Certificate II in Spoken and Written English

National Course Code: 10728NAT

Overview

The nationally accredited Certificate II in Spoken and Written English will give you the foundation English-language skills you need to communicate with classmates, friends and employers. You will be supported to learn the basics through reading, writing and speaking English in the classroom and at home.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through theory and practical course work, you will learn to:

Speak to a variety of people
Read and understand different texts
Write emails and text messages
Determine what language to use when job seeking
Use basic reading and writing in the workplace

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Once you complete this qualification, you will have the skills to:

Confidently read, write and speak English
Gain information from service providers
Meet new people within your community
Broaden your employment opportunities

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level
Strong pathways to continued studies to enhance your career opportunities

GROW YOUR CAREER

This course is a stepping-stone that can lead to further opportunities in:

Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
Other foundational courses

INDUSTRY DEMAND

Employers in Australia require their workers to be able to read, write and speak to customers and employees confidently. This course will equip you with valuable English-language skills and help you gain meaningful employment.

Locations

This course is currently available at 47 campus locations across NSW. Enquire now for other locations.

Course details

Character Traits

This course is designed for learners who have not had an opportunity to practice their English skills, or would like to improve their skills in a supportive environment.

People who are successful in this course have:

The drive to develop their English language skills
An interest in working or studying in English
The desire to develop friendships
Basic communication skills

Assessments

Assessments give you the chance to demonstrate what you have learned and find the areas that need development. They also provide a chance for you to become comfortable with assessments, preparing you for success in the future.

In this course, the types of assessments you will complete include:

Speaking English in role plays and presentations
Understanding texts that you read
Writing tasks such as emails and text messages
Listening to others speak

Compare course levels

This course is designed for people who would like to learn to communicate English well with others around them, while gaining confidence in reading and writing skills.

The Certificate II in Spoken Written English is a great beginners course to put you on your way to success. It covers everything you will need to successfully navigate your personal and professional life. It will set you up for the next qualification, the Certificate III.

The Certificate III in Spoken and Written English takes everything you have learned in the Certificate II and develops your reading, writing and speaking skills further. It will teach you tools you can use for vocational training and further study pathways that will help you reach your career goals.

Hands-on skills

You will gain hands-on skills to use at home and in your community, such as:

Confidently having conversations with a variety of people
Keeping a conversation going
Reading texts such as forms, community notices and menus
Writing emails and text messages
Expressing your opinion
Getting information from your service providers

Real world projects

You will learn in simulated environments on a TAFE NSW campus or in real world situations like your community.

Campus facilities

TAFE NSW offers you a range of online and on campus study environments - industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study areas, presentation areas and general student facilities - to enhance your learning and employability.
You will:

Complete this course in a classroom on campus with a teacher
If you are an eligible AMEP student (studying by distance), you will join your teacher online from home, your local library or your local community center.

Note: If you are not eligible for AMEP distance learning, you must attend class in person.