New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3)
Language & Literature
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
Improve your English and learn to speak more confidently and write in clear sentences for work or further study. This Level 3 NZQA certificate covers general English skills for familiar and everyday topics.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Ōtara, Auckland
It will take a total of 16 weeks
Core skills this course teaches

Communicate confidently in English
Learn to speak more confidently, participate in and maintain conversations on familiar topics, and apply English in practical situations.

Read and comprehend a variety of texts
Develop the ability to read and understand a range of texts and extract relevant information for everyday use.

Write clear sentences and paragraphs
Improve accuracy in writing, enabling you to write well-structured sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) helps you develop intermediate English language skills for use in the workplace or for further study. You'll learn to communicate more confidently, understand and participate in conversations, read various texts, and write accurately. The qualification is recognised by employers and educational institutions in New Zealand and prepares you for positions requiring face-to-face communication and basic record-keeping, or for progression to a higher level of English study.
Course Content
- General reading and writing 1: understanding and producing texts on familiar topics.
- General reading and writing 2: reading and writing on reasonably familiar topics.
- General speaking and listening 1: understanding main ideas in oral texts, participating in spoken interactions.
- General speaking and listening 2: understanding and participating in oral texts and interactions on reasonably familiar topics.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2); or
IELTS (Academic) overall band score of 4.5; or
A level comparable to CEFR mid B1.

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Training
ESOL

Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions or roles requiring face-to-face communication and basic record-keeping in supervised teams