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Holmesglen International Student Prospectus 2014
Detailed course information can be found at
request received.
Detailed information on Holmesglen’s
transfer policy between registered providers
is available online at
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and
will be covered in the International Student
Orientation Program.
1.9
After arrival in Australia, Holmesglen’s policy
restricts a student from transferring to
another course of study at the Institute other
than for which their student visa has been
granted.
1.10
The National Code 2007 requires
international students to complete their
course within the duration specified on their
eCOE except in limited circumstances. In
these circumstances, Holmesglen will issue
a new eCOE to extend the duration of study
for the course.
For detailed information refer
to information online at
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Under-enrolment in subjects against advice
from Holmesglen, could constitute grounds
for cancellation of a student’s enrolment.
1.11
The National Code 2007 requires
international students to keep Holmesglen
informed of their current address. Students
are responsible for completing updates
online via student eAdministration. This
information is covered in the International
Student Orientation Program and the
international student website.
1.12
International Students may apply for Credit
Transfer/Recognition of Prior Learning within
one week of a study period commencement.
There is no fee reduction for students
granted CT/RPL for Certificate and Diploma
programs (VET). Where possible, students
will be encouraged to enrol in additional
subjects/modules that may enable them to
reduce the duration of their course - in which
case a new eCOE will be issued. For Higher
Education Degrees, fees are charged per
subject enrolled.
A detailed CT/RPL policy and procedure is
available online at
and
and
will be covered in the International Student
Orientation Program.
1.13
Accompanying school-aged dependents of
international students will be required to pay
full fees if they are enrolled in a government
or nongovernment school.
1.14
International students must maintain
adequate health cover for themselves and
any members of their family unit who are
with them during their stay in Australia.
1.15
Students need written permission from
Holmesglen to defer or suspend their
course. In cases where permission is
granted, DIAC will be advised.
Information pertaining to the circumstances
in which a student may defer, suspend or
cancel their enrolment is available online at
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1.16
Holmesglen is required to advise DIAC when
a student fails to commence a course,
withdraws before the course ends, or
changes course.
1.17
Students who are unable to arrive on time
may be given up to one week to commence.
After one week the student cannot be
guaranteed a place in the course. If the
student arrives after the agreed date, they
may be required to return home or placed
in an English language program until the
next available commencement date for the
course.
1.18
Students who are enrolled with partner
providers such as Headmasters will use
the support facilities provided by these
institutions.
1.19
Students applying under SVP for a packaged
program leading to a Bachelor degree
will be required to pay a deposit for the
first semester of the degree at the time
of offer acceptance. For courses offered
by university partner providers, students
will be governed by the partner university
international admissions, refunds and
transfer policies which include a Genuine
Temporary Entrant assessment and the
payment of upfront fees. Please refer to
partner university website for full information
on these policies.
2. Personal Information
2.1
Information is collected in the Application
Form and during your enrolment in order to
meet our obligations under the ESOS Act and
the National Code 2007; to ensure student
compliance with the conditions of their
visas and their obligations under Australian
immigration laws generally. The authority to
collect this information is contained in the
Education Services for Overseas Students
Act 2000, the Education Services for
Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and
the National Code of Practice for Registration
Authorities and Providers of Education
and Training to Overseas Students 2007.
Information collected about you on this form
and during your enrolment can be provided,
in certain circumstances, to the Australian
Government and designated authorities and,
if relevant, the Tuition Assurance Scheme
and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager.
In other instances information collected
on this form or during your enrolment can
be disclosed without your consent where
authorised or required by law.
2.2
Information held on student files including
attendance records, academic progress
reports etc. belongs to Holmesglen Institute
of TAFE. This information may be given to
authorised government departments but
will not be made available to students, the
general public or third parties.
2.3
By enrolling at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE,
the student agrees that information relating
to academic performance may be made
available to their parents or welfare carer,
and/or agent.
3. Information About Holmesglen
3.1
Holmesglen only accepts responsibility for
information given to overseas students from
the following sources:
• the Prospectus,
• the Holmesglen Living in Melbourne
website
• the Student Diary
• the Holmesglen website
• Institute personnel
• Accredited overseas agents
• IDP Education offices.
3.2
Holmesglen does not accept liability for
information provided by sources other than
these.
4. Accommodation
4.1
The accommodation provided by
Holmesglen is detailed in this prospectus.
Applicants who are applying for Institute
accommodation should carefully read the
Student Services and Facilities section of
this prospectus.
4.2
Refunds for accommodation expenses
paid in advance will be in accordance with
the Institute Fee Payment and Refund
Procedures.
4.3
Other than placing a student with an
Australian family or booking the student into
any of the accommodation options included
in this Prospectus, Holmesglen takes
no responsibility for the accommodation
provided.
5. On Arrival Service
5.1
This service is only available to students
who have requested Holmesglen arranged
accommodation.
5.2
Students are required to notify Holmeslgen
of their flight number, date and time of
arrival at least 7 days in advance.
5.3
Holmesglen does not accept liability for any
changes to arrival times unless notification
is received 3 working days in advance.
6. Welfare Arrangements for
Students under 18
6.1
Students under the age of 18 are required
to have a welfare carer appointed before
they are offered a place in the course.
Refer to Pages 17-18. Welfare carers must
be approved by the Institute. Fees for this
service are available on request.
6.2
Students under the age of 18 must have
their accommodation arrangements
approved by the Institute.
6.3
Parental consent is required for Holmesglen
to seek urgent medical treatment for
students under the age of 18.
6.4
In the event that a student becomes
seriously ill, the Institute will advise the
student’s parents.
6.5
Detailed information pertaining to welfare
arrangements for students under 18 is
covered in the prospectus and online at
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7. Complaints and Appeals
7.1
Holmesglen has a well-established
independent Complaints and Appeals
procedure which provides for prompt
resolution of any student complaints.
Detailed information on the Complaints and
Appeals Procedure is available online at
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will be covered in the International Student
Orientation Program.
7.2
Beyond this procedure, all students have
a right to pursue further action through the
Australian legal system.
