Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the General English vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The General English will prepare you for the following roles.
Retail Assistant
A Retail Assistant helps customers in a retail environment such as a small shop or large department store. You might assist with enquiries, provide...
Cleaner
A Cleaner performs various cleaning tasks for clients in a range of settings. You might work in private homes, for commercial offices or in other s...
Factory Worker
A Factory Worker carries out a range of duties in a factory or manufacturing facility. You might be involved in assembling items, mixing products o...
Childcare Assistant
A Childcare Assistant cares for young children in a group setting such as a childcare centre or an educational program. You might also work in a ho...
Housekeeper
A Housekeeper performs a range of cleaning and room maintenance activities at a hotel, motel, resort or other accommodation venue. You’ll service r...
Receptionist
Receptionists take care of the front desk, meeting and greeting customers as well as implementing visitor screening and entry controls. They mainta...
Nanny
A Nanny cares for young children and is usually based in the children’s home. Nannies might help parents to care for their children or look after c...
English Tutor
An English Tutor works with people whose first language is not English to help them better learn to speak, read and write in English. You might wor...
Community Worker
Community Workers are caring individuals who support vulnerable members of society through community development initiatives and social welfare pro...
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