Course Information _{International Students}

The Sydney College of Skin Care is proud to be able to extend our invitation to study with us to international students from around the world. We offer two levels of qualifications in Beauty Therapy; Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy and the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy _{WRB40105 - International Students}

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Certificate IV is a comprehensive course in beauty therapy. This course provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform beauty treatments with confidence and professionalism. Extensive training is also given in the areas of anatomy and physiology, microbiology and skin function. Students may choose to complete this course full time, part time or by correspondence.

Diploma of Beauty Therapy _{WRB50105- International Students}

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The Diploma of Beauty Therapy is an in-depth course suitable for those who wish to manage or start their own beauty salon, specialise in advanced beauty therapy techniques or simply enhance their knowledge of nutrition, business management and day spa techniques. Graduates from the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy who wish to undertake the Diploma of Beauty Therapy will receive credits for those modules already completed.

Payment Information for International Students

Please note that all fees are charged in Australian Dollars. All marketing materials sent to prospective students will show all fees in Australian Dollars.

Fees charged for international students are different from those charged for Australian students. International students must pay an application fee ($550.00) to apply to the course and be accepted prior to attending the SCSC. Submission of an enrolment form should not be viewed as direct entry into the course. The SCSC will send you a letter once your application with relevant attachments has been received notifying whether or not your application has been successful or unsuccessful.

Student Fee Protection

In accordance with CRICOS regulations the SCSC is a member of ACPETS Overseas Student Tuition Assurance Scheme (OSTAS).

The main objective of a Tuition Assurance Scheme (TAS) is to ensure that overseas students receive the course that they have paid for (Section 5 ESOS Act 2000). TAS is the first line to call when a provider is unable to provide a course or a refund to its overseas students. TAS members must contribute to the assurance fund which provides back if the College is unable to provide suitable alternative courses/refunds to the students.

Fees and Refund Policy

At the Sydney College of Skin Care we endeavour to give you as much information as possible so that you are informed. Our Refund Policy outlines our stance on refunds and the circumstances under which they will and will not be given. Please read our policy carefully and if you have any questions please contact the College and we will be happy to help you sort out any confusion.

• Enrolment fees, student kit fees and fees paid to education agents are non refundable.
• A refund of the course fees will be given by the College only under special circumstances and only up to twenty eight (28) days prior to course commencement.
• Application for a refund must be made in writing and addressed to the Principal, clearly stating the reason for the cancellation.
• If less than twenty eight (28) days notice is given of the intention to withdraw from the course then no refund will be given regardless of circumstances.
• Circumstances under which a refund will be considered and which are beyond the students control:
  • In the case of serious illness –varified by a medical certificate
  • Family or personal tragedy
  • Acts of God
  • Acts of Government authorities, for example where the student is prevented from commencing studies in the agreed course of study.
  • Where a students Visa has not been granted
• The SCSC agrees to refund, within 4 weeks of receiving written application for refund, all course fees paid (less the application fee, student kit, fees paid to education agents and a $250.00 administration fee).
• If a student withdraws from a course of study after commencing, then no refund will be given, and the student will be held liable for any unpaid fees as a result of the withdrawal.
• The SCSC agrees to refund all monies paid, where the course of study has been cancelled prior to commencement in accordance with the scheduled commencement date.Payment will be made within 2 weeks (14 days). All monies paid shall be refunded in full.
• If no refund agreement applies refunds must be paid within 4 weeks.
• The College will provide the student with a written statement detailing how the amount of the refund has been calculated.
• This agreement , and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Austrlalia’s consumer protection laws. The student is able to pursue other legal remedies.

Enrolment Information

How to Enrol

Once you have decided that the SCSC will provide you with the suitable course and outcome you are looking for you need to:

1. Request from the SCSC a copy of the International Student Handbook. You must then completely and with attention read through the whole document, this is your guide.
2. Read and understand the ESOS framework.
3. Download the Enrolment Form for International Students and fill out. Alternatively you can request one to be sent to you via mail or email.
4. Sign the following on the enrolment form:
   • Student Declaration
   • Refund Agreement
   • Acknowledgement of receipt and understanding of this Student Handbook for International Students. This acknowledgement states that you have read, understood and agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations contained therein.
5. Enclose the following items with the Enrolment Form:
   • A passport photo of yourself signed legibly and dated.
   • A copy of photo identification such as passport or drivers license, including your residential address.
   • Copy of your secondary school examination results. Translated into English.
   • Copy of your English Skills Certificate (score of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or above)
   • $550.00 Application fee (please note: if application fee is not enclosed with enrolment form and requested documents the students application will be returned to them without processing).

Please Note: All the above documents sent to the SCSC must be certified by a court official. The SCSC reserves the right to check the validity of all documents tendered.

Offer of Placement

Once the attachments and application fee (non-refundable) have been received and accepted, the SCSC will send you an official Letter of Offer for entry into your chosen course.

• An offer or placement will only be given to those students who meet the requirements and who are enrolling in a full time course.
• After you have received the Letter of Offer you will be required to pay all College fees to confirm your place in the course.
• Upon receipt of payment you will be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment and Student Identification Number. This will complete the enrolment process.

Please Note: the Letter of Offer will be based on the following conditions:

• That all students are recruited in an ethical and responsible manner
• Students have provided the SCSC with the requested documentation and submitted this with the Application fee.
• The SCSC will assess that the students qualifications and proficiencies are appropriate to the course e.g. that they have achieved the minimum level of English required to study at the College.
• Evidence is provided that the prospective student has been assessed on English proficiency and meets the requirements of the Migration Regulations.

Course Credit

This is the process available to all students. It is a formal recognition of any previous learning experience or skills that have been gained.