Student Information

• Student Recruitment, Selection and Enrolment Procedure
• Application Process
• Language, Literacy & Numeracy and English Requirements
• Entry requirements
• Student Transfer
• Student Visa Requirements
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Full Time Study
• Satisfactory Progress
• Key Units
• Pathways
• Working in Australia
• School-aged Dependents
• Student Support Services
• Change of Address
• Use of Personal Information
• Course delivery
• Course assessment
• Work-based Training and Assessment
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
• Credit transfer
• Facilities
• Helpful Contacts

Student Recruitment, Selection and Enrolment Procedure

Applications for admission for students on a student visa must be made using the student application form. Students must complete the student application form and send the completed form to MRP International along with the Application Fee.

Completed student application forms will be processed by MRP International and the application assessed on the basis of the information supplied. The participants for each program offered by MRP International will be selected in a manner that reflects access and equity principles. Completion of the student application form does not imply that MRP International will make an offer to the student. When prospective students apply to enter MRP International to study, the following procedure applies to the processing of applications:

• MRP International Institute assesses the applicant’s previous educational qualifications (either obtained in Australia or overseas) necessary for studying at the required level of theproposed qualification. The applicant is also assessed to determine whether they meet the required entry level competencies for the particular qualification in which the student wants to enroll.
• If the applicant’s educational qualifications do not meet MRP International Institute admission requirements, other factors may be considered at the discertion of the college. These other factors may include:

Mature age, and or proof of being 18 years or older at the proposed date of commencement
Work experience,
Attitude and aptitude,
Previous academic results,
Attendance rate in the previous college,
Ability and skills to function in an academic environment,
Possibility to succeed in his/her academic endeavours.

• Having arrived at an admission decision, the English language skills (language and literacy) will be assessed.. Refer to relevant entry requirement chart for required IELTS score.
• If an applicant cannot produce a satisfactory IELTS score, and there are doubts about the English language skills to cope in an academic environment, the applicant is advised to enroll in an English (ESL) course at for an appropriate duration until the student achieves an IELTS score of 5.5.
• Successful applicants will be sent an offer letter, a written agreement and a request for payment by MRP International. Written agreements must be completed in full, signed by the applicant and dated.
• Applicants wishing to accept the offer must pay the fee requested in the letter of offer, complete the written agreement and end it to MRP International. Once the completed written agreement and the fee is received (and cleared by the bank) an Electronic Confirmation of Offer will be generated and sent to the Australian Student Visa issuing centre to facilitate the issuing of a student visa.
• Applicants must then apply for a student visa at their Australian Student Visa issuing centre and make travel arrangements to arrive in Australia in time to commence their course.

The participants for each program offered MRP International Institute will be selected in a manner that reflects access and equity principles.

Application Process

Please download the Student Application Form and follow the instructions.

Language Literacy and Numeracy for Hospitality (not applicable to ESL students)

Students require language, literacy and numeracy capacity equivalent to the descriptions below

Entry requirements

Selection for enrolment in our courses will be approved for applicants who meet the qualification selection criteria.
In line with Government policy students with intellectual and physical disabilities are encouraged to participate in training.

Student Transfer

Under the ESOS Framework, the College cannot enrol students seeking to transfer from another college before that student has completed 6 months of their principal course of study except in some circumstances. If you want to transfer before completing 6 months of your principal course, you need to ask the College for a letter of release. The six months is calculated as six calendar month from the first day of your principal course. Your principal course is usually the final course of study you will undertake. For example, if you are studying ELICOS followed by a Diploma program, the Diploma program is your principal course.

If you are considering requesting a transfer before completing 6 months of your principal course of study please contact the College administration for a copy of the transfer procedure and the application form.

Students do not need a letter of release if:

• they have completed more than 6 months of your principal course
• they are a government sponsored student, and their sponsor supports a transfer
• their current education provider or course has ceased to be registered or a sanction has been imposed that prevents your provider from continuing to deliver your principal course

See Appendices for full Policy and Procedure and application form

Student Visa Requirements

According to the Dept of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) you must provide evidence that satisfies the assessment factors applicable to you to be granted a student visa. Assessment factors include your financial ability, English proficiency, likely compliance with the conditions of your visa and any other matters considered relevant to assessing your application". Additional information on student visa issues is available on DIMIA Internet site on http://www.immi.gov.au and the Study in Australia internet site http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/WhatToStudy/howtoapply/visarequirements.htm#student_visa_sub-classes

Overseas Student Health Cover

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. You can find out more about purchasing OSHC at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/Overseas+Student+Health+Cover+FAQ-1

There are four registered health funds that offer OSHC.  These are:

Full Time Study

Australian law requires International students to study at a full time study load. A full-time study load is normally a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 40 weeks each calendar year or continuous 12-month period.

Please be aware that if your attendance drops below 80% over any 2-week period MRP International Institute is required to review your involvement, counsel you, implement an intervention strategy and, if poor attendance persists, report you to DIAC. The report to DIAC will lead to the cancellation of your Visa. If your attendance falls below the 80% attendance requirement and you have unsatisfactory academic progress you will be reported to DIAC which will lead to the cancellation of your visa.

Satisfactory Progress

If you do not have satisfactory academic progress you will be reported to DIAC which will lead to cancellation of your visa. Unsatisfactory academic progress is defined in the ESOS legislation as failing more than 50% of units in any two consecutive study periods. If this occurs the College will report you to DIAC. A study period is one term of study.

MRP International will monitor your academic progress, identify students who are “at risk” of breaching this requirement and act to assist student who are “at risk” through meetings and counselling sessions.
Being “at risk” of not meeting satisfactory course progress requirements means:

• Failing more than 50% of units in a study period
• Failing two or more core units in a study period
• Failing key units in a study period

Failing a unit means being assessed as “Not Yet Competent” for a completed unit
In order to have the best chance of maintaining satisfactory progress you must:

• Attend all theory and practical classes and pay attention to the work and activities undertaken in class
• Study the theory and practice the skills that are taught in class
• Ensure that you are present for all assessment activities scheduled by the teachers
• Make an appointment with the student contact officer if you are having any difficulties with your studies

Key Units

Pathways

Graduates of MRP International Institute may seek credits to the relevant degree programs in Australian Universities. MRP International Institute has no special arrangements with any Australian University and there is no guaranteed entry into University programs. As a general rule students with high marks will have the best chance of being accepted by a University.

Working in Australia

Immigration laws allow students to work for a limited number of hours whilst studying on a student visa in Australia. Students can currently work 20 hours per week during the College study time and full-time during breaks. However, work is not always easy to find and under no circumstances can students rely on income earned in Australia to pay tuition fees. Students are not permitted to work if it interferes with their study.

School-aged Dependents

There are requirements for compulsory school attendance for children or dependents of international students. In Victoria it is compulsory for children to attend school until the age of 16. The choice of schools includes public schools, private schools and religious schools. People over the age of 16 can continue to attend school until they have completed year 12. Dependents of persons holding a student visa may be required to pay full fees in any school, college or university that they enrol in whilst in Australia.

Student Support Services

The Training Manager, teaching staff and administrative staff of MRP International Institute are available to provide general advice and assistance with matter such as studying, homework, accommodation, English language problems and counselling. Students requiring special or intensive assistance must contact the Training Manager or a student contact officer who may refer them to external support services if required. The College will not charge for the referral service however students will be required to pay whatever fees the external support service charges for its services.
Student contact officer details are:

Change of Address

Upon arriving in Australia you are required to advise MRP International Institute of your residential address and telephone number and of any subsequent changes to your residential address. This is extremely important. Under Section 20 of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 the College is obliged to serve a notice at your last known address if you breach a student visa condition relating to attendance: or academic performance. MRP International Institute may also send warning notices to you which are aimed at helping prevent breaches of your visa conditions. It is your responsibility and in your own interests to ensure that you always update your address details at the College to ensure you receive important information about your course, fees and possible breaches of your student visa.

Additional information on student visa issues is available on the DIAC web site at www.immi.gov.au.

Use of Personal Information

Information is collected during your enrolment in order to meet MRP International Institute’s 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 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 during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law.

It is a requirement of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) that students can access personal information held by the College and may request corrections to information that is incorrect or out of date. Apply in writing to the Training Manager if you wish to view your own records.

Course delivery

A number of approaches to course delivery are used by MRP International Institute staff. Course delivery approaches may include: teacher led classroom delivery; workshops; seminars; tutorials and supervised study. During class time students will be expected to participate by, for example, answering questions, giving opinions, demonstrating tasks, working with others in groups, making presentations and role playing situations.

Course assessment

A number of approaches to course assessment are used by MRP International Institute staff. Assessment approaches may include: observation of performance in class, workshops or laboratories; case studies; projects; assignments; presentations; role plays; written tests and exams; work experience or work placement
Students will be given advance warning of the time and form of any assessment and will not be expected to sit an assessment they have not prepared for.

Students will be given an opportunity for at least one reassessment for any competencies not achieved on the first attempt.

Work-based Training and Assessment

Work-based training and assessment is a compulsory requirement for completing hospitality qualifications at the College. Work-based assessment involves students working a total of 240 hours in commercial kitchens, located away from the College, to consolidate demonstrate their hospitality and cooking skills and to complete assessment requirements. The College will arrange the commercial kitchens where students will be working. Whilst working in the commercial kitchens students will be supervised by staff from the kitchen and by College staff, required to maintain a log book that records their experience and maintain their attendance at both the commercial kitchen and the College. Students will be paid a minimum of $5 per day and will be covered by workcover insurance for the time they spend on work-based assessment. The log books that students maintain whilst on work-based training from an essential part of the assessment requirements for the hospitality qualifications. Student’s log books will be monitored regularly whilst they undertake work-based assessment. In situations where a student’s log book does not indicate completion of the required experience in the workplace the assessment requirements will not be completed and students will be directed to undertake additional work-based experience to meet the requirements.

Work-based assessment applies to the following qualifications

SIT30807 Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
SIT30707 Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations)
SIT40407 Certificate IVI in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
SIT50307 Diploma of Hospitality Management

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process designed to recognize previous formal learning overseas, as well as work and life experiences the student may have achieved previously The RPL process allows students to receive credit under these circumstances and therefore enable them to focus more on the areas they need to achieve competencies in order to gain their qualification. Students who believe they already have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. RPL. An essential requirement of RPL is that you can prove that you currently have the required competencies. Application may only be made after enrolment and payment of fees and must be made using the RPL application form that will be provided during orientation. Student must attach verified copies of all relevant documents to the RPL application form. There is no reduction in tuition fees if RPL is granted. A fee of $600 per application is charged and must accompany the RPL form before the application will be considered.  Assessment will be undertaken by a qualified assessor who will review the evidence  against the relevant competencies that have been applied for in the RPL process.
It is recommended that students seek advice prior to preparing the RPL application.

Credit transfer

Credit transfer applies to situations where students have completed units; identical to those they are currently enrolled in, at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation. Credit will be granted in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. To apply for credit transfer students must complete the credit transfer application form and attach copies of verified documents to support the application. There is no reduction in tuition fees if Credit Transfer is granted. A credit transfer form is attached to the appendices of this booklet. There is no charge for a credit transfer application.

Facilities

The training classrooms for both ESL, Hospitality, and administration of MRP International Institute is located at 1st Floor, 3 Separation Street Northcote (Cnr High Street and Separation Street) . This location is on the corner of two main roads about 5 km from the centre of Melbourne. The number 86 tram, which goes from Bundoora to the City, stops outside our front door.  There is also a bus service that goes from Fairfield to Moonee Ponds which then connect to the Western Suburbs out the front as well.  The Epping train line operates past Northcote station which is approximately 400 metre from our facilities. There is also a shopping plaza that surrounds our premises.

A well equipped local library is 50 metres from our doorstep.  It has computer/internet access available as well and other learner resources free to its members. MRP International Institute also has computers available for its students with internet access, and a library available with relevant study material available for loan by our students. Our school is a modern new facility with new equipment, and a spacious common room and student areas.  It overlooks a busy street corner, yet it is quiet and a stimulating learning environment.  It has a large shopping Centre with several food courts attached as part of our complex.

Northcote is an eclectic area.  There are many different types of cuisines and local businesses only a short walk away from our premises including a variety of major banks, a large shopping centre, including food courts, supermarkets and eateries, as well as many local businesses catering to our students needs.

Hospitality Practical Units

The Regal Ballroom (218 High Street Northcote), Casa D’Abruzzo Restaurant (55 O’Hearns Road, Epping), and  Stars Receptions (1C Bell Street Preston) will be providing a Commercial Kitchen for practical units of study, until our own facility is completed.  Theory units will still be done at our head office. Students will be advised on transport arrangements to this venue.

These premises are modern, well equipped and functioning commercial kitchens, which will allow our students to learn in a ‘real world’ environment.  Our experienced and well qualified teaching staff will oversee every aspect of your learning in these locations.   In addition, we will be able to provide you with work placements as required under your course, under a variety of ‘real’ operating commercial establishments.  Here, you will work under the guidance of their executive chefs, along with other kitchen staff, enabling you to fully optimise the requirements for your course.

Every aspect of your learning experience will at all times,, be under the guidance of our highly professional administration and staff. 

Helpful Contacts

OSANA - http://www.osana.com.au/index.php
Study in Australia - http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Home.htm
Youth Central - http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/

CRICOS Provider Code : 03012E

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