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9 Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Contents for ELICOS students for ELICOS students Satisfactory Attendance Satisfactory Requirements Attendance for for Requirements 34 34 ELICOS Students ELICOS Students Deferment, Suspension Deferment, and Cancellation Suspension and Cancellation 34 34 Transfer Between Transfer Registered Between Providers Registered Providers 34 34 Plagiarism and Cheating Plagiarism and Cheating 35 35 Disciplinary Action Disciplinary Action 36 36 Fast Facts about Australia 11 Information Disclosed Information to Commonwealth Disclosed and and 36 36 to Commonwealth Life in Australia 11 StateState Agencies and Authorities Agencies and Authorities Important information: Change of Address 13 Informing Department Informing of Education/Department Department 36 36 of Education/Department Adjusting to Life in Australia 13 Cost of Living 14 Complaints and Appeals Complaints Procedure and Appeals Procedure 36 36 Accommodation 15 Student Feedback Student Feedback 37 37 Transport 15 Support services Support services 37 37 Water Safety 17 Academic or Personal Academic Support or Personal Support 37 37 Other Helpful Information 18 Counselling Service Counselling Service 37 37 Student ID Card Student ID Card 37 37 Orientation Program 23 Library Service Library Service 37 37 Know Your College 24 Student support Student services support services 37 37 Student Code of Conduct 24 ATMC’s Student Records 26 Social Activities Social Programs Activities Programs 39 39 Access to Student Records 26 Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures 39 39 ATMC Student Email Account 26 Access and Equity Policy 26 International education: International ensuring education: quality ensuring and and 40 40 quality Non-tuition Fees and Charges 27 protecting students protecting students Refunds Policy 28 Before you begin Before your your you begin studies studies 40 40 Pre-Training Review 30 During your your During studies studies 41 41 Campus Falicities 31 YourYour responsibilities as anasinternational responsibilities an international 41 41 General English 32 student in Australia student in Australia English for Academic Purposes 33 YourYour consumer rightsrights consumer and protections and protections 42 42 ELICOS Course Delivery 34 Making complaints Making and getting complaints help help and getting 43 43 ELICOS Course Assessments 34 Find Find out more and connect out more on social and connect media on social media 43 43 Pathways to Further Study 34 Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements 34 Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 2 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Welcome to ATMC The Australian Technical and Management students particularly enjoy how the facilitators College (ATMC) is dedicated to providing a use their real life examples to illustrate the key range of education options to International messages throughout their course of study. students in the Vocational Education sector. To ensure that our students have complete ATMC Student Support services ensure that student welfare is seen as crucial to the ATMC is a Registered Training Organisation success of the individual student. We also providing vocational education and training have a well-developed peer support network, (VET) and ELICOS courses. ATMC meets the focus groups and student mentors that assist Standards for Registered Training Organisations students in achieving their educational goals. 2015, ESOS National Code 2018 and ELICOS National Standards 2019. career and job assistance workshops. The ATMC aims to ensure that our students enjoy program includes workshops that can assist a welcoming learning environment, from our with identifying career opportunities, resume easy admissions, through to our high quality development and preparing for interviews. academic programs as well as access to our These services are free to all enrolled ATMC professional student support. students. The learning environment is supportive ATMC also works in association with the and encourages independent learning. Our Federation University Australia, Charles Darwin programs are delivered in a personalised University and University of the Sunshine learning environment with a student focused Coast and delivers higher education programs approach. Our classrooms are spacious, fully air-conditioned and inviting as they are Business from campuses based in Melbourne equipped with technologically up to date and Sydney. Towards the end of their learning resources. ATMC has a strong focus programs, students are invited to consider further academic programs with our education possess extensive industry experience. Our providers should they wish to consider further study. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 3
Message from the Managing Director/ CEO/Managing Director Australian Technical and Management College undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business and Information Technology at its Melbourne, and Sydney campuses, in association with the Federation University Australia. ATMC with Charles Darwin University and with University of the Sunshine Coast in Melbourne. ATMC are working in partnership with these three universities with the aim of providing students with relevant and high quality education. Our programs are delivered in a personalised learning environment with a student focused approach. I wish you all the best in your studies, and look forward to getting to know you at ATMC. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 4 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Why study in Melbourne? Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. It is located by the Yarra River and surrounds Port Phillip Bay with its beautiful beaches and water sporting facilities. It is a beautiful city with many attractive parks, gardens, sporting venues and scenic surroundings. Melbourne communications centre served by an international airport, a cargo and passenger seaport, and rail links to neighbouring states. Melbourne is often voted the word’s abundance of amazing parks and gardens. Melbourne is considered to be the shopping capital of complexes as well as sophisticated, exclusive boutiques and a host of lively and popular markets. Melbourne has a population of over 4.8 million people, one quarter of which were born overseas making it one of the world’s most multicultural cities. There are people from 140 nations living harmoniously together. This broad ethnic mix has brought many and over 2,300 elegant restaurants, bistros and cafes. Sometimes called the culinary capital of Australia, variety of international cuisine. Bustling Chinatown in the culture. Several other Melbourne streets are dedicated to Vietnamese, Italian and Greek food – cuisine to suit every palate and many to suit a student’s budget. with trams, trains and buses providing an extensive network throughout the city and suburbs. Melbourne is a sprawling city with suburbs extending up to to 50km from the centre of the city. The city centre features world class department stores, historical architecture, theatres, galleries and arts centres. Melbourne is only a short distance from many beautiful beaches as well as the Victorian mountain regions which are extremely popular for skiing in winter. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 5
Prepare for your departure The following list is not exhaustive, however these are some of the items you will need to bring to Australia. b. Student Written Agreement c. Letter of Acceptance d. Receipts of payments Australian students dress informally. In general, comfort most of your fellow students wear jeans and T-shirts or jumpers on campus. However, some courses at ATMC require students to wear uniforms (you will be informed at the orientation). Summer in Australia is usually from December to February; autumn is from March to May; is from September to November. For most of the country the hottest months are January and February. If you arrive in June or July, the coldest months of the Australian year, you may need to bring winter clothes. If you come to Australia as an overseas student on a student visa, you should be aware that your school-aged dependants who accompany you will be required to be enrolled in either a government or non-government school. You are required to pay full fees for their education throughout the duration of their visas in Australia. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 6 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your arrival in Australia Once you’ve landed, here is some important information you need to consider before you leave the airport: - accommodation advice and options - transport Australia has implemented a self-service passport control system in Australia’s eight major international airports - phone and internet that can be used by travellers who meet certain eligibility - employment, tax and banking - shopping, dining and entertainment. - Free welcome packs (also available). smartgateor-epassport. All other travellers must present their passport and completed Incoming Passenger Card to Both Melbourne and Sydney international airports provide access to telephones. Machines accept coins and phonecards. Selected telephones also accept credit cards. After completing passport control you should collect their If you arrive in Sydney, telephones are located throughout own baggage and ensure it remains with you at all times. the terminal. At Melbourne Tullamarine airport, telephones You should not allow another travelling companion to take are located in T1, T2 and T3. possession of their baggage. Alternatively, you can also buy a mobile sim card via some providers conveniently located at the airport such as Optus or Vodafone. Once you have your bags, the last step before you can exit the airport is passing through customs and biosecurity. You need to present a number of key documents to the documentation: Passport Receipts of payments Enrolment extension letter (if applicable) Accommodation address There are also a number of restrictions on what goods you can bring into Australia. These include, but not limited to, live plants, live animals, dairy and eggs. If you are caught carrying undeclared, prohibited or more information, please visit the Department of Home Arrival International students living or studying in Sydney or Melbourne can visit the Student Welcome Desk at the airport for information and advice about the city. At Melbourne Tullamarine airport, the desk is located at of the international arrivals hall in T2. The service desk is open from 7am – midnight, seven days a week. At Sydney airport, it is located on T1 International in the Arrivals Hall opposite passenger exit A. This service is open from 7am-11am & 6pm-10pm, 7 days a week. The service can help with: - general information Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 7
Your arrival in Australia way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located We can arrange for you to be picked up from Melbourne at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from Airport (Tullamarine) or Sydney International Airport, the Arrivals level. To use this service, you will need to regardless of whether you arrive during the day or at night. purchase an Opal Card from the station, Relay or WH The current airport pickup fee is AUD $115 (incl. GST), Smith. For more information, including fares, maps, but is subject to change as it is outsourced to another timetable changes and travel planners, choose from the company. links below. Train stations located at both the International (T1) and Domestic (T2) terminals which operate as part of the Airport (if you haven’t yet organised permanent accommodation, Link train service. For more information about Airport Link, please refer to some suggestions for temporary including fares, maps and travel planners, visit Airport Link accommodation for you to consider in the section that or phone +61 2 8337 8417 follows. For the latest information visit Sydney Trains: http://www. To arrange for air-port pickup with ATMC, you need to book sydneytrains.info/ with us 2 weeks prior to your departure by completing the Bus services - Sydney Buses operates a timetabled air-port pick-up form (available on ATMC website or at the service, Route 400, between Bondi Junction and back of this student handbook) and send it via email to Burwood. The service stops at both the T1 International info@atmc.edu.au If your arrival details change, you must notify us as soon as bus stops located on the arrivals level outside each of possible by telephone on +613 8327 3100, or email info@ these terminals. You’ll need an Opal transport card to atmc.edu.au use the service. Many bus services operate to and from Sydney Airport and most require pre-booking. General If you don’t wish to use the Airport Reception service, information about fares, timetables and connections is you can also use other transportation options that suit all available from Sydney Buses: http://www.sydneybuses. budgets: info/ From Melbourne airport: For more transportation options from Sydney airport, Taxi – A taxi to Melbourne City takes approximately 35 visit: https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/parking-and- minutes and costs around $55–65, though times and transport/arriving/international/transport-options- international#train-transport-options-parking-and- outside T1, and between T2 and T3. transport SkyBus – The SkyBus operates three services 24/7 to Melbourne City, St Kilda or Frankston. To the city, this journey takes 30–45 minutes. There is a SkyBus booth to assist with tickets cost $19/ticket and related immediately on arrival, you may need to organise temporary services on the ground level of T2. accommodation. Here are some suggestions for you to consider. Public transport – Public buses arrive and depart from Melbourne Airport near the At Terminal T4 Car Park. To travel, you’ll need a myki card which you can buy at We are pleased to provide accommodation service upon call centre. This journey is around 70 minutes. your arrival. This service is outsourced to another company. To arrange for this service, you need to complete an Car hire – There’s a great selection of rental car Accommodation Arrangement Form and send it via email to info@atmc.edu.au at least 2 weeks prior to your departure them located across the forecourt from T2. From Sydney airport: Taxi - You can access taxis and rideshare services when you arrive. The Sydney CBD is a short, 20-minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way. You’ll regional campuses, you can use the following websites to the signs to the nearest ranks. More information on taxi services is available from Sydney Airport: https://www. www.wotif.com; sydneyairport.com.au/info-sheet/by-taxi-and-rideshare- www.needitnow.com.au; international www.lastminute.com.au Train - Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 8 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your arrival in Australia MELBOURNE When looking for temporary accommodation, you may want to stay close to ATMC campuses. HEAD OFFICE CAMPUS Level 13 at 276 Flinders, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Level 14, 15 at 276 Flinders, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia Phone: +61 3 8327 3100 Phone: +61 3 8327 3100 Email Address: info@atmc.edu.au Website: www.atmc.edu.au SYDNEY Level 9, 540 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: +61 2 9283 5233 Email: sydney@atmc.edu.au Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 9
Your arrival in Australia CURRENCY The Australian currency is decimal, with the basic unit of one dollar equivalent to equalling 100 cents. Coins come in $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c units, while notes come in $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5 denominations. according to value. When shopping, your purchases will be rounded to the nearest 5c. SETTING UP A BANK ACCOUNT To open a bank account, you will need: your passport (with arrival date stamped by Australian immigration) student ID card money to deposit into the account (this can be as little as $10) Anyone who wishes to open a bank account in Australia required to establish your identity as the person who will be named in the account. Your passport and proof of your arrival date in Australia will be acceptable as 100 points if you open an account within six weeks of arrival in Australia. After this time, you will be required to produce additional documentation. As a student you will be able to open an ‘Student Accounts’ which contain no or minimal fees for transactions that might normally be attached to regular savings accounts. You will also require the student ID card from your institution to prove you are a student and should account. For a comparison of accounts in banks throughout Australia see: www.banks.com.au/personal/accounts National Australia Bank www.nab.com.au, ANZ www.anz.com.au/ Commonwealth Bank www.commbank.com.au/ Westpac Bank www.westpac.com.au/ St George Bank www.stgeorge.com.au and Credit Union Australia www.cua.com.au Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 10 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia Australia has a population of over 24 million It is the only country that is also a continent, and is situated in the Southern Hemisphere in the southwest Its nearest neighbours to the north are Papua New Guinea away. Almost one in four Australians were born overseas. You will meet people from all corners of the globe who have settled in Australia – from Europe and Asia, to Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Australia is a country of innovation. Australian scientists have invented many world-changing technologies bionic ear, wireless internet, Google Maps and spray-on skin for burn victims. The information outlined below has been sourced from www.studyinaustralia.gov.au and is accurate at the time of publication. For more and/or the latest information please visit the Australian Australian Technical Technical andand Management Management College College Pty Ltd Pty as Ltdtrustee as trustee for Australian for Australian Technical Technical andand Management Management College College TrustTrust trading trading as Australian as Australian Technical Technical andand College ManagementRTOCollege No: 22158 RTOCRICOS No: 22158 Provider CRICOSNo.Provider 03013DNo. ABN: 03013D 73 130ABN: 044 745 73 130 044 745 11
Your time in Australia CULTURE AND SOCIETY DRESS Australians tend to dress casually. If more formal dress is lifestyles and values to what you are used to back home. required, you will usually be told. You should feel free to Australians are informal, which can take some adjustment, dress in the way you feel is culturally appropriate for you. especially if you are more accustomed to a culture where ritual is important and where levels of status and authority QUEUING are clearly distinguished and carefully respected. These are People queue when they are waiting in turn for something not obvious characteristics of Australian culture and you will (such as a taxi, bus, at a ticket counter, or for a cashier). be expected to be able to accept a wide range of people on Never push ahead of others or ‘jump the queue’ - it won’t an equal basis in informal situations. be tolerated. Adjustment to a new culture and way of life takes time. Allow yourself time to observe those around you and PUNCTUALITY patterns of both verbal and non- verbal communication. If you can’t keep an appointment or invitation, or are running Don’t be afraid to ask questions if there are things you don’t late, always call to explain before the event. understand. This will reduce the chance of confusion or with settling in Australia too. SMOKING Smoking is banned in government buildings, on public ADDRESSING PEOPLE theatres, shopping centers and many indoor and outdoor public meeting places. Many restaurants may not allow name or surname. People of your own age or younger are smoking by law. Always ask for permission to smoke. EQUALITY GREETINGS All individuals have equal social, legal and political rights in Good morning, good afternoon and good evening are Australia and should be treated equally formal greetings. Informal greetings are hello or hi. Please and thank you - say please when requesting something and thank you when anything is provided to you. SPITTING PERSONAL SPACE Australia is a big country with a small population, so we’re LITTERING used to having plenty of personal space. It’s unusual to be Australia is environmentally conscious and littering is illegal. in a situation where you must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with others. Try to leave at least an arm’s length of space. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 12 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia is the best way to experience and learn about Australian culture and will certainly mean you have a richer and more enjoyable time here. Upon arriving in Australia, you are required to advise ATMC TRY TO MAINTAIN A SENSE OF of your residential address, email address and telephone number and of any subsequent changes to your residential PERSPECTIVE address within 7 days. This is important. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and studying abroad is a challenge and it is normal to feel always update your address details at ATMC to ensure you stressed, overwhelmed and out of your depth at times. Try receive important information about your course, fees and to recall or make a list of the reasons you initially wanted possible breaches of your student visa. Under the Education Services for Overseas Students or changes within yourself that have occurred since you arrived may also assist with getting things in perspective. update student contact details (address, and mobile and email if any) at least every 6 months. MAINTAIN SOME OF THE ROUTINES AND Additional information on student visa issues is available on RITUALS YOU MAY HAVE HAD IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY This can include small things such as continuing to drink a CHANGE IN CONTACT DETAILS There is a responsibility for each student to inform also include maintaining involvement in bigger events such as celebrating a national day in your country of origin with particulars, including: home country for support. - Change in his/her full name - Change in nationality KEEP LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN - Change of contact details (address, e-mail, phone numbers etc) WITH THOSE AT HOME - Change of guardian Communicating with those at home regularly about your experiences of study and life in Australia, through emails, telephones and letters, is vital. Not only does it help to keep you connected with important social supports, it also assists While living and studying abroad may be an exciting your friends and family to understand your experiences adventure, it can also present a range of challenges. which will smooth the transition when you return home. Having decided to study and live in Australia you will be undertaking adjustments in many areas of your life SENSE OF HUMOUR including cultural, social and academic. It is also important to remember that while these changes are occurring you will be embarking upon a new course of study (for many of and often confusing situations. Being able to laugh in these situations will remind you that it takes time to understand supports, networks and resources. Adjustment to a new country and culture is a process that occurs gradually and takes time. The values, beliefs, traditions and customs of your home country may vary greatly from those in Australia ASK FOR HELP and adapting to the Australian way of life may take some Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance or support if you need time. This advice may help: it. In addition to the Counselling Service there are many organisations set up on campus to ensure you have a LISTEN, OBSERVE AND ASK QUESTIONS successful and enjoyable time in Australia. Adjustment to a new culture and way of life takes time. Allow yourself time to observe those around you and patterns of both verbal and non-verbal communication. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if there are things you do not understand as this will reduce the chance of confusion or misunderstandings. BECOME INVOLVED groups both on campus and in the wider community. Maintain an attitude of openness to new situations and experiences. Establishing friendships and joining groups Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 13
Your time in Australia If you are a full-fee student, in addition to paying the full cost of your course(s), you must meet all your own travel and living expenses, plus administrative charges made by ATMC. From 1st February 2018 the 12-month living cost is: You - $20,290 Partner of spouse - $7,100 Child - $3,040 for further details. Accommodation* The following types of accommodation are available for International students: Home stay AUD $235 - $325 a week Hostels and guesthouses AUD $90 - $150 a week Shared accommodation AUD $85 - $215 a week Rental accommodation AUD $165 - $440 a week Other costs* Public Transport AUD $15 to $55 per week Groceries and eating out AUD $80 - $280 per week Gas and electricity AUD $35- $140 per week Phone and internet AUD $20-$55 per week Car (After purchase) AUD $150-$260 per week Entertainment AUD $80-$150 per week * The above mentioned accommodation can be booked prior to your arrival in Australia. Two weeks’ advance notice is required before you depart your home country. Further details can be obtained from student Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 14 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia There are a number of accommodation options available for students to choose from accommodation in Melbourne/ Getting Around Melbourne Sydney. Shared house accommodation is very popular with Melbourne has an extensive public transport system international students. You should look for advertisements of buses, trains and trams, all of which are within easy on campus notice boards, local newspapers, and popular access of ATMC campuses which makes it easy to travel accommodation websites. When renting a house, apartment around. For up-to-date public transport information, view or bed sitter, landlords in Victoria/ New South Wales require the information on http://ptv.vic.gov.au/, visit PTV Hub at rent to be paid in advance, and will require a security bond; Southern Cross Station or call 1800 800 007 from 6am to this is usually equal to one months’ rent. midnight daily. Melbourne now has an electronic ticketing system called For more information about your rights and responsibilities MYKI. Inspectors travel on all public transport and have the visit the following; powers to compel you to produce a valid MYKI card. If you For Melbourne Students: do not produce a valid MYKI card then you will immediately http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/ at railway stations and seven-eleven stores. They can be Housing+&+Accommodation validated and topped up at stations, some tram stops and http://www.tuv.org.au/ seven-eleven stores. Please ensure that you touch on with For Sydney Students: http://www.tenants.org.au/ your card when boarding a tram, bus or train. The Melbourne Metropolitan area is divided into two zones: Accommodation Options: o Zone 1: Covers the central (yellow colour) and suburbs close to the central part of Melbourne, o Zone 2: Covers the outer region of Melbourne (blue colour). is sharing a house or unit with other students. Students Kindly ensure to check which zone your destination is and do their own cooking and share the cost of household expenses. The cost for a single room is approximately to the metropolitan zone boundary locations: A$75-A$150 per week. Living expenses including food, water and electricity are additional to this. Most shared Zone 1 Zone 2 houses are unfurnished. Ashburton Box Hill Altona Broadmeadows Bentleigh Bundoora bedrooms. They are particularly suitable for families and Brighton Beach Belgrave often have a small garden area. They range in price from Camberwell Chelsea A$250 – A$400 per week. East Malvern Clayton Hughesdale Cranbourne Ivanhoe Dandenong Consist of a lounge and/or dining room, bathroom, toilet, Laverton East Burwood kitchen, laundry and two to four bedrooms. If you are North Coburg Epping planning to rent a whole house, you should be prepared Pascoe Vale Frankston to pay somewhere in the vicinity of A$300 - A$500 per Preston Glen Waverley week (approximately A$75 - A$125 per bedroom). Please Sunshine Hurstbridge note that most houses for rent will be unfurnished so you Williamstown Lilydale will have to allow for purchase of furniture. The front and Melton backyard maintenance is usually the responsibility of the Nunawading tenant. Pakenham Sandringham Stony Point Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth Sydenham Hostels Australia and the YMCA, students share kitchen and Werribee bathroom facilities. They range in price from A$80-150 per week. http://www.gumtree.com.au; http://www.domain.com.au; http://www.realestate.com.au; http://www.hostelworld.com; http://www.reiv.com.au Australian Australian Technical Technical andand Management Management College College Pty Ltd Pty as Ltdtrustee as trustee for Australian for Australian Technical Technical andand Management Management College College TrustTrust trading trading as Australian as Australian Technical Technical andand College ManagementRTOCollege No: 22158 RTOCRICOS No: 22158 Provider CRICOSNo.Provider 03013DNo. ABN: 03013D 73 130ABN: 044 745 73 130 044 745 15
Your time in Australia Getting Around Sydney Sydney’s public transport system features a comprehensive network of train, bus and ferry services, all of which are within easy access of ATMC Sydney campus which makes it easy to travel around. For up-to-date public transport information, please view the information onhttp://www. transportnsw.info/ or call 131 500. The Opal card will provide an easy, convenient and fast new way of travelling on the public transport network in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and Southern Highlands. This is a smartcard similar in size to a credit card that will allow you to pay for your travel on ferries, trains, buses and light rail. Customers using the Opal card will tap on at a card reader ticketing system will automatically calculate the fare and deduct it from the value stored on your Opal card. You can purchase your Opal card and top up your card online from https://www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/how- do-i-get-an-opal-card/or you can top up from Opal card retailers such as seven-eleven stores and news agencies. Taxis are readily available round the clock and the cost of one way trip varies. Commonly a trip from Sydney airport to the city is around 40 – 50 AUD. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 16 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia Students are reminded about dangers associated with water environments. ATMC advises students to be well informed about risks associated with water, including visits to Australian beaches and swimming pools. Tragically in Australia there are a number of deaths and injuries that have impacted on international students and water safety is paramount. To help students learn about how to enjoy water and be safe, ATMC has scheduled events during orientation to help students understand the risks and how to best manage these risk so they can enjoy our Australian waters but remain safe from harm. Students are also invited to review information available on; www.lifesavingvictoria.com. au/(for Melbourne students) or http://www.watersafety.nsw. gov.au/ (for Sydney students) Remember to: alcohol, keep an eye on your friends when swimming shallow water swimmer be taken from 10 am to 2 pm (11 am to 3 pm daylight saving time) when UV radiation levels are highest Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 17
Your time in Australia HELPFUL CONTACTS Please note these contacts are only suggestions given based on convenience of locations. However Students are advised to make an independent choice. They may refer directories such as www.yellowpages.com.au for further options. Fire, ambulance and police Emergency Ph: 000 Translating and Interpreting Service Ph: 131 450 Counselling Services Beyond Blue Ph: 1300 22 4636 Lifeline Ph: 13 11 14 http://www.lifeline.org.au Life Resolutions Ph: 1300 668 256 http://www.liferesolutions.com.au Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC): Ph: (03) 9651 0651 International Student Care Service http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/ Australian Council for Private Ph: (03) 9412 5900 Training Providers http://www.acpet.edu.au (ACPET— External Appeal/Mediation) Victoria Police Centre Ph: (03) 9247 6666 http://www.police.vic.gov.au Ph: 13 28 61 http://www.ato.gov.au/ Bupa: Private Health insurance Ph: 13 41 35 http://www.bupa.com.au/ Poisons information Health Phone: 13 11 26 http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Physiotherapist Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre Ph: 03 9650 9372 https://www.melbsportsmed.com.au/ Youth Central www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/ Dentist The Dentists Ph: (03) 9826 9511 http://www.smile.com.au Law Institute of Victoria Ph: (03) 9607 9311 www.liv.asn.au/ Gambler’s Help Problem Gambling Ph: 1800 858 858 www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/ Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 18 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia Religious institutions Anglican Anglican Church of Australia Add: 210 Dorcas St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ph: (03) 9690 4036 Catholic St Paul’s Cathedral Add: Flinders Ln & Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Phone: (03) 9653 4333 Islamic Melbourne International Fellowship Add: 6 Clyden Court, Burwood East VIC 3151 Ph: 0421 084 002 Hindu Hindu Society Of Victoria - Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple Add: 52 Boundary Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 Ph: (03) 9782 0878 Buddhists Melbourne Buddhist Centre (FWBO) Add: 23 David St, Brunswick VIC 3056 Ph: (03) 9380 4303 Pharmacies Elizabeth Pharmacy 125 Elizabeth St Melbourne VIC Ph: (03) 9670 3815 My Chemist 128/132 Elizabeth St Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9663 6704 Doctor Clinic: Sinha JL MR 55 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9650 1014 Hospital: The Royal Melbourne Hospital 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050 Ph: (03) 9342 7000 Legal Services Ph: 1300 55 81 81 http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/ Victoria Legal Aid Ph: (03) 9269 0234 https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/ Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 19
Your time in Australia OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) Australia has a special system of health cover for in cars and buildings, and helps in situations where gas or international students called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You will need to buy OSHC before you come to Australia to cover you from when you arrive. The Ambulances provide immediate medical attention and for the duration of your time on a student visa in Australia. emergency transportation to hospital. Dial 000 Allianz. You can choose to take out OSHC with this provider, or with the Australian OSHC provider of your The State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and choice. For detailed information, please visit; http://www. rescue service dedicated to providing assistance in natural overseasstudenthealth.com/ disasters, rescues, road crashes and extreme weather You will receive your OSHC letter and information in week conditions. It is made up almost entirely of volunteers 1-2 of your course commencement. and operates in all States and Territories in Australia. For emergency assistance in a FLOOD or STORM dial 132 500. The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life threatening telephone counsellors who are ready to take calls 24- or emergency situations only. Emergency 000 lines should hour a day, any day of the week from anywhere in not be used for general medical assistance. a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for. They also provide information about other support services that are available In Australia police protect people and properties, detect and in communities around Australia. Lifeline telephone prevent crime, and preserve peace for everyone. They are counsellors are ready to talk and listen no matter how big or not connected to the military or politics. The police can help you feel safe. In a non-emergency situation you can contact emotional support in times of crisis or when callers may be the local police station directly on: feeling low or in need of advice. MELBOURNE POLICE STATIONS 226 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 – (03) 9650 7077 The poisons information line provides the public and health professionals with prompt, up-to-date and appropriate information, and advice to assist in the management of poisonings and suspected poisonings. The Australia-wide Poisons Information Centres have a common telephone number: 131 126. For translation service in an emergency situation dial 1300 655 010. For more details, please visit the following link: http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Search_ Keyword=Postcode&action=search&Document_ ID=7&Region_ID=0 SYDNEY POLICE STATIONS Shop 9, Eddy Avenue, SYDNEY 2000 - 02 9218 3721 County Council Building, Ground Floor, 570 George Street, SYDNEY 2000 - 02 9265 6595 For more details, please visit the following link:http:// www.police.nsw.gov.au/about_us/structure/operations_ command/local_area_commands Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 20 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time in Australia If you were granted a Student visa on or after 26 April 2008, Few private hospitals have emergency departments, so, in you and your dependent family members will already have an emergency, most Australians rely on the public hospital Permission to Work automatically included with your visa. system. If you attend an Emergency Department in a hospital you will be attended to immediately by a triage nurse for information about you, your cover, and your 1. You are not permitted to start work until you have current health condition. The triage nurse will determine commenced your course of study the urgency of your condition in comparison to others in 2. You can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during need in the emergency room and it is likely that you will the study term remain at the emergency room for several hours. Whether you are seen immediately by a doctor, or have to wait, it is 3. You may work full time during holidays. customary to keep you in the emergency room for several For a full list of mandatory and discretionary student visa hours to monitor your condition before releasing you to go home, or admitting you to hospital in more severe cases. stud/more/visa-conditions/visa-conditions-students There are extensive waiting times for elective surgeries at public hospitals, e.g. for orthopaedic surgery. Private hospitals are very expensive for treatment and International student hospitalisation. Your OSHC will cover some of the cost and administration. Remuneration depends on the kind of of some private hospitals but you will have to pay the work you do and your age. Students may be paid more for working on Sundays or public holidays. Tutoring younger cost of accommodation in a shared ward of a public hospital. It also pays for the ‘schedule fee’ for the doctor language is also a good way to earn money. Student tutors can earn about $40AUD an hour. higher than the ‘schedule fee’. MELBOURNE HOSPITALS be joining the general Australian population in your search; therefore, you should not rely on income from employment when budgeting to pay for living expenses. There is no like newspapers, campus job boards and most importantly online. Try searching these online companies: www.seek.com.au , www.careerone.com.au , www.getjobs. SYDNEY HOSPITALS com.au , www.mycareer.com.au , www.jobsinoz.com.au , www.jobsearch.com.au St Vincent’s Hospital - 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 - (02) 8382 1111 Mater Hospital - Rocklands Road, North Sydney NSW 2060 –(02) 9900 7300 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Missenden RdCamperdown NSW 2050 - 02) 9515 6111 In Australia you do not have to go to a hospital to see a doctor. You can see a doctor (also known as a GP – General Practitioner) in their private practice or medical centre, with part or the entire doctor’s fee being covered by Medicare or OSHC. You must make an appointment to see a GP. It is important to note that some GP surgeries will request full payment from you at the time of consultation and you will need to present the receipt to claim the rebate back from your health cover provider. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 21
Your time in Australia The Following is a list of public holidays observed at (ATO). The tax you pay depends on how much you earn. Australian Technical and Management College (ATMC). Consequently the ATMC faculties and facilities are closed on these days. You must obtain a Tax File Number to be able to work in MELBOURNE SYDNEY number to our tax system. When you start work, your Event 2019 2020 declaration form. If you do not provide a TFN your New Year’s Day Tuesday, 1 Januar Wednesday, 1 Jan employment will be taxed at the highest personal income tax Australia Da\ Monday, 28 Januar Monday, 27 Jan rate, which will mean less money in your wages each week. Monday, 9 March Labour Day Monday, 11 March For more information and how to apply please visit; www. ato.gov.auor phone 13 28 61, 8am to 6pm Monday to Good Friday Friday, 19 March Friday, 10 April Friday. For the ATO translating and interpreter service phone The Saturday before Saturday, 20 April Saturday, 11 April 13 14 50. Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Sunday, 21 April Sunday, 12 April Easter Monday Monday, 22 April Monday, 13 April of services which provide a mobile phone within the cost ANZAC Day Thursday, Saturday, 25 April 25 April services provided. You should understand what deal you are accepting before signing a contract with a provider. For a Queen’s Birthday Monday, 10 June Monday, 8 June comparison of mobile phone plans in Australia see: Friday before the Friday, AFL Grand Final 27 September Subject to Change http://www.mobiles.com.au/mobile-phone-plans/ Melbourne Cup Tuesday, 5 Tuesday, 3 Nov 2019-2020 2020-2021 Day November Starts: 2am Sunday 6 October 2019 4 October 2020 Christmas Day Wednesday, 25 Friday, 25 December December Ends: 2am Sunday 5 April 2020 4 April 2021 Boxing Day Thursday, 26 Monday, 26 At start of daylight saving period, move clock forward one December December hour at 2am (Eastern Standard Time) to 3am summer time. At end of daylight saving period, move clock back one hour at 3am summer time to 2 am (Eastern Standard Time) Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 22 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time at ATMC Australia, for further information on study life in Australia please visit the following website: Our orientation program covers all the information you need http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/Splash.aspx to get you started. The program includes inducting you to the ATMC and your course. STUDENT ORIENTATION Some of the activities you will cover include but is SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST not limited to watching a power point presentation After your orientation program please go through the list (outlining policies and procedures, student’s rights and responsibilities), selection of time table and signing your as having been done and understood. If there are any training plan. reception so that these matters can be properly explained It is compulsory that you attend the orientation program to you. study. It is also a good way to familiarise yourself with your TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Student Handbook (a copy can be downloaded from payment schedule arrangement, which upon agreement you our website) and the College will sign at orientation. Your text books (if applicable) The purpose of the orientation session is to fully inform Took a photo, and had your I.D. card printed new students of most aspects of life at the College and to provide an introduction to studying and student support Collected your timetable and training plan opportunity to ask questions will be given. You will also be COLLEGE INFORMATION: Located the toilets in your Campus informed of your obligations as a student. Familiarised yourself with the key support services of Orientation week is organised before the beginning of every the College given information covering: Located the emergency exits in your Campus Familiarised yourself with the public transport timetable Support services for students Established a meeting point and time to catch up with Policies and procedures friends The course and its schedule Understood the College’s student code of behaviour Detailed course progress review dates including attendance requirement Fees and fee refunds Appreciated the need for balance between academic and social experiences at the College English skills and study Accessed your student email, and clicked the link to Recognition of prior learning / credit transfer your portal Student visa conditions payment plan Working and your student visa Obtained the names and contact details of Student Health insurance Understood the terms “cheating” and “plagiarism” as Transport and travel they pertain to study Communication (e.g. internet and mobile phones) Understood the type of assessment you will receive in your course Complaints and appeals Understood the number of contact hours you have per Deferment, suspension or cancellation week Student code of conduct Understood the College course progress requirements Attendance requirements for ELICOS students Course progress requirements Completion of the course within the expected duration Keeping address and contact details up-to-date Assessment requirements Legal services for students Emergency and health services for students College facilities and resources We have also compiled a list of details in this Student Handbook that are very useful to new students settling into Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 23
Your time at ATMC Be given information about assessment procedures at the beginning of the units and progressive results as ATMC is committed to providing quality education and they occur; training to international students. The college has a number Lodge a complaint without fear of retaliation or of policies and procedures in place to ensure that Quality victimization; Education is provided to International students and well as Have Principles of Natural Justice applied during any local students who study at the College. investigation process concerning a breach of the For its ELICOS courses, ATMC strictly follows delivery and Student Code of Conduct. assessment guidelines, details of which can be found on Formally notify the college of any absence of greater the level description of each level for ELICOS courses. In addition to the academic achievements, other matters from enrolment for consideration include personal presentation and pro- activeness in the College activities. ALL STUDENTS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO: To view all relevant ATMC policies and procedures please fairness. visit our website: Follow any reasonable direction from a member of https://www.atmc.edu.au/resources/policies-procedures/ atmc Refrain from swearing, drinking and eating in Your feedback, thoughts and suggestions are welcome. classrooms and other learning areas (water only Please email info@atmc.edu.au if you would like any further allowed). information about your study, course or your campus Behave responsibly by not littering, harassing fellow readily available to make your transition to Life in Melbourne as smooth as possible. We look forward to serving you! misusing college or other student’s property. Behave responsibly by not possessing or being under The code of behaviour is designed to give every student a clear view of what they can expect from ATMC and Refrain from using mobile phones, pagers or any other other students so that all members of our community can electronic devices that may disrupt classes. Attend scheduled classes and college activities regularly and complete all assessments within the teaching and support that ATMC provides. required timeframe. There are consequences for non-compliance with the Do all assessment tasks and examinations honestly, Student Code of Behaviour including immediate suspension and not engage in plagiarism, collusion or cheating. in the case of severe breaches and/or behaviour that may be constructed as threatening Follow college safety practices, including wearing approved clothing and protective equipment and to the safety of the student, other students or any person following both written and verbal directions given by on the ATMC premises. The College has a Complaints and Appeals procedure to provide students with a fair and equitable process for resolving any disputes or complaints they may have. threaten others. The Student Code of Behaviour applies to all students of Comply with all lawful regulations, rules or procedures the College community, across all courses, sites, campuses of the college that pertain to them. and modes of delivery. Pay all fees and charges levied by the college within the ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO: required timeframe. Attend all meetings called by the college to discuss other students; academic or course progress. Learn in an environment free of discrimination and harassment; Meet or carry out all activities agreed with the college in relation to maintaining course progress or academic Learn in a supportive and stimulating environment in performance which to pursue their goals; Have access to counselling if desired or required; Privacy concerning records that contain personal information, subject to statutory requirements; Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 24 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
Your time at ATMC A STUDENT BREACH OF CONDUCT occurs when a student behaves in a manner described below: or employee of the college in the performance of their duties. Assaults, attempts to assault or threatens a person on the college premises. Wilfully damages or wrongfully deals with any college property. Acts contrary to Equal Opportunity practices of the college which is committed to the prevention and elimination of discrimination on the grounds of: a drug of addiction or drug of dependence within the Industrial activity; meaning of the Crimes Act 1958 or the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 or any Act in o Age; substitution thereof. o Impairment; o Industrial activity; etc as a weapon. o Lawful sexual activity; Fails by or within the agreed required date or period, to pay any fee or charge payable to the college o Marital status; o Physical features; Fails to comply with WH&S regulations or wilfully places another person in a position of risk or danger o Political belief or activity; Fails to consistently and regularly attend scheduled o Pregnancy; classes and activities. o Race; Constantly interrupts class time through the use or o Religious belief or activity; presence of mobile phones and pagers o Sex; Uses abusive language. o Status as a parent or a carer; Fails to attend meetings called to discuss academic or o Personal association (whether as a relative course progress. reference to any of the above attributes. Fails to carry out actions or engage in activities agreed with the college to maintain course or academic Disobeys or disregards any lawful direction given by an progress. Fails to formally notify the college of any prolonged Acts dishonestly or unfairly in connection with an absence, change of address and contact details or of examination, test, assignment or other means of any withdrawal from enrolment. assessment conducted by the college. For disciplinary actions regarding breaching of code of Deliberately obstructs any teaching activity, conduct, please refer to http://www.atmc.edu.au/resources/ examination or meeting of the college. policies-procedures/atmc Engages in any conduct or activity prejudicial to the management and good governance of the campus. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745 25
Your time at ATMC An accurate record of academic performance is kept Students can access personal information held by ATMC for each student. and may request corrections to information that is incorrect or out of date. Apply in writing to the ATMC ELICOS A student is only allowed to defer commencement or suspend studies of a course on medical grounds wish to view your own records. The ELICOS Administration compassionate circumstances. and view their personal records within 10 working days of request being received/ at a mutually suitable time. Access Where a student defers commencement, or suspends studies on any other grounds, ATMC will as not complying with visa conditions. ATMC keeps records of students including each student’s personal details, contact details including Correspondence from ATMC is sent to your ATMC current residential address as supplied by the student student email account. Correspondence sent may include and the following: information on your academic progress in your ATMC program. Copies of application forms It is your responsibility to regularly check your ATMC student email account. It is recommended that you and Acceptance Agreement) between ATMC and the check your account at least two times a week. Failure student. to check your account may result in you not receiving The amount of tuition fees that the student has paid. visa. Whether the amount paid was for the full course or part of the course and the duration of such. Any amounts that have become payable to ATMC by assistance. the student for the course and have not been paid. Any other correspondences between ATMC and the student. ATMC has an Access and Equity Policy. This document ensure the requirements of the access and equity policy are met at all times. Australian Technical and Management College Pty Ltd as trustee for Australian Technical and Management College Trust trading as Australian Technical and 26 Management College RTO No: 22158 CRICOS Provider No. 03013D ABN: 73 130 044 745
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