General English – Sydney Metro College

The “General English” course is designed to enhance the English language proficiency of international students in both written and spoken communication. The course covers a wide range of topics, vocabulary, and grammar to enable students to effectively communicate in everyday situations. Through interactive classroom activities, group discussions, and language exercises, students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Course ID

113688A

Campus

Melbourne, Sydney

Level

ELICOS

Method

Face to Face, Online

The course aims to improve fluency and accuracy in English language usage, catering to diverse cultural backgrounds and communication need

For further information on this qualification; please visit

https://cricos.education.gov.au/Course/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseID=113688&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 113688A General English

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 (if applicable)

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

Course Structure

There are 4 levels in this course, including

Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate

The General English course includes the following components:

Theme-based language development from core textbook which every student needs to purchase
Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Skills Extension
Regular reviews and testing of what has been covered throughout the course
Regular educational and cultural excursions

*Conditions apply

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