National Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language – NVQ Level 05

This curriculum outline is based on National Competency Standards for Teaching English as a Second Language (competency standard code: M80T003) which specified the skills need of the industry at NVQ Level 5. This is the national curriculum which facilitates the teaching and learning process in Competency Based Training (CBT) mode for NVQ Level 5 national diploma programmes under National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) framework.

The curriculum outline was developed in consultation with relevant industry experts, it was validated by the National Industrial Training Advisory Committee (NITAC) and endorsed by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). It is expected to review and revise this document on completion of 3 years. However, all are welcome to point out any shortcomings and propose improvements to this curriculum.

In order to implement this curriculum, training providers are welcome adopt this curriculum with TVEC accreditation and competency based assessment. We take this opportunity to thank Hon. Minister, Hon. Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations, Secretary to the Ministry, for their policy direction. We appreciate the technical contribution made by the members of the development group and National Industrial Training Advisory Committee and other supporting staff involved in development work. We note with gratitude the hard work done by staff of two institutions to compete this document.