TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES

Please complete the application form in English. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Part 1 Student details

Surname or Family Name Given Name(s) Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) Country of Birth / / Male Female Nationality

Passport Number

If you are currently living outside of Australia, please provide your overseas address. If you are already living in Australia, please provide your Australian address. Number and Street Suburb / Town / City Country Home Phone Number Student Email Address
(including country code)

Postcode / Zipcode

Mobile Phone Number + (including country code)

Part 2 Previous TAFE NSW studies

Have you previously been enrolled at a TAFE NSW Institute? Yes No If yes, please provide your student number

Part 3 Emergency contact details

Please provide the contact details of a family member or friend whom we can contact in an emergency. Students under 18 years must provide parent contact details. Surname or Family Name Number and Street Suburb / Town / City Country Home Phone Number Email Address
(including country code)

Given Name(s)

Postcode / Zipcode Relationship + Mobile Phone Number + (including country code)

Part 4 Visa and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Do you hold a current Australian visa? Yes No City No If yes, name of current provider Single Family If yes, what visa type? Expiry date
(DD/MM/YYYY)

Where will you lodge your student visa application? Do you already have OSHC cover? If no, please tick Yes

Country Expiry date

(DD/MM/YYYY)

the type of OSHC that you require:

(a) Students 18 years of age and over Please tick if you require:

Part 5 Accommodation and arrival services

Accommodation placement Airport pickup If you have ticked either box, further information will be sent to you.

(b) Students under the age of 18 years International students under 18 years of age must have appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements for the period of study in Australia. Students under 18 years must have a NSW resident guardian/carer. Parents must nominate one of the following accommodation and welfare options: I will nominate a guardian who is a suitable relative resident in NSW who will act in matters relating to the welfare and progress of the child. For further details please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website www.immi.gov.au I request that NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC/TAFE NSW) arrange homestay, guardianship and airport pickup. Fees apply for these

Part 6 Course enrolment

Please indicate the TAFE NSW course you wish to study and your preferred location. Refer to the map of Institutes on our website www.studyintafe.edu.au Please indicate a second preference in case your rst preference is not available. Start date February April July September Start year Preferred campus

TAFE NSW course number First preference Second preference

TAFE NSW course name

If you wish to package the above course with additional TAFE NSW courses, please nominate the courses below. You may only apply for one of the packages listed at www.studyintafe.edu.au TAFE NSW course number TAFE NSW course name Preferred campus Second course Third course If you wish to apply for a Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) package, please nominate the university course below and complete a separate university application form. Application forms and information about partner universities and D2D courses are available at www.studyintafe.edu.au Course number University course University name University of Western Sydney (UWS) Australian Catholic University (ACU) Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Southern Cross University (SCU) University course name

Part 7 English language

(a) English prociency Please tick if the following options apply: (b) Enrolment in a TAFE NSW English Language Centre I wish to enrol in a TAFE NSW Intensive English course before I commence my Certicate or Diploma course for the following number of weeks: 5 weeks 40 weeks 10 weeks 15 weeks 20 weeks / 30 weeks 1. I have taken a recognised English language test in the past two years (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, STEP) Name of test Date of test / / Score

Start month (MM/YYYY)

Note: The number of weeks is subject to assessment by TAFE NSW. Preferred English Language Centre: Crows Nest (Northern Sydney Institute) Kingscliff (North Coast Institute) Liverpool (South Western Sydney Institute) Newcastle (Hunter Institute) Port Macquarie (North Coast Institute) Ultimo (Sydney Institute) Wollongong (Illawarra Institute)

2. I will take a recognised English test on: 3. English was the medium of instruction in my senior school studies and I gained a satisfactory pass in English Please attach documentation if you selected option 1 or 3 above

Part 8 Education
(a) Current studies in Australia Are you currently studying in Australia? Institution name (b) Previous studies Please list details of your previous education and training (high school, tertiary) which will be used to assess your eligibility for your course of study. Please attach certied copies of full academic transcripts. School studies Highest qualication (e.g. A levels, Year 12, etc) School / Institution name Country Year nished Yes No If yes, please complete the details below Course Date Started

Higher studies Name of qualication (e.g. Diploma, Degree, etc)

Institution name

Country

Year nished

Part 9 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Are you applying for RPL? Yes No If yes, please provide certied copies of transcripts and details of courses e.g. syllabus documents

Part 10 Disability support

Do you have a disability that requires TAFE NSW to assist you in your learning environment? If yes, please provide details Yes No Please refer to Terms and Conditions

Part 11 Declaration

(If you are under the age of 18 this declaration must also be signed by your parent or guardian) I/We declare that all information provided with this application form is correct and that Student I/we have read and understand and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions. Signature These terms and conditions, together with any offer letter sent by TAFE NSW in response to the application will, upon payment of fees, constitute a written agreement between the student and TAFE NSW for the purpose of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Print Name Practice 2007.

I/We agree that in the event that false, inaccurate or misleading information is provided, TAFE NSW reserves the right to cancel the enrolment. I/We agree that when I/the student am/is accepted for enrolment in a TAFE NSW college, I/we must comply with and ensure that the student complies with the terms and conditions of enrolment. I/We understand and consent that personal information provided by the student to TAFE NSW may be made available to the health insurance provider, to Commonwealth and State agencies, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice 2007 and to any contractor(s) engaged by TAFE NSW to provide advice or services in connection with any aspect of TAFE NSWs international students program or operation. I/We hereby consent to being contacted in connection with this application and any subsequent enrolment by text message, email or other electronic means and note that I/we may, at any time, opt out of being contacted by any such electronic means by contacting the DEC International Students Centre and so advising. I/We agree that if there is any difference in meaning of provisions of the English version and any translated version of this form or the terms and conditions provided to me/us, the English version is to prevail.

Date (DD/MM/YYYY) Parent Signature Print Name Date (DD/MM/YYYY) DEC/TAFE NSW Declaration

Personal information you supply and consent to being contacted about is to be used by the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC/TAFE NSW) in connection with an application for a student to study in NSW. Provision of information is voluntary but, if not provided, the application may be hindered. DEC/TAFE NSW will not disclose personal information to outside parties, other than as provided in this form, unless required by law, you consent or it is needed to prevent serious threat to a persons health or safety. You can access and correct personal information by contacting the DEC International Students Centre.

Part 12 Agent details

I conrm that I have briefed the applicant and the applicants parents (if applicant is under 18) on the Terms and Conditions relating to this application and that I have provided the applicant with relevant information on TAFE NSW and the course consistent with the requirements of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. Signature Agent Name Address
(including country code)

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

/ Yes No

Are you a registered agent with TAFE NSW?

Phone Number + Email

Fax Number

Agent Representative Stamp

Send application form and certied documents to: DEC International Students Centre Locked Bag 53 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Australia. Email: [email protected] TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E Printed July 2011

TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please retain a copy of the terms and conditions for your records.

REVIEW OF TUITION FEES

TAFE NSW reserves the right to review its fees and charges. If tuition fees are increased you will be required to pay the new fees from the commencement of the next semester. If you defer your course, you will be required to pay the fees applicable at your new commencement date.

TAFE NSW will refund 75 percent of the tuition fees for the vocational course where you: (i) Apply for both a TAFE NSW vocational course and an undergraduate course in an Australian university immediately following the completion of the NSW Higher School Certicate; and (ii) Withdraw from the vocational course no later than 14 days after the February start date to take up your place in a higher education degree course.

VARIATION OF TUITION FEES

If you are required to repeat subjects to complete your course of study or granted a variation to your study load due to recognition of prior learning, a pro rata fee will apply if the number of hours of study is less than 50% of a standard semester load. However, if the number of hours of study is equal to or more than 50% of a standard semester load, a full semester fee will apply.

TAFE NSW will transfer the tuition fees from your vocational course to a TAFE NSW higher education course if you withdraw from the vocational course and enrol in the TAFE NSW higher education course within 14 days after the semester commencement. If you commence a TAFE NSW course before your student visa application has been processed and it is subsequently rejected, a pro rata refund of tuition fees paid will be made. TAFE NSW will refund pro rata tuition fees from the date of becoming an Australian permanent resident, minus a A$300 processing fee if you have been granted permanent residency before or during a TAFE NSW course. TAFE NSW will refund pro rata tuition fees from the date of becoming a temporary resident, minus a A$300 processing fee and minus the temporary resident tuition fees where applicable, if you have been granted temporary residency before or during a TAFE NSW course. If you have not reached a level of English adequate to obtain a Certicate 3 in English for Further Studies, you will be permitted to defer commencement of your vocational course until the next available intake for that course, but if you would like to withdraw from that course, TAFE NSW will refund tuition fees for the vocational course minus a A$300 processing fee. If you obtain a deferral of the vocational component of your combined packaged course and then do not enrol for it, the refund policy relevant at date of deferral will be applied to any pre-paid fees. Processing fee, registration fee, accommodation placement fee (including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are not refundable.

TAFE NSW VOCATIONAL AND PACKAGED PROGRAMS

Payment of fees New students must pay the registration fee, English language fee (if applicable), OSHC, and half year or the whole years vocational course tuition fees by the due date stated in the letter of offer and prior to the start of the course. If students only pay half the years tuition fee, the balance is payable two to three weeks before the commencement of their second semester. When you pay fees for a packaged English language and vocational course with TAFE NSW, the fees for the English language course are charged at the lower packaged rate of A$300 per week. If you withdraw from the TAFE vocational course, then the normal English language fee applies i.e. A$340 per week for 20 weeks or less / A$320 per week for more than 20 weeks. Continuing students must pay the tuition fee for their next semester of study before the due date on their fee statement, normally two to three weeks before the commencement of the next semester or a Late Payment Fee of A$200 will apply. Failure to pay the fees may lead to cancellation of enrolment. Results will be withheld when fees are outstanding.

Change of Course/College and fees Once an e-CoE has been issued to you and you wish to change your course or college within the rst semester of enrolment, an application to change course must be lodged with the DEC International Students Centre. Approval of the application is not guaranteed. Different tuition fees may apply for the same course at different colleges. Where a change of college, either within a TAFE NSW Institute or at another TAFE NSW Institute is approved, and a higher tuition fee applies for the same course at the second campus, you must pay any difference in the fees applicable before you can enrol in the second campus. If a lower fee applies for the same course at the second campus, you can either apply for a refund of the excess fee or the excess will be carried forward as a credit to next semester fee.

The complaints procedure contained in these terms and conditions of enrolment is available to a student in the event of a grievance in relation to a claimed refund. However, this agreement and the availability of complaints and appeals processes does not remove the students right to take further action under Australias consumer protection laws or pursue other legal remedies. Refund Procedures You must complete a TAFE NSW Refund Application Form. Your refund will be processed within 4 weeks of receipt of your completed refund application if it includes all the required documents. However, if TAFE NSW withdraws a course the student has enrolled in, the refund will be processed within 2 weeks. A written statement will be provided to the student to explain how the refund is calculated.

REFUND POLICY FOR VOCATIONAL COURSE

Application fees are not refundable. Tuition fees are not refundable if: A student fails to comply with the conditions of enrolment at a TAFE NSW Institute. A student breaches any of the visa requirements of his or her visa as imposed by the Australian Government. A student withdraws from their vocational course after the course semester has commenced. A student/parent provides false or misleading information.

TRANSFER TO TAFE NSW HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE

TAFE NSW will transfer the tuition fees from your vocational course to a TAFE NSW higher education course if you withdraw from the vocational course and enrol in the TAFE NSW higher education course within 14 days after the semester commencement.

PROVIDER DEFAULT
In the unlikely event that TAFE NSW is unable to deliver the agreed course in full, the student will be offered a refund of all the course money paid to date. The refund will be paid to the student within two weeks of the day on which the course ceased being provided. Alternatively, the student may be offered enrolment in an alternative course by TAFE NSW at no extra cost to the student. If an alternative course is offered, the student has the right to choose whether he or she would prefer a full refund of course fees, or to accept a place in another course. If the student chooses placement in another course, TAFE NSW will ask the student to sign a document to indicate that the student accepts the placement.

Part or whole of the tuition fees are refundable under the following circumstances: TAFE NSW will refund 100 percent of the tuition fees paid if your application for a visa to study in TAFE NSW is rejected before commencing a course. TAFE NSW will refund 90 percent of the tuition fees paid if you withdraw from your vocational course 4 weeks (28 days) or more before course semester commencement, except where you have applied for a packaged English language and vocational course, where the English language fees have been charged at the lower rate of A$300 per week. Withdrawal from the vocational course will incur the charge for the relevant English language fee calculated by reference to the weekly rate of A$320 or A$340. The difference between the relevant fee and the lower packaged fee for English will be deducted from the vocational course tuition fees. TAFE NSW will refund 80 percent of the tuition fees paid if you withdraw from your vocational course within the nal 4 weeks (28 days) before the course semester commencement, except where you have applied for a packaged English language and vocational course, where the English language fees have been charged at the lower rate of A$300 per week. Withdrawal from the vocational course will incur the charge for the relevant English language fee calculated by reference to the weekly rate of A$320 or A$340. The difference between the relevant fee and the lower packaged fee for English will be deducted from the vocational course tuition fees.

TAFE NSW ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE FEES AND REFUNDS

Transfer of Fees If you complete your English course at TAFE NSW earlier than expected and there is a further general English course available at this centre, any remaining fees will be applied to that course; or if you enrol immediately in a TAFE NSW vocational course, the remainder of your paid fees will be transferred to that course. If you are accepted into a TAFE NSW course before you complete your English course, we will transfer to that course the remainder of your paid fees as at the end of the English course session/term in which you are enrolled at the time of transfer. No fees will be transferred to other institutions or persons.

TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E | NSW TAFE Commission trading as TAFE NSW Higher Education CRICOS Code 00591E

TAFE NSW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM FOR VOCATIONAL COURSES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please retain a copy of the terms and conditions for your records.

REFUND PROCEDURES
All applications for refunds must be made in writing and must contain the electronic Conrmation of Enrolment (eCOE) form, receipt for course fees and certied copies of any supporting documentation. If you provide TAFE NSW with false or misleading information or documents, or breach your visa conditions, no refund will be made. If you complete the general English program earlier than expected and do not enrol in a TAFE NSW course, remaining fees will be refunded. There is no refund for public holidays. The processing fee, application fee, accommodation placement fee (including guardianship arrangement) and airport pick-up fee are not refundable.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

The student (and parent if the student is under 18, so far as relevant, will ensure the student complies with the following): Is subject to the requirements of the National Code and must comply with TAFE NSW enrolment conditions and requirements in respect of international students. Must obtain a student visa and comply with student visa requirements. Must meet TAFE NSW course requirements and meet the requirements of DEEWR-DIAC Course Progress policy refer to website www.studyintafe. edu.au for policy and procedure. Must not engage in any activity that may endanger their safety or the safety of any other person. Must ensure requirements are met and maintained for accommodation and welfare arrangements for students under 18. Must pay the required fees when an offer of placement is made and fees owing on receipt of invoice. Must notify the DEC International Students Centre staff if they defer their studies and notify the International Students Coordinator at their TAFE NSW Institute immediately if they terminate their studies, withdraw from their course, or there are any changes to their visa status. Must notify the International Student Coordinator at their TAFE NSW Institute of their residential address within 7 days of arrival and of any change to their residential address within 7 days of any change.

REFUND POLICY
A$100 processing fee applies to all refunds except when a student visa is refused or a TAFE NSW course is cancelled. Course fee refunds are calculated from the date a written refund application is received, on the following basis only: The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English language course fee paid if your application for a visa to study in Australia is rejected. The English Language Centre will refund 100 percent of the English language course fee paid if the course you have enrolled in is cancelled by TAFE NSW. The English Language Centre will refund 90 percent of the English language course fee paid if you withdraw from the course 4 weeks (28 days) or more before the commencement date of course of study. The English Language Centre will refund 80 percent of the English language course fee paid if you withdraw within the nal 4 weeks (28 days) before the commencement date of course of study. There will be no course fee refund on or after the commencement date of course of study.

NO OBLIGATION
TAFE NSW does not represent or guarantee that the student will: Be accepted for enrolment at a specic TAFE NSW college Successfully complete studies undertaken Gain entry into further tertiary studies. TAFE NSW accepts no liability for any unexpected interruption in services through events such as staff strikes, electrical failure, oods and other similar events and which causes a cancellation of classes. Fee refunds will not be provided for classes missed due to such events.

No refund will be paid to a third party unless the student indicates the name and address of the person to whom the refund should be paid. If no name and address is provided, the refund will be sent to the students home address as indicated in Part 1 of this form.

OVERSEAS STUDENTS HEALTH COVER (OSHC)

All international students are required to pay the OSHC for themselves and all dependent members of their family staying with them in Australia. If you are currently studying in Australia, you must provide a copy of your health fund membership records showing your name, membership number and date of expiry. TAFE NSW receives a commission from the health insurance provider for processing your OSHC payment.

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
If the student has a complaint about the services provided by the TAFE NSW Institute or DEC International Students Centre, attempts should be made to resolve the problem with relevant staff before lodging the complaint. Full details of the complaints procedure is available at www.studyintafe.edu.au. So far as possible relevant complaints will be handled upon the same basis as complaints from a student or parent ordinarily resident in NSW.

INFORMATION REGARDING A DISABILITY (PART 10 OF APPLICATION)

Information about your disability is requested to establish whether you require the provision of additional services or facilities not required by students who do not have a disability. After consideration of your requirements, if the provision of these services or facilities would impose unjustiable hardship, for example, a very high cost on TAFE NSW, your enrolment may be refused or additional fees may apply. You will be advised in writing of our decision.

BREACH OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Any breach of terms and conditions may result in the termination of the students enrolment and may affect the students visa.

EXPECTATIONS OF TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW will: Provide the student with the same level of instruction and educational services as normally provided to other students enrolled at TAFE NSW. Provide an orientation program for the student. Monitor the welfare of the student and provide counselling and ongoing support while the student is enrolled at TAFE NSW. Appoint one or more NSW staff members to act as the point of contact for students who have access to up-to-date details of TAFE NSWs support services for students. Pay commission to an agent registered with TAFE NSW who submits the students application.

Printed July 2011

TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Code: 00591E | NSW TAFE Commission trading as TAFE NSW Higher Education CRICOS Code 00591E