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Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Duration: 26 weeks
Work placement: 12 hours
Program Delivery: Online - Self paced
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with instructors via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Students should have access to the internet, data, a laptop or computer with Microsoft Teams to successfully participate in this program.
Course Overview
This program is designed to equip you for paid or volunteer employment in ‘English as a Second Language’ (ESL) teaching positions. It will provide you with a range of knowledge and skills to plan and deliver English lessons, as well as further develop specific competencies in an elective area. With a high focus on practical demonstration of skills, you will be ‘employment ready’ upon your graduation.
What you'll learn
You will learn to:
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Provide nurturing care and educational support to children in their formative years
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Develop and implement play-based learning programs that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth
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Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children in your care
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Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues in early learning environments
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Support children with diverse needs through tailored educational approaches
Promote children's independence, confidence, and curiosity through guided exploration and creativity -
Apply leadership and mentoring skills to guide and support other educators
Course Units
Core Units
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NAT11020001 Create a culturally inclusive learning environment
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NAT11020009 Teach English using technology
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NAT11020002 Use the Genre approach to teach English
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NAT11020003 Teach English Grammar
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NAT11020006 Teach listening
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NAT11020007 Teach reading
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NAT11020005 Teach speaking
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NAT11020004 Teach spelling and pronunciation
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NAT11020008 Teach writing
Elective Units
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NAT11021006 Establish community based English classes
Career prospects
With an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any field, Certificate IV TESOL graduates could gain employment at the following institutions:
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private English language colleges
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community centres
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universities that offer ELICOS programs
Students who hold this qualification only, could have employment opportunities…
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in private tutoring, or
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paid work overseas
IOL advises students to contact individual institutions for information regarding the qualification requirements for their TESOL teachers.
Employment Snapshot
Size: This is a very small occupation.
Location: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages work in many regions of Australia.
Industries: Most work in the Education and Training industry.
Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,402 per week (similar to the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
Full-time: Less than half work full-time (37%, less than the average of 66%), showing there are many opportunities to work part-time.
Hours: Full-time workers spend around 41 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
Age: The average age is 49 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (61%).
Gender: 76% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Payment options
Pay Upfront and Save
You pay
$3,025
Save $2,475
Spread the Cost
You pay
$57.05 per week
Pay in weekly instalments over the length of your course,
All amounts are in AUD. Speak to our friendly Education Consultants at 1300 009 024 to learn about flexible payment plans
OUR TEAM
IOL Instructors are industry professionals with extensive experience and expertise, dedicated to providing practical, hands-on learning. They are committed to helping students develop the skills to succeed in the impactful and evolving community services industry.
