AMEP offers a general English course which has three levels of English — English for beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate. All courses lead to qualifications in the Certificate in Spoken and Written English, at Certificate I, II or III level.
Classes concentrate on improving language and literacy skills to undertake further education and training, to help seek and maintain employment or to participate in the community.
In addition, a variety of extra classes are offered and students can choose these within their allocated hours. Classes include:
- English for Driving: The English for Driving Course is to help you with the English you need to take the Learner’s Permit. It is not a practical driving course. You will study road rules, safe driving, learner’s permit test, reporting accidents and the law.
- English for First Aid: You will learn CPR, dealing with broken bones, snake bite and general first aid in a range of practical activities. The First Aid Certificate is recognised in workplaces.
- Employment Pathways: Learn about writing resumes, job application letters, Occupational Health and Safety, Work Place Agreements, interview techniques, Australian English in the workplace.
- Computer classes: Whatever your level of English and computer skills, there is something to be learned in these classes. Experienced teachers give personal assistance to help develop your computer skills.
- English for Maths: You may be confident in your calculating skills but unable to express these concepts in English. This class will help with future studies or employment which need maths skills, or even to help you with your child’s maths homework.