Adult Migrant Volunteer Tutor Scheme - AMEP Program
SCVTUTOR24
Length
6 Weeks (part time)
Adult Migrant Volunteer Tutor Scheme - AMEP Program - SCVTUTOR24
Course Overview
The course supports members of the community with a passion for tutoring AMEP learners from cultural and linguistic backgrounds through the opportunity to practise English conversation and participate in the community with a Tutor for 1 to 2 hours per week.
Tutoring can occur in the GOTAFE Library or a public setting, including:
- Tutor a learner in English Language and settlement.
- Meet at a mutually convenient location, at a pre-arranged time each week, or online via digital platforms.
- Respect the rights and privacy of your learner.
- Responsibility for tutoring learners from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Attend ongoing VTS professional development.
Delivering the Volunteer Tutor Scheme is a part of our AMEP contractual agreement with AMES.
Please note this course is free for participants.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
Completion of this short course may lead to further volunteering in an education setting supporting students with literacy and numeracy.
Course details
Attendance & commitment
General public online delivery | 6 weeks course length | Part-time study load
- The course will be delivered online through 6 X Wednesday evening classes (6 - 8:30pm) starting on 21 February.
- It is then expected that volunteer tutors offer AMEP learners the opportunity to practise English conversation and participate in the community with a tutor for 1 to 2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months commitment.
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
To be selected for this course students will need:
- Working with Children's Check
- Police check
- Proficiency in Spoken and Written English
- Reliability and punctuality
- Empathy and an ability to communicate with people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Technical requirements
- Students will need access to a computer and the internet to undertake online learning.
Enrolment
Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:
- Aspirations/career goals
- Educational attainment and capability
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:
- Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.
Fees and payments
Student support
As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.
Learning support
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.
Support for personal issues
We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.
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Disability support
Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.
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Counselling services
We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.
Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.
Further information is provided at course induction.
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