2015
INTERNATIONAL
COURSE GUIDE
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE TAFE SWSi is one of Australia’s largest education and training providers with nine colleges located across the South Western Sydney region.
I would like to take this opportunity
ensuring that when you complete
to introduce you to TAFE NSW —
your course you will have the skills
South Western Sydney Institute
and training needed to start your
(TAFE SWSi) and encourage you
career or progress to further study.
to undertake study with us to help you achieve your career goals.
So, whether you are looking to enter the workforce, update your skills, change
I understand that choosing where to
your career or progress to further
study is a major decision, particularly
study we have a quality, internationally
if you are leaving your home country
recognised course that can help you.
for another destination. This guide
To support you while you are
aims to help you make your choice.
studying we offer a range of services
TAFE SWSi is one of Australia’s
including: an International Student
largest education and training
Support Coordinator; libraries at
providers with nine colleges located
each of our colleges; course and
across South Western Sydney, a
career counselling; academic support
vibrant region of Sydney offering
services and recreational activities.
a wide range of culturally diverse
I look forward to welcoming you to TAFE
services and community activities.
SWSi and the South Western Sydney
At TAFE SWSi, we offer a broad range
region when you arrive to study with us.
of nationally accredited courses that align to business and industry standards.
Peter Roberts
Because we are a TAFE institute and
Institute Director
part of the NSW Government, you can be certain of the quality and recognition of the course you take with us. We are committed to providing an excellent learning experience and
TAFE SWSi is a government owned and operated education provider.
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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
CONTENTS ABOUT TAFE SWSi
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TAFE SWSi STUDENTS
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5 REASONS TO STUDY AT TAFE SWSi
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SCHOLARSHIPS 6 STUDENT SUPPORT & ACCOMMODATION 7 TAFE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE (TIEC)
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STUDY PATHWAYS
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DIPLOMA-TO-DEGREE 10 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 11
APPLICATION PROCESS
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BY COUNTRY
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INTERNATIONAL COURSES
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TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
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2015 KEY DATES
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CONTENTS
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ABOUT TAFE SWSi At TAFE SWSi, we aim to support you in developing the skills you need to achieve your career and education goals. We’re here for you whether you want to move straight from TAFE SWSi into the workforce, or use your course as a pathway to further education.
LIVING IN SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY TAFE SWSi colleges are all located in South Western Sydney, one of Sydney’s most vibrant and culturally diverse areas. Living in South Western Sydney will offer you an affordable lifestyle with the convenience of easy access to all the amenities of a big city. Being a large and ethnically diverse region, South Western Sydney also has a variety of facilities that cater to your religious, cultural and recreational needs.
SPECIALIST FACILITIES AND COURSES Bankstown College Bankstown College is a major training centre for Business, Children’s Services, Hairdressing, Accounting, Tourism and Event Management, Banking and Business Administration courses.
There are specialised facilities for Hairdressing and Children’s Services with a working Child Care Centre.
Campbelltown College At TAFE SWSi, we deliver training to more than 52,500 students in areas ranging from Aged Care to Engineering. With nine colleges, we are able to offer you the experience of studying in a small intimate environment while providing the range of courses, excellent facilities and services that only a large training organisation can. Our small classes and community-based colleges will give you plenty of opportunity to meet and make friends with Australians and people from other countries. We offer over 100 courses to international students from around 40 different countries each year. The range of courses we offer you cover a broad range of industry areas and are designed to help meet the needs of industry by ensuring that students who complete them have practical and industry relevant skills and knowledge.
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ABOUT TAFE SWSi
Campbelltown College has specialised facilities for Commercial Cookery and Hospitality, which include fully-equipped training restaurants and commercial kitchens catering for private functions and public dinners.
Granville College Granville College is a major training centre for the study of Architectural Technology, Building and Construction, Engineering, Applied Sciences (specialising in Biological and Environmental Testing, and Chemical Technology), Electrotechnology, Information Technology and Mechanical Technology.
There are fully-equipped science laboratories and also specialist facilities for building and construction and engineering training.
The college is home to new butchery training facilities including a simulated retail training environment.
Padstow College Padstow College has specialised facilities for Floristry, Horticulture and Landscape Design.
Wetherill Park College Wetherill Park College offers the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Division 2 Nursing) (CRICOS 077568A).
Lidcombe College Lidcombe College is a major training centre for Information Technology, Telecommunications and Optical Networking. The Telecommunications courses at Lidcombe College are supported by industry partnerships. These partnerships allow TAFE SWSi to provide training that meets the demands of industry while benefiting from industry feedback on the latest technology and trends.
Liverpool College Liverpool College is home to the centre for English language and students based here study in the TAFE International Education Centre (TIEC).
Macquarie Fields College Macquarie Fields College has a simulated work environment for Aged Care training, which helps students to prepare for future careers in aged care. This college has specialised facilities for sports and fitness training.
Miller College International students can do Business, Child Care and Information Technology courses at Miller College.
NSW
Sydney
A few minutes from major
shopping centres
30 minutes from Sydney’s
International Airport, Sydney Olympic Park and Sydney city
40 minutes from popular
Sydney beaches
1 hour and 20 minutes from the
Blue Mountains
ABOUT TAFE SWSi
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TAFE SWSi STUDENTS Enrico Dematte Avona Brazil
Hyeyoung (Sally) Park Korea
An international student from Brazil, Enrico is enrolled in the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) (CRICOS 075903G) at TAFE SWSi’s Granville College. In Brazil, Enrico completed a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Science and is currently working part-time in a pharmacy in Sydney.
Korean international student Sally Park is studying the Certificate IV in Hairdressing (CRICOS 076278G) at Bankstown College. As part of her course, Sally completed a work placement at Cheveux Hair and Beauty. As a result of the work placement, Sally has received paid part-time work.
Enrico said the diploma course will complement his existing qualifications and help him build his career in Brazil. “At TAFE, I am receiving a qualification that will add to my Pharmaceutical Science qualifications.” “When I return to Brazil, I’ll be in a good position to pursue a career in my field,” he said.
Muhammad Iqbal Khan Khalil Pakistan Muhammad is from Pakistan and has just completed the Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering (CRICOS 073795M) at Lidcombe College. He is a recipient of an Endeavour Scholarship. Muhammad’s employer, Sarhad University of Science and Technology has sponsored his trip to Australia to further develop his professional skills. “My TAFE course truly related to my academic qualifications and job experience, and it was a great chance for me to expand my skills,” he said.
“My decision to study Hairdressing at Bankstown College was based on the College’s convenient location, and the fact that I could rely on the TAFE NSW brand,” she said. “I feel that with a TAFE qualification, I can progress further in the Hairdressing field.”
Angelica Rivera Philippines Angelica is from the Philippines and is enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) (CRICOS 077568A) at Wetherill Park College. Angelica is enjoying working part-time as an Assistant Nurse (AIN) at an Aged Care facility. “Studying at TAFE is one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had,” said Angelica. “I am well prepared for the industry, thanks to my course. TAFE has provided me the skills and knowledge I need to succeed in the workplace.”
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5 REASONS TO STUDY AT TAFE SWSi 1
GREAT LOCATIONS
South Western Sydney is a lively, multicultural area full of exciting things to see and do. It is home to many ethnic communities, each with a vibrant culture. South Western Sydney offers a variety of facilities that cater to your religious, cultural and recreational needs. Living in South Western Sydney will offer you an affordable lifestyle with the convenience of easy access to all the amenities of a big city.
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GOVERNMENT OWNED
TAFE SWSi is part of TAFE NSW, which has been successfully providing accredited vocational education and training in Australia for over 100 years. As a government-owned institution, TAFE SWSi is professionally run and provides students with a quality educational experience.
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PRACTICAL WORKPLACE SKILLS
Courses are developed in consultation with employers to meet the needs of industry. Many courses offer work placements as an integrated part of the course.
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GREAT COLLEGE SERVICES
TAFE SWSi colleges offer you access to libraries, modern teaching facilities, qualified teachers and dedicated international support staff. Each college provides student-focused services, facilities and activities to support you during your time with TAFE SWSi.
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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
TAFE SWSi has articulation agreements with many Australian universities. This means that TAFE SWSi students can move to undergraduate studies, some with credit transfer. TAFE SWSi also offers Certificate IV English for Academic Purposes (CRICOS 071168K), which is recognised by many Australian universities for entry into undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Students studying a diploma-to-degree university pathway may be eligible for streamlined visa processing. In addition, graduates may be eligible for a temporary graduate visa — post study work stream.
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SCHOLARSHIPS Australia Awards Scholarships The Australian Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, offers scholarships that provide financial support for citizens of specific countries to study in Australia. For a list of eligible countries and other information visit www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/tafe/study-options/ scholarships
Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Eligible students from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas may apply for scholarships for TAFE NSW diploma and advanced diploma courses. Tuition fees and living allowance are provided to successful applicants. Muhammad Iqbal Khan Khalil from Pakistan was awarded an Endeavour Scholarship to study at TAFE SWSi. See his story on Page 4. For further information go to: www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/tafe/study-options/ scholarships
TAFE NSW Scholarships In 2014 TAFE NSW Institutes offered more than 100 scholarships to international students to study a diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree or a bachelor degree. Each scholarship contributed $2,000 towards the tuition fees. Visit www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/study/tafe/ study-options/scholarships for more information.
Immanuel Njenga Njoroge Kenya I am a critical thinker. I really like to understand what I am learning. The skills we learn in the classroom are applied in the laboratory. Immanuel Njenga Njoroge is enrolled in the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) (CRICOS 075903G) at Granville College. In Kenya, Immanuel trained and worked as a nurse. He chose to study at TAFE SWSi in order to further his knowledge in medical technology and work towards his goal of studying a Master of Medical Science (Pathology Testing).
Immanuel was named the 2014 NSW International VET Student of the Year.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
STUDENT SUPPORT & ACCOMMODATION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR On your first day you will meet an International Student Support Coordinator who will help you enrol, give you a tour of your new college, and explain your rights and responsibilities as an international student. Your International Student Support Coordinator will support you throughout your study experience by offering academic counselling and guidance.
LIBRARY Each college has a library where you can borrow books and audio visual material. In addition to your college library, you may also use any other TAFE NSW library.
TAFE SWSi students can access University of Western Sydney (UWS) accommodation.
UWS VILLAGES AT BANKSTOWN, CAMPBELLTOWN AND PARRAMATTA Each UWS village offers you a choice of self-catered accommodation ranging from residential halls to townhouses, cottages and units. The private sleeping/study quarters include beds, heaters and desks. The shared common areas include fully furnished kitchens, lounge and dining areas. The common room facilities, which include pool tables, table tennis, cable tv and computer labs, provide an ideal environment to hang out with friends and have fun. If you are interested in staying at a residential college, please visit the UWS website and book directly with UWS (www.uwsvillage.com.au).
HOMESTAY Through our partner Homestay provider we can offer a range of accommodation options to suit all needs. Homestay (minimum four weeks) allows you to live with an Australian family who will provide you with a furnished room, breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and three meals on weekends. Homestay is a great way to practice English and learn about the Australian way of life. Find out more by visiting www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/ study/tafe/accommodation
COST OF LIVING The cost of living will depend on your individual lifestyle, however it is estimated that living expenses for a single international student are approximately AU$18,000 per year for essentials such as accommodation, food, clothing, transport, textbooks and excursions. Find out more by visiting www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study-Costs/Living
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TAFE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE (TIEC)
TAFE SWSi offers a range of intensive English language courses at TIEC. TIEC COURSES:
PROGRAMS:
will help improve your English skills
will help develop your written and
prepare you for your TAFE NSW or university studies
develop your English skills for future employment.
verbal English language skills from beginner to advanced level
improve your vocabulary improve your grammar.
flexible start dates
Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study (ADV-EFS) (CRICOS 0763174):
affordable fees
this course prepares students for
TIEC offers you:
quality teaching provided by highlyqualified and experienced teachers.
courses with an English language entry requirement of IELTS 5.5 or 6.0
entry requirement intermediate to upper intermediate English skills (approximately 4.5 in all areas of IELTS).
For more information including an application form visit www.international.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/Elicos 8
TAFE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE
Pictured: TAFE SWSi students
Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (CRICOS 071168K): pathway to university and other courses
entry requirement IELTS 5.5 develops high-level academic skills such as writing, reading, seminar presentation, note taking and research
develops skills related to the preparation of assignments
prepares you for the IELTS test. Most universities in NSW accept the EAP course — for further information visit www.uac.edu.au/international
STUDY PATHWAYS UNIVERSITY Degree
DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Certificate IV English for Academic Purposes (CRICOS 071168K) 5–20 weeks
TAFE NSW
Certificate & Diploma courses DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM Certificate III Advanced English for Further Study (CRICOS 076317F) 5–20 weeks
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Certificate I - IV 5–50 weeks
STUDY TOURS AND SPECIAL SHORT COURSE PROGRAMS A TAFE SWSi study tour offers you the chance to explore Australia’s unique culture in exceptional learning surroundings. Study tours aim to provide you with a unique insight into Australia’s education environment. TAFE SWSi study tours will provide you with the opportunity to participate in classes, excursions and special events — all within our friendly, dynamic learning environment. During a study tour experience, you will also have the opportunity to observe the business practices of leading organisations, and network and build relationships with representatives from major Australian organisations.
Duration of English Pathway Programs The length of the English language study program required to enter most TAFE NSW courses depends on the skill level of the student. The IELTS test can be used to recommend how long a student may need to study English. Note: durations detailed are a recommendation only. The actual duration of study will depend on performance during the course.
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DIPLOMA-TO-DEGREE PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY
The Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) university pathway allows TAFE SWSi graduates credit towards a bachelor degree with selected universities. Students study to diploma or advanced diploma level with TAFE SWSi and then transfer to university with credit to complete the final years of a degree.
Qualifications You will get a TAFE NSW diploma and a bachelor degree.
Lower fees TAFE NSW fees may be lower than university fees. This may mean a cost saving when you use the D2D program to complete a bachelor degree.
Smaller class sizes
University
Transfer with credit to university to complete your degree.
University of Canberra CRICOS Provider code 00212K
Australian Catholic University CRICOS Provider code 00004G, 00112C, 00873F, 00885B
Southern Cross University CRICOS Provider code NSW 01241G
University of Western Sydney CRICOS Provider code 00917K
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TAFE classes are smaller than university classes meaning you will get more personalised attention.
Charles Sturt University CRICOS Provider code 00005, 01947G, 02960B
Bachelor of Information Technology (CRICOS code: 019936G and course code: 322AA)
Upgrade your diploma to a degree and get all the benefits of studying at TAFE! • TAFE SWSi and the University of Canberra have developed a pathway program for our TAFE SWSi diploma graduates to continue their studies with us and gain a bachelor degree in only two years! • Gain experience in developing information technology to assist modern organisations, and improve your teamwork, project management and communication skills at the same time! • We offer affordable fees, small class sizes and a high level of direct contact with industry expert teachers! Location: Course code: CRICOS code: Fee:
Education and Training Centre, Liverpool 322AA 019936G AU$18,720 per year
This degree covers: • network engineering • information systems in organisations • database design • software technology • mathematical methods • enterprise and cloud computing • systems analysis and modelling • web design and programming • document and workflow management • wireless networks • systems project and quality management • computer and network security • software systems architecture.
Five more reasons to choose us! Gain practical experience across a variety
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TAFE SWSi is an award winning training provider and the degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
4. Streamlined visa processing is available. may be eligible for a temporary 5. Graduates graduate visa — post study work stream.
WEBSITE: swsi.tafensw.edu.au/Higher-Education-Programs/ Bachelor-of-Information-Technology EMAIL: swsi.international@tafensw.edu.au PHONE: +612 8713 6552
University of Canberra CRICOS Provider code 00212K
HIGHER EDUCATION
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply: ONLINE
student.decinternational.apply.studylink.com
VIA A REGISTERED AGENT
www.decinternational.nsw.edu.au/search/agents
intadmissions@tafensw.edu.au
IN PERSON
Customer Service Information Centre: 827-837 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
POST
Locked Bag 53 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BY COUNTRY COUNTRY
YEAR 10 EQUIVALENT
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
BANGLADESH
Secondary School Certificate DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Higher Secondary Certificate/ vocational higher secondary certificate (Minimum CGPA is 3.5 or 60% in HSC/First Division pass) GCE A-Level (3 passes)
BRAZIL
Year 10 equivalent/ Ensino Fundamental
Certificado/diploma de Ensino Medio
COUNTRY
YEAR 10 EQUIVALENT
YEAR 12 EQUIVALENT
LEBANON
1st year completion of General Secondary School/ Technical Secondary School DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Baccalaureat Libanaise (Baccalaureat 2) or Baccalaureat Technique/ Technicien or Certificat Professione/de Maltrise/Technicien
MALAYSIA
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); Senior Middle 2 or equivalent GCE O-Level
Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or GCE A-Level (2 passes)
CAMBODIA
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education/Baccalaurate
CHILE
Educacion Media
Tecnico Media
MAURITIUS
GCE O-Level
GCE A-Level or equivalent including at least two subjects at GCE A-Level
CHINA
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Senior High School Graduation Certificate
MEXICO
2-3 year Preparatoria or Bachillerato program
COLOMBIA
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa (Visa Subclass 572 only)
Certificado de Educacion Secundaria (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Bachillerato
MYANMAR
GCE O-Level
Basic Education High School Examination Matriculation, GCE A-Level
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Fiji Form 7 Examination/Fiji School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
NEPAL
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate (Grade 12)
Brevet fundamentals
Baccalaureat/Brevet professionelles
PAKISTAN
Secondary School Certificate DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate Certificate
PERU
Tercer año de educación secundaria
Secundaria Comun Completa
PHILIPPINES
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Two years of university
FIJI
FRANCE
HONG KONG
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination Senior High School – Year 1
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination: Two advanced level passes Grade E or above and Three HKCEE passes Grade E or above OR Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
INDONESIA
Completion of SMU 3 or SMU 2 with average grade of 7.0 in academic subjects
Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion (ijazah/STTB SMA/STTB SMK/ STTB/MA)
INDIA
All Indian Secondary School Certificate Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE SX) Secondary Certification, GCE O-Level DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
All India Senior School Certificate Indian School Certificate Senior Secondary (Year 12 Examination, GCE A-Level)
HSC Diploma
National High School Diploma (4 year program)/PreUniversity Certificate
IRAN
IRAQ
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
JORDAN
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Baccalaureate Ilmiya (Science) or Baccalaureate Adabiyya (Humanities) or Baccalaureate Mihniya (Vocational)
SAUDI ARABIA
SINGAPORE
–
GCE O-Level
SOUTH AFRICA
–
General Secondary Education Certificate (3 years) (any stream) GCE A-Level National Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate
SRI LANKA
Sri Lankan GCE O-Level DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Sri Lankan GCE A-Level (3 passes) or British GCE A-Level (2 passes)
TAIWAN
Year 10
Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Diploma)
THAILAND
Upper Secondary School M4
Certificate of Secondary Education/M6
Teudat Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate) –
Lise Diplomasi (Secondary School Diploma) Technical or Vocational School Diploma (Teknik or Meslek Lise Diplomasi)
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
–
Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’aama (Secondary School Certificate)
Diploma di scuola secondaria di primo grado
Diploma di superamento dell'esame di stato conclusivo dei corsi di istruzione secondaria superiore (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR Diploma liceale (Diploma of State examination)
TURKEY
Completion of Kotogakko Year 1 Lower Secondary Leaving Certificate
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Certificate)/Shomeisho
UNITED KINGDOM
GCE O-Level/ Vocational GCSE
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GSCE) or a GCE A/S Level (2A level + 2 As Level)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
High School Grade 10
High School Diploma
VIETNAM
DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa (Visa Subclass 572 only)
Upper Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong)
ZIMBABWE
GCE O-Level
Zimbabwe GCE A-Level (minimum 2 subjects at A Level (Grade E or above), and minimum of 5 subjects passed in the Zimbabwe GCE O Level
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General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi)
KENYA
GCE O-Level DIBP requires completion of Year 11 for student visa
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Completion of Senior High School Grade 1 or equivalent
General/Academic Senior High School Certificate/ Diploma (Kodung Hakkyo Choreupchang)/HS Diploma
DIBP = Department of Immigration and Border Protection The above entry requirements are the equivalents of minimum academic requirements for entry into TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute (SWSi) courses. Many courses have additional requirements including portfolios, essays and interviews. The minimum English language requirement is IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or TOEFL (iBT) 46 DIBP= Department of Immigration and Border Protection or TAFE NSW Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study. Please check the website www.international.swsi.tafensw.edu.au for course-specific entry requirements.
The above entry requirements are the equivalents of minimum academic requirements for entry into TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute (SWSi) courses. Many courses have additional requirements including portfolios, essays and interviews. The minimum English language requirement is IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BY entry COUNTRY TOEFL (iBT) 46 or TAFE NSW Certificate 3 in Advanced English for Further Study. Please check the website www.international.swsi.tafensw.edu.au for course-specific requirements.
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INTERNATIONAL COURSES Accounting and Banking Services Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
078298K FNS30311
$5,420
0.5
Granville
S10722 Accounting (Certificate IV)
076744J FNS40611
$6,870
0.5
Granville
Accounting (Diploma) D2D S11362 Prerequisite: Accounting (Certificate IV) S10722
073236J FNS50210
$7,500
0.5
Granville
10717
Accounts Administration (Certificate III)
S11379
Accounting (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Accounting (Diploma) S11362
073235K FNS60210
$7,070
0.5
Granville
11369
Banking Services Management (Diploma)
074229M FNS50910
$7,660
0.5
Bankstown
11383
Banking Services Management (Advanced Diploma) Prerequisite: Banking Services Management (Diploma) 11369
076245F FNS60610
$5,030
0.5
Bankstown
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Aged Care (Certificate III)
078293D CHC30212
$6,720
0.5
Macquarie Fields Wetherill Park
Aged Care (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Aged Care (Certificate III) 11433
068293J CHC40108
$7,390
0.5
Bankstown Macquarie Fields Wetherill Park
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
079001B CPP50911
$27,000
2
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Aged Care Course Course Name No. 11433
S18168
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Architectural Studies Course Course Name No. 10771
Building Design (Diploma)
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Beauty Services Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
18932
Beauty Services (Certificate III)
073798G SIB30110
$10,500
1
Bankstown Liverpool
18933
Beauty Therapy (Certificate IV)
074437C SIB40110
$12,500
1
Bankstown Liverpool
076743K SIB50110
$16,110
1.5
Bankstown Granville Liverpool
Beauty Therapy (Diploma) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL S18934 (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
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INTERNATIONAL COURSES
Building and Construction Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
10210
Bricklaying/Blocklaying (Certificate III)
076741A CPC30111
$14,430
1
Granville
10215
Painting and Decorating (Certificate III)
079497F CPC30611
$13,840
1
Granville
10224
Formwork/Falsework (Certificate III)
079496G CPC31511
$11,900
1
Chullora
S10222 Wall and Floor Tiling (Certificate III)
076742M CPC31311
$14,540
1
Macquarie Fields
19734
Building and Construction (Building) (Certificate IV)
072914F CPC40110
$13,610
1
Granville
19735
Building and Construction (Building) (Diploma) Includes: Building (Certificate IV) 19734
072913G CPC50210
$27,000
2
Granville
085551K CPP80213
$18,800
1
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
29706 Building Design (Graduate Diploma)
Business and Management Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
11735
Business Administration (Certificate III)
079358F BSB30412
$5,910
0.5
Granville
20119
Business (Certificate III)
074441G BSB30110
$5,880
0.5
Granville
11740
Business (Certificate IV)
079354K BSB40212
$5,320
0.5
Granville Liverpool
11742
Frontline Management (Certificate IV)
079357G BSB40812
$5,660
0.5
Granville Liverpool
11061
Human Resources (Certificate IV)
081565C BSB41013
$4,900
0.5
Liverpool
17831
Management (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Certificate IV in a relevant business course
063914C BSB51107
$6,980
0.5
Granville Liverpool
17805
Business (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Business (Certificate IV) 11740
063921D BSB50207
$6,250
0.5
Granville Liverpool
11063
Human Resource Management (Diploma) D2D
081566B BSB50613
$7,420
0.5
Liverpool
17806
Business (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Business (Diploma) 17805
063920E $4,690 BSB60207
0.5
Granville
17832
Management (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Management (Diploma) 17831
063913D BSB60407
$7,390
0.5
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
0.5
Granville
Butchery Course Course Name No. 14084
Meat Processing – Retail Butcher (Certificate III)
085461A $11,300 MTM30813
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
15
Children’s Services Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
25272
Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate III)
81612A CHC30113
$7,310
0.5
Bankstown Campbelltown Miller
25281
Early Childhood Education and Care (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
081611B CHC50113
$12,000
1
Bankstown Campbelltown Miller
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
079507J CHC41812
$10,820
1
Campbelltown
Community Services Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
11444
Youth Work (Certificate IV)
18701
Community Services Work (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
068320M $10,920 CHC40708
1
Bankstown Campbelltown Granville Wetherill Park
11454
Community Services Work (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Community Services Work (Certificate IV) 18701 Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
078996F CHC50612
$11,030
1
Bankstown
Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Design Fundamentals (Certificate III) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 10408 (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
076082J CUV30311
$6,680
0.5
Lidcombe
11408
Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design) (Certificate III) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
076082J CUV30311
$6,680
0.5
Campbelltown
10412
Design (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F Prerequisite: A portfolio of work is required
076078E CUV40311
$11,790
1
Lidcombe
10418
Graphic Design (Diploma) Prerequisite: Design (Certificate IV) 10412 Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
076080M CUV50311
$12,260
1
Campbelltown Lidcombe
11056
Industrial Design (Diploma) Prerequisite: Design (Certificate IV) 10412
082887K 10220NAT
$17,690
1
Lidcombe
076081K CUV60411
$5,720
0.5
Campbelltown
Design
Graphic Design (Advanced Diploma) Prerequisite: Graphic Design (Diploma) 10418 S10422 Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
16
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Digital Media Course Course Name No. S19330 Interactive Digital Media (Certificate IV)
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
066574E $6,900 CUF40207
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Duration (Years)
College
0.5
Campbelltown
Interactive Digital Media (Diploma) Prerequisite: Interactive Digital Media (Certificate IV) S19330
065897E CUF50207
$10,070
1
Campbelltown
Screen and Media (Diploma) S19237 Prerequisite: Interactive Digital Media (Certificate IV) S19330
067480C CUF50107
$11,240
0.5
Campbelltown
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
19331
Engineering Studies Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
9279
Engineering — Fabrication Trade (Certificate III)
076321K $12,700 MEM30305
1
Granville
9281
Engineering — Fabrication Trade (Light Fabrication) (Certificate III)
076320M $12,700 MEM30305
1
Granville
20263
Electronics and Communications Engineering (Diploma) D2D
078943G UEE50511
$27,950
2
Granville
11778
Engineering Mechanical (Advanced Diploma) D2D
081835G MEM60112
$27,950
2
Granville
20278
Engineering Technology — Electronics (Advanced Diploma) D2D
078941K UEE61711
$27,950
2
Granville
20281
Engineering Technology — Electrical (Advanced Diploma) D2D
078942J UEE62111
$27,950
2
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Fashion Design Course Course Name No.
Feb
19557
Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Certificate IV)
064413E LMT41007
$11,450
1
Macquarie Fields
19558
Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Diploma)
064411G $23,700 LMT50307
2
Macquarie Fields
Intake Apr Jul
Sep
Hairdressing Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
10436 Hairdressing (Certificate III)
076277J SIH30111
$14,200
1
Bankstown Granville
10437
Hairdressing (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Hairdressing (Certificate III) 10436
076278G SIH40111
$7,100
0.5
Bankstown Granville
18935
Salon Management (Diploma)
076745G SIB50210
$7,100
0.5
Bankstown
Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
20054 Floristry (Certificate III)
076719K SFL30110
$11,740
1
Padstow
Floristry
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
17
Hospitality Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
12161
Commercial Cookery (Certificate III)
084127A SIT30813
$16,000
1
Campbelltown
12170
Patisserie (Certificate III)
082885A SIT31113
$12,000
0.5
Campbelltown
12171
Patisserie (Certificate IV)
084130F SIT40713
$18,000
1
Campbelltown
N12168 Hospitality (Diploma) D2D
081969E SIT50313
$13,600
1
Campbelltown
081969E SIT50313
$28,400
2
Campbelltown
082382B SIT60313
$7,280
0.5
Campbelltown
S12168
Hospitality (Diploma) and Commercial Cookery (Certificate III) D2D
S12169 Hospitality (Advanced Diploma) D2D
HSC, Tertiary Preparation and General Education Course Course Name No. 29603 Tertiary Preparation (Certificate IV)
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
082381C 10224NAT
$11,670
1
Bankstown
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
075847K ICA30111
$7,660
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
075846M ICA40111
$9,800
1
Miller
Information Technology Course Course Name No. 10305
Information, Digital Media and Technology (Network Administration) (Certificate III)
10309 Information Technology (Certificate IV)
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
10311
Information Technology Support (Network Communications) (Certificate IV)
075841E ICA40211
$9,800
1
Campbelltown
S10315
Web Based Technologies (Design and Development) (Certificate IV)
075845A ICA40311
$7,930
0.5
Granville
S10316
Information Technology (Networking) (Certificate IV)
075859F ICA40411
$9,800
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
10317
Programming (Certificate IV)
075840F ICA40511
$9,890
1
Granville
10327
Information Technology (Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Information Technology (Certificate IV) 10309
075857G ICA50111
$10,730
0.5
Miller
10332
Information Technology Systems Administration (Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Information Technology (Networking) (Certificate IV) S10316
075856J ICA50311
$9,750
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
10333
Information Technology Networking (Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Information Technology (Networking) (Certificate IV) S10316
075855K ICA50411
$9,630
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
10335
Website Development (Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Web Based Technologies (Design and Development) (Certificate IV) S10315
075853A ICA50611
$9,250
0.5
Granville
18
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
Information Technology Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
10336
Software Development (Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Programming (Certificate IV) 10317
075854M ICA50711
$9,550
0.5
Granville
10341
Information Technology (Network Security) (Advanced Diploma) D2D Preferred pathway: Information Technology Networking (Diploma) 10333
076091G ICA60211
$8,780
0.5
Lidcombe
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Feb
Intake Apr Jul Sep
Laboratory Operations Course Course Name No. 19412
Laboratory Techniques (Certificate IV)
075905E $11,900 MSL40109
1
Granville
S19415
Laboratory Technology (Biological and Environmental Testing) (Diploma) D2D
075902G $21,670 MSL50109
1.5
Granville
19417
Laboratory Technology (Chemical and Forensic Testing) (Diploma) D2D
076724B $27,000 MSL50109
2
Granville
Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) (Diploma) D2D
075903G $24,880 MSL50109
1.5
Granville
S19419
Nursing Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
16107
Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) (Certificate III) Prerequisite: Undertake a criminal record check and complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration
079508G HLT32512
$6,290
0.5
Macquarie Fields Wetherill Park
14393
Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0) or completion of 4 years fulltime study in English at secondary, VET or tertiary level or achievement of a pass A or B level in the Occupational English Test (OET)
077568A HLT51612
$22,370
1.5
Wetherill Park
077568A HLT51612
$19,630
1
Wetherill Park
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
076084G CUV40411
$11,810
1
Campbelltown
Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) — Fast Track (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band S14393 lower than 6.0) or completion of 4 years fulltime study in English at secondary, VET or tertiary level or achievement of a pass A or B level in the Occupational English Test (OET)
Photo Imaging Course Course Name No. 10413
Photo Imaging (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) – CRICOS 076317F
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
19
Sports and Fitness Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
12410
Fitness (Certificate III)
084408C SIS30313
$5,760
0.5
Macquarie Fields
19648
Fitness (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Fitness (Certificate III) 12410
075900K SIS40210
$7,030
0.5
Macquarie Fields
S19649
Fitness (Diploma) Prerequisite: Fitness (Certificate IV) 19648
084425B SIS50213
$7,670
0.5
Macquarie Fields
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Telecommunications Course Course Name No.
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
14240
Telecommunications Networks Technology (Certificate IV)
074107K ICT40610
$12,480
1
Lidcombe
11229
Telecommunications Network Engineering (Diploma) Preferred pathway: Telecommunications Networks Technology (Certificate IV) 14240
073796K ICT50210
$9,590
0.5
Lidcombe
Telecommunications Network Engineering (Diploma) and Optical Networks (Diploma) S11229 Preferred pathway: Telecommunications Networks Technology (Certificate IV) 14240
073796K ICT50210
$9,590
0.5
Lidcombe
Telecommunications Network Engineering (Advanced Diploma) Preferred pathway: Telecommunications Network Engineering (Diploma) 11229
073795M ICT60210
$6,240
0.5
Lidcombe
Telecommunications Network Engineering (Advanced Diploma) and Optical Networks S11234 (Advanced Diploma) Preferred pathway: Telecommunications Network Engineering (Diploma) 11229
073795M ICT60210
$7,500
0.5
Lidcombe
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Travel and Tourism (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Students must be over 18 years of age
080946J SIT50112
$9,800
1
Bankstown
Events (includes co-enrolment in the Certificate III in Events 11584) (Diploma) S11585 Prerequisite: Students must be over 18 years of age
079362K SIT50212
$11,900
1
Granville
11234
Tourism and Events Course Course Name No. 11791
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
11563
Travel and Tourism (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Students must be over 18 years of age
079854A SIT60112
$15,850
1.5
Bankstown
11586
Events (Advanced Diploma) Prerequisite: Events (Diploma) S11585 Prerequisite: Students must be over 18 years of age
079852C SIT60212
$5,000
0.5
Granville
20
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
PACKAGES Accounting and Banking Services Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
P10722 Accounting (Certificate IV)
076744J FNS40611
$7,150
0.5
Granville
Accounting (Diploma) D2D P11362 Prerequisite: Accounting (Certificate IV) P10722
073236J FNS50210
$7,150
0.5
Granville
073235K FNS60210
$7,150
0.5
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
078293D CHC30212
$7,060
0.5
Macquarie Fields Wetherill Park
068293J CHC40108
$7,060
0.5
Bankstown Macquarie Fields Wetherill Park
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
P11740 Business (Certificate IV)
079354K BSB40212
$5,420
0.5
Granville Liverpool
P11742 Frontline Management (Certificate IV)
079357G BSB40812
$6,560
0.5
Granville Liverpool
063921D BSB50207
$5,420
0.5
Granville Liverpool
063914C BSB51107
$6,560
0.5
Granville Liverpool
P11379
Accounting (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Accounting (Diploma) P11362
Aged Care Course Course Name No. P11433 Aged Care (Certificate III)
P18168
Aged Care (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Aged Care (Certificate III) P11433
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Business and Management Course Course Name No.
P17805
Business (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Business (Certificate IV) P11740
Management (Diploma) D2D P17831 Prerequisite: Certificate IV in a relevant business course
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
P11063
Human Resource Management (Diploma) D2D
081566B BSB50613
$5,770
0.5
Liverpool
P17806
Business (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Business (Diploma) P17805
063920E BSB60207
$5,420
0.5
Granville
P17832
Management (Advanced Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Management (Diploma) P17831
063913D BSB60407
$6,560
0.5
Granville
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate III)
081612A CHC30113
$6,440
0.5
Bankstown Campbelltown Miller
Early Childhood Education and Care (Diploma) D2D P25281 Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
081611B CHC50113
$12,880
1
Bankstown Campbelltown Miller
Children’s Services Course Course Name No. P25272
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
21
Community Services Course Course Name No.
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
Duration (Years)
College
Community Services Work (Certificate IV) Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL P18701 (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
068320M $10,980 CHC40708
1
Bankstown Campbelltown Granville Wetherill Park
Community Services Work (Diploma) D2D Prerequisite: Community Services Work (Certificate IV) P18701 P11454 Prerequisite: Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 60 or Advanced English for Further Study (Certificate III) — CRICOS 076317F
078996F CHC50612
$10,980
1
Bankstown
CRICOS & NTIS
Fee AU$
Duration (Years)
College
075859F ICA40411
$6,660
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
P10317 Programming (Certificate IV)
075840F ICA40511
$9,890
1
Granville
Information Technology Networking (Diploma) D2D P10333 Preferred pathway: Information Technology (Networking) (Certificate IV) P10316
075855K ICA50411
$6,660
0.5
Campbelltown Lidcombe
Software Development (Diploma) D2D P10336 Preferred pathway: Programming (Certificate IV) P10317
075854M ICA50711
$6,330
0.5
Granville
Information Technology (Network Security) (Advanced Diploma) D2D P10341 Preferred pathway: Information Technology Networking (Diploma) P10333
076091G ICA60211
$6,660
0.5
Lidcombe
Information Technology Course Course Name No. P10316
22
Information Technology (Networking) (Certificate IV)
INTERNATIONAL COURSES
Intake Feb Apr Jul Sep
TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM Please complete the application form in English. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
SECTION 1 – STUDENT DETAILS Surname or Family Name Given Name(s) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
/
/
Male
Female
Nationality
Passport Number
Country of Birth
If you are currently living outside Australia, please provide your overseas address. If you are already living in Australia, please provide your Australian address. Number and Street Suburb/Town/City
Postcode/ZIP
Country Home Phone Number
Mobile Phone Number
+
(include country code)
(include country code)
+
Student Email Address (an email address is mandatory so we can send you correspondence)
SECTION 2 – PREVIOUS TAFE NSW STUDIES Have you previously been enrolled at a TAFE NSW Institute?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide your student number
SECTION 3 – ENGLISH PROFICIENCY if one of the three options applies:
1 I have taken a recognised English language test in the past two years (eg IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) Name of test
2 I will take an IELTS/TOEFL/PTE English test on (DD/MM/YYYY): /
Score
Date of Test (DD/MM/YYYY)
/
/
3 English was the medium of instruction in my senior school studies and I gained a satisfactory pass in English
/
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Please tick
Please attach documentation if you selected option 1 or 3 above
SECTION 4 – COURSE CHOICES
A
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES I wish to enrol in a TAFE NSW English course before I commence my Certificate, Diploma or Degree course for the following number of weeks:
Preferred English Language Centre location:
5 weeks
10 weeks
15 weeks
20 weeks
25 weeks
Meadowbank (Northern Sydney)
Newcastle (Hunter)
30 weeks
35 weeks
40 weeks
45 weeks
50 weeks
Kingscliff (North Coast)
Ultimo (Sydney)
Liverpool (South Western Sydney)
Wollongong (Illawarra)
/
Start month (MM/YYYY)
Note: The number of weeks is subject to assessment by TAFE NSW
B
TAFE NSW VOCATIONAL COURSES Please indicate the TAFE NSW course you wish to study and your preferred location. Refer to the map of Institutes on our website www.studyintafe.edu.au.
Starting month
February
TAFE NSW course number
April*
July
September*
TAFE NSW course name
Start year Campus preference 1
Campus preference 2
If you wish to package the above course with additional TAFE NSW courses, please nominate the courses below. You may only apply for one of the packages listed at www.studyintafe.edu.au
TAFE NSW course number
TAFE NSW course name
Second course Third course * Only available for some courses. See studyintafe.edu.au/courses
C
TAFE NSW HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES Please indicate the TAFE NSW Higher Education course you wish to study and your preferred location. Refer to our website www.studyintafe.edu.au
Starting month February July Start year TAFE NSW course number TAFE NSW course name
D
Campus preference 1
Campus preference 2
DIPLOMA-TO-DEGREE (D2D) PACKAGES If you wish to apply for a Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) package, please nominate the university course below and complete a separate university application form. Application forms and information about partner universities and D2D courses are available at www.studyintafe.edu.au
University course number
University name
University course name
Campus preference 1
Campus preference 2
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Southern Cross University (SCU)
University of Canberra (UC)
The University of Newcastle (UoN)
University of Western Sydney (UWS) 141027
SECTION 5 – EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS Please provide the contact details of a family member or friend we can contact in an emergency. Students under 18 years of age must provide parent contact details.
Surname or Family Name
Given Name(s)
Is their address the same as listed under Student Details on previous page?
Yes
No
If yes, complete Relationship, Phone Numbers and Email below
Number and Street Suburb/Town/City
Postcode/ZIP
Country Home Phone Number
(include country code)
Relationship Mobile Phone Number
+
(include country code)
+
Email Address
(an email address is mandatory so we can send them correspondence)
SECTION 6 – VISA AND OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) Do you hold a current Australian visa?
Yes
No
Where will you lodge your student visa application?
Expiry date
If yes, what visa type?
City
If no, please tick
Yes
No
Yes
If yes, you will be asked to provide full details No and copies of any documents.
Expiry date
If yes, name of current provider?
the type of OSHC that you require:
/
Country
Have you been refused a visa from any country including Australia for any reason? Do you already have OHSC cover?
/
(DD/MM/YYYY)
Single
Couple
/
(DD/MM/YYYY)
/
Family (one/both parents with one or more children)
SECTION 7 – EDUCATION (a) Current studies in Australia Are you currently studying in Australia?
Yes
Institution name
No
If yes, please complete the details below and provide a copy of your currently held electronic Confirmation of Enrolments End date
Date started
Course
(DD/MM/YYYY)
(DD/MM/YYYY)
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(b) Previous studies Please list details of your previous education and training (high school, tertiary) which will be used to assess your eligibility for your course of study. Please attach certified copies of full academic transcripts.
Highest qualification/level of study Qualification (eg. A Levels, Year 12, Diploma, Degree etc)
Institution name
Country
Year finished
SECTION 8 – RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process for giving candidates credit for skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and learning. It can be gained at any stage of their lives, through formal and informal learning, in Australia or overseas, through work or other activities such as volunteering. Are you applying for RPL?
Yes
If yes, please provide certified copies of education result transcripts and details of courses eg. syllabus documents, details and references on work experience
No
SECTION 9 – HOMESTAY AND ARRIVAL SERVICES (a) Students 18 years and over
(b) Students under the age of 18 years
Please tick
International students under 18 years of age must have appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements for the period of study in Australia. Students under 18 years of age must have a NSW resident guardian/carer. Parents must nominate one of the following accommodation and welfare options:
if you require:
Homestay placement Airport pickup If you have ticked either box, further information will be sent to you.
I will nominate a guardian who is a suitable relative resident in NSW who will act in matters relating to the welfare and progress of the child. For further details please refer to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website www.immi.gov.au I request that NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC/TAFE NSW) arrange Homestay, guardianship and airport pickup. Fees apply, see studyintafe.edu.au/fees
SECTION 10 – DISABILITY SUPPORT Do you have a disability that requires TAFE NSW to assist you in your learning environment?
Yes
No
Please refer to Terms and Conditions
If yes, please provide details
SECTION 11 – AGENT DETAILS I confirm that I have briefed the applicant and the applicant’s parents (if applicant is under 18) on the Terms and Conditions relating to this application and that I have provided the applicant with relevant information on TAFE NSW and the course consistent with the requirements of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. /
Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
/
Are you a registered agent with TAFE NSW? Agent Name Branch Office Phone Number
(including country code)
+
To apply Yes
No
Agent Representative Stamp
Send application form and certified documents to: TAFE NSW Locked Bag 53 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia intadmissions@tafensw.edu.au
Email Address
Updated October 2014
TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E
TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TAFE NSW defines a study period as the following: > English language courses: up to 24 weeks, the study period will be the duration of the course. For courses over 24 weeks the study period will be 10 weeks. > Vocational (VET) study: 1 standard semester, 18 teaching weeks. For students commencing a course in months other than February or July the study period will be defined in the offer letter. For courses which are 9 months duration, the study period will be defined as 1 term. > Higher Education study: 1 standard semester, 15 teaching weeks. A standard Vocational semester consists of 2 terms, with a total of 18 teaching weeks. A standard Higher Education semester consists of 2 terms, with a total of 15 teaching weeks. All fees in these terms and conditions are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
1 REVIEW OF TUITION FEES
load, fees will be charged on a per-subject basis. Such approvals will be given only where you obtain recognition of prior learning or are exempted from certain subjects in a semester or where your study load is reduced as part of an academic intervention strategy.
TAFE NSW reserves the right to review its fees and charges. If tuition fees are changed you will be required to pay the new fees from the commencement of the next semester. If you defer your course, you will be required to pay the fees applicable at your new commencement date. Fee increases for students who have commenced and re-enrol in the same course or a new course within a package of courses will be limited to a maximum of 10 percent of the original fee.
(i) Vocational courses If you are required to repeat subjects to complete your course of study or granted a variation to your study load due to recognition of prior learning, a pro-rata fee will apply if the number of hours of study is less than 50 percent of a standard semester load. However, if the number of hours of study is equal to or more than 50 percent of a standard semester load, a full semester fee will apply. (ii) Higher Education courses If in a semester you are approved to enrol in less than standard semester
I. Payment of fees > New students must pay the registration fee, English language tuition fee (if applicable), Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of the visa, and the course tuition fees by the due date stated in the letter of offer. This must be paid prior to the start of the course. > If a TAFE Diploma is packaged with a TAFE Higher Education course then students will be required to pay a non-refundable course fee of $3,000. This fee will be used towards the Higher Education component of their package. > The following table shows the payment arrangements for new students for Vocational or Higher Education courses or packages of English language, Vocational and/or Higher Education courses.
STUDY OPTIONS
FIRST PAYMENT
DUE DATE
SECOND PAYMENT
DUE DATE
VET only
One semester* of VET tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Not applicable
Not applicable
COMBINED English language 24 weeks or less + VET
Full English language tuition fees + $2,000 VET tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of semester’s VET tuition fees if applicable
3 weeks before VET course commencement
COMBINED English language more than 24 weeks + VET
Maximum of 50 percent of the total English language tuition fees + $2,000 VET tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of English tuition fees
2 weeks before the second study period
Balance of semester’s VET tuition fees
3 weeks before VET course commencement
COMBINED VET + Higher Education
One semester* of VET tuition fees + $3,000 non-refundable Higher Education tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of semester’s Higher Education tuition fees
3 weeks before Higher Education course commencement
COMBINED English language 24 weeks or less + VET + Higher Education
Full English language tuition fees + $2,000 VET tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of semester’s VET tuition fees if applicable
3 weeks before VET course commencement
Balance of semester’s Higher Education tuition fees
3 weeks before Higher Education course commencement
Balance of English tuition fees
2 weeks before the second study period
Balance of semester’s VET tuition fees
3 weeks before VET course commencement
Balance of semester’s Higher Education tuition fees
3 weeks before Higher Education course commencement
(students studying less than 10 weeks of English must pay one semester of VET tuition fees)
(students studying less than 10 weeks of English must pay one semester of VET tuition fee)
+ $3,000 non-refundable Higher Education tuition fees Maximum of 50 percent of the total English language tuition fees + $2,000 VET tuition fees + $3,000 non-refundable Higher Education tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Higher Education only
One semester of Higher Education tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Not applicable
Not applicable
COMBINED English language 24 weeks or less + Higher Education
Full English language tuition fees + $3,000 non-refundable Higher Education tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of semester’s Higher Education tuition fees
3 weeks before Higher Education course commencement
Maximum of 50 percent of the total English language tuition fees + $3,000 non-refundable Higher Education tuition fees
As per statement of fees
Balance of English tuition fees
2 weeks before the second study period
Balance of semester’s Higher Education tuition fees
3 weeks before Higher Education course commencement
COMBINED English language more than 24 weeks + VET + Higher Education
COMBINED English language more than 24 weeks + Higher Education
(students studying less than 10 weeks of English must pay one semester of Higher Education tuition fees)
* 50 percent of tuition fees will be charged for courses less than 12 months duration and more than 6 months duration.
TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E
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2 VARIATION OF TUITION FEES
3 TAFE NSW VOCATIONAL, HIGHER EDUCATION AND PACKAGED PROGRAMS
TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS > When you pay fees for a packaged English language and Higher Education and/or vocational course with TAFE NSW, the fees for the English language course are charged at the packaged (discounted) fee rate per week. If you withdraw from the TAFE course, then the undiscounted English language fee applies. Tuition fees for Higher Education or vocational and packaged programs are payable within 4 weeks of receipt of an offer to study at a TAFE NSW Institute. If you apply within 4 weeks of the course commencement date, the fees are payable within 7 days of receipt of the offer letter. > Continuing English language students (with offers of more than 24 weeks) must pay the balance of their tuition fee for their English language course of study by the due date on their additional fee statement (2 weeks before the commencement of the next study period) or a late payment fee of $200 will apply. Failure to pay the fees may lead to cancellation of enrolment. Academic results will be withheld when fees are outstanding. > Continuing Higher Education and/or vocational course students must pay the tuition fee for their next study period by the due date on their fee statement (2 weeks before the commencement of the next study period) or a late payment fee of $200 will apply. Failure to pay the fees may lead to cancellation of enrolment. Academic results will be withheld when fees are outstanding.
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II. Change of course/college and fees > Once an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) has been issued to you and you wish to change your course or college during the course period, an application to change course/college must be lodged with DEC International Students. Approval of the application is not guaranteed. > Different tuition fees may apply for the same/different course at same/ different colleges. Where a change of course/college is approved, either within a TAFE NSW Institute or at another TAFE NSW Institute, and a higher tuition fee applies for the same/different course at the same/second campus, you must pay any difference in the fees applicable before you can enrol in the same/second course/campus. > If a lower fee applies for the same/different campus/course at the same/second campus, you can either apply for a refund of the excess fee or the excess will be carried forward as a credit to next semester fee. III. Refund policy for Higher Education or Vocational Course only or Higher Education or Vocational Course component of a packaged program > This refund policy will apply only when TAFE NSW has issued you with an eCoE, regardless of whether you have or have not submitted your application for a student visa. > There is no refund for days designated as Australian/NSW public holidays. > Processing fee, application/registration fee, accommodation placement fee (including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are not refundable. > The tuition fee of $3,000 paid towards the TAFE Higher Education component of a package is non-refundable upon the acceptance of the offer, except in the case of a visa refusal. Tuition fees paid are not refundable if: > A student fails to comply with the conditions of enrolment at TAFE NSW Institute. > A student breaches any of the visa requirements of his or her visa as imposed by the Australian Government. > A student requests a transfer to another provider prior to the completion of 6 months of their principal course in TAFE NSW and this request is not approved. > A student withdraws from their vocational course on or after the commencement date of the course of study. > A student withdraws from their higher education course after the relevant census date. Census dates are listed in the Higher Education calendar www.highered.tafensw.edu.au/calendar > A student/parent provides false or misleading information. Part or whole of the tuition fees paid are refundable under the following circumstances: > If your application for a visa to study in TAFE NSW is refused before commencing a course, then a deduction of $300 or 5 percent of the tuition fees paid, whichever is the lesser, will apply. > If you commence a TAFE NSW course before your student visa application has been processed and it is subsequently rejected, a prorata refund of tuition fees paid will be made. > TAFE NSW will refund 90 percent of the tuition fees paid if you withdraw from your Higher Education and/or vocational course 4 weeks (28 days) or more before course semester commencement, except where you have applied for a packaged English language and/ or Higher Education or vocational course, where the English language fees have been charged at the packaged (discounted) fee rate per
week. Withdrawal from the Higher Education and/or vocational course will incur the charge for the relevant English language fee calculated by reference to the undiscounted weekly rate or the applicable rate for the stand alone English course. The difference between the relevant fee and the lower packaged fee for English will be deducted from the refundable Higher Education and/or vocational course tuition fees. > TAFE NSW will refund 80 percent of the tuition fees paid if you withdraw from your Higher Education and/or vocational course within the final 4 weeks (28 days) before the course semester commencement, except where you have applied for a packaged English language and Higher Education and/or vocational course, where the English language fees have been charged at the packaged (discounted) fee rate per week. Withdrawal from the Higher Education and/or vocational course will incur the charge for the relevant English language fee calculated by reference to the undiscounted weekly rate or the applicable rate for the stand alone English course. The difference between the relevant fee and the lower packaged fee for English will be deducted from the refundable Higher Education and/or vocational course tuition fees > TAFE NSW will refund 75 percent of the tuition fees paid for a vocational course where you: (a) Receive an offer for an undergraduate course which is not offered by TAFE NSW Higher Education in an Australian university immediately following the completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate; and (b) Withdraw from the course no later than 14 days after the start date to take up your place in a higher education degree course. > TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition of the vocational course fees paid from the date of becoming an Australian permanent resident, minus a $300 processing fee if you have been granted permanent residency after your application and before or during a TAFE NSW course. > TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition of the vocational course fee paid from the date of becoming a temporary resident, minus a $300 processing fee and minus any temporary resident tuition fees if you have been granted temporary residency after your application and before or during a TAFE NSW course. > TAFE NSW will refund 50 percent of the tuition fee paid for a Higher Education course if you withdraw from the course on or after the course commencement but before the relevant census date. > TAFE NSW will refund 100 percent of tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course, less the $300 processing fee, if you become a permanent resident on or before the relevant census date. TAFE NSW will not refund any tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course if you become a permanent resident after the relevant census date. > TAFE NSW will refund pro-rata tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course from the date of becoming a temporary resident, minus a $300 processing fee, if you have been granted temporary residency after your application and before or during a TAFE NSW course on or before the relevant census date. TAFE NSW will not refund any tuition fees paid of the Higher Education course if you become a temporary resident after the relevant census date. IV. Refund Procedures > You must complete a TAFE NSW Refund Application Form and attach all supporting documents. The Refund Application Form is available for download from www.studyintafe.edu.au > Your refund will be processed within 4 weeks of receipt of your completed refund application if all the required documents are provided. Should TAFE NSW withdraw a location/course the student has enrolled in, the refund will be processed within 2 weeks. A written statement will be provided to the student to explain how the refund is calculated. V. Deferrals > In a package offer if you do not reach the level of English specified in the letter of offer for the vocational/Higher Education course, you may defer commencement of your Higher Education and/or vocational course until the next available intake for that course. However, if you withdraw from that course, TAFE NSW will refund tuition fees paid for the vocational course minus a $300 processing fee. Only when the balance of the first semesters Higher Education tuition fees have been paid would the refund policy apply minus a $300 processing fee. > If you obtain a deferral of the Higher Education and/or vocational component of your combined packaged course and fail to enroll on the deferred start date the following will apply: − If you requested a deferral 4 weeks (28 days) or more before the original course start date then 90 percent of the tuition fees paid will be refunded. − If you requested a deferral within the final 4 weeks (28 days) before the original course start date then 80 percent of the tuition fees paid will be refunded.
TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E
TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS − If you requested a deferral after the commencement of your original course you will not be eligible for a refund. − If you have not requested a deferral within 2 months of the start date of your course, tuition fees paid will be forfeited. − If there is an increase in course fees for the deferred start date you will be liable to pay the new semester tuition fees in order for the new eCoE to be issued. VI. Suspensions > If you obtain a suspension to your enrolment after the commencement of the semester, a pro-rata transfer of the remainder of the current semester’s tuition fee may be granted. The fee transferred, if any, will be held towards tuition for the semester that you are returning to as an international student. You will be required to pay any balance prior to resuming the studies. If you decide not to recommence studies, or you recommence the course as a temporary or permanent resident, no refund of the fees transferred will be made.
4 TRANSFERS I. Transfer to a TAFE NSW Higher Education Course > TAFE NSW will transfer the tuition fees from your vocational course to a TAFE NSW Higher Education course if you withdraw from the vocational course and enrol in the TAFE NSW Higher Education course within 14 days after the semester commencement. II. Transfer between TAFE NSW Higher Education Colleges for Higher Education or TAFE NSW Institutes for Vocational Courses > Once an eCoE has been issued to you, you must remain enrolled in the Higher Education or vocational course for at least one semester at the TAFE NSW Institute stated in your offer of enrolment. An application for a change of college before completion of one semester will be approved only in exceptional circumstances.
5 TAFE NSW ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS I. Payment of Fees > New students must pay the application fee, English language tuition fee (as applicable) and Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of the visa by the due date stated in the letter of offer. This must be paid prior to the start of the course. STUDY OPTIONS
FIRST PAYMENT
DUE DATE
SECOND PAYMENT
DUE DATE
English language 24 weeks or less
Full English language tuition fee
As per statement of fees
Not applicable
Not applicable
English language more than 24 weeks*
Maximum of 50 percent of the total English language tuition fee
As per statement of fees
Balance of English tuition fees
2 weeks before the second study period*
II. Transfer of Fees > If you complete your English course at TAFE NSW earlier than expected and there is a further general English course available at the centre, any remaining fees will be applied to the new course. If you enrol immediately in a TAFE NSW vocational course, the remainder of your paid English tuition fees will be transferred to the TAFE NSW course. > If you are accepted into a TAFE NSW course before you complete your English course, we will transfer to that course the remainder of your paid fees as at the end of the English course session/term in which you are enrolled at the time of transfer. No fees will be transferred to other institutions or persons. III. Refund Procedures > All applications for refunds must be made in writing and must contain the eCoE form, receipt for course fees and certified copies of any supporting documentation. Applications for refund can be found on our website: www.studyintafe.edu.au > No refund will be paid to a third party unless the student indicates the name, address and bank account details of the person to whom the refund should be paid. If these details are not provided, the refund will be sent to the student’s address as indicated in Part 1 of the application form or the refund form. IV. Refund Policy for TAFE NSW English Language Courses > A $100 processing fee applies to all refunds except when a student visa is refused. > Course fee refunds are calculated from the date a written refund application is received only, on the following basis: − The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English language course fee paid if your application for a visa to study in Australia is rejected. − The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English language course fee paid if the course you have enrolled in is cancelled by TAFE NSW. − The English Language Centre will refund 90 percent of the English language course fee paid if you withdraw from the course 4 weeks (28 days) or more before the commencement date of the course of study. − The English Language Centre will refund 80 percent of the English language course fee paid if you withdraw within the final 4 weeks (28 days) before the commencement date of the course of study. > There will be no course fee refund on or after the commencement date of the course of study. > If you provide TAFE NSW with false or misleading information or documents, or breach your visa conditions, no refund will be made. For visa conditions please refer to: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions.htm
> There is no refund for days designated as Australian/NSW public holidays. > The processing fee, application fee, accommodation placement fee (including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are not refundable.
6 OVERSEAS STUDENTS HEALTH COVER (OSHC) > All international students are required to pay the visa length OSHC for themselves and all dependent members of their family staying with them in Australia. > If you are currently studying in Australia and wish to renew your membership with your provider by yourself, you must provide a copy of your health fund membership records showing your name, membership number, OSHC provider and date of expiry. You should be aware of the benefits/coverage you purchase if you make your own arrangements. > TAFE NSW receives a commission from the health insurance provider for processing your OSHC payment.
7 INFORMATION REGARDING A DISABILITY (SECTION 10 OF THE APPLICATION) > If you have a disability, relevant information is requested to establish whether you require the provision of additional services or facilities not required by students who do not have a disability. > After consideration of your requirements, if the provision of these services or facilities would impose “unjustifiable hardship”, for example, a very high cost on TAFE NSW, your enrolment may be refused or additional fees may apply. You will be advised in writing of our decision. > The provision of additional services or facilities should not be seen as a guarantee of successful completion of a course. TAFE NSW reserves the right to terminate a student’s enrolment if the provision of reasonable adjustment is unsuccessful and further provision of services or facilities is determined as unjustifiable hardship.
8 PROVIDER DEFAULT > If TAFE NSW is unable to deliver the accepted course at the agreed location, you will be offered a refund of the unused portion of the prepaid fees. The refund will be paid to you within 2 weeks from the day you are advised of the course cancellation. Alternatively, you may be offered enrolment in another course/location by TAFE NSW. > If an alternative course/location is offered, you have the right to choose whether you would prefer a refund of the unused course fees paid or to accept the place in the new course/location. If you choose to accept the new course/location, TAFE NSW will ask you to sign the acceptance of offer for the new course/location. In this case, the obligations of TAFE NSW would be discharged.
TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E
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* English courses over 24 weeks the study period is 10 weeks.
TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 9 EXPECTATIONS OF TAFE NSW TAFE NSW will: > Provide the student with the same level of instruction and educational services as normally provided to other students enrolled at TAFE NSW. > Provide an orientation program for the student.
11 DISCLAIMER
> Monitor the welfare of the student and provide counselling and ongoing support while the student is enrolled at TAFE NSW.
TAFE NSW does not represent or guarantee that the student will:
> Appoint one or more TAFE NSW staff members to act as the point of contact for students who have access to up-to-date details of TAFE NSW’s support services for students.
> Successfully complete studies undertaken
> Pay commission to an agent registered with TAFE NSW who submits the student’s application. > Monitor, record and assess the course progress of each student for the course in which the student is enrolled, as per the requirements of the National Code. Please refer to the following website: https://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Education-Servicesfor-overseas-students-esos-legislative-framework/national-code/ Pages/default.aspx
10 EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS The student (and parent if the student is under 18 years of age) so far as relevant, will ensure the student complies with the following: > Must obtain a student visa and comply with student visa requirements. > Must commence their enrolment on the date stated on the eCoE and if this is not possible, notify DEC International Students in writing within 24 hours of the start date on the eCoE. > Is subject to the requirements of the National Code and must comply with TAFE NSW enrolment conditions and requirements in respect of international students.
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> Must notify the International Student Coordinator at their TAFE NSW Institute of their residential address, mobile phone number and email address within 7 days of arrival and of any changes to these within 7 days of any change.
> For Vocational courses must meet TAFE NSW course requirements and meet the requirements of DE-DIBP Course Progress policy – refer to www.studyintafe.edu.au for the policy and procedures. > For Higher Education courses must meet TAFE NSW course requirements and meet the requirements of TAFE NSW Higher Education Course Progress policy – refer to website www.studyintafe.edu.au for policy and procedure. > Must not engage in any activity that may endanger their safety or the safety of any other person. > Must ensure requirements are met and maintained for accommodation and welfare arrangements for students under 18 years of age. > Must pay the required fees when an offer of placement is accepted and fees owing before the commencement of each semester or any date agreed by DEC International Students. > Must notify DEC International Students immediately if they wish to defer/suspend/withdraw from their course, or there are any changes to their visa status.
> Be accepted for enrolment at a specific TAFE NSW college > Gain entry into further tertiary studies. TAFE NSW accepts no liability for any unexpected interruption in services through events such as staff strikes, electrical failure, floods and other similar events and which causes a cancellation of classes. Fee refunds will not be provided for classes missed due to such events.
12 COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE > The complaints procedure contained in these terms and conditions of enrolment is available to a student in the event of a grievance in relation to a claimed refund. However, this agreement and the availability of complaints and appeals processes does not remove the student’s right to take further action under Australia’s consumer protection laws or pursue other legal remedies. > If the student has a complaint about the services provided by the TAFE NSW Institutes or DEC International Students, attempts should be made to resolve the problem with relevant staff before lodging a written complaint. > Full details of the complaints procedure is available at www.studyintafe.edu.au > So far as possible relevant complaints will be handled upon the same basis as complaints from a student or parent ordinarily resident in NSW.
13 BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS > Any breach of terms and conditions may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment and may affect the student’s visa.
14 DEC/TAFE NSW DECLARATION > Personal information you supply and consent to being contacted about is to be used by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC/TAFE NSW) in connection with an application for a student to study in NSW. Provision of information is voluntary but, if not provided, the application may be hindered. > DEC/TAFE NSW will not disclose personal information to outside parties, other than as provided in the application form, unless required by law, you consent or it is needed to prevent serious threat to a person’s health or safety. You can access and correct your personal information by contacting DEC International Students.
15 STUDENT DECLARATION (If you are under the age of 18 this declaration must also be signed by your parent or guardian) > I/We declare that all information provided with this application form is correct and that I/we have read and understand and agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions relating to this application (pages 3 – 6 of this application form). > I/We agree that in the event that false, inaccurate or misleading information is provided, TAFE NSW reserves the right to cancel the enrolment. > I/We understand that the signed acceptance form, sent by TAFE NSW with an offer letter, will constitute a written agreement between the student and TAFE NSW for the purpose of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. > I/We agree to pay the applicable tuition fees set out on www. studyintafe.edu.au prior to the commencement and subsequent semesters of the nominated studies. Additionally I/we agree to be jointly or severally liable to the debt arising from fees owing. > I/We agree that when I/the student am/is accepted for enrolment in a TAFE NSW college, I/we must comply with and ensure that the student complies with the terms and conditions of enrolment and the TAFE NSW Student Discipline Policy.
> I/We understand and consent that personal information provided by the student to TAFE NSW may be made available to the health insurance provider, to Commonwealth and State agencies and University Education Partners, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice 2007 and to any contractor(s) engaged by TAFE NSW to provide advice or services in connection with any aspect of TAFE NSW’s international students program or operation. Information about my studies may be made available at the discretion of TAFE NSW to any contractor(s) engaged by TAFE NSW. > I/We hereby consent to being contacted in connection with this application and any subsequent enrolment by text message, email or other electronic means and note that I/we may, at any time, opt out of being contacted by any such electronic means by contacting DEC International Students and so advising. > I/We agree that if there is any difference in meaning of provisions of the English version and any translated version of this form or the terms and conditions provided to me/us, the English version is to prevail.
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TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E
2015 KEY DATES JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
Semester One 2015 Enrolments SEMESTER ONE BEGINS Term One
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
27-30 Jan
02 Feb
02 Feb – 02 Apr
Autumn Student Vacation 03-19 Apr Term Two
20 Apr – 21 Jun
SEMESTER ONE ENDS
21 Jun
Semester Two 2015 Enrolments Winter Student Vacation
29 Jun – 12 Jul
SEMESTER TWO BEGINS Term Three 21 Sep – 5 Oct
13 Jul
13 Jul – 20 Sep
Spring Student Vacation
6 Oct – 29 Nov 29 Nov
06-10 July
Term Four SEMESTER TWO ENDS
2015 KEY DATES
29
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONNECT WITH US International Business Centre TAFE NSW — South Western Sydney Institute Building A, 500 Chapel Road Bankstown NSW 2200 Australia swsi.international@tafensw.edu.au +612 8713 6545 or +612 8713 6547 www.SWSi.edu.au/international facebook.com/TAFESWSi twitter.com/TAFE_SWSi youtube.com/SWSitube SWSi.edu.au/linkedin
AGENT REPRESENTATIVE STAMP
The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing (March 2015), but may be subject to change. TAFE SWSi courses are run subject to sufficient demand and availability of resources. Some courses may not run at all locations listed. If you miss out on your preferred choice, check with TAFE SWSi for course vacancies at other locations. CRICOS Provider Name: TAFE NSW Technical and Further Education Commission | CRICOS Provider Code: 00519E