Course Outcomes
The course outcomes for graduates will vary depending on existing qualifications and experience. We recommend that potential course participants research the requirements for whatever country, and particular employment opportunities that may apply by performing a job search. Click here for a Google search on ESL Teaching Jobs.
Please note: The course is assessed holistically and students must complete all assessment for the whole course to be awarded the full qualification, except for Unit 1 - TESCIE001 -Create a culturally inclusive learning culture, and Unit 9 - TESDRF001- Develop Resource Files.
If a student withdraws from the course after completing the theory of the course, but before they have completed all practical placement, then they may be awarded a few units of competency (depending on assessment items completed).
Please note: The course is assessed holistically and students must complete all assessment for the whole course to be awarded the full qualification, except for Unit 1 - TESCIE001 -Create a culturally inclusive learning culture, and Unit 9 - TESDRF001- Develop Resource Files.
- 10695NAT - Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) = all 9 Core Units and 1 Elective Unit
- 10688NAT - Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) = 9 Core Units and 5 Specialisation Units
If a student withdraws from the course after completing the theory of the course, but before they have completed all practical placement, then they may be awarded a few units of competency (depending on assessment items completed).
Certificate IV Course Outcomes
Below is a basic breakdown of the two possible outcomes for graduates of the 10695NAT - Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Outcome A
(for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications): Participants who do not have the qualifications or experience outlined under Outcome B below will be able to teach English in a less demanding and less professional capacity. For example:
Outcome B
(for experienced or qualified participants): A participant who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the
Certificate IV in TESOL may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a wider range of capacities including the following:
Outcome A
(for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications): Participants who do not have the qualifications or experience outlined under Outcome B below will be able to teach English in a less demanding and less professional capacity. For example:
- To groups of visiting students on short term study tours
- To small groups of migrants in a supervised and limited capacity for the development of general English skills
- To overseas students on an individual tuition or small group tutorial basis
- Overseas in institutions not governed by Australian standards where predominantly conversational English teaching is required
Outcome B
(for experienced or qualified participants): A participant who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the
Certificate IV in TESOL may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a wider range of capacities including the following:
- Teaching English at a National ELT (English Language Teaching) Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited training Centre in Australia
- Teaching in overseas institutions in higher level positions where a university degree is required or preferred in addition to a TESOL qualification
Diploma Course Outcomes
Below is a basic breakdown of the two possible outcomes for graduates of the 10688NAT - Diploma of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Diploma - Outcome A
(for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications):
Graduates who complete the Diploma and do not have any previous qualifications (in any area of training/education) or experience may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a variety of capacities including the following:
Diploma - Outcome B
(for experienced or qualified participants): In addition to the above outcomes, a graduate who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the Diploma in TESOL may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a wider range of capacities including the following:
Some potential employment opportunities involving the delivery of accredited English Courses in Australia may only be possible where the graduate also holds a Vocational Education teaching qualification such as the TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
Diploma - Outcome A
(for those with no previous teaching experience or qualifications):
Graduates who complete the Diploma and do not have any previous qualifications (in any area of training/education) or experience may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a variety of capacities including the following:
- Teaching and/or coordinating English programs to groups of students visiting Australia on short to medium term study or English focus tours
- Teaching a variety of English language programs in Australian language schools where a higher education degree is not required
- Teaching migrants for the development of general English skills
- Developing English language programs for individual or small groups of overseas students on a tutorial basis (to support existing studies, e.g. at University level)
- Developing English language programs and/or teaching in overseas institutions not governed by Australian standards
Diploma - Outcome B
(for experienced or qualified participants): In addition to the above outcomes, a graduate who already has a Tertiary Level degree and then also completes the Diploma in TESOL may find employment for the provision of teaching English as a second language in a wider range of capacities including the following:
- Developing English language programs, especially in conjunction with teaching, at an Australian or overseas language school
- Acting in a supervisory capacity at an Australian language school
- Teaching in overseas institutions in higher level positions where a university degree is required or preferred in addition to a TESOL qualification
Some potential employment opportunities involving the delivery of accredited English Courses in Australia may only be possible where the graduate also holds a Vocational Education teaching qualification such as the TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
