Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| Domain Academy | Award | Face to Face | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees |
| 10 Weeks | Part Time | € TBA | |||
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Application Deadline |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| Feb & Sept 2024 | Feb & Sept 2024 | Assignment |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 4 with 8 ECTS.
This programme is designed to help learners develop a greater range of professional and work-related vocabulary; introducing key language through case studies involving work-related scenarios to give learners a chance to put into practice what they have learnt. Learners will be able to develop skills in communicating more effectively in a range of professional situations such as interview skills, presentation skills, meeting skills, networking, correspondence, report and email writing as well as reading skimming and scanning skills. Expressing opinions and handling discussions more confidently, as well as use key language more effectively.
Learning Outcomes
The Award in Professional Proficiency in English as a Foreign Language course involves activation of key language such as giving apologies, explanations, advice, suggestions and recommendations. By the end of the course, Learners will be able to:
- practise key language areas to develop skills in communicating more effectively in a range of professional work related situations such as interview skills, giving presentations, attending meetings, negotiating, socialising, telephoning, correspondence and basic book keeping terminology.
- express opinions more diplomatically
- handle meetings more confidently
- deal with correspondence efficiently
- use key language more fluently.
Target Group:
Adult learners who attend general English course to obtain CEFR levels A1 to C2. As a further substantial qualification students will be able to build up their level of Professional English, working towards obtaining a Level 4 Award in Professional Proficiency in English as a Foreign Language once they reach B2+ level.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by Domain Academy. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. MFHEA deems this Award in Professional Proficiency in English as a Foreign Language to be at MQF/EQF Level 4 with 8 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning. 
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:
- The course is designed for non-native English speakers who must provide evidence that they are competent in the English Language at a minimum CEFR Level of B2 with a certificate of attendance from a recognised ELT licenced English language school
- and/or PTE Academic (Pearson) Certificate
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
Weekly assessment procedure:
- Listening and reading/comprehension
- Conversation skills – writing dialogues – role-play – pronunciation
- Task based lesson – case study – problem solving/negotiating role play/group discussion – correspondence (using Word Advance)
- Grammar in context and vocabulary exercises
Monthly assessment procedure:
- Independent research – presentation skills
- Listening and comprehension
- Reading and comprehension Correspondence – emails/proposals (using Word Advance)
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English at our Domain Academy Campus.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
