Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Beginner EnglishCourse specialisation
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
3 monthsTime required to complete this course.
18 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
2 Dec 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
10 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
2 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Register interest
This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when you can apply for this course.
Course fees
$0 to $1,870This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Listening to and speaking simple English
Reading and writing very simple texts
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
Thank you for your application. Before you enrol in this course, you must attend a placement session, where the teachers will assess your English language skills. To make an appointment for a testing session, please contact Customer Service at the college (or Sarah on 9780 5575) or phone 137974.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Statement of Attainment in Beginner English qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 4 units of competency, including 4 core and 0 speciality units.
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop beginner English language writing competence for everyday purposesNAT10982010
Develop beginner English language speaking competence for everyday purposesNAT10982007
Develop beginner English language listening competence for everyday purposesNAT10982008
Develop beginner English language reading competence for everyday purposesNAT10982009
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Bankstown
TAFE NSW Bankstown campus is moving and getting an upgrade. Our move supports the NSW Government’s plan to build a new Bankstown Hospital and meet the growing health needs of the local community. Visit the Bankstown relocation project page for the latest updates.
IMPORTANT
If you enrol in a Bankstown course starting in 2026, you’ll be among the first to train at our new location – TAFE NSW Bankstown City, 74 Rickard Road. TAFE NSW Bankstown at 500 Chapel Road will close on 24 December 2025.
Campus address
74 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Bankstown Station is 500 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
Various specialist classrooms
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au