The EAL P1 program is a mixed level class designed
to respond to the increased demand from high level
Preliminary and low level Certificate I learners. The
EAL P1 program runs three days per week and under a
partnership agreement with the Yarra City Council, it
is timetabled in the Fitzroy Library’s training room.
These measures have also encouraged more mothers
with children under school age to enrol in our programs.
We currently have seven mothers of eight children
coming to the EAL classes. Currently there are
Over the past twelve months Fitzroy Learning Network
has also experienced a significant increase in Adult
Migrant English Program (AMEP)* funded clients. The
number of AMEP clients has grown steadily from 7
to 30 participating students. AMEP Contract KPIs of
Reach, Retention and Intensity have all been important
considerations for increasing AMEP client participation.
Increasing number of offerings such as the Certificate
III and EAL P1; extending class duration from twelve to
sixteen hours per week; delivering the same amount of
hours over fewer days, have all contributed to meeting
the KPIs and increase AMEP client participation.
Audits
* The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is a settlement
English program funded by the Australian Government.
The Education Programs underwent
the following external audits:
AQTF and VRQA audit for the Reregistration of RTO status
NEAS/AMEP audit for the continued
delivery of AMEP Contract
* Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF- Essential Conditions
and Standards for Continuing Registration) Victorian Registration
Qualification Authority (VRQA – Guidelines for VET Providers)
* National English Auditing Services (NEAS)
Acknowledgments
The continued success of FLN’s learning programs is in no small way directly attributed to our dedicated team of highly
qualified, experienced and energetic teachers. Each of our teachers bring their own individual talents for engaging a wide
variety of student temperaments, talents and skills to encourage each learner to make the most out of their studies.
FLN’s student administration management of enrolments and marketing has undertaken a process of
continuous improvement throughout 2015. This process has been well supported by talented and professional
team of Administrative Officers who have reviewed and problem solved issues both large and small.
Equally the student support services provided by the FLN Volunteer Coordinator and the Refugee and Community
Support Worker have boosted and supported the quality of student participation and satisfaction in all of our
teaching programs.
Thanks to the enduring efforts of our student and staff for making 2015 a fabulous year of learning.
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