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Carrick Institute of Education



Pre Enrolment Information


Selection, enrolment and orientation

Selection and enrolment at Carrick Institute of Education is carried out in an ethical and responsible manner. Individual interviews are conducted to ensure applicants meet the entry requirements, are well informed about our courses and provide the opportunity to identify any special requirements the applicant may have. All successful applicants must complete the orientation program to familiarise themselves with the institute’s services, facilities and procedures.

Learning and assessment

Carrick Institute of Education provides a flexible and equitable process for learning and assessment maintaining a balance between the needs of each individual and the capabilities, and resources of the institute.

While the face-to-face classroom format will continue to be Carrick Institute of Education’s main teaching mode, students have the opportunity to enhance their learning and assessments through:

  • interactive based resources
  • self-paced DVD resources
  • web-based resources and information incorporating communications technology
  • presentations and role-play activities
  • class excursions to experience ‘real-life’ scenarios.

Student complaints and appeals procedure

Carrick Institute of Education endeavours to create a positive learning environment and provide student support services which are free of coercion, unfair treatment and harassment of students. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through the provision of valid learning and assessment tools and methods that are most suited to their diverse needs. Carrick Institute of Education has a fair and open Complaints Policy to address student complaints and appeals, and ensures all outcomes are on record in writing.

Disciplinary procedures

All students enrolled in and participating in programs or using the services of Carrick Institute of Education are expected to maintain appropriate standards of conduct at all times. Where behaviour is deemed to be improper or inappropriate, Carrick Institute of Education will take appropriate action as outlined in the institute’s Student Disciplinary Procedure.

Staff responsibilities for access and equity

All staff at Carrick Institute of Education abide by the principles of access and equity and ensure that they behave in a non discriminatory manner as outlined in the Staff Code of Practice. Equity issues are discussed and consolidated at a management level whilst updates and changes to equity legislation are communicated at manager’s meetings and through the Occupational Health and Safety committee. Where a student has a concern regarding their treatment, the student should refer to the Student Complaints and Appeals Procedure.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer

As part of the enrolment process the institute actively encourages students to apply for Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning. Applicants are required to complete a Credit Transfer and RPL Request Form and will be assisted by an admissions officer. Requests are assessed by appropriately qualified staff within 10 days and written notification on the outcome is provided to the applicant. When assessing applications it is a policy of Carrick Institute of Education to recognise both AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations. For further information, please contact an admissions officer.

Fees and charges

Carrick Institute of Education will charge a range of fees and charges for programs and courses in relation to market demand. For information on individual course fees please contact an admissions officer.

Refunds

In line with AQTF and ESOS regulations, Carrick Institute of Education will issue refunds as per the conditions outlined in Carrick Institute of Education’s Student Refund Policy. To apply for a refund, please submit a completed Refund Application Form.

Student deferral, suspension and cancellation of enrolment

Student enrolment can be deferred, suspended or cancelled in limited circumstances by Carrick Institute of Education or by the student. When deferral, suspension or cancellation of enrolment is initiated by the institute, students have the right to appeal the decision.

Student attendance (English language only)

Carrick Institute of Education recognises the correlation between student attendance and successful achievement of the qualification studied. In turn Carrick Institute of Education maintains a policy of 100 percent attendance for all English language class sessions by recording attendance.

Any class session missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity of learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement in their enrolled course. Carrick Institute of Education is obliged under the National Code 2007 to notify the student and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) in any circumstance when an English language international student has not met their attendance requirements. This action can initiate the automatic visa cancellation process.

Student Code of Conduct

Carrick Institute of Education promotes a productive and harmonious learning environment. The student code of conduct seeks to establish the institute’s guiding principles and practices for the management of student discipline and welfare while encouraging tolerance and respect for culture, gender, religion, race and disability.

Visa renewals

For further information regarding visa renewals, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at www.immi.gov.au. You can make an appointment to speak with an admissions officer. Please email melbourneinfo@carrickeducation.edu.au or sydneyinfo@carrickeducation.edu.au to make an appointment.

School age dependants

Any dependants aged 5 -15 years accompanying international students to Australia will be required to enrol in a school in Australia. These students can attend a government school or private school and full fees must be paid.

Student course progress

Carrick Institute of Education is required by the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 to monitor student course progress. Course progress is monitored regularly and student support is offered to students who are not progressing satisfactorily. Where a student does not satisfactorily meet course requirements for two consecutive periods of study they may be reported to the Department of Education Science and Training (DEST) and their student visa cancelled.

Change of course preference

A student may apply to change their course preference prior to and after they commence their course depending on course availability. To apply for a change of course preference, please download, fill in and submit the Change of Course Preference form.

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