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To contact national office: P O Box 12-023 Wellington 6144 New Zealand

Tel: 04 498-9660 Fax: 04 498-9662 email: info@speechnz.co.nz

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Vocational Speaking

This syllabus can be used in 2010, however, in 2011 it is replaced by Professional Speaking.  The Professional Speaking syllabus is now available.  

 

Candidates will

• develop effective oral language skills in the workplace
   
  
• have existing skills reinforced
   
  
• have their ability to inform, explain, demonstrate and instruct extended
   
  
• be encouraged to develop clear, audible and lively speaking
   
  
• be helped in developing personal confidence
   
  
• develop skills which foster interpersonal relationships in the workplace

 

Examinations assess candidates'

• general communicative ability and discussion skills
   
  
• formal and informal speaking
   
  
• personal presentations appropriate for workplace purposes and occasions

The Syllabus has three levels -

• Introductory Vocational Speaking Certificate
  For secondary and tertiary students and apprentices, and others undergoing initial training or retraining
   
  
• Vocational Speaking Certificate
  For adults undergoing further training or well established in their work
   
  
• Advanced Vocational Speaking Certificate
  For adults who hold positions of leadership, or who have other professional, executive or representative responsibilities
   
  
• Assessments will take into account the candidate's occupation or intended occupation
   
  
• Certificates are issued to successful candidates
   
  
• An audience of at least six people is required

 

Contact the Local Secretary for your area - dial "0800 SPEECH"