CRICOS Course Code: 113689M

English for Academic Purposes

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English for Academic Purposes(EAP) courses are designed to provide students with the language skills necessary for success in academic settings, particularly in English-speaking institutions. These courses aim to equip students with the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in an academic context, including understanding lectures, reading academic texts, participating in discussions, writing research papers, and giving presentations.

Course ID

113689M

Campus

Melbourne, Sydney

Level

ELICOS

Method

Face to Face, Online

The primary goal of EAP courses is to help non-native English speakers acquire the language proficiency needed to excel in their academic studies in English-medium institutions.

They are typically intended for students who are preparing to pursue higher education or academic research in English-speaking countries or institutions.

For further information on this qualification; please visit

https://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=113689&LocationID=9448

To Apply for courses as an international student, please complete the Enrolment Form with the required supporting documents.

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Intake dates for 113689M English for Academic Purposes

Intake Dates
We have intakes for every month throughout the year for both Sydney and Melbourne Campus.

Entry Requirements

Students must be over 18 years of age,

Student must have successfully completed Year 12 in Australia or overseas

Latest proof of English proficiency

For EAP 1 – complete General English Intermediate level, or achieve an overall band 5 in IELTS with a minimum of 4.5 in each skill.

For EAP 2 – complete General English Upper-Intermediate level, or achieve an overall band 5.5 in IELTS.

For EAP 3 – complete General English Advanced, or achieve an overall band 6.0 in IELTS.

For more information please contact SMC Admission Officer /Marketing Officer.

Entry requirements will be checked at enrollment in line with the RTO’s Student entry requirements, selection, enrollment and orientation policy.

Resources

Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrollment:

Classroom

Tables and chairs

Whiteboard

Data projector

VCR/DVD Player and TV

Computer Lab

Software such as Microsoft Office and MYOB

PPT Slides

Unit of Competency.

Assessments

Assessment Methods

Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:

Direct observation i.e., simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace.

Product based methods i.e., reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations.
Portfolio i.e., written documents, photographs, videos or logbooks.
Questioning i.e., written or oral questioning, conducting interviews and questionnaires.

Course Credit

Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer.For more information, see our current policies and procedures at our Download section. Click here to go to downloads

*Conditions apply

SMC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice.