Things to know before your apply (Local Students)
This page contains the information to assist you in making an informed decision to enrol with Academia International. This is a summary of information relating to; training, assessment and support services and your rights and obligations as a student of Academia International.
The information contained on this page is particular to Local Students.
Course entry requirements | Course content and duration | Study modes and assessment methods | Pathways (Articulation) | Facilities and equipment | Campus locations | Course fees and refunds | Deferment, suspension and cancellation | Support services
Course entry requirements
Course programs offered by Academia International are available to anyone regardless of sex, academic standard, race or disability. As course programs are designed to enable participants to enter and exit their program of study at various points, some modules have a pre-requisite for entry, which are detailed in the module content.
Following are the minimum educational standards and English language entry requirements for applicants:
Entry to Certificate II, III and IV course programs
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No ENTER* required
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Year 10 (VIC) or equivalent Australian or international qualification as recognised by Academia International
Entry to Diploma course programs
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No ENTER* required
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Year 12 or (VIC) or equivalent Australian or international qualification as recognised by Academia International.
* Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank
The course content and duration for each of the courses offered at Academia International can be viewed at the Schools pages: Hairdressing School, Beauty School, English Language School, Commercial Cooking School, Commercial Hospitality Patisserie School, Hospitality Management School
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This section provides a description of the study modes and assessment methods used by each of the Schools within Academia International.
Hairdressing and Beauty Schools
The Hairdressing and Beauty Schools use face-to-face instructor-led training for practical and theoretical units of competency. Skills are demonstrated to students in a functional and operational Hairdressing/Beauty Salon or in a classroom setup with work stations. Students will practise the skills demonstrated until assessed as being competent.
The assessment methods that are typically involved: practical demonstrations/test, written assignments, written exams, role plays or group work.
Resources include textbooks, hand-outs, presentations, hairdressing and beauty therapy facilities, computer lab (with high-speed internet)
Hospitality Schools (Cookery, Patisserie, Management)
The Hospitality Schools use face-to-face instructor-led training for practical and theoretical units of competency. Skills are demonstrated to students in a functional and operational demonstration kitchen or in the commercial kitchens of Academia International and the Langham Hotel or in a classroom for theory units. Students will practise the skills demonstrated in either the commercial/patisserie kitchens of Academia International or the Lanham Hotel, until assessed as being competent.
The assessment methods that are typically involved: practical demonstrations/test, written assignments, written exams, role plays, excursions or group work.
Resources include textbooks, hand-outs, presentations, kitchen facilities, computer lab (with high-speed internet)
English Language School
The English School uses face-to-face lectures for all modules. The assessment methods that are typically involved: written assignments, written exams, role plays, excursions or group work.
Resources include textbooks, hand-outs, presentations, computer lab (with high-speed internet)
Academia International is recognised as a College delivering quality tuition in Vocational Education and Training. This recognition is demonstrated in the pathways we have achieved to date with quality Institutions in the University and Higher Education sectors. After you complete the Diploma of Hospitality Management THH51202 or the Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management WRH50106 there is an articulation path way into Victoria University's Bachelors of Business (Majoring in Hospitality or Small Business and Entrepreneurship).
You can view a general description and images of our training facilities and
equipment
here.
Situated in the geographical centre of Melbourne Australia, our students enjoy being in the midst of Melbourne's Central Shopping, Entertainment, Restaurant and Business district. Twice voted as the most liveable city in the World, Melbourne is Australia's capital of food, fashion and entertainment. With clubs and bars, central markets, main tourist district, fashion stores, restaurants and much more all within walking distance from our college. Being one of the most multicultural cities in the world, local and international students are made to feel welcome.
Street Addresses here.
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Fees for Local Students can be viewed here. Fees changes: Academia International will honour the tuition fees quoted in accordance with clause 16 of the Terms and Conditions of enrolment.
The full refund policy can be viewed here.
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Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation of Enrolment
The commencement date of your course (deferment) or the an unscheduled break (suspension also known as a deferment) will only be approved in limited circumstances as per the Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation policy listed in the Student Handbook.
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Academia International provides a number of Support Services to students. There are Student Welfare Officers within the college to consult on these and other services. The Student Welfare Officers will counsel students and may provide free referrals to external parties as necessary where the service is not provided within the college or the student has a support need not offered by the college.
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Client Vocational Counselling to improve and extend training outcome
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Personal Counselling services are available to all clients and staff
from management and may take the form of advice or referral to other
services. Personal counselling services must meet Academia
International's code of practice and confidentiality procedures.
Personal counselling services include but are not restricted to:
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Grievance /conflict resolution
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Stress management
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Access and equity issues
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Client welfare and support
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Education and Career Counselling
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Assistance when applying for further studies
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Grievance /conflict resolution
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Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Support is available to provide
clients with advice and support services in the provision of language,
literacy and numeracy assessment services. Clients needing (LLN) support
may be identified on induction/orientation day or during their
enrolment. Many Trainers have a background in language learning
and teaching and are able to offer clients case by case support in this
area.
- Post Program and Exit Counselling Services includes assistance with job seeking, resume and interview skills vocational advice and mentoring. Clients are advised of this service towards the completion of their qualification or course.
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Last updated 12 March 2008
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