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: 91422NSW
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.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate III in Spoken and Written English - AMEP
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.
Fees
Local Fees:
Not Applicable
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSWE II A | Post-beginner learning strategies | 40 | Core |
| CSWE II B | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for casual conversations | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II C | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for transactional exchanges | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II D | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for information texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II E | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for telephone exchanges | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II F | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for instructions | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II G | Post-beginner listening and speaking skills for interviews | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II H | Post-beginner writing skills for formatted texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II I | Post-beginner reading skills for information texts and instructions | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II J | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for informal texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II K | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for story texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II L | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for information reports | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II M | Post-beginner reading and writing skills for opinion texts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II N | Post-beginner numeracy skills for dealing with basic calculations and measurements in familiar contexts | 60 | Elective |
| CSWE II O | Post-beginner numeracy skills for working with space and shapes in familiar contexts | 60 | Elective |
