English Language is the business language of the petroleum industry throughout the world. Knowledge of English Language and the ability to communicate in English is key to success in the petroleum industry, so all programs at SPSP are delivered through the medium of English.
All applicants to SPSP are assessed in English Language and Mathematics prior to entering the Year 1 Academic Skills Program. Students are placed according to their English Language ability on entry to SPSP.
The SPSP English Language program is delivered from Level 2 – Level 5, and the program delivers English Language training within a technical context. Delivery is based around the most up to date published English Language texts, and focuses on the kind of English Language required for entry to vocational technical training programs, and for job-entry to the petroleum services industry. Delivery of the program is through integrated four-skills development; speaking, listening, reading and writing. All assessment is four-skills assessment, and the emphasis is on what students can Do with their English i.e. competency-based assessment. Students are strongly encouraged to communicate in English at all times, and all Key Skills classes in Mathematics, Health and Safety and IT Studies are delivered entirely through English Language.
The Academic Skills Program includes out of class Project Work, non classroom-based learning activities, extra curricula learning activities such as Speak Up Club, as well as offering remedial training to students who need it.
Successful completion of the SPSP Academic Skills Program is a pre-requisite for entry to SPSP Job-Skills Training in Year 2.
LEVEL 2 (English within a Technical Context)
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Numbers and Spelling
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Making requests
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Checking and Clarifying
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Describing Facilities and Materials
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Functions and Dimensions
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Tools and Equipment
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Safety Warnings
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Locations
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Problems, Solutions and Repairs
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Functions and Control Panels
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Reporting Damage
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People and Nationalities
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Asking For Help, Directions
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Instructions and Experiments
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Maintenance
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Health & Safety and Machinery
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LEVEL 3 (English within a Technical Context)
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Units
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Jobs
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Measurements and Corrections
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Project Plans
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Gadgets
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Performance and Troubleshooting
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Numbers
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Rules, Regulations and Safety Hazards
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Describing Equipment
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Instructions and Warnings
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Directions, Dimensions and Quantities
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Schedules and Logistics
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Machine Parts
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Comparing Options
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Progress Updates
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Materials
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Explaining Outcomes
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LEVEL 4 (English within a Technical Context)
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Units
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Giving Basic Information
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Key Petroleum Terminology
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Numbers, Calculating, Measuring and Dimensions
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Shapes, Sizes and Materials
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Describing Equipment and Tools
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Giving and Following Instructions
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Describing Controls
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Giving and Understanding Warnings, Instructions and Advice
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Describing Systems
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Using Process and Instrument Drawings
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Measuring Flow
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Talking About Safety
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Making Comparisons
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Describing Processes and Procedures
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LEVEL 5 (English within a Technical Context)
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Units
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Writing E-mails and written communications
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Technical descriptions
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Mechanisms and machine parts vocabulary
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Explaining processes
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Dealing with visitors – welcomes, greetings, farewells
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Planning and making comparisons
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Equipment documentation
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Reporting accidents
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Properties of materials and Inventions
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Explaining how. Making conversation
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Making predictions and weighing up alternatives
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Handling complaints and describing damage
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Reporting progress
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Technical writing
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Getting organized and Faults and Hazards
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Security and Discussing Risks
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