NZCEL at NMIT New Zealand Certificates in English Language are the new qualifications offered nationally from 2014.

The new qualifications Are used nationally, and can be transferred between polytechs and universities Focuses on communicating in real life situations Successful completion of Level 3 > technical and vocational training and qualifications (= IELTS 5) Successful completion of Level 4 > degree programmes (= IELTS 5.5)

FEATURES OF NEW PROGRAMME Guided Independent Learning Projects Out of classroom learning Uses NMIT On-Line Full time and part time options Learn reading, writing, speaking and listening at the same time

SIX STEPS

SKILLS PROGRESSION Level 1. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions. Can read and write simple sentences on known topics. Level 2. Can understand and use basic language for everyday life and to get information. Can read and find specific information. Can write simple connected sentences on known topics. Exit level: IELTS 4 Level 3. Can understand main points and details from longer discussions and presentations. Can speak about personal ideas and keep a discussion going. Can write connected texts with reasonable accuracy. Exit level: IELTS 5

Level 4. Can understand main ideas and key details from familiar and sometimes unfamiliar topics . Can read and understand complex texts, find, organise and summarise information in texts. Can speak fluently about a range of familiar and unfamiliar topics. Can write with few errors. Can research information and arguments from a number of sources. Exit level: IELTS 5.5 Level 5. Can understand main ideas of spoken English on complex and abstract topics. Can speak fluently and unplanned on a variety of topics to give information and to explain ideas. Can manage interactions in a wide variety of settings. Can independently read and understand complex texts. Can write long, well structured texts. Can research, summarise and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Exit level: IELTS 6

LEVEL 3 PROGRAMME FULL TIME STUDY (60 CREDITS, 1 SEMESTER) TERM 1 READING LEVEL 3 A (7.5 CREDITS) WRITING LEVEL 3 A LISTENING LEVEL 3 A SPEAKING LEVEL 3 A TERM 2 READING LEVEL 3 B WRITING LEVEL 3 B LISTENING LEVEL 3 B SPEAKING LEVEL 3 B

COURSE STRUCTURE Levels 3 – 5 SELF DIRECTED 10 – 12 hours per week SKILLS 12 hours per week GUIDED INDEPENDENT LEARNING 4 hours per week PROJECT OR ACADEMIC OPTION 5 hours per week

WEEKLY TIMETABLE (example) WEEKLY PATTERN WEEKLY TIMETABLE (example) MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SKILLS SKILLS SKILLS PROJECT OR ACADEMIC OPTION SKILLS SKILLS PROJECT OR ACADEMIC OPTION SELF-DIRECTED STUDY GUIDED INDEPENDENT LEARNING GUIDED INDEPENDENT LEARNING SELF-DIRECTED STUDY

What is a Project? Finding out about something you are interested in You can read, talk to people, take photos…… Individual or group Can include field trips, community interaction, volunteer work You have to finish specific tasks e.g. write a report, give a presentation, make a video Academic option (Level 4) completes EAP Unit standards