Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

The following section consists of questions which are commonly asked by overseas applicants.

  1. English Level
  2. Hairdressing & Beauty Experience
  3. Work Experience
  4. Extra provisions
  5. Course Fees
  6. Additional Fees
  7. Time Table
  8. Transferring to another education provider
  9. Background
  10. Principal course
  11. Transfer within six months
  12. Transfer after six months
  13. Visa Renewals
  14. Application for Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE)
  15. Checklist for Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)
  16. What is a eCOE?

 

What English Level Do I need?

You need to have English Proficiency of IELTS 5.5 Academic Module – you have other options, i.e. IELTS 5.5 Academic Module or satisfactory completion from ELICOS program EAP Upper Intermediate in Australia.

Do I need Hairdressing & Beauty Experience & will I be able to finish on time?

Even if you do not have any hairdressing background, you should still be able to complete the study on time because WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing is competency based training where each student applies their knowledge as they progress.

The college provides you with extensive resources. This in turn assists you to achieve your goal to complete within the stipulated time frame.

Work Experience

We also provide on-the-job training/ work experience. Yes, on-the-job/ work experience (900-1,000 hours) is inclusive in your training for WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing. Students complete their on-the-job/ work experience in our own salon located at the street level in Melbourne CBD. The salon is equipped with extensive hairdressing equipment and products.   It is supervised by the Director of Studies and Senior Educators.

Extra provision of activities relating to hairdressing

When you study at Melbourne College, you not only study hairdressing (off-the-job and on-the-job) but you are also encouraged to get involved in activities relating to the hairdressing industry, such as hair shows, photography shoots, and hair competitions.

Course Fees

Q - Do I have to pay my Course Fees in advanced?

A -  You have two (2) options to finalise your Course Fees. The options are:

  1. Payment Plan A - Advance payment.
  2. Payment Plan B - Payments by instalments. (Please refer to "Course Fees and Payment Plans" for further details or contact the Office.)

Additional fees for equipment and the use of hair products during my study

Your Course Fees include (1) Enrolment Fee, (2) Tuition Fee, (3) Equipment/ Resources/ Textbooks Fees.  When you study at the Melbourne College, there are no additional fees pertaining to equipment/ resources/ textbooks. The use of hair products such as shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, hairspray, colours, etc, during your training is also covered. (Further information pertaining to Course Fees can be obtained from Student Handbook).

Time Table

Our typical timetable is as follows (please note that this is only a guideline. Timetable is subject to change.)

Course

Duration

Timetable

WRH30109 Certificate III in Hairdressing

12 months (approximately)

Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 17:00 plus Salon Nights on Thursday/ Friday from 17:00 – 20:00 & Weekends 10.00-5.00

WRH40109 Certificate IV in Hairdressing

6 months

Monday and Friday, from 09:00 - 17:00, and plus Salon Nights on Thursday/ Friday from 17:00 – 20:00 & Weekends 10.00-5.00 

WRH50109 Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management

6 months

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday From 9:00 – 17:00

Transferring to another education provider

What is my principal course?

Transfer within six months

Transfer after six months

Background

If you have accepted an offer of place and received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from the Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty, you can only transfer to another education provider before completing six months of your principal course in limited circumstances. After you have completed the first six months of your principle course, you do not need to seek permission to change to another provider.

What is my principal course?

If you are granted a student visa based on multiple courses or packaged courses, your principal course is the last course for which your visa is granted.

Transfer within six months

You can only transfer to another education provider before completing six months of your principal course in the following circumstances:

You have obtained a Letter of Release from the College. The application process and circumstance in which the College can issue a Letter of Release are outlined in the College’s International Student Transfer Policy.

You are a government sponsored student and your sponsor has agreed in writing with the transfer to another provider.

The course for which have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) ceased to be offered by the College and ceased to be registered on CRICOS.

What are the implications for my visa?

If your transfer to another provider is successful, you may need to renew your current visa or apply for a new student visa if your new course is in a different education sector. Please contact the Department of Immigration (DIAC) for further advice on your student visa options.

Transfer after six months

If you wish to transfer to another provider after you have completed six months of your principal course, you do not need to seek permission from the college. However it is a condition of your student visa to inform the College that you have changed to another provider and discontinue your course.

Change provider after 6months

Step 1:

Apply for admission and accept an offer of place at another education provider. You will need to obtain a new Confirmation of Enrolment (COE),

Step 2:

Contact your faculty and discontinue your enrolment.

Step 3:

Inform DIAC of the change of provider.

 

What are the implications for my visa?

When you have transferred to another provider, you may need to renew your current visa or apply for a new student visa if your new course is in a different education sector. Please contact the Department of Immigration (DIAC) for further advice on your student visa options. For further information, visit the Australian Government's Australian Education International website.

 

Visa Renewals

If your current student visa is due to expire and you intend to study a further course OR extend your current course, you will need to renew/extend your student visa before your current visa expires.

Firstly you need a new Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). This is generated by the education provider with whom you will be studying. You must hold a valid, current eCOE before you can apply for the new visa or visa extension.

To apply for a new eCOE you need to download and complete and Application for Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment Form and Checklist for Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment and then bring the following documents to the College:

Passport and current visa (please state if you have an electronic visa) AND Receipt for Overseas Student Health cover (OSHC) membership for the remaining duration of your course. (Norwegian and Swedish students do not need to provide this)

If you are applying for a visa extension of your current course, you will also need to provide a letter from the College stating the new completion date of your course.

Note that there are restrictions on international students extending their program duration and DIAC may not allow a visa extension. The issuing of an eCOE to cover an increase in program duration is not automatic and can only be done in limited situations. If an eCOE can be issued it may take some time to process, so apply early.    Besides your eCOE, you will need:

A Health Check if you have not had one in the previous twelve months. Read about the Student visas document checklists on the  http://www.immi.gov.au/students/checklists/index.htm

A Visa Application form 157A or Change of Provider form 157C or Other Visa forms.

If you are issued with a new eCOE, you can apply to DIAC to renew your visa. You can e-lodge your visa application up to 6 weeks before your new course starts on the DIAC website. You will need a credit card to use this service. A transaction receipt will be generated which you should print out and retain. An emailed confirmation will also be sent to you. You may be granted a bridging visa to ensure you remain lawful while your application is assessed.   You should call DIAC on 131 881 within 48 hours of receiving your e-lodgement receipt/email, to make an appointment.  If you don’t lodge your visa application electronically, you need to print out a paper application form 157A or 157C which can be downloaded from the DIAC website. You will need to call DIAC on 131 881 to make an appointment after you have received your eCOE.

Application for Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE)

Melbourne College of Hairdressing Beauty Therapy & Natural Medicine Pty Ltd trading as Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty ACN 124 869 094  RTO No 21943 CRICOS: 02886G

Yooralla Building, 1st Floor, 244 Flinders St, Melbourne Victoria Australia 3000 Fax: 613 9654-573  Tel: + 613 9650 1056

Please download and print this Application for Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) form.

Checklist for Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE)

CRICOS Provider Code: 02886G

Please ensure you bring the following documents to International Office to apply for your Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)

  • Passport and current visa (please state if you have an electronic visa) ________________________
  • OSHC card/receipt from OSHC Worldcare (or other OSHC membership) until end of your course. (Norwegian and Swedish students do not need to provide this)
  • Proof of payment of tuition fee eg. receipt from bank. Special circumstances eg. Scholarship litter, instalment plan.
  • Current Course extension – arrange with your School/Faculty office a letter/fax/email stating the revised end date for your course.

Your eCoE will be issued approximately two days after all eCoE requirements have been provided. Then make an appointment with DIAC to book your visa application after you have your eCoE

What is a eCOE?

Once an overseas student has been accepted to study at the Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty, the College will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment form.

If the student intends to complete an English course within Australia prior to commencing training at the Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty, it is necessary for the student to hold two separate Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment forms, one for each course.