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All study with the Melbourne School of Fashion id fully accredited and nationally recognised as approved by the Office of Training and Tertiary Education, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURES AND PREREQUISITES
Applicants are accepted for enrolment on the basis that they have completed Year 12 or preferably Year 11.
Applicants will need to present their academic results and may, under certain circumstances, be required to undertake language, literacy and numeracy assessment at an interview at the school.
All interviews are by appointment only. Upon meeting these prerequisites applicants can enrol for the course of their choosing, assuming there are available places. Please note the maximum class sizes for most courses are 15-18 students (see course information).
All enrolment forms must be completed in person at the School. Once the three enrolment forms have been completed, the applicant's position in the course is guaranteed from that date forward, once the initial installment has been paid.
The initial installment (see Table of Fees) is expected to be paid on the day of enrolment.
Those applicants who believe they are eligible for subject exemptions for part of a certificate level course or for years 1 or 2 of the Advanced Diploma of Fashion Design will need to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or mutual recognition of qualifications (see below).
Applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian attend the interview/enrolment appointment and sign as the guarantor for the payment of fees.
Applicants who are over 18 years of age who have another person paying part of, or the entire course fee, on their behalf, should have this person attend the enrolment appointment and sign as the guarantor.
MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF AQTF QUALIFICATIONS
The Melbourne School of Fashion recognises the accredited AQTF qualifications issued by other institutions (Registered Training Organisations). Those students who wish to be exempted from studying sections of the School's courses on the basis they have completed the same curriculum elsewhere will need to present their accredited qualification(s) and a Statement of Attainment/Statement of Results to the School prior to enrolment. Applicants are notified in writing of the outcome of the mutual recognition assessment.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Students may be credited for having completed relevant study elsewhere or having acquired skills and knowledge through employment and life experience and in such cases will not be required to study those subjects again. Approval for Recognition of Prior Learning is granted after assessment of a student's qualifications or folio. If these are not available, then assessments conducted by examination. The fee for Recognition of Prior Learning is $170 per unit of competency or module being assessed. Applications for RPL can be obtained by contacting the administration office. Applicants are notified in writing of the outcome of RPL assessment.
REFUND POLICY
In the event the Melbourne School of Fashion cancels a course, without the School providing an alternative class, the School agrees to refund all fees paid for that course, 30 days from the date of cancellation.
In the event a course is commenced and at some later date cancelled without the School providing an alternative class, the School agrees to refund all fees paid for that course less the fees to be paid for that course for the classes held up to the date of cancellation.
In the event a course's commencement is delayed by more than four weeks, without an alternative class being available, the student has the option of withdrawing from the course and obtaining a refund for all fees paid for that course. In this circumstance the student would need to notify the School in writing of their decision to withdraw from the course within three weeks of the original commencement date.
In the event a student is accepted for enrolment but the School subsequently cancels the enrolment, the student would receive a refund of all fees paid for that course, 30 days from the date of cancellation.
In all other circumstances no refund applies.
ARTICULATION
Successful completion of MSF study will provide students with the option of entry to post-secondary, TAFE or tertiary institutions Australia-wide. Students will be exempted from study in these courses where it is applicable under the principle of Mutual Recognition.
GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS
To be eligible to apply for Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance a student at the School must be studying a minimum of 12 to 18 hours per week depending on the course(s) undertaken. Students requiring government financial assistance are advised to obtain the Guide to Commonwealth Government Payments, which is available from Student Assistance Centres and Centrelink, and to consult with the School to ensure they meet the minimum hours required, prior to enrolment.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are elibible to enrol. The enrolment procedure for International Students along with the application and enrolment forms can be obtained by contacting the School. Please ask for a copy of the International Student Prospectus.
ACCESS AND EQUITY
As noted in the enrolment procedures, in certain circumstances applicants will be required to undergo assessment for language, literacy and numeracy. The School does, however, provide tuition to address any difficulties in these areas. Information regarding tuition can be obtained by contacting the administration office.
Students who have a physical disability that is hampering their studies should contact the administration office for assistance. Wheelchair access can be organised by prior arrangement.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The Melbourne School of Fashion does not tolerate behaviour from students or staff that contravenes the legislation pertaining to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, racial vilification or bullying. Copies of the legislation and details of the School's policy and procedures for dealing with such matters are available from the administration office.
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
All student information kept on file or archived by Melbourne School of Fashion is kept strictly confidential and will not be communicated to any other person or organisation without the written consent of the student, except where it is necessary for the staff of the School to have access to this information in the performance of administrative functions, to conduct internal audits, to conduct statistical analysis and to perform functions enabling the School to comply with the AQTF Regulations for Registered Training Organisation or government legislation.
CLIENT SERVICES
The School has several designated staff to assist students with study problems, appeals, complaints, grievances, counselling, accommodation and private tuition arrangements. Students should contact the administration office if help is required in any of these areas.
DEFERRALS OF STUDY
The Melbourne School of Fashion grants deferrals of study entirely at its own discretion and will only consider a request for a deferal based on documented medical, compassionate or other exceptional grounds. Information regarding deferral applications and procedures is provided during the interview process and in the Student Handbook and Induction Guide issued on enrolment.
Member of ACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training)
Member of ASTAS (ACPET's Australian Student Tuition Assurance Scheme)
Member of OSTAS (ACPET's Overseas Student Tuition Assuranace Scheme)