Field          Humanities

 

Review of English for Speakers of Other Languages unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Languages

English for Speakers of Other Languages

1281-1283, 1287, 1289, 2968, 2969, 2974, 2975, 2980, 2981, 2985, 2986, 3477, 3482, 15006, 15007, 17139, 17143, 17358, 17360, 17366, 17368

 

NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          May 2013

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2015

 

Summary

 

All standards in this domain were due to be reviewed in 2014 as part of the review cycle.  However, this review was brought forward to support the recently listed New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL).

 

This review includes Level 1 and 2 standards in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) domain.  The review of the Level 3 and 4 standards will be completed at a later stage.

 

The reviewed ESOL standards have been replaced by a suite of standards that use 'English Language' (EL) rather than 'ESOL'.  They have been developed with reference to the NZ English Language qualification outcomes, Common European Framework of Reference, New Zealand Qualifications Framework level descriptors, British Council/EAQUALS Core Inventory for General English, English Language Intensive Programme and English Language Learning progressions, and current ESOL standards and their usage.

 

During 2012, an expert panel comprised of representatives from the tertiary sector (Open Wānanga, private training establishments, polytechnics), secondary sector (Ministry of Education, ELLINZ online), TESOLANZ (the national association of teachers and tutors of ESOL), and national moderators met to review these standards.

 

The reviewed standards were sent out for wider consultation to:

·        members of TESOLANZ

·        Secondary Education University of Canterbury - Education Plus (Te Tapuae o Rehua)

·        providers that had recorded results against these standards

·        ESOL qualification owners

·        other stakeholders who had expressed an interest in being part of the consultation process.

 

All feedback received was considered by the review panel and has informed the new versions.

 

Main changes

·      Change of title of the standards from 'ESOL' to 'English Language' was made to align with the NZCEL.

·      For reading, writing, and speaking/listening there are two Level 1 standards to reflect the intensity of learning at entry level. 

·      The 'EL Foundation' Level 1 standards are intended for use as part of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) (Level 1) [Ref: 1879] and are aimed at learners who have no command, or minimal command of English (Common European Framework Reference - low A1); whereas the 'EL' Level 1 standards are aimed at learners who have minimal command of English (Common European Framework Reference high A1 - low A2).  These standards are intended for use as part of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 1) [Ref: 1880].

·      The new standards have been benchmarked to the Common European Framework, an international industry-standard language framework, to assist with the interpretation of the level of the evidence requirements.

·      In the explanatory notes, reference has been made to the NZCEL, to which the new standards have been aligned.

·      Credit values have increased to reflect the changing requirements of language acquisition, indicative of learner needs and enhanced self-directed learning.  The credit values are supported by the research [Cummins, J. (1981). Bilingualism and Minority- Language Children. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education], which indicates the average time candidates require to attain Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS).

·      The credit value of the new EL writing and reading standards range up to 10 credits.  This is due to the requirement for students to work across different genres.

·      19 of the 23 Level 1 and 2 standards have been designated as category C, and replaced by 12 new standards.

·      Standards 1281, 1289, and 17358 have been designated expiring without replacement (Category D).  This is because there was not a direct match to the new standards.

 

Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2015

 

Impact on existing organisations with consent to assess

 

Current consent for

Consent extended to

Nature of consent

Classification or ID

Level

Nature of consent

Classification or ID

Level

Domain

English for Speakers of Other Languages

1+

Domain

English Language

Same

Standard

1282

1

Standard

27989

1

Standard

1283

2

Standard

27993

2

Standard

1287

2

Standard

27991

2

Standard

2968

1

Standard

27982

1

Standard

2969

2

Standard

27983

2

Standard

2974

1

Standard

27981

1

Standard

2975

2

Standard

27984

2

Standard

2980

1

Standard

27981

1

Standard

2981

2

Standard

27984

2

Standard

2985

1

Standard

27982

1

Standard

2986

2

Standard

27983

2

Standard

3477

2

Standard

27999

2

Standard

3782

1

Standard

27998

1

Standard

15006

1

Standard

27990

1

Standard

15007

2

Standard

28022

2

Standard

17139

1

Standard

27996

1

Standard

17143

2

Standard

28001

2

Standard

17360

2

Standard

27991

2

Standard

17366

1

Standard

27996

1

Standard

17368

2

Standard

27999

2

 

Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)

 

CMR 0226 has been updated to reflect the change of domain title.

 

Impact on registered qualifications

 

Key to type of impact

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following table identifies qualifications developed by other SSBs that are impacted by the outcome of this review.  The SSBs have been advised that the qualifications require revision.  The classifications that generated the status Affected are listed below.

 

Ref

Qualification Title

Classification or ID

SSB Name

0214

National Certificate in Cleaning and Caretaking (Level 2) with strands in Commercial Cleaning, and Health Care Facilities

 

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Building Service Contractors of New Zealand Incorporated

1358

National Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 1)

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated

1359

National Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 2) with strands in Batch and Furnace, Forming, Job Change, Quality Control, and Mould Repair

1360

National Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Batch and Furnace, Forming, Mould Repair, and Quality Control

1361

National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 1) with strands in General, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Film Slitting, and Expanded Polystyrene Moulding

1362

National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 2) with strands in General, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch-Blow Moulding, Rotational Moulding, Expanded Polystyrene Moulding, and Polystyrene Pre-expansion

1363

National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Production) (Level 3) with strands in General, and Expanded Polystyrene Moulding

1364

 

National Certificate in Paint Manufacturing (Level 2)

1365

National Certificate in Paint Manufacturing (Level 3)

 

Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Humanities > Languages > English for Speakers of Other Languages

Humanities > Languages > English Language

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

1281

Begin to communicate orally (ESOL)

1

2

D

1282

 

27989

Complete simple, practical transactions using learnt language patterns (ESOL)

Participate in basic spoken everyday transactions (EL)

1

 

1

 

3

 

10

 

C

 

1283

 

27993

Complete practical transactions using learnt language patterns in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Participate in simple spoken instructional interactions (EL)

2

 

2

4

 

5

C

 

 

1287

 

17360

 

27991

Talk about self in an interview using learnt language patterns (ESOL)

Participate in a conversation in a familiar context (ESOL)

Participate in simple spoken exchanges on personal and familiar topics (EL)

2

 

2

 

2

4

 

4

 

10

C

 

C

 

 

1289

 

Participate in a group conversation using simple learnt language patterns (ESOL)

1

3

D

2968

 

2985

27982

Read simple recounts of life experiences (ESOL)

Read simple information texts (ESOL)

Read and understand basic texts on very familiar topics (EL)

1

 

1

1

4

 

4

8

C

C

 

2969

2986

 

27983

Read recounts in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Read information texts in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Read and understand simple texts on familiar topics (EL)

2

2

 

2

4

4

 

8

C

C

 

2974

 

2980

27981

Read simple texts to obtain practical information (ESOL)

Read simple texts giving instructions (ESOL)

Read and understand basic texts for practical purposes (EL)

1

 

1

1

4

 

4

7

C

 

C

 

2975

 

2981

 

27984

 

Read texts to obtain practical information in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Read texts giving instructions in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Read and understand simple texts for practical purposes (EL)

2

 

2

 

2

4

 

3

 

7

C

 

C

 

 

3477

17368

 

27999

Write recounts on familiar topics (ESOL)

Write information texts on familiar topics (ESOL)

Write simple texts on familiar topics (EL)

2

2

 

2

4

4

 

8

C

C

 

3482

27998

Complete forms in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Complete basic forms on familiar topics (EL)

1

1

2

4

C

 

15006

 

27990

Understand simple spoken information and instructions (ESOL)

Participate in basic spoken instructional interactions (EL)

1

 

1

3

 

10

C

15007

 

28022

 

Understand spoken information and instructions in familiar contexts (ESOL)

Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken information on familiar topics (EL)

2

 

2

4

 

5

 

C

 

 

17139

17366

 

27996

Write simple descriptions (ESOL)

Write simple recounts of personal experiences (ESOL)

Write basic texts on very familiar topics (EL)

1

1

 

1

4

3

 

8

C

C

 

 

17143

28001

Complete complex forms (ESOL)

Complete simple forms (EL)

2

2

4

5

C

 

17358

 

Talk about self and family using simple learnt language patterns (ESOL)

1

 

3

 

D

 

27985

Participate in very basic spoken everyday transactions (EL Foundation)

1

12

New

27986

Participate in very basic spoken personal exchanges (EL Foundation)

1

10

New

27987

Respond to very basic spoken instructions (EL Foundation)

1

8

New

27988

Participate in basic spoken personal exchanges (EL)

1

10

New

27992

Participate in simple spoken routine transactions (EL)

2

10

New

27979

Begin to read and understand numbers, words and phrases in familiar everyday contexts (EL Foundation)

1

5

New

27980

Begin to read and understand very simple sentences (EL Foundation)

1

10

New

27994

Copy letters and numbers (EL Foundation)

1

5

New

27995

Write numbers, phrases and very simple sentences (EL Foundation)

1

10

New

27997

Write basic texts for practical purposes (EL)

1

7

New

28000

Write simple texts for practical purposes (EL)

2

7

New