Speaking and listening 4; reading and writing 4; oral presentations; listening skills extension; advanced reading skills; advanced writing skills; academic speaking and listening; extended academic and professional writing 1 - description and explanation; extended academic and professional writing 2 - argument; advanced grammar; report writing; exam practicum; advanced listening practice; and skills in spoken discourse.

Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module: The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education. The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes. IELTS Score = 9 Expert User Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. IELTS Score = 8 Very Good User Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. IELTS Score = 7 Good User Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. IELTS Score = 6 Competent User Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. IELTS Score = 5 Modest User Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. IELTS Score = 4 Limited User Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. IELTS Score = 3 Extremely Limited User Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. IELTS Score = 2 Intermittent User No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. IELTS Score = 1 Non User Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. IELTS Score = 0 Did not attempt No assessable information provided.. Candidate may have failed to sit for the test.

Note: Completion of a TAFE South Australia course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

TAFE South Australia also operates the only Government owned ELICOS (English language) Centre in South Australia.

Contact Details

TAFE South Australia International
Level 2, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide 5000
Phone: +61-8-8207 8279
Fax: +61-8-8207 8283
Email:international.tafe - at - saugov.sa.gov.au
Web:www.tafe.sa.edu.au/international