ICAAE offers through this specification a series of vocationally related language units, which lead to a qualification at Entry Level and Level One of the NQF.

The purpose of these units is to offer a fresh curriculum with primary focus on students’ current, future and practical communications skills, based on proven pedagogical approaches.

The specification is a vocational qualification at Entry Level for non-native Chinese language students; it is aimed at people who will be working or interacting with Chinese clients, colleagues or businesses.

Candidates can use the units to build a basic foundation in a difficult language, in the most effective, time-efficient and enjoyable manner.

Emphasis is on vocabulary and phrase patterns.The units focus on speaking and listening. Each unit is structured to cover the essential listening / speaking and cultural points necessary to fulfill the identified business need.