Diamond Valley Learning Centre
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Courses
    • Computer Skills

      • Computer Beginners
      • Computer Beginners Plus
      • Computers Beginners Plus More
      • Computer Beginners Plus Even More
      • How to Build a Website
      • Social Media Skills
    • Job Skills

      • Intro to Retail – Barista
      • Writing & Spelling for Work & Study
    • Vocational Courses

      • CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
      • FNS40217 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
      • HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
      • HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
      • HLTSS00064 – INFECTION CONTROL SKILL SET
    • Enrich Your Life

      • Advanced Sign Language Levels 2, 3 & 4
      • Conversational English
      • Introduction to Floristry
      • Italian Beginners
      • Italian Intermediate
      • Spanish Beginners & Intermediate
      • Sign Language for Beginners
      • The Creative Writer
    • Business Skills

      • MYOB Basics
      • Nuts & Bolts of Bookkeeping
      • Xero Basics
    • Career Starters

      • Intro to Retail – Barista
      • Intro to Medical Reception
    • Community Groups

      • Exploring Women’s Issues Group
      • Literature for Pleasure
  • About
    • About DVLC
    • Community Network
    • Complaints Process
    • Student Handbook
    • USI Number
  • Youth
    • Childsafe statement
    • Student Handbook
    • Valley VCAL
    • Wellbeing Newsletter
  • Get Involved
    • Positions Vacant
    • Membership
    • Volunteering
      • Volunteering Opportunity
  • Spelling Guide
  • Contact

Call us today! Call us today! (03) 9435 9060

Home / Courses / Writing & Spelling for Work & Study

Writing & Spelling for Work & Study

Writing & Spelling for Work & Study

Develop your confidence in writing and spelling English, and enhance your opportunities for work or study.  This course is designed for adults who struggle with writing, spelling and grammar and for those who would like to improve their skills.

This course is designed for students who want to improve their skills and confidence in writing and spelling English. It is suitable for both EAL and native English speakers, and can provide a pathway to further study and improve employment opportunities and confidence in the workplace. Focus on the essential patterns of English language and learn key strategies to improve these skills.

Classes are small, relaxed and friendly. Students receive individual help and can work at their own pace on the writing and spelling skills they need to improve.

During the course students will:

Learn to write more clearly and in different styles
Learn to write with more accurate spelling and punctuation
Develop useful strategies for improving spelling
Develop an understanding of the patterns of English
Learn different ways to learn and memorise
Receive assistance with their individual needs
Develop proofreading and editing skills.

Course Content

This course is designed for students who want to improve their skills and confidence in writing and spelling English. It is suitable for both EAL and native English speakers, and can provide a pathway to further study and improve employment opportunities and confidence in the workplace. Focus on the essential patterns of English language and learn key strategies to improve these skills.

Classes are small, relaxed and friendly.  Students receive individual help and can work at their own pace on the writing and spelling skills they need to improve.

During the course students will:

  • Learn to write more clearly and in different styles
  • Learn to write with more accurate spelling and punctuation
  • Develop useful strategies for improving spelling
  • Develop an understanding of the patterns of English
  • Learn different ways to learn and memorise
  • Receive assistance with their individual needs
  • Develop proofreading and editing skill.

Students’ progress will be measured in an on-going way through:

  • homework tasks
  • class work

Prerequisites

Class Text

DVLC’s Spelling Guide is provided at no additional cost to students. This text has been designed by our teachers and is available to assist students in all our programs become independent and confident spellers

Stationery

Students will need to bring:

  • An A4 exercise book
  • Some A4 loose paper
  • A pencil and a pen

Fee Structure

Basic Fee: $210 (Basic fee: $70 + Materials & Admin: $140)
Concession Fee: $190* (Conc fee: $50 + Materials & Admin: $140)
Full Fee $375 (for those who do not qualify for government funding, ie. overseas residents or school students)

*Concession fee applies only if you have a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran’s Gold Card.

Location

1 Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough, VIC 3088
Closest train station: Greensborough (5 minutes walk)
Limited free parking available on site

How to Enrol

You can enrol online here.

Or else you can enrol at our Centre.

Make payment in full on enrolment either by cash, credit card or EFTPOS. In some circumstances, it is possible to arrange a payment plan. Conditions apply.

To finalise your enrolment, you will be asked to present your Medicare card at reception for us to sight and photocopy.  This is for proof of Australian residence purposes.  Concession card holders will also need to present their concession card.

 

Details


Duration: 8 weeks
Day: Monday
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Fee:  Basic – $210
Concession – $190*

Full Fee: $375 (for those who do not qualify for government funding ie., overseas residents or school students)
Next Starting Date:  Term 1 – 1 February 2021

*Concession fee applies only if you have a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran’s Gold Card.

Has this course started already? Just enquire about new dates & times for future enrolments by calling 94359060.

 


Enquire

Contact

03 9435 9060

1 Diamond Creek Rd,
Greensborough, VIC 3088

Office hours: 9am - 4pm
Monday to Friday

courses@dvlc.org.au

Nurture Possibility. Stir Change.

More

  • Childsafe statement
  • Complaints Process
  • Coronavirus information
  • Donations
  • Fees
  • Learner Plans & Learner Reviews
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Quality Compliance
  • Room Hire
  • VCAL Downloads
  • Disclaimer

© 2021 Diamond Valley Learning Centre. All Rights Reserved.

Diamond Valley Learning Centre Inc | ABN 58 891 533 250 | RTO TOID 3769 | Reg No. A 0000983G