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    English for Living and Working in Australia - English as an Additional Language Courses

    The AMES Australia’s English for Living and Working in Australia courses will help you develop your vocabulary and grammar, reading and writing skills and will help you to improve your ability to communicate in English.

    The course will give learners the opportunity to practice their English conversation skills in class to allow for pathways to further study and employment and to help participate in day-to-day life in Australia.

    Learning English at AMES Australia is focused on more than just reciting words in a classroom. Our teaching methods focus on enabling students to think critically while participating in group and project work. This allows you to learn English from real-life experiences, meaning you will not only be learning the language, but you will be learning how to use it everyday life.

    Students will develop their English language skills through topics relating to their everyday life in Australia such as education, health and money.

    Students will be enrolled in units from the English as an Additional Langue (EAL) Courses. For more details, check Courses and Units below.

    What will I learn?

    This course will enable you to learn to:

    • Use English to obtain goods and services
    • Have a conversation in English
    • Read and write a range of everyday texts such as simple instructions, messages and stories

    How will I learn?

    The course will be offered in blended learning mode

    • Classroom-based Learning, where the student attends AMES Campus’ with a Teacher/Trainer present
    • Online Learning, where the student studies remotely off campus using training materials that are provided online or correspondence by the Teacher/Trainer
    • Day and evening classes available

    For more information visit AMES Australia online service standards.

    • Courses and Units

      22636VIC Course in Initial EAL

      Nominal Hours

      VU22578 Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds

      100

      VU22579 Use strategies to participate in learning

      70

      VU22580 Recognise and copy extremely familiar words

      80

      VU22581 Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges

      90

      VU22582 Recognise and copy numbers from 1 to 100

      80

      VU22383 Identify common digital media

      10

      VU22579 Use strategies to participate in learning

      70

      Total course hours

      430

       

      22637VIC Course in EAL

      Nominal Hours

      VU22584 Develop language learning objectives with support*

      30
      Speaking and Listening

       

      VU22585 Use beginning language learning strategies with support

      55

      VU22586 Communicate basic personal details and needs

      70

      VU22587 Give and respond to basic information and instructions

      70
      Reading and Writing

       

      VU22588 Read and write short basic messages and forms

      70

      VU22589 Read and write short, basic factual texts

      70
      Numeracy

       

      VU22352 Recognise numbers and money in simple, highly familiar situations

      25

      VU22353 Recognise, give and follow simple and familiar directions

      25

      VU22356 Recognise and locate simple numerical information in short, simple highly familiar texts

      25

      Total course hours

      440

       

      22638VIC Certificate I in EAL

      Nominal Hours

      VU22590 Plan language learning with support

      30
      Speaking and Listening

       

      VU22591 Participate in short simple exchanges

      80
      Reading and Writing

       

      VU22593 Read and write short simple messages and forms

      80
      Language Skills

       

      VU22594 Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts

      80

      VU22592 Give and respond to short, simple verbal instructions and information

      80
      Electives

       

      VU22596 Use basic digital technology language and skills

      50

      VU22099 Recognise and interpret safety signs and symbols

      10

      VU22098 Recognise and use basic mathematical symbols and processes

      20

      Total course hours

      430

       

      22642VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment)

      Nominal Hours

      VU22358 Develop learning goals

      20

      VU22628 Participate in simple conversations and transactions for employment

      80

      VU22629 Read and write simple texts for employment

      80

      VU22630 Observe and report on activities in a workplace

      50

      VU22631 Prepare to work effectively in an Australian workplace

      50
      Electives

       

      VU22117 Develop job interview skills

      20

      VU22608 Explore transport options

      50

      BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents

      60

      Total course hours

      410

       

      22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)

      Nominal Hours

      VU22358 Develop learning goals

      20
      Speaking and Listening

       

      VU22601 Participate in simple conversations and transactions

      80
      Reading and Writing

       

      VU22604 Read and write simple instructional and informational texts

      80
      Language Skills

       

      VU22602 Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions

      80

      VU22603 Read and write simple personal communications and transactional texts

      80
      Electives

       

      VU22385 Plan and undertake a project

      30

      VU22606 Access the internet and email to develop language

      50

      BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents

      60

      Total course hours

      480

       

      22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Studies)

      Nominal Hours

      VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

      20

      VU22640 Give straightforward oral presentations for study purposes

      80

      VU22641 Participate in a range of straightforward interactions for study purposes

      70

      VU22642 Read and write straightforward texts for study purposes

      120

      VU22643 Listen and take notes for study purposes

      45

      VU22644 Use language and analysis strategies and study skills

      45
      Electives

       

      BSBLIB304 Develop and use information literacy skills

      40

      BSBADM302 Produce texts from notes

      60

      Total course hours

      480

       

      22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)

      Nominal Hours

      VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

      20

      VU22609 Explore current issue

      55

      VU22611 Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions

      80

      VU22613 Read and write straightforward informational and instructional texts

      80

      VU22617 Investigate features of the education system in Australia

      50

      VU22116 Develop written job application skills

      20

      VU22612 Read and write straightforward communications and transactional texts

      80

      VU22610 Engage in casual conversations and straightforward spoken transactions

      80

      Total course hours

      465

    What further education can I do after completing this course?

    Eligibility

    Based on interviews where your language level will be assessed. Applicants must be 18 years of age and above and reside in Victoria.

    Course duration

    6 months (full time) or 1 year (part time)

    Course dates

    Ongoing throughout the year.

    Locations

    Costs

    The fee is determined by your eligibility for Government funding. To check your eligibility for a concession fee, contact AMES Australia.

    Click here for more information on applicable fees.

    How to Enrol

    Enquire to find out:

    • course dates
    • your eligibility
    • cost
    • arrange a time to have your English level assessed

    The course will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

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