Study Certificate IV in Engineering at XLT College of Welding, a Registered Training Organisation located at 33 Howson Way, Bibra Lake, 6163, in Perth, Western Australia - National Provider Number 6220.

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Employment

Students should refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for advice on their allowable hours in which they can gain employment and work.

XLT College of Welding

XLT College of Welding has received many accolades including Small Training Provider of the Year.

For Almost 12 Years XLT College of Welding has been a leading training provider to industry, being on the forefront of developing new strategies and events to make training more assessable to everyone with the will to succeed.

Course Entry Requirements

Entry in to the XLT College of Welding course requires that students possess a satisfactory level of English. Students are required to have a minimum year 10 English score of ‘C’ or minimum IELTS score of 5 General will also be required for enrolment on the course.

Students with a grade below this level may require an additional English test and if necessary a short course in English to lift their standard prior to commencing their enrolled course.

Past educational and vocational qualifications should be added to a student’s course entry application. Where a student believes they may have course credits or certifications, a request for a Recognition of Prior Learning application should be included in the student’s application.

To gain entry into the MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering applicants must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process to demonstrate their status as a ‘tradesperson’.

This may be accomplished in one of the following methods.

1 - Have completed the MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade in another state or territory other than Western Australia.
2 - Have successfully completed a skills recognition process to AQF Level III Offshore.
3 - Have successfully completed a skills recognition process to AQF Level III in Australia.
4 - Can demonstrate sufficient tradesperson experience from the students country of origin being at least equivalent to AQF level III.

Up to 12 weeks work experience will form a part of the assessable component.

Applicants will need to complete the ‘Course Entry Requirements Application’ form and return the form together with supporting evidence and the completed XLT College of Welding Application Form to the Training Administrator at XLT College of Welding .

Students that have previously completed the Mandatory Units within their achievement of MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, will have the mandatory units credited to the student’s entry into the MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering and the total course duration revised accordingly.

Please note the following applicable Mandatory units:

MEM12023A    Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024A    Perform computations
MEM13014A    Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
MEM14004A    Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A    Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A    Apply quality systems
MEM15024A    Apply quality procedures
MEM16006A    Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A    Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A    Interact with computing technology
MEM17003A    Assist in the provision of on the job training
MSAENV272B   Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Please refer to the ‘International Student Application Form’ for procedures on completing the ‘Course Entry Requirements Application form.

Course Content and Modes of Study and Assessment

XLT College of Welding provides the following course over a period of 20 hrs per week, 10 week terms, 6.3 terms (80 weeks including holidays) with a combination of classroom and practical training approaches. Assessments include project, portfolio workbook, practical demonstration, knowledge based test and observation.  (Duration of the course is listed below)

Students study competency based training and assessment methods and will be assessed according to established industry standards that will equip the student with the essential skills and knowledge to gain a firm footing in their chosen industry area.

Students who successfully complete their course will be awarded with qualifications that are nationally recognized.

Qualification and Course Duration

The following qualification is offered by XLT College of Welding:

• MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding, Boilermaking, Fabrication)
• 20 hours per week, 10 week terms, 6.3 terms = 80 weeks including holidays

Facilities

XLT College of Welding training facility is located at:
33 Howson Way, Bibra Lake, Western Australia 6163

Phone: [+61 8] 9434 3774
Fax: [+61 8] 9434 4177

Email:
Web: www.xlt.com.au

The facilities at XLT College of Welding include air-conditioned and heated classrooms with internet and computer access areas available for enrolled students.

All training is conducted with ample tools and equipment available to students Supplementary research materials and resources are within easy access.

Student Resources

• 28 Welding Bays (with more added as required)
• 33 Welding Machines - Mig, Stick, Tig, Oxyacetylene, Flux Core, Sub Arc
• Grinders
• Guillotine
• Lathe
• 4 Tonne Lift Truck
• Electrode Oven
• Over Head Cranes
• Resource Library - Training Manuals, DVDs, Learning Resources
• 22 Seater Bus

Terms of Payment

Once a student has returned their signed letter of offer and acceptance to XLT College of Welding the Administration fee must be paid along with 2 terms payments of the Tuition, Learning Resources and Training Consumable fees, then each term of study is to be paid on or before the commencement of each term.

Before commencing Term 1 - $9,346.00
Before commencing Term 2 - $4,673.00
Before commencing Term 3 - $4,673.00
Before commencing Term 4 -$4,673.00
Terms 5 & 6 - No payment required

Payment made be made by direct deposit into our bank account, bank cheque, cash or credit card (Visa or MasterCard)

There is a 1.5% credit card fee applicable if paying by credit card.

Course Fees Refund Policy

XLT College of Welding will provide a total refund of tuition fees paid in advance where a course place is no longer available or a Visa has been denied, less the application fee. Additionally XLT College of Welding will provide a total refund of fees paid in advance or for tuition already received less the application fee where:

• the course does not start on the agreed starting day.
• the course ceases to be provided at any time after it starts but before it is completed; or
• the course is not provided in full to the student because a sanction has been imposed on the registered provider under part 6 (ESOS Act)

Courses Longer in Duration than 10 Weeks

Where a written application is received for a Course Fees Refund XLT College of Welding staff will:

• provide a total refund of course fees paid in advance where a Visa has been denied.
• provide a full refund of course fees paid in advance, where enrolling students provide more than 10 weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to the course commencement. The refund will be less the maximum of 10% or $1000, whichever is the lesser, for administrative expenses.
• provide a partial refund of course fees paid in advance, where enrolling students provide more than 4 weeks and up to 10 weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to the course commencement. The refund will be 70% of semester’s fees less the maximum of 10% or $1000, whichever is the lesser, for administrative expenses.
• provide a partial refund of course money paid in advance, where enrolling students provide less than 4 weeks written notice of their intention to withdraw from the course prior to the course commencement. The refund will be 40% of semester’s fees, less the maximum of 10% or $1000, whichever is the lesser, for administrative expenses.
• provide a partial refund to students who withdraw after the commencement of the course up till the first 4 weeks. The refund shall be 30 % of semester’s fees, less the maximum of 10% or $1000, whichever is the lesser, for administrative expenses.
• apply no refund where a student has withdrawn from the course after the 4th week of the course.
• a student who has paid for more than two semesters in advance and withdraws during semester and more than four weeks before the commencement of the following semester, will receive no refund of fees for the current semester and at least 70% of the following semester’s fees and a full refund of fees paid for any subsequent semester.
• should XLT College of Welding Management withdraw its offer or fails to provide the program offered or terminates its course delivery before or after semester/Education Service commences XLT College of Welding will provide a full refund of the course fees.
• should XLT College of Welding Management withdraw a student from a Course because the student has seriously breached international student visa conditions or a provider’s rules, no refund of the current semester’s fees and 40% of fees applicable to a subsequent semester and a full refund of fees paid for any subsequent semester.

Refund Procedures

Where a student believes that they have grounds for a course fee refund, students should:

• Submit a written request for course fee refund to the Overseas Contact Officer.
• State valid reasons for their course refund application.
• Allow 7 days for the application to be processed by XLT College of Welding Management
• Recognise that XLT College of Welding’s Management refund policy and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws.

When receiving a written course fee refund application the Overseas Contact Officer shall:

• Present the application to XLT College of Welding management
• Provide the student in writing the resulting decision of XLT College of Welding Management.
• Advise the student of their right to appeal the decision of XLT College of Welding Management.

Enrolment Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation

XLT College of Welding Management and staff are committed to assessing and recording all deferments, suspensions or cancellations of study, ensuring that students within the process are informed of their rights and provided with due care and where relevant opportunities of appeal.

Students who apply for deferment may do so, on the basis of compassionate or compelling grounds.

Students who are contravening the ‘Rules of Enrolment’ at XLT College of Welding may have their enrolment suspended or cancelled.

The Rules of Enrolment at XLT College of Welding include:

• XLT College of Welding Student behaviour standards
• Payment of Fees
• Adequate Course Progress
• Minimum 80% Attendance

The grounds and procedures for deferments, suspensions or cancellations of study are listed in the Student Handbook and XLT College of Welding's website, www.xlt.com.au under International Student’s.

Course Enrolment Transfer

Once enrolled students may apply to XLT College of Welding Management for a transfer of enrolment to attend another Educational Provider offering courses to International Students.

In order to qualify for course transfer. The student must have completed at least six months of their principal course of study unless:

• Reasonable circumstances or compassionate grounds can be established, such as undue hardship or sickness in the family that prevents travel to or from XLT College of Weldings location of training
• XLT College of Welding has ceased to be registered as a Provider on CRICOS or the course has ceased to be registered.
• XLT College of Welding has a had a sanction imposed on its registration by the Australian Government or state or territory government that prevents the student from continuing his or her principal course, or
• Any government sponsor of the student considers the change to be in the student’s best interest and has provided written support for that change.
• Any government sponsor of the student deems that a transfer is in the student’s best interest and supports the transfer request in writing.

Should an application for Course Enrolment Transfer be successful the student will be supplied with a letter of release.

Complaints and Appeals

Students enrolled at XLT College of Welding have ongoing access to a Complaints and Appeals procedure which features both an Internal and if necessary an External process

Internal Process

The features of the XLT College of Welding Complaints and Appeals Process include.

• written records of all complaints and appeals
• registering complaints and appeals are at no or minimal cost to the  student.
• allowance of a support person at any complaints or appeals meetings
• written statements detailing complaint and appeal outcomes
• resolutions to complaints and appeals are acted on promptly.

Anytime a student disagrees with a decision made by XLT College of Welding management or staff, they may submit a complaint in writing. A decision by XLT College of Welding management concerning the students appeal outcomes will be provided to the student in writing.

Independent Conciliator

As a part of the Internal Process of XLT College of Welding’s Complaints and Appeals procedure, students or staff may access an independent person known as the Independent Conciliator. The Independent Conciliator, available at the Department of Education Services in Osborne Park, Western Australia, is a free service. The Independent Conciliator who will deal with issues relating to:

• institutions' services and facilities;
• content and standard of Education Services;
• amount of refunds paid to students;
• quality of instruction;
• academic progress of students;
• the conduct of international students;
• welfare services;
• information concerning part-time employment opportunities;
• accommodation provided by or advertised by an institution;
• suspension and expulsion of overseas students; and
• any other matters deemed appropriate by the Conciliator.

If either a student or a member of staff at XLT College of Welding would like to discuss a case with the Independent Conciliator, they can contact the Conciliator either by telephoning [08] 9441 1953, or by sending a fax to [08] 9441 1950.

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External Process

If student disagrees with appeal decisions of XLT College of Welding Management they may have access to an External Independent Adjudicator. (Please refer to the student handbook for further advice)
Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations

The ESOS Framework document can be downloaded here.

Living in Perth, Western Australia

The following information provides an indication of what living expenses are associated with residence in Perth:

Single person costs of living

Rental Accommodation (unit/villa):

• 1 Bedroom  AUD$175-$220 pw
• 2 Bedroom  AUD$200-$240 pw

(Dependent on whether furnished or unfurnished)

Electricity: AUD$25 pw
Telephone(Landline:) AUD$10-15 pw
Medical: AUD$7 pw (based on Medibank current rates)
Public Transport: AUD$25 pw
Food: AUD$60 pw
Laundry: AUD$12 pw
Other: AUD$50
(Clothing, Toiletries, entertainment)

Budget per week for a single person: AUD$350–$400

Renting – Can range from AUD$300-$500 plus per week depending on the area and location.

Family of 4 Costs of living per week
Rent: AUD$300–$450 Approx.
Other Housing costs: AUD$119
Schooling: AUD$108
Cars: AUD$125
Food: AUD$250
Sport and Recreation: AUD$40

Approx budget for a family of 4: $1100.00

Education

School is compulsory for all children aged between five and seventeen years. These ages may vary slightly in some states. The government provides public schools. Churches and other groups provide private schooling. You will need to check with The Department of Education of Western Australia:

• Central Office 151 Royal Street, East Perth, Western Australia 6004

Phone: [+61 8] 9264 4111
Fax: [+61 8] 9264 5005
www.det.wa.edu.au

Contact your local school first for information on school fees and charges, enrolments, criteria etc. Fees are also payable for private schooling.

Note: Students holding temporary visas may be required to pay full school fees. Check with individual schools for details.

Student Support Services

Prior to course commencement XLT College of Welding Staff will provide an Orientation Program that is designed to provide information concerning the course you are enrolling in. XLT College of Welding Staff remain available for any concerns that you may have with regard to study or education information.

Additional support services are available by contacting XLT College of Welding's Overseas Contact Officer on [08] 9434 3774.  The Overseas Contact Officer remains available to discuss and provide assistance in all areas of your welfare including your accommodation needs, health cover etc. Students with visa enquiries will be directed to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Dept. of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Local Medical & Health Services

Education Agents

XLT College of Welding currently has no contracts with Education Agents.

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