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 Guide
For Our Students: |
 Australian
education in a nutshell
Australian is well-known all over the
world for its quality standard of education, and is
a favourite study destination for students from all
over the world. Australian education is a well legislated
and well structured system. It has a qualification system
called Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) (which
structures formal qualifications into different levels),
and also a legislation, the ESOS Act, to regulate the
providing of education services to international students.
Australian government assures the quality of education
services to international students by: requiring institutions
in Australia to be registered with the Australian Government
and to meet special registration conditions in order
to deliver courses to international students in Australia;
and requiring them to meet high standards of quality
and ethical practice at all time.
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What
to expect in an Australia school/ college/ university?
Studying in Australia may be a totally different experience
from that in your home country. Australian study tends
to focus more on practical learning and encourage your
active participation and independent thinking. Your
teachers/ lectures are there to assist you and guide
you, and not just teach you. You will ussually have
access to modern study and research facility to do your
work. Your education provider will have an international
student support service to help you if you have any
issue with studying and living, and perhaps more. You
may find much more information for this in the "Guide
to Studying and Living in Australia" (the Guide),
particularly pages 43 and 59.
However, it is quite possible that some colleges will
not meet your expectation. There are a few registered
colleges in Australia that are able to get away from
keeping the required mininum standards. There are unscrupulous
colleges that are openned to rip off international students,
undermining the reputation of Australia's education.
It is therefore important that you seek assistance from
a trustworthy and knowledgeable counsellor who knows
which one is good for you. |
Ask
questions, keep yourself informed
When
it comes to studying in Australia, it is important you
know in advance about your study destination. MelLink
endevours to provide you with information needed to
make an informed decision. If, for any reason,
you are not
fully aware of any information regarding studying and
living in Australia, your interested course or school,
or anything of your interest, please contact your MelLink
counsellor. |
Going
to Australia for the first time?
Please
refer to the "Guide to Studying and Living in Australia"
(the Guide) for important information regarding studying
and living in Australia. Pages 43 and 59 will tell you
what you will expect when living and studying there.
We also stress the importance of you knowing what is
and what is not allowed to bring in Australia. Please
refer to page 9 of the Guide. MelLink students please
consult your MelLink counsellor if you are still not
clear about this. We ask that our students declare honestly
what you will be having in your luggage or belongings.
Failure to do so may result in your record being marked
in custom's system and that might be a disadvantage
to you later on. |
For
those who will be picked up by MelLink at the airport
We
want your first arrival experience in Australia to be
as comfortable as possible. Please make sure that you
have our Melbourne contact details and/or our driver's
contact details in the case you get lost. If you are
not clear about anything of your pick-up arrangement,
please check this again with us. |
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Useful
Links: |
Disclaimer:
Please note that MelLink
is not responsible for any consequence from the use
of information provided by websites which are not owned
by us. These links provided below are to websites owned
by a third party organization or individual. |
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Information
about student visas
Student
Visa Options by Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) |
What
can't you take into Australia?
Download
a copy of "What
can't I take into Australia?"
by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Australian
Government (Pdf file; Size: 447K)
Download
a copy of "What can't be
mailed
into Australia?" by Australian Quarantine and
Inspection Service, Australian Government (Pdf file;
Size: 839K) |
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 Bachelor
of Hospitality Management at NMIT,
"one of the largest and most successful
government-funded providers of tertiary education in
Melbourne". AUD12,000/year. |
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Bachelor
of Education at
Victoria University "provides a community
and school-based approach to teacher education".
You will be qualified to teach in secondary schools,
and also qualify as a generalist primary teacher. AUD15,600/year. |
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Bachelor
of Laws at VU. The
name of this course obviously explains for itself. AUD18,720/year. |
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Bachelor
of Viticulture and Winemaking at NMIT. Graduates are
capable of performing as highly-competent professionals
in viticulture and winemaking anywhere in the global
wine industry. AUD12,000/year. |
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Bachelor
of Aquaculture.
Graduates
will be equipped to enter the expanding field
of aquaculture in Australia and overseas, and also careers
in other organisations, such as primary industry bodies,
environmental agencies, natural resourse management
agencies, local councils, water authorities or international
organisations. AUD12,000/year. |
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Diploma
of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education and
Care) at Holmesglen. AUD10,700/year. |
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Special
English
price at Baxter
Institute at AUD200.00/week. Contact us for promotion
details. |
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Diploma
of Conservation and Land Management at Gordon Institute.
Graduates
will have a choice of career options including being
employed as a national or state park ranger, conservation
officer, environmental officer, fisheries and wildlife
officer, eco-tourism leader or ecological consultant
or contractor. Only AUD9,000/year.
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Bachelor
of Popular Music at NMIT. Fancy a performance
career? This may include jazz, classical, pop/rock,
and world music amongst other styles. AUD12,000/year. |
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Bachelor
of Business (Marketing / Music Industry) at VU.
Develops
your skills in managing and marketing entertainment
products including live performance and merchandise.
You will learn the essentials of marketing and their
application. AUD17,280/year. |
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Bachelor
of Film and Television at Swinburne.
"Provides the creative, practical and critical
processes that define film and television production
today and which will open up new possibilities in the
future".
AUD20,750/year. |
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Diploma
of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
at Kangan Institute of TAFE. Exclusive course!
Real employment opportunities! AUD17,500.00/ year. |
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Bachelor
of Aviation at Swinburne University of Technology. The
aim of this course is to prepare students for careers
in the aviation industry as professional pilots. AUD22,500/year. |
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Diploma
of Auslan at Kangan Institute. "On completion of
the Diploma, graduates may seek employment with the
deaf as a Welfare Worker, Advocacy Worker, Integration
Aide, Residential Care Worker or Employment Consultant".
AUD10,400/year.
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Promotional
ELICOS at Universal Institute of Technology (UIT) for
Vietnamese students: AUD240.00/ week. IELTS Preparation
Course Part-time: AUD190.00/week. Free to try the first
class! |
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Diploma
of Applied Fashion Design and Technology at Kangan Institute.
On completion of the Diploma, graduates may seek employment
as an Assistant Designer, Assistant Product Developer,
Assistant Quality Controller, Assistant Production Supervisor
or Assistant Pattern Maker or Grader.
AUD10,900/year. |
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Bachelor
of Circus Arts
at Swinburne University of Technology, a vocationally
oriented degree aimed at providing talented performing
artists with the skills, knowledge and creativity to
take their place on a national and world stage in the
field of contemporary circus and physical theatre. AUD16,500/year.
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