Pathways to Work (PtW, SLPET)
Gain practical work skills and experience in Australia with the Pathways to Work (PtW SLPET) program.
Extra help to work in Australia with Pathways to Work (PtW, SLPET)
Clients who are enrolled in the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) are also eligible for the ‘Pathways to Work’ (PtW, SLPET) program.
Pathways to Work is an opportunity for AMEP clients to gain work skills and valuable local work experience in Australia.
The program is also known as Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training or SLPET.
The program offers:
- 120-160 hours of in-class learning
- 40-80 hours of work experience
- Industry-specific training
- Resume writing
- Interview support
- Nationally accredited training
Which industries can studies focus on?
The Pathways to Work (PtW, SLPET) program offers you training in a variety of vocational areas, shown below plus hospitality, sales and marketing and warehousing and RF scanning. Find out more with our Pathways to Work flyer.
Do you love kids? Make it your career with this course. You’ll learn how to support children to be their best, and to get ready to apply for roles in childcare centres.
Customer service skills are essential for many industries, not just retail. Developing empathy, problem solving, communication and listening skills is key for any career development.
If you’d like to work in an office, this course is for you. Helping to support you to learn skills for administration roles, this course will have you feeling confident and ready to apply.
There is an enormous need for support workers in the growing aged care and home care sectors, and these rewarding roles are wonderful for those who love to give back.
The beauty industry is seeing massive growth, and this course will prepare you to apply for one of the many jobs available. If you love helping people to feel their best, this course is for you.
This course supports you into a professional role; helping you to improve your communication via phone, email and in person, and is industry non-specific for anyone wanting to grow these skills.
You’re eligible for Pathways to Work if you:
- Are currently enrolled in the AMEP pre-employment English stream
- Have attended the AMEP in the past 12 months
- Can demonstrate reasonable progression in tuition
- Have had your settlement needs largely resolved
- Already have the necessary communication skills to participate in a workplace
- Have the motivation and commitment to attend the SLPET course
- Have a genuine desire to be employed and able to accept a job at the end of your SLPET course
If you are not sure if you qualify for PtW/SLPET, please get in touch to find out.
Even if you do not meet the above eligibility requirements, you can still study with us! Discover more about the Invest In You program.
We offer courses to help you access a range of career options, including customer service, childcare, beauty, hospitality, aged care, administration, sales and marketing and warehousing.
If you’re ready to make the next move to jump start your new career, speak to your teacher or call 1300 798 111.
You can download an enrolment form.
Why enrol in the Pathways to Work (PtW, SLPET) course?
- It may be your first step to gaining employment in Australia. Pathways to Work will boost your employability skills as you become more confident with job searches, interview skills and collating your resume
- It offers opportunities to study and gain local work experience in suitable industries with your employment goals in mind
- There is 8 weeks in-class learning and then 2 weeks work experience (organised by NSF)
- You will develop self-confidence, skills and be supported to study and attain nationally accredited training units
- NSF is flexible and responsive to industry needs and also what communities and organisations suggest they need.
*The Pathways to Work (PtW) program is part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) and is funded by the Australian Government. The program is also known as the Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET).
UPCOMING PtW COURSES:
Q1: february – april 2025
ACT
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Work | VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 4/02/2025 – 11/04/2025 |
Bankstown
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service | BSBPEF101 – Plan and prepare for work readiness, and VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 4/02/2025 – 11/04/2025 |
Cabramatta
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | VU23536 – Observe and report on workplace activities, and HLTAID012 – Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting | 4/02/2025 – 11/04/2025 |
Fairfield
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service and Business Admin | BSBPEF101 – Plan and prepare for work readiness, and VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills | 4/02/2025-11/04/2025 |
Liverpool
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education setting VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 4/02/2025 – 11/04/2025 |
Q2: APRIL – JUNE 2025
ACT
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Work | VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 29/04/2025 – 4/07/2025 |
Bankstown
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare | HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, and VU23255 Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 29/04/2025 – 4/07/2025 |
Cabramatta
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service (hospitality) | VU23536 – Observe and report on workplace activities, and SITHFAB021 – Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA) SITHGAM022 – Provide responsible gambling services (RCG) | 29/04/2025 – 4/07/2025 |
Fairfield
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Security Training | HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid CPPSEC2101 – Apply effective communication skills to maintain security VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills | 29/04/2025 – 4/07/2025 |
Liverpool
| Course | Units of Competency | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Barista | HLTFSE001 – Follow basic food safety practices VU23255 – Develop written job application skills, and VU23256 – Develop interview skills or VU23501 – Participate in short simple exchanges (high level 1 clients) | 29/04/2025 – 4/07/2025 |
Good news stories
- Childcare course helping address industry demand
- Work prospects looking good for PtW student Areerat
- Handyman Idwer worked hard for own business
- Customer Service course put Duyen on right path
- Seba making the most of NSF opportunities
- “Living my dream”: Aieshee’s amazing journey with Navitas
- PtW STUDENT TESTIMONIAL: Sandy Kurdi
Jingyi Li
Jingyi Li, a talented radio presenter from China, embarked on an adventure to Canberra in 2018 to experience freedom of speech. With eight years of experience in radio broadcasting, she was eager to explore new opportunities in Australia.
Jingyi began her language learning journey in the AMEP program, starting at Level 3. This laid a solid foundation for her skills. Later, she enrolled in the Pathway to Work course, which proved to be a game-changer. During the course, she had the exciting opportunity to intern at ABC Canberra, which fuelled her passion for the media industry. With immense pride, Jingyi recently secured a freelance job at ABC Chinese. She is grateful for the transformative impact of the AMEP Pathway to Work program, which empowered her to pursue her passion and thrive in the media industry.
Reshme Khatun
When Reshme arrived in Australia, she was very shy and uncomfortable because her English wasn’t good, and she found it difficult to communicate with people. She stayed at home much of the time, looking after her baby and family. Her husband told her about Navitas Skilled Futures college in Bankstown, and she was soon enrolled in the AMEP. Her studies did not end there, however. She went on to complete the English for Driving, English for First Aid, and Pathways to Work Customer Service courses.
Reshme shared, “It’s really changed my life. Now I’m a part-time employee. I’m working, maintaining family and really enjoying my life.”
