TAFE Queensland English Language & Literacy Services (TELLS)

TAFE Queensland English Language & Literacy Services (TELLS)

TAFE Queensland English Language and Literacy Services (TELLS) TELLS provides state-wide oversight and strategic contract management of two Commonwealth funded programs: Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP) Funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) TELLS also coordinates delivery of English language classes for clients on: Community Detention (CD) Bridging Visa E (BVE) Funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) 9/04/2013 2

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TAFE QLD Metropolitan Institutes and Campuses Southbank Institute of Technology Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE Loganlea Browns Plains Mt Gravatt Yeerongpilly Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Bracken Ridge Caboolture Grovely Ithaca Redcliffe The Bremer Institute of TAFE Bundamba Inala Mt Isa NorthQueensland Central Queensland Charleville South-West QLD Cairns Innisfail Roma Townsville South QLD Mackay Kingaroy Toowoomba Warwick Gatton Bundamba Rockhampton Gladstone Caboolture Inala Browns Plains Bracken Ridge Grovely Yeronga Ithaca Southbank Mt Gravatt Sunnybank Springwood Loganlea Southport Coolangatta Bundaberg Hervey Bay Maryborough Gympie Noosa Nambour Mooloolaba 9/04/2013 4

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Purpose: Settlement Community participation Language and skill gains Articulation to further study and / or employment 9/04/2013 5

AMEP Eligibility & Enrolment Under18 years of age 18 years of age/older Have a Permanent Residency Visa/under parents Spouse Visa Be 15-18 years of age Less than functional level of English Be living in Australia as a permanent resident for less than 1 year Not attending school Have an override application to DIAC approved Have a Permanent Residency Visa/Spouse Visa Less than functional level of English Be registered within 6 months of the date their visa commences Must start classes within 1 year of the date their visa commences Eligible students have 5 years to complete classes These timeframes may be extended in special circumstances 9/04/2013 9/04/2013 6

Role of AMEP Case Managers Entry Interview Registration English Language Proficiency Assessment (ISLPR) Placement AMEP Individual Pathway Guide Progress Interview Monitor students attendance and encourage retention Provide Educational & Career Pathway Counselling Referral to other specialised services Exit Interview Conduct Exit Interview Make Post AMEP Referrals Networking Liaising with relevant external agencies including schools, HSS providers and training organisations 9/04/2013 7

AMEP Delivery Modes Full-Time/Part-Time Face to Face Language Tuition Self-Paced E-Learning Distance Learning Home Tutor Scheme Tuition in Community Settings Blended Modes 9/04/2013 8

Student Entitlements in the AMEP Eligible migrants and refugees can study English with the AMEP for Up to 510 hours or; until they reach functional English, whichever comes first The Special Preparatory Program (SPP) provides: An extra 100 hours of intense support An extra 400 hours for young people between the ages of 15 to 24 years who have had less than 7 years of schooling Free basic childcare for eligible AMEP/SPP students who, Are enrolled and attending AMEP/SPP course Have children under school age 9/04/2013 9

AMEP Special Programs & Services Settlement Course SLPET Course (The Settlement Language Pathways to Employment/Training Course) Youth Program 9/04/2013 10

Language, Literacy & Numeracy Program (LLNP) Skills for Education & Employment (SEE) as at July 1, 2013 Free for Registered Job Seekers who: Are not attending school Are referred to TAFE by Centrelink/Employment Service Providers Up to 800 hours of free accredited language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) training for eligible job seekers with low LLN skills. LLNP Purpose: Language, literacy and numeracy skill gains Job Seeker skills increased Access to, and knowledge of, pathways to employment and vocational training 9/04/2013 11

Additional TAFE Queensland Support Youth Support Officer Community Liaison Officers Institute-based Counselling Services 9/04/2013 12

Youth Challenges Financial hardship Lack of local experience to obtain employment Lack of family support Housing Acculturation Effects of trauma Physical health issues because of poor diet Behavioural issues and anger management Absenteeism and responsibilities in the home 9/04/2013 13

TELLS Youth Soccer Team 2012 9/04/2013 14

SBIT All Stars Music Band 9/04/2013 15

2012 Brisbane Writers Festival 9/04/2013 16

2013 Youth Day Out 9/04/2013 17

Thank You For more information please visit: http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/tells Or contact Michael Kavian Phone: (07) 3244 5181 E-mail: Michael.Kavian@deta.qld.gov.au