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2022
2023 English Language Programmes

▪ Learn the English Language online or on campus

▪ Choose the right programme to meet your goals
▪ Pathways to Australian Qualifications
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English Study Pathway About SCIC

Be globally competitive! Sunshine Coast International College is an

experienced English language college offering a
Communicate with confidence
range of English courses, from beginner to
Achieve college entry requirements advanced English for academic purposes.

SCIC is recognised by the National English

Why Study English? language teaching Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)
as a training provider that provides quality
Successful Careers Start Here! education.
Proficiency in English is a vital foundation for
success in many countries including Australia.
Anyone who wants to enter college in
Australia will need to meet the entry
requirements which include English
proficiency. If you are in search of English
study pathway options, you’ve come to the
right place.

Pacific Training Group has partnered with

Sunshine Coast International College to
deliver English courses online and on-campus
in Australia.

SCIC’s English Language Study Programmes are

specially designed to gear students up and help
them excel in learning the English language through
tried and true methods.

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Explore your options
ENGLISH COURSES
Wherever you are in the world, start your journey to an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma course through
Study English Pathways, your first step to a brighter career.

GENERAL ENGLISH
80 weeks (10-14 weeks per level)

The General English course is designed to help develop your

listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for basic
everyday use through strengthening grammar skills and
learning new vocabulary, genre study and conversation
practice. The course content focuses on different themes,
grammar structure, and pronunciation.
Levels:
• PTG011 Beginner – 10 weeks
• PTG012 Elementary – 14 weeks
• PTG013 Pre-intermediate – 14 weeks
• PTG014 Intermediate – 14 weeks
• PTG015 Upper-intermediate – 14 weeks
• PTG016 Advanced – 14 week

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH
C1 Advanced (CAE)
12 weeks

The C1 Advanced exam is widely recognised by universities,

employers, and governments around the world as proof of
your advanced level of English proficiency (C1 of the CEFR
Common European Framework of Reference for languages
scale), as required in high-level academic and professional
settings. This course will help you develop your English
proficiency and familiarize you with test procedures and
requirements.
• Learn relevant vocabulary and complex grammar
structures to perform well in the Cambridge English
Advanced Exam
• Develop skills in the use of English, reading, writing,
listening, and speaking.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE

with IELTS Exam Skills
20 weeks (10 weeks per level)

This course has been designed to improve your capacity as

a learner to use English in higher education contexts and
help you prepare for the IELTS exam. Each week, academic
skill sets and IELTS exam skills are studied such as academic
speaking, academic writing, academic reading, listening,
study skills, grammar, and vocabulary extension.

Levels:
• EAP1 – 10 weeks
• EAP2 – 10 weeks

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More options
ENGLISH COURSES
IELTS TARGET 6&7
20 weeks (10 weeks per level)

The IELTS or International English Language Testing System

is a standardised English language proficiency test used to
assess the English language competency of non-native
English speakers. It is the commonly used test to satisfy the
language requirements for immigration into Australia.

This course has been designed to prepare students that are

already at Upper-intermediate or Advanced levels for the
General Training or Academic IELTS exam, to achieve an
overall IELTS result of 6.0 to 7.0 respectively. Two topics per
week (e.g. Psychology and Education)
• Vocabulary and grammar structures
• IELTS Exam Skills (General and Academic)

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION

50 weeks (10-12 weeks per level)

The High School Preparation course (HSP) has been

designed to improve the capacity of the adolescent (16 to
18-year-old) learner to use the English language in both
everyday and high school-specific contexts.
• Improve your macro skills, grammar, and vocabulary
while studying interesting and informative topics.
• Learn basic concepts and vocabulary for Australian high
school Math, IT/Engineering, Cultural appreciation, and
English – Public speaking and Academic Writing.

English Study Pathway – Your Journey

Take the SCIC Complete the program

SCIC will recommend the and start your VET
Language Interview right program for you course with PTG

Develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Strengthen your usage of grammar,
increase your vocabulary, and improve your conversational skills. Build your English language skills to
succeed in your pursuit of VET qualifications.

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 Studying Online
Like on-campus, you will experience the
friendly, comfortable, and motivational
program atmosphere with our talented
teachers, varied resources, and compelling
content.

Students who enroll in online programs will

have access to Pacific Training Group’s
learning resources through our online
platform ‘PTGOnline’. Studying online will
not change the learning outcomes required
by the courses.

The General English Course Online

The General English online course has been

designed to improve your capacity to use the
English language for a range of purposes,
including:

Enhancing your employment opportunities

in your home country or Australia

Opening your pathways to vocational

education courses in Australia

Providing opportunities for overseas

travel and social and cultural pursuits

The General English Online Course provides you

with a valuable Australian education experience,
not just through the Australian English skills that
are covered, but in the introduction to popular
elements of Australian culture, its incredible
people, wildlife, and geography.

This course is more than an English language

program; it has been designed to prepare you
for a future in the Australian higher education
system and help build their academic study skills
for future success.

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ONLINE Studying Online is a very popular option as it means that you can fit your dreams in
amongst your life without having to make any big sacrifices. We have a fantastic virtual

COURSE classroom that takes you through your learning material step by step. You will also have
access to our very knowledgeable trainers that are here to help you every step of the

DETAILS way. Learning will never be dull as you are given a range of resources to learn from
including videos, live sessions, and relevant learning activities.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The core text for all levels uses Navigate as

its main resource, published by Oxford
University Press.

The online curriculum will consist of six

modules, with each module having 4
units. For each unit students will need to
complete a range of assessments and
tasks before progressing to the next
module.

Three modules should take around three

weeks to complete and each student
must complete at all six modules before
being eligible to progress to the next
level of competency.

Students will not only be guided by pre-

recorded classes, but they will also have
weekly live classes for support to review
their work from their study week.
Students will also be given support from
our Academic support officers based in
South America and Asia.

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The General English Course Outcomes

After studying the online Pre-Intermediate

course, you are expected to:
▪ Exchange information and opinions on topics of
interest
▪ Tell an anecdote
▪ Give detailed spoken directions
▪ Make and respond to suggestions and offers
▪ Write a compelling Curriculum Vitae (CV)
▪ Write a personal letter/email
▪ Write a text describing experiences, feelings, and
events
▪ Demonstrate an understanding of a short-spoken
narrative
▪ Follow detailed spoken directions
▪ Demonstrate an understanding of main points and
speaker viewpoints in short spoken texts
▪ Demonstrate an understanding of main points in
straightforward written opinion texts on familiar
subjects
▪ Demonstrate an understanding of the sequence of
events in straightforward written narratives

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The General English Course Outcomes

After studying the online Intermediate

course, you are expected to:
▪ Follow detailed spoken instructions and directions
▪ Demonstrate understanding of a spoken narrative
text
▪ Exchange information and express opinions on
familiar topics
▪ Tell a story
▪ Give detailed instructions and directions
▪ Make and respond to complaints about common
problems
▪ Give a prepared presentation on a topic of personal
or general interest
▪ Find relevant information and identify the main
ideas in informative written texts
▪ Demonstrate understanding of the viewpoints and
main ideas in written opinion texts
▪ Write a short narrative describing experiences and
feelings
▪ Write an email dealing with a problem or severe
issue
▪ Write an opinion text of at least 120 words

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Study Details
Study mode availability:
▪ Blended and On-campus: All Courses are available for blended learning with a minimum of 20 hours per
week and a maximum of 25 hours per week.
▪ Online: Currently, the only course available for online study is the General English course with 20 hours of
learning per week.
Entry requirements:
▪ Minimum 16 years old
▪ Participate in SCIC Placement Test

Course-specific entry requirements for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with IELTS Exam Skills
Successful completion of Upper-intermediate General English or:
▪ IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent
▪ IELTS Score of 6.0 overall to enter AEP2 programme

Course-specific entry requirements for IELTS Target 6&7

▪ IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent

Students must provide their own laptop and internet access. For full details including entry requirements, fees
and charges, as well as terms and conditions, please send your questions to [email protected]

Commencement Dates
▪ General English: Every Monday
▪ Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE): Every 4 weeks
▪ English for Academic Purposes with IELTS Exam Skills: Every 5 weeks
▪ IELTS Target 6 & 7: Every Monday
▪ High School Preparation: Every Monday

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For a price list and application form, visit www.pacifictraining.edu.au

Upon completing the relevant level of the SCIC General English or EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
Course, you can qualify for admission to Pacific Training Group without a separate English-language test
requirement. You may enroll in one or more of the following courses:

Project and Program Management Courses

▪ BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
▪ BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Project Management

Social Media Marketing and Communication Courses

▪ 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing
▪ BSB61315 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Applied Blockchain Courses

▪ 10849NAT Diploma of Applied Blockchain
▪ 10747NAT Advanced Diploma of Applied Blockchain

Leadership and Management Courses

▪ BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
▪ BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
▪ BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Event Management Courses

▪ SIT30516 Certificate III in Events
▪ SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management
▪ SIT60216 Advanced Diploma of Event Management

Hospitality Courses
▪ SIT30616 Cert III in Hospitality
▪ SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
▪ SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

IT Cyber Security Courses

▪ ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
▪ ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber
Security)

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employment has been arranged), and/or will be eligible for any license or accreditation (unless it is a license outcome guaranteed by the issuer of the license or accreditation), as a result
of training and/or assessment with PTG.

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