What is the AMEP?

The Adult Migrant English Program, or AMEP, is an Australian education and settlement program for newly arrived migrants and refugees. As the only language program of its kind in the world, it is hailed internationally for its contribution towards the successful settlement of migrants and refugees.

The AMEP is Australia's most important migrant settlement program. The program is administered by the Australian Government's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and is delivered throughout Australia by various providers.

Under the program, eligible migrants and refugees are provided with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to a level deemed to be 'functional' English, that is, to a level that will assist each client to settle satisfactorily and improve their chances of finding a job in Australia. These skills are based on the nationally accredited Certificates in Spoken and Written English – a competency-based curriculum framework specially developed for the AMEP. Clients also receive information on the Australian way of life and advice on accessing essential services.

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• Refugee and humanitarian entrants under the age of 25 with low levels of schooling are eligible for up to 910 hours of tuition.
• Refugee and humanitarian entrants over the age of 25 with low levels of schooling are eligible for up to 610 hours of tuition.
• All other eligible migrants receive up to a maximum of 510 hours of tuition.

More than 1.5 million migrants and refugees have learnt English and received settlement assistance as part of the AMEP.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible to learn English through the AMEP, migrants or humanitarian entrants need to:

• Have arrived in Australia after July 1, 1991, or
• Be temporary residents who hold a gazetted visa class, or
• Have been granted permanent residence in Australia since July 1, 1991

and need to be:

• 18 years old or over, or
• Aged between 16 and 18 years and unable to attend English classes in school

and they must not have:

• Used all their 510 hour AMEP entitlement
• Attained functional English

To access the AMEP, eligible migrants need to:

• Register for the AMEP program (ideally within three months of arriving in Australia)
• Be interviewed when they register to see if they have functional English.

Clients can:

• Start classes after they have registered or defer starting if they wish
• Obtain child care if required
• Undertake the AMEP at one of the many Colleges located across Australia
• Undertake the AMEP at home with a tutor or the Distance Learning Program if they cannot study in a classroom
• Study part time or full time during the day, in the evening, or on Saturday.

When you bring your passport to LM Training:

• We can check on the DIAC database and confirm your eligibility.

Courses

LM Training offers quality.....

• Language assessment and Counselling
• Settlement Information Sessions
• Career and Employment Counselling

We have three levels of English — English for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate, all of which have a computer component.

Learning Outcomes

All courses lead to the qualifications of the Certificate I, Certificate II and Certificate III in Spoken and Written English. Bilingual sessions and Youth Programs are available.

LM Training recognises all equivalent qualifications issued by Registered Training Organisations under the Australian Quality Training Framework.

We also offer courses in Literacy, Reading & Writing, Speaking Practice and Pronunciation.

Our staff are highly qualified English teachers and are familiar with new and interesting methods of teaching English.

College-based courses are available at LM Training.

CSWE Electives include:

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for Work (CSWE I - III)
• Bridging to Childcare (CSWE III)
• Bridging to Aged Care (CSWE III)
• Bridging to Cleaning (CSWE II and above)
• Bridging to First Aid (CSWE I - III)
• Driving Rules
• Computing

In the last 100 hours of your English entitlement you may choose to do a pre-vocational English course to assist you with further study and/or employment.

Students can register at any time and will be advised of course commencement dates.

College-based Courses

All students will receive up to 510 hours of English Language tuition. They can study a range of courses from beginner to intermediate levels.

There are full-time and part-time classes in the day and evening and our courses are based on the nationally accredited Certificate in Spoken and Written English, which is divided into three levels and you will be placed in a level most suited to you.

In all levels of study English is taught to help:

• Find a job
• Enjoy living in Australia with family and friends
• Go on to further study
  

At the end of the course students are awarded a Statement of Attainment or a Certificate, which recognises their learning.

At LM Training all teachers are highly qualified and experienced. As well as helping students learn English, they provide information to assist with settling in Australia. Teachers use an extensive range of learning materials, including audiotapes, CDs and DVDs. Classes are interactive, informative and enjoyable.

After Hours Program

If you are working or at home and cannot come to class during the day, this program is for you!

How to Enrol - It's easy

1. Come to LM Training between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with your passport and visa.

2. If you are eligible we will assess your level of English language skills and invite you to join the next available course best suited to your needs.

3. You may be eligible to attend the evening program.