New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied)
Language & Literature
A course by
UCOL
Increase your confidence and fluency in English for academic and employment contexts with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied).
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 19 weeks
This course requires 34 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Read and understand texts
Read, comprehend, and respond to a range of texts on familiar topics relevant to academic or vocational contexts.
Write comprehensible texts
Write connected, comprehensible texts (e.g., book reviews, letters) for predictable purposes with linguistic accuracy.
Listen and understand spoken English
Identify main points and supporting details in extended oral interactions such as conversations and interviews on familiar topics.
What You're Signing Up For
This 19-week blended programme aims to help learners participate with increasing independence and fluency in academic and employment English language contexts. The certificate develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for continued study or use of English language in the workplace.
Course Content
- Reading Level 3 Applied: Understanding and responding to a range of familiar texts.
- Writing Level 3 Applied: Composing connected texts for familiar purposes with reasonable accuracy.
- Listening Level 3 Applied: Comprehending main points and details in conversations and interviews.
- Speaking Level 3 Applied: Exchanging personal information and opinions with coherence and confidence.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) or equivalent skills and knowledge such as IELTS 5.0 from a single test report form.
For learners already in New Zealand, a diagnostic test may be used to identify the appropriate study level.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Language Education
ESOL
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Employment in roles requiring moderate English language proficiency
Support roles in customer service, hospitality, or similar sectors where English is essential