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Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace
在職英語寫作技巧證書課程
Admission Requirements
(1) Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or(2) Aged 21 or above
Instructor
CUSCS Instructor
Language Used
English
Total Hours
110
Session
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Place
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Start Date
19/09/2024
Schedule
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Time
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Application Fee
$150
Level
Certificate programmes
QF Level
2
QR Registration No.
07/000561/2
QR Registration Validity Period
05/05/2008 - Ongoing
Course Enquiries
3111 7253 3110 0611[JavaScript encoded]
Enrolment Enquiries
2209 0290
Closing Date for Application
08/09/2024
1 Overview
This programme aims at consolidating participants' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary; and enhancing their ability to write structured and reader-centred business correspondence of different types with an appropriate tone and style.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to employ a wider vocabulary to construct messages on different levels of complexity, and produce clear and correct writings to achieve a variety of purposes at work.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to employ a wider vocabulary to construct messages on different levels of complexity, and produce clear and correct writings to achieve a variety of purposes at work.
2 Structure
There are 4 modules in the programme:
Code | Title | Hour | Session |
369102 | Practical Reading & Writing Skills | 30 hours | 12 sessions |
359102 | English Grammar | 30 hours | 10 sessions |
389105 | Business Correspondence Writing Workshop | 20 hours | 10 sessions |
389104 | Practical Written Communication for Business | 30 hours | 10 sessions |
3 Module
369102 Practical Reading & Writing Skills
This course includes a review of good sentence writing and paragraph writing skills. Particular attention will be paid to sentence cohesion, logical development and flow of ideas.
This course also focuses on the skills of making a distinction between facts and opinions; identifying key words and summarizing ideas. It helps participants develop effective reading skills.
359102 English Grammar
This course is designed for participants who wish to go beyond basic grammar. It will provide a review of the eight parts of speech in the Basic English Grammar course followed by a more thorough study of other major aspects of grammar.
Topics include:
(1) Revision of tenses; (2) Gerunds and infinitives; (3) Direct & indirect questions;
(4) Relative & participial phrases/clauses; (5) Adjective & adverb phrases/clauses;
(6) Comparatives & superlatives; (7) Collective nouns; and (8) Conditionals
389105 Business Correspondence Writing Workshop
This course introduces clear, concise, and correct business correspondence writing skills with the appropriate use of tone and style.
A general review of the basics and different types of business correspondence including email, memos and letters will be covered.
389104 Practical Written Communication for Business
This course will provide participants with an opportunity to analyze and review common grammatical errors found in Hong Kong business writings.
An overview of common types of business correspondence will be covered such as emails, memos and letters.
Common formats used for correspondence will be examined and discussed and the notion of tone and style will be introduced.
This course includes a review of good sentence writing and paragraph writing skills. Particular attention will be paid to sentence cohesion, logical development and flow of ideas.
This course also focuses on the skills of making a distinction between facts and opinions; identifying key words and summarizing ideas. It helps participants develop effective reading skills.
359102 English Grammar
This course is designed for participants who wish to go beyond basic grammar. It will provide a review of the eight parts of speech in the Basic English Grammar course followed by a more thorough study of other major aspects of grammar.
Topics include:
(1) Revision of tenses; (2) Gerunds and infinitives; (3) Direct & indirect questions;
(4) Relative & participial phrases/clauses; (5) Adjective & adverb phrases/clauses;
(6) Comparatives & superlatives; (7) Collective nouns; and (8) Conditionals
389105 Business Correspondence Writing Workshop
This course introduces clear, concise, and correct business correspondence writing skills with the appropriate use of tone and style.
A general review of the basics and different types of business correspondence including email, memos and letters will be covered.
389104 Practical Written Communication for Business
This course will provide participants with an opportunity to analyze and review common grammatical errors found in Hong Kong business writings.
An overview of common types of business correspondence will be covered such as emails, memos and letters.
Common formats used for correspondence will be examined and discussed and the notion of tone and style will be introduced.
5 Duration
Normally students will take 1 to 2 module(s) in each School Term* in order to complete the whole Certificate programme within 1 year.
On the other hand, you may also plan your own study pace as long as you can complete the entire programme within 2 years (starting from the commencement date of the first module you studied).
On the other hand, you may also plan your own study pace as long as you can complete the entire programme within 2 years (starting from the commencement date of the first module you studied).
6 Award
To qualify for the award of Certificate in English Writing Skills for the Workplace, students are required to:
(1) have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and
(2) have passed the assessments of each module.
(1) have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and
(2) have passed the assessments of each module.
7 Application
All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
(a) For new applicants:
(1) Apply for the certificate programme:
- Fill in the “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes”
- Indicate your payment method for the application fee $150 in Part B (non-refundable)
(2) Choose one or two module(s) to study in the first term:
- Fill in another “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes,” with your name and the module information only.
For example, you would like to study “English Grammar,”
- Indicate your payment method for the tuition fee of this module in Part B
- Use a separate form for each module.
(3) Send the above forms with your supporting documents for admissions requirements to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
The school will notify the applicants of the results by mail.
(b) For current students who would like to enroll in the next module(s):
Please fill in the application form following the instructions in (a)(2) (you need not fill in Part C if no updates) and send to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Or enroll it online: please select the module you wish to apply for and click on “Online Enrolment” on the course information page. (For existing students only)
The school will notify you the progress by email.
(a) For new applicants:
(1) Apply for the certificate programme:
- Fill in the “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes”
Programme Code | Programme Title |
193-391500-01 | (Please tick “Full Programme”) Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace |
- Indicate your payment method for the application fee $150 in Part B (non-refundable)
(2) Choose one or two module(s) to study in the first term:
- Fill in another “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes,” with your name and the module information only.
For example, you would like to study “English Grammar,”
Programme Code | Programme Title |
359102 | (Please tick “Individual Subjects”) English Grammar |
- Indicate your payment method for the tuition fee of this module in Part B
- Use a separate form for each module.
(3) Send the above forms with your supporting documents for admissions requirements to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
The school will notify the applicants of the results by mail.
(b) For current students who would like to enroll in the next module(s):
Please fill in the application form following the instructions in (a)(2) (you need not fill in Part C if no updates) and send to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Or enroll it online: please select the module you wish to apply for and click on “Online Enrolment” on the course information page. (For existing students only)
The school will notify you the progress by email.
8 CEF Information
1. CEF Reimbursable Course Information
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2).
CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace
CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
24C001986 (for programmes commenced before 22 August 2019)
38C117804 (for programmes commenced on or after 22 August 2019)
Note: only eligible applicant who has successful completed the entire programme can apply for reimbursement of course fees. Students who have completed only some of the modules are NOT eligible for the application for reimbursement.
2. Benchmark Test Requirements
Score 3 in IELTS (Academic Module), OR
Level 1 Pass in EBC
Applicant should submit the claim for reimbursement of the benchmark test fees with the claim for the tuition fee of the Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace.
For other details about benchmark tests, please refer to CEF website
3. Application and Reimbursement Procedures
Please refer to Information on Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2).
CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace
CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
24C001986 (for programmes commenced before 22 August 2019)
38C117804 (for programmes commenced on or after 22 August 2019)
Note: only eligible applicant who has successful completed the entire programme can apply for reimbursement of course fees. Students who have completed only some of the modules are NOT eligible for the application for reimbursement.
2. Benchmark Test Requirements
Score 3 in IELTS (Academic Module), OR
Level 1 Pass in EBC
Applicant should submit the claim for reimbursement of the benchmark test fees with the claim for the tuition fee of the Certificate Programme in English Writing Skills for the Workplace.
For other details about benchmark tests, please refer to CEF website
3. Application and Reimbursement Procedures
Please refer to Information on Continuing Education Fund (CEF)