TEST OF ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS (TECS)

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1. What is TECS?


The Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students (TECS) is a test to assess your ability to communicate in English at the workplace upon graduation from university.


If you are graduating soon, this test will give you and prospective employers an objective measure of your proficiency level in English.


2. Why do I have to sit for TECS?


* Employers nowadays are looking for candidates who can communicate effectively.
* TECS is designed in collaboration with experienced human resource managers responsible for recruiting staff in their corporations. The test is therefore a useful and accurate tool to measure your level of English communication proficiency.
* TECS will let your potential employers know how well you can communicate in English.
* If you know your level of English communication proficiency, you will be able to take steps to improve yourself.


3. Who is TECS for?


Final year undergraduates will be automatically registered for TECS.


4. What can I gain from TECS?


* TECS can tell you how ready you are to communicate in English at the workplace.


* Your TECS results will be recorded in the UTM Professional Skills Certificate and your academic transcript if you attain Level 3 to Level 6.
* The results can be used as evidence of your ability to communicate in English to enhance your employment possibilities.


5. What will I be tested on?


TECS will test your Oral Interaction skills (Paper 1 – 30 minutes) and Writing skills (Paper 2 – 60 minutes).


The results will be stated in levels, ranging from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 6 (highest).


6. When will TECS be offered?


Test schedule:


Sem. I, 2011/2012: FAB, FSKSM, FKK, FKE, FGHT, FKA, Razak School, and all students graduating in Sem. I.


Check the time and venue assigned to you at your faculty.

Paper 1 – Oral Interaction

2nd, 16th, 23rd November 2011

Time: 2.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Paper 2 – Writing

19 October 2011

Time: 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Sem. II, 2011/2012: FKM, FS, FP, FPREE, FBB, FKBSK, and FPPSM (exam dates, time and venue to be announced later).


7. Where can I get further information on TECS?


For enquiries, contact:


1. Cik Shazwani ( shazwani@utm.myThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) - 07-5531915
2. Cik Ruzaini ( ruzaini@utm.myThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) – 07-5531773


or come to: Language Academy Office, Block D05, Level 2 (07-5533135)


*Please click TECS information for exam details.


or download the TECS Brochure.