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Workplace English Language and Literacy Program

Organisations and individuals may be eligible for government funding to improve the English language, literacy and numeracy skills of the Australian workforce. NSW AMES can make an initial assessment of your eligibility for funding, assist with your funding application and the design and delivery of the required training.

Workplace English Language and Literacy Program

The Australian Government provides more than $14 million annually under the Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program. Over 18,000 Australian workers receive training under WELL each year. Each program is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the organisation, and is available to all industry sectors. Private and government business enterprises, local government organisations, representative bodies and RTOs are eligible to apply for WELL funding. 

Organisations must establish the need for language, literacy and numeracy training in the workplace.  Employee participation is voluntary and usually undertaken on-site during work hours, typically 1 to 3 hours per week. NSW AMES will integrate WELL training with existing industry qualifications or in-house programmes.  WELL training designed and delivered by NSW AMES may include:

  • authentic workplace spoken and written texts
  • modules of the Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE II, III or IV)
  • customisation of NSW AMES published resources

 


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