The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) provides up to 510 hours of basic English language tuition to migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The program is designed to help newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle successfully in Australia and take up employment, training or further education. The course is customised to meet the individual learning needs of newly arrived migrants.
In addition to formal tuition other available services include:
- Checking eligibility
- Document translation
- Assessment of English language skills
- Special Preparatory Program
- Distance learning
- Home Tutor Scheme
- Counselling and referral services
- Child care.
Facilities and Services
- Independent Learning Centre
- Library facilities
- Computer and language labs
- Prayer room and foot wash facilities
- Sports and recreational facilities
- Vocational counselling.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 91421NSW
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Broadmeadows, Epping, Preston
Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 1 - 3 years
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Students exiting the AMEP may pursue further English classes or may gain entry into VET courses or higher education.
Career Opportunities
The AMEP prepares students to apply for work or further study or training.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia and have registered with AMEP within three months of arrival in Australia, or within three months of receiving permanent resident status.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including: Teacher observation, Completion of written work, Completion of written/verbal responses to texts, Participation in class/group activities.
Materials
Students are required to provide their own stationery and writing materials.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSWE I A | Beginner learning strategies | 50 | Core |
| CSWE I B | Beginner speaking and writing skills for giving personal information | 90 | Core |
| CSWE I C | Beginner listening and speaking skills for transactions | 90 | Core |
| CSWE I D | Beginner listening and reading skills for information texts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I E | Beginner listening and speaking skills for short informal spoken exchanges | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I F | Beginner listening and speaking skills for descriptions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I G | Beginner reading and writing skills for descriptions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I H | Beginner listening, writing and speaking skills for telephone exchanges | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I I | Beginner listening and reading skills for instructions | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I J | Beginner listening and speaking skills for recounts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I K | Beginner reading and writing skills for recounts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I L | Beginner numeracy skills for using numbers in highly familiar contexts | 90 | Elective |
| CSWE I M | Beginner numeracy skills for working with space and shapes in highly familiar contexts | 90 | Elective |
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
