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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. SIX STEPS

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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