English Language Training
At Aviation Australia’s English Language Centre, we use the latest teaching methodologies and learning systems to provide you with the English language skills and confidence required to enter into a career in the aviation industry or further study in Australia.
Aviation Australia's English Language Centre is located in the Brisbane International Airport precinct where you will be surrounded by aviation activity and other Australian and international students involved in aviation studies.
Our English language training courses will equip you with the requirements for entrance into Aviation Australia's Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations) programs.
Aviation Australia also works closely with a number of English Pathway Schools.
Available Courses
English for General Purposes
English for Academic Purposes
 
English for General Purposes
CRICOS Code: 063310J
Designed for International students of all levels of English from beginner to upper intermediate who wish to:
- develop English skills through a communicative program
- improve English language ability in order to obtain a career in the aviation industry
- study English for personal gain eg: as a hobby, for employment purposes, or to continue studies in other fields of interest.
Course Duration
This is a full time course consisting of five (5) weeks of structured theory per level of which there are 25 contact hours per week. There are eight (8) levels of General English, General English 1 through to General English 8 and students can commence at any level.
Course Modules
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Study Level |
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
Description |
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General English 1
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Elementary
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A1
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Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
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General English 2
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General English 3
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Pre Intermediate
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A2
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Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
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General English 4
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General English 5
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Intermediate
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B1
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Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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General English 6
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General English 7
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Upper Intermediate
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B2
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Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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General English 8
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Course Delivery
- Classroom based theory
- Computer assisted learning and examinations
Course Outcome
On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Additional Info
Students wanting to enrol in courses outside of Aviation Australia may need to complete an IELTS test and obtain the required level for entry for that course (refer to chosen course provider for entry requirements).
English for Academic Purposes
CRICOS Code: 070804F
Designed for International students with a high level of English wanting to prepare for entry into tertiary studies.
Course Duration
This is a full time course consisting of five (5) weeks of structured theory per level of which there are 25 contact hours per week. There are two (2) levels of Academic English, English for Academic Purposes 1 and English for Academic Purposes 2.
Course Modules
English for Academic Purposes 1
English for Academic Purposes 2
Course Delivery
- Classroom based theory
- Computer assisted learning and examinations
Course Outcome
On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Additional Info
Students who successfully complete English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP2) are able to transfer directly across to other courses offered at Aviation Australia.
Students wanting to enrol in courses outside of Aviation Australia may need to complete an IELTS test and obtain the required level for entry for that course (refer to chosen course provider for entry requirements).
English Pathway School
In addition to our English language courses, you may wish to consider taking advantage of our extensive network of relationships with high quality English language institutions throughout Australia and overseas.
Aviation Australia is able to recognise suitable qualifications from the English Pathway schools listed below instead of an IELTS certificate.
If you choose this option, please advise the English school of your intention to join Aviation Australia, so you can be directed to the most suitable programme and informed about the required achievement levels. You must achieve a level at least 5.5 IELTS with no sub band score below 5.0.
Please note that you may still be required to present an IELTS score if you do not achieve the necessary result at your English school as assessed by the Aviation Australia admissions manager, or if required by the Australian Immigration Department in relation to your visa process.
Aviation Australia does not provide assistance with booking into our English Pathway schools, so please contact the school or your education agent directly.
English Pathway School List
Browns English Language School
ELS Universal English College
Embassy CES
ILSC Australia
Institute for Continuing & TESOL Education - University of Queensland
International College of Queensland
International Institute Australia
Kaplan International Colleges
Langports English Language
Language Studies International
Lexis English
Navitas
Queensland Academy of Technology
Viva International College
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