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Chapter 27. Adult Migrant English Program
Department wording for Chapter 27, Adult Migrant English Program, from Part B: Workforce Australia Services version 1.24.
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27.1. Chapter Overview
Description: Free English language tuition to eligible migrants. | Activity Code: AMEP Job Plan Code: N/A | |
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Eligibility: aged 18 + (or 15-17 years in specific circumstances) and a permanent resident of Australia or hold an eligible temporary visa or be a citizen who previously held a permanent visa | Duration: Unlimited hours until vocational English is achieved | Specified Activity: No |
PBAS: Yes – | Activation eligible: Yes – approved activity or Provider-assessed | Progress Payment: Yes – |
This Chapter outlines the requirements for the Provider in regard to the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
27.2. Background
The AMEP provides free English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants to help them learn foundation English language and settlement skills to enable them to participate socially and economically in Australian society.
Participants can access unlimited hours of English classes until vocational English is achieved for clients with a visa commencement date on or before 1 October 2020. No time limits for registration, commencement and completion apply.
Clients who have a visa commencement date after 1 October 2020 also have unlimited hours of tuition until vocational English is achieved, however a five-year completion timeframe applies. This can be extended to 10 years in certain circumstances.
27.3. Benefits of the AMEP
The AMEP gives participants the opportunity to learn the English that they need to get a job, help their children settle, and participate more in day-to-day life in Australia.
The AMEP provides a range of flexible learning options to help participants study, including full-time, part-time, evening and weekend classes.
It offers face-to-face and online classes, a volunteer tutor scheme and distance learning. The AMEP also provides free childcare services if participants have under school-aged children when participating in face-to-face classes.
AMEP Participants can gain points under the PBAS. The AMEP can also be undertaken where the Participant would otherwise have Work for the Dole as the Mandatory Activity Requirement. Refer to the Job Plan and Mutual Obligation Requirements Chapter for more information.
The TCF will not apply for non-attendance in the AMEP, however, it will apply if Participants fail to meet their Points Requirement.
27.4. Role of Providers
The role of the Provider is to be familiar with the AMEP and its requirements, and actively identify Participants on their Caseload who would benefit from attending the program.
The Provider should advise potential participants of the opportunities and benefits of the program including the varied delivery options. The Provider should offer additional support, including through the Employment Fund, where appropriate.
(Deed Reference(s): Clauses 89, 90, 120, 136)
27.5. Eligibility
Participants must generally be 18 years or over (15-17 years in specific circumstances as assessed by an AMEP provider), a permanent resident of Australia or hold an eligible temporary visa, or be a citizen who previously held a permanent visa. More information on eligibility is available by speaking to a local AMEP provider, or through the Department of Home Affairs Website.
27.6. Payments
Progress Payments are available to claim when the Participant’s circumstances have been changed during participation in Workforce Australia Services such that they are more prepared to gain and maintain Employment. Participation in AMEP may contribute towards a Progress Payment as an Education Activity. For Progress Payments, Providers must refer to and comply with the requirements specified in the Provider Payments and Vacancies Chapter.
27.7. Further Information
For more information about the AMEP, including contact details for local AMEP providers is available on the Department of Home Affairs Website.
Chapter 26. Skills for Education and Employment
Department wording for Chapter 26, Skills for Education and Employment, from Part B: Workforce Australia Services version 1.24.
Chapter 28. Other Activities
Department wording for Chapter 28, Other Activities, from Part B: Workforce Australia Services version 1.24.