TasTAFE
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An absolute beginner English course for migrants and refugees with little English, combining language development with practical settlement support. Ideal for newly arrived students needing to build foundational English skills and community knowledge.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. However, this course is designed for students from a migrant or refugee background with limited English and who may not have literacy skills in their first language. Students should be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. The course is fully subsidised for permanent residents from a non-English speaking background. You may be eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
Core units covered include: Use strategies to develop language learning with support; Begin language learning with support; Communicate basic personal details and needs; Give and respond to short highly familiar information; Read and write short highly familiar messages and forms; Read and write short, highly familiar factual texts; Recognise and use numbers and money from 50 to 100 for highly familiar activities; Recognise and use time in highly familiar situations. Learning is structured around settlement themes including health, housing, family relationships, numeracy, Australian community knowledge, government systems, and work readiness.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive experience supporting migrant and refugee students. The institution offers comprehensive student support services, flexible learning options, and community-integrated learning experiences. TasTAFE's Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and specialized support services ensure students receive tailored assistance throughout their learning journey.
Upon completion, students will have foundational English language skills and settlement knowledge to support their integration into the Tasmanian community. This course prepares students for further vocational training, employment opportunities, or progression to higher-level English language courses. The practical settlement focus helps students navigate Australian systems and build confidence for workplace and community participation.
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