Entry Requirements

International Students

Academic
You should qualify in any of the following:
Completion of secondary studies equivalent to an Australian VCE.

Age
18 years and over.
Mature age students with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Minimum English language proficiency
You should qualify in any one of the following:

  • Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in medium of English
  • IELTS overall band of 5.5
  • Completion of a full time studies in Australia towards a Certificate IV or above
  • English as first language
  • A satisfactory outcome of interview(s) with the AITT selection Board or with and authorized representative of AITT
Local Students

  • Minimum education of Year 11 to Certificate courses and Year 12 for Diploma and Advance Diploma. Relevant work experience will be acknowledge and taken into consideration.
  • Proficient literacy and numeracy skills.
  • A satisfactory outcome of interview with authorized AITT Education staff or representative.
  • Mature age students with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

STUDENT VISAS

Document Checklist
The student document checklists are to assist you if you are in Australia and making an application for a Student visa.
http://www.diac.gov.au/students/checklists/index.htm

World Index - Contact Details
This is a list of countries and Departmental offices, where enquiries can be made and visa applications lodged.
To see details of an office, click on the first letter of your country. Or, use the drop-down menu and click on the country of your choice.
http://www.diac.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm

Preliminary Visa Assessment
Students from Assessment level 3 and 4 Countries are required to undergo a Preliminary Visa Assessment (PVA)
If the PVA requirements are met, the letter advising this must be submitted to the institute with the fees as stated on the offer letter.
For more information about the preliminary visa assessment, students from these countries should contact one of our local agents an Australian Education Centre, IDP Education Australia, or an Australian diplomatic mission for details.

Obtaining VISA

All international students must apply for and obtain a Student Visa from the Australian High Commission in their country of residence before leaving for Australia. The general conditions required for a Student Visa to be issued are as follows:

On receipt of the student’s fee an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment letter will be issued by AITT and sent to the student or agent acting on student’s behalf.

This confirmation letter along with other supporting documents

  • Health check-up as required by regulations
  • Proof of financial support

Should be taken to the Australian diplomatic mission to obtain a student visa.

Note: Please allow at least six (6) weeks for your visa to be processed. Students are advised to seek advice from the Australian High Commission in their country as requirements may change.

Contacts:
If you need more information on any aspect of your enrolment, please contact us anytime.

Our staff is always ready to help you in any way we can.
For further information on student visa compliance requirements, see www.dest.gov.au
www.diac.gov.au

Student Visa Conditions

Student Visa Requirements
According to the Department of Immigration, and Citizenship; “to be granted a student visa, you must provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factors applicable to you”.  Assessment factors include your financial ability, English proficiency, likely compliance with the conditions of your visa and any other matters considered relevant to assign your application”.   Additional information on student visa issues is available on DIAC Internet site on http://www.diac.gov.au.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance that provides cover on the costs for medical and hospital care which international students may need while in Australia.  OSHC will also pay for most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport.

If you are an international student studying in Australia, you must purchase an approved OSHC policy from a registered health benefits organisation - commonly referred to as health funds before applying for your visa.  You will need to buy OSHC before you come to Australia, to cover you from when you arrive.  You will also need to maintain OSHC throughout your stay in Australia.  Australian Institute of Technical Training can arrange health cover through Medibank Private, and other Private Medical Insurers should you choose to do so.

For more information:
http://www.medibank.com.au/Overseas-Students/About-OSHC.aspx

Fees and Refunds Policy

The following procedures ensure all students are treated fairly and with integrity when applying for refunds. All refunds applications are to be submitted to the Student Administrations department and the following procedures followed in assessing the application.
All ‘refunds’ are to be signed off by the Student Administrations Manager and applications processed within 7 days of the application being placed.

Please note the below refund policy in relation to ‘Tuition Fees’ and should not be confused with ‘application’ fees which are non-refundable.

Procedure

Refunds due to non delivery of course by AITT
Please note that Government Legislation requires tuition fees and application fees to be refunded in full if:

  1. The course does not start of the agreed starting date which is notified in the Offer Letter
  2. The course stops being provided after it starts and before it is completed
  3. The course is not provided fully to the student because the college has a sanction imposed by a government regulator
  4. If the course defaults, refunds will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 2001

Refunds under the above conditions will be paid in full to the student within 14 days.
The College may arrange for another course, or part of a course, to be provided to students at no (extra) cost to the student as an alternative to refunding course money. Where the student agrees to this

Arrangement, the College will not be liable to refund the money owed for the original enrolment.

Refunds based upon student application
All applications for refund must be made in writing by way of the ‘Application for Refund’ form and submitted to the Student Administration Manager.

Please note: where the student withdraws from the course without notification or breaches their Visa conditions, no refund is payable.
Applications for refunds are to be processed by the Student Administration Manger within 7 days from the date of application.

The assessment of refund applications shall be granted as indicated below:

Application Fee Non-refundable
Tuition Fees
Visa refused prior to course commencement Full refund
Withdrawal at least 10 weeks prior to agreed start date Full refund*
Withdrawal at least 4 weeks prior to agreed start date 80% refund*
Withdrawal less than 4 weeks prior to agreed start date 60% refund*
Withdrawal after the agreed start date No refund
Visa cancelled due to actions of the student No refund
Course withdrawn by College Full refund including enrolment fee
The College is unable to provide the course for which the original offer was made Full refund
Visa extension is refused Return of unused tuition fees*
Withdrawal from study - current students Refund of unused tuition fees (of the following term/s)*
(Notification of Withdrawal from Studies form must be received 2 weeks prior to term commencement by Student Administration*)
Compulsory Health Insurance
(Student Visa holders only)		 Refer to OSHC provider

*Please note Refunds granted in these circumstances may incur an education agent’s fee where applicable.

Appealing Refund decisions

  • Refer to the Student Complaints & Appeals Procedure from the AITT Student Administrations department if you wish to appeal the Refund Policy.
  • This policy and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove your right to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws.
  • The College’s dispute resolution processes do not remove the student’s right to pursue other legal remedies where they feel necessary.

Further information relating to fees and refunds

  • The AITT reserves the right to withhold any Certification of qualifications achieved by the student, if student fees remain outstanding.
  • The College will refund any monies due to the student, to the student’s education agent (where applicable).
  • Any information that you provide to College or that the College collects about you can be given to authorised State and Commonwealth Agencies and ESOS Assurance Fund Manager.

 

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