The Australian College of Hair Design and Beauty offers overseas students courses in hairdressing, beauty therapy and a combined Double Diploma of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Letter of Offer

Prior to enroling, the overseas student may request a ‘letter of offer’, appropriate to the course of their choice. This letter will show all relevant information pertaining to the course on offer, and may aid you with your Visa requirements.

ECOE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)

Upon acceptance of the overseas student to enter a training program at The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty, we will issue an ECOE. This enrolment form is required by immigration, preceding the application for a student visa. If the overseas student intends to complete an English course in Australia, prior to commencing at The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty, it is necessary to obtain a separate ECOE for each individual course.

Mutual Recognition

The Australia College of Hair Design and Beauty recognises and accepts the credentials issued by another registered training organisation based in a State/Territory of Australia. This may include a Statement of Attainment for specific qualifications such as a Certificate of Diploma.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning ["RPL"] refers to recognition of competencies currently held regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. Under AQTF, competencies may be attained in a number of ways, including formal or informal training, education, work experience or general life experience, In order to grant RPL, the assessor must be confident that the candidate is currently competent as against the endorsed industry or enterprise competency standards or outcomes specified in AQF accredited courses.

The evidence may take a variety of forms and may include certification, reference from past employers, testimonials from clients and work samples. The assessor must ensure that the evidence is authentic, valid, reliable, current and sufficient.

RPL procedures ensure that each application is considered according to accreditation guidelines. RPL fees apply.

Please request an RPL Application form from the Campus Coordinator.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

The migration regulations require student VISA holders to have adequate arrangements in Australia for health insurance, for the duration of their course. O.S.H.C is a special insurance offered by AHM, Medibank Private and other similar hospital/health cover organisations.

Selection Criteria

Evidence of assessment must meet the requirements of the Migration Regulations. The College requires the pending student to hold the equivalent to an Australian Year 10, for entry into a Certificate 3 or higher.

Agents / Lawyers

The definition of an agent or lawyer covers a person, within or outside of Australia who represents or acts on behalf of a provider, or purports to do so, in dealing with overseas students or intending students. Whereas the College is happy to deal with agents world wide, we do require written confirmation from the pending student confirming that the person or company acting on behalf of them has the authority to do so.

The provider is responsible for the actions of all acting agents / lawyers, therefore all marketing materials used by agents shall come directly from The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty Pty Ltd.

Fees

The application fee is required, prior to enrolment and is non-refundable. No administration can commence until the application fee is paid. Total course fees must be paid seven days prior to commencement date.

All course fees include workbooks, uniforms and written materials.

Refund Policy

A complete copy of the refund policy will be given to the student prior to enrolment

The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty Pty Ltd agrees to refund, within 30 days, all fees paid (less the $250.00 application fee), where the student produces evidence that the application made by the student or a visa was rejected by the Australian Department of Immigration.

Should the student decide to withdraw from the course after the course has commenced, no refund is payable.

Grievance Policies & Procedures

A complete copy of the Grievance/Procedure policy will be given to the student prior to enrolment

Student Support Services

The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty has internal support for all students on a daily basis and these people shall be introduced to you during your orientation period. Should the overseas student require any assistance regarding any issue, which is unable to be resolved within the College, there will be an independent body available to them. Full information will be made available to the student upon enrolment and orientation.

Accommodation

The Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty can assist any future overseas students with accommodation within the Melbourne CBD, and surrounding suburbs, upon request. These arrangements may be made independently of the College or we can arrange this prior to the student's arrival date. Further information can be sent upon request.

Student Visa Obligations

Prior to making any study arrangements with the Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty, it is important for the overseas student to have an understanding of the Visa regulations of their country of origin. Please view the Australian Visa Regulations at the DIMIA or DETYA website for further details.

CRICOS (Commonwealth Registrar of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)

To be eligible for a student visa, you must first be accepted for full-time study for the whole or part of an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider who is registered on CRICOS.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Each country has ita’s own Pre-Visa Assessment level entry, ranging from Level 1 to 5. Requirements differ in each country and may be lesser than other countries, however it is desirable that the pending student has an IELTS Certificate of 5.5 or higher to gain maximum benefits from the courses we have to offer. To find out what your level of assessment is we refer you to Australia’s Immigration Department and point you to the document called Vocational Education & Training.