Eligibility
Must be 18+, live in Victoria
Cost
Click here to see fees, or call AMES to check concession eligibility
Duration
6 months (full time) or 1 year (part time)
Background
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 Language (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?
- 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
Locations
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30-32 Prospect Street Box Hill Victoria 3128
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Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Levels 4-5, 280 Thomas Street Dandenong Victoria 3175
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Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Level 6, 123 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
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Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Suite 2, 150 Langtree Avenue Mildura Victoria 3500
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Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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89-101 Oakgrove Drive Narre Warren South Victoria 3805
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Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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60 Douglas Street Noble Park Victoria 3174
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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1A Atherton Road Oakleigh Victoria 3166
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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122-126 Springvale Road Springvale Victoria 3171
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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Level 1, Suite 7-8, 75-79 Watton Street Werribee Victoria 3030
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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Learn more| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| VU22588 Read and write short basic messages and forms | 70 |
| VU22589 Read and write short, basic factual texts | 70 |
Numeracy |
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| 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 |
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| VU22591 Participate in short simple exchanges | 80 |
Reading and Writing |
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| VU22593 Read and write short simple messages and forms | 80 |
Language Skills |
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| VU22594 Read and write short, simple informational and instructional texts | 80 |
| VU22592 Give and respond to short, simple verbal instructions and information | 80 |
Electives |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| VU22601 Participate in simple conversations and transactions | 80 |
Reading and Writing |
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| VU22604 Read and write simple instructional and informational texts | 80 |
Language Skills |
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| VU22602 Give and respond to simple spoken information and directions | 80 |
| VU22603 Read and write simple personal communications and transactional texts | 80 |
Electives |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
This course can be taken under government subsidised funding programs below:
About AMEP
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program
22642VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
Bilingual English Classes
English as an Additional Language Courses
