Bendigo TAFE
440 student contact hours
Gain confidence in English through practical lessons in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course prepares migrants and international students for everyday communication and employment in Australia.
You must have completed a relevant Certificate II qualification or equivalent qualification. An individual interview is required as part of the selection process. You can apply even if you have previously enrolled in AMEP or have been living in Australia for many years. There are no restrictions on how long you can study, and you can continue until you reach vocational English level.
The course covers English language skills including speaking, listening, reading, writing, and non-verbal communication. Core modules include developing and documenting a learning plan and portfolio (20 hours). Elective modules cover engaging in straightforward casual conversations and spoken transactions (80 hours), giving and responding to straightforward information (80 hours), reading and writing straightforward transactional texts (80 hours), reading and writing informational texts (80 hours), reading and writing narrative texts (80 hours), identifying and accessing simple legal information (50 hours), accessing the internet and email to develop language (50 hours), investigating issues in the Australian environment (50 hours), investigating features of the Australian education system (50 hours), and investigating Australian visual arts (30 hours).
Bendigo TAFE is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 3077) delivering quality vocational education. This course is delivered as part of the official Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) with government funding support. The institute provides personalised guidance, practical exercises, and flexible learning options with unlimited study hours until you reach vocational English level.
Upon successful completion, you will be equipped to apply for work in a range of areas, with some culturally specific employment opportunities depending on your individual confidence level. The skills developed prepare you for further study options to increase your work-related capabilities. You will have the foundation to progress to higher-level English qualifications or vocational training in your chosen field.