Development of reading, speaking, listening and writing skills of beginning-high to advanced ESL students for careers in green construction. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills with common phrases for interacting with clients or future employers. Topics include basic tools and equipment, units of measurement, construction materials, and workplace readiness. The VESL Green Construction Certificate of Competency is awarded upon passing both ESLV 1012 and ESLV 1013. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Development of reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills of beginning-high to advanced ESL students for careers in green construction. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills with common phrases for interacting with clients or future employers. Topics include communicating with supervisors and coworkers, basic safety, protective clothing and gear, safety signs, and worker rights.The VESL Green Construction Certificate of Competency is awarded upon passing both ESLV 1012 and ESLV 1013. Total of 54 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Child Care Provider certificate program. Development of vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of ESL students interested in careers in child care, child development, or early childhood education. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills for interacting with children, families, and co-workers. Topics in Module A include child care and child development vocabulary, effective communication in child care settings, health and safety in home and center-based programs, anti-bias education principals, and using children's books, games, and songs effectively. Recommended for low intermediate to advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 3, 4, 5 or higher). Total of 72 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Child Care Provider certificate program. Development of vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of ESL students interested in careers in child care, child development, or early childhood education. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills for interacting with children, families, and co-workers. Topics in Module B include an introduction to child development theory, developmental milestones for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, strategies for working with children at different stages of development, and career pathways. Recommended for low intermediate to advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 3, 4, 5 or higher). Total of 72 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Health Care certificate program. Development of vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of ESL students interested in health care careers. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills for interacting in a health care environment. Topics covered in Module A include basic anatomy, basic medical terminology and abbreviations, health care occupations, and health problems and remedies. Recommended for high intermediate to advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 4, 5 or higher). Total of 108 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Health Care certificate program. Development of vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of ESL students interested in health care careers. Emphasis on occupation-specific terminology and communication skills for interacting in a health care environment. Topics covered in Module B include exploring health careers, effective communication in health settings, standard precautions, vital signs, nutrition, and emergencies/first aid. Recommended for high intermediate to advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 4, 5 or higher). Total of 108 hours lecture.

Intensive focus on listening and speaking skills for advanced ESL students planning to work in health care occupations or enter a health sciences program. Emphasis on medical vocabulary, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for effective interactions in common health care situations. Total of 54 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Work Readiness and Communication Skills certificate program. Provides instruction in the English language, communication and cultural skills needed for successful employment. Topics in Module A include common work-related vocabulary, workplace oral and written communication skills, self-assessment, career research and planning, and job search strategies. Recommended for advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 5 or higher). Total of 108 hours lecture.

One of two courses in the VESL Work Readiness and Communication Skills certificate program. Provides instruction in the English language, communication and cultural skills needed for successful employment. Topics in Module B include resumes, cover letters, references, interviews, pay, benefits, workers' rights, workplace culture, and soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution. Recommended for advanced ESL students (ESLN Level 5 or higher). Total of 108 hours lecture.