable for people who need to develop their functional English language skills in preparation for studying the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) in the future.
   During this course, you will develop your English reading, writing, speaking and researching skills to be more ready and confident to participate in the Certificate III in Individual Support course.
   You will learn to:
   • Read and respond to various text types that are required in the Aged Care Certificate qualification
   • Write routine workplace texts
   • Read and write texts for multiple purposes in the aged care sector
   • Participate in spoken interactions
   • Undertake a simple investigation of health and wellbeing in the aged care environment
   • Understand diversity in the workplace
5. Hints and Tips: You will need to have an intermediate level of English. Macquarie Community College will arrange an assessment of your English language, literacy and numeracy and help you to complete the enrolment.
6. How to enrol:
   • Go to Macquarie Community College website, find a class location that suits you and click Apply Now
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college

1. Course name: English for Business
2. Training provider: Macquarie Community College
3. Attendance mode: Remote Learning via Zoom
4. Dates & times: To be advised after enrolment
5. Details: This course is designed for people who have advanced English language and literacy skills but sometimes struggle with workplace communication and writing texts in a business or office environment.
   During this course, you will develop your English reading, writing, speaking and researching skills to be more ready and confident to participate in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course.
   You will learn:
   • Complex grammar rules required for business text types
   • Various business vocabulary
   • How to create different business texts using technology and following organisational design, formatting and production requirements
6. Hints and Tips: You will need to have an intermediate level of English. Macquarie Community College will arrange an assessment of your English language, literacy and numeracy and help you to complete the enrolment.
7. How to enrol:
   • Go to Macquarie Community College website, find a class location that suits you and click Apply Now
   • Send an email to employment@asylumseekerscentre.org.au to let us know you have applied so that we can flag your application with the college

The Smart and Skilled program includes some English and Foundation Skills courses that focus on language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills development.

These courses support learners with English language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills to help them find a job or enter vocational training.

These courses are run by TAFE and some Adult and Community Education (ACE) colleges.

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5. Expand the list to read the course overview and see which colleges are approved to run the course in your area

6. Click View details to see more location details about a college – they may be approved to run the course in more than one area

7.  Click on a location to see more details about the college – there may be a website, an email address and a phone number

8. We recommend you click on the college website to look for more information about the course and/or call to ask for more information. Make sure to say you are looking for subsidised training and explain you are eligible as someone on a bridging visa who has applied for protection

Please note: 

1. 1. You can also go straight to the TAFE NSW website to search for these courses – look for the Study and Career Pathways tile and follow the steps on Study at TAFE NSW.

   2. For help with English literacy, numeracy and digital skills take a look at the list of courses at TAFE NSW under Work Study and Vocational Skills. Many of these courses may be available for free.

The Smart and Skilled program includes some English and Foundation Skills courses that focus on language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills development.

These courses support learners with English language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills to help them find a job or enter vocational training.

These courses are run by TAFE and some Adult and Community Education (ACE) colleges.

1. Search Here

2. Start typing the name of one of the courses in the list above in the Select Course box and select it from the list

3. Start typing in your suburb in the Location box and select it from the list

4. Click the red Search button

5. Expand the list to read the course overview and see which colleges are approved to run the course in your area

6. Click View details to see more location details about a college – they may be approved to run the course in more than one area

7.  Click on a location to see more details about the college – there may be a website, an email address and a phone number

8. We recommend you click on the college website to look for more information about the course and/or call to ask for more information. Make sure to say you are looking for subsidised training and explain you are eligible as someone on a bridging visa who has applied for protection

Please note: 

1. 1. You can also go straight to the TAFE NSW website to search for these courses – look for the Study and Career Pathways tile and follow the steps on Study at TAFE NSW.

   2. For help with English literacy, numeracy and digital skills take a look at the list of courses at TAFE NSW under Work Study and Vocational Skills. Many of these courses may be available for free.

The Smart and Skilled program includes some English and Foundation Skills courses that focus on language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills development.

These courses support learners with English language, literacy, numeracy and computer skills to help them find a job or enter vocational training.

These courses are run by TAFE and some Adult and Community Education (ACE) colleges.

1. Search Here

2. Start typing the name of one of the courses in the list above in the Select Course box and select it from the list

3. Start typing in your suburb in the Location box and select it from the list

4. Click the red Search button

5. Expand the list to read the course overview and see which colleges are approved to run the course in your area

6. Click View details to see more location details about a college – they may be approved to run the course in more than one area

7.  Click on a location to see more details about the college – there may be a website, an email address and a phone number

8. We recommend you click on the college website to look for more information about the course and/or call to ask for more information. Make sure to say you are looking for subsidised training and explain you are eligible as someone on a bridging visa who has applied for protection

Please note: 

1. 1. You can also go straight to the TAFE NSW website to search for these courses – look for the Study and Career Pathways tile and follow the steps on Study at TAFE NSW.

   2. For help with English literacy, numeracy and digital skills take a look at the list of courses at TAFE NSW under Work Study and Vocational Skills. Many of these courses may be available for free.