ACHL will be launching for the first time in Sri Lanka on Saturday 26 November 2011 at 9:00am at Wesley College Hall, Borella, and then followed by an Open Day from 10:30am to 4:00pm where parents and students will be able to get first hand information on their Diplomas on offer and pathways to higher education in Australia. All are welcome. ENTRY IS FREE!
Their Australian education partners CTA will be represented by – Jonathan Waller (General Manager, CTA) and Bill Alexion (National Business Solutions Manager, CTA), who has flown in from Australia, and will be present to answer questions and provide information.
Bill Alexion, National Business Solutions Manager of CTA said the program “is an exciting adventure for CTA to embark on and we are keen to see Sri Lankan students embracing the opportunity to study in preparation for University life in Australia” Senior Lecturer and General Manager of CTA, Jonathan Waller confirmed that “all of CTA’s lecturers are qualified to train and assess students to National Australian Standards and create a pathway to further their education whilst enjoying an Australian lifestyle.”
“The Diploma Program will be facilitated by certified CTA Lecturers in Sri Lanka over a period of 12 months. Students who complete a Diploma of Management, Business or Hospitality in Australia will go on to enjoy credit articulation into University Degrees and increased job opportunities.”
ACHL will offer students in Sri Lanka an opportunity of obtaining an Australian Certified Qualification that will comply within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). This means that such a qualification will be recognized in Australia for entry into Universities or will provide an edge when seeking employment.
The Diplomas that will be on offer are:
Diploma of Management
Diploma of Business
Advanced Diploma of Management
Diploma of Hospitality
Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Project Management
Certificate lll & lV for Hairdressing
ACHL will also have degree level qualifications and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as part of their scope in the future.
A Learning Experience with a difference
ACHL is committed to the success and achievement of their students. On enrolment, each student will be assessed on a one-on-one basis and provided with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This contact will enable ACHL to assist students on a personal basis on their individual strengths and weaknesses to ensure that students get the maximum attention from their respective lecturers/tutors. ACHL will ensure – at all times – that they offer high quality education that will be delivered by qualified and highly trained and certified lecturers. ACHL will ensure that their students attain a very high level of success. With their future expansion plans, most students in every town and city in Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to be part of ACHL.
Part of the ACHL culture will be to provide an exciting atmosphere with sporting, cultural, and social activities. ACHL will also conduct personality development programs to ensure that the institute produces a batch of exemplary students – ‘Our College is our Students!’
Lecturers, Tutors and Trainers: All lecturers will be accredited by the Registered Training Organizations to meet the requirements under the (AQTF) Australian Quality Training Framework . They will also have to meet very high standards as required by the Registered Training Organization to train and lecture and they will be required to sit a Training and Assessment examination prior to being approved for training. When successful, they will be certified by the RTO. In addition, ACHL policy for engaging lecturers will be based on qualifications, experience and their ability to deliver effectively to their students. This would assure all students that they will be lectured by a very high quality panel of lecturers.
ACHL has partnered with Wesley College for use of their Campus: Classes will be held at Wesley College. ‘FUTURE READY’ – Your Pathway to Study in Australia: Is a unique program that ACHL has designed to assist students’ with creating a pathway to study in Australia.
ACHL has arrangements in place for students who successfully complete their Diplomas, that these qualifications will be recognised by Griffith University.
The other area of the program is designed for those who are looking for an opportunity to study in Australia right now instead of studying in Sri Lanka and then seeking a pathway.
BACHELORS DEGREES
ACHL could also assist students with their enrolment, in a Bachelors program at Griffith University
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY – AUSTRALIA
CRICOS Provider Code: 00233E
Griffith University is a highly ranked institution as per world rankings as well as Australian rankings. Griffith is a young and dynamic university with a focus on issues of global importance and has established a reputation as one of the nation’s leading universities. With campuses positioned in Queensland’s fastest growing area, the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor, the University caters for more than 40,000 students, including more than 10,000 international students from over 124 nations. More than 3,000 staff includes outstanding teachers and researchers as well as administrative staff across the University to support your Griffith experience.
Each of Griffith’s five campuses, spanning Australia’s fastest growing corridor from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, has specific areas of teaching and research strength and works closely with its local community.
Since opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University has come to be regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Partnerships with industry, employers, organisations, governments and the wider community make Griffith a truly rich and exciting place to be - a place where the next generation of researchers and professionals is being nurtured to make their own contributions to the world.
STUDYING IN A TAFE COLLEGE IN AUSTRALIA THROUGH ACHL
For students who are looking at an opportunity to study in Australia for a Certificate or Diploma level, studying at a TAFE will be ideal for these students .ACHL has arrangements with two leading TAFE institutes in Queensland and will be able to assist these students with their enrolment into these establishments. Areas of study are Engineering, Nursing, Dental Science, Information Technology, Graphic Design, and Screen and Media. Information is available on a number other courses too.
SOUTHBANK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SBIT) - CRICOS Provider Code: 03020E
Established, in 1863, Southbank Institute of Technology has a proven record as Queensland’s leading provider of high-level vocational and technical education. In 2009-10 Southbank Institute educated 28,600 students across 114 different course areas. Currently, there are 3,521 international students studying at Southbank Institute from more than 90 countries. Southbank Institute provides innovative and high quality vocational training and education both domestically and through our international partners. Their main focus is on delivering progressive, high-quality education in a wide variety of disciplines. We are continually assessing and developing the programs we deliver for services experiencing high demand for qualified personnel, including health services, biotechnology, engineering, multimedia, e-business, hospitality and tourism, creative industries and business services. Purpose-built facilities, including a $550 million redevelopment, offers students hands-on experience that can be translated to the workplace. As well as working to ensure graduates are employment-ready, Southbank Institute of Technology prides itself on delivering programs that provide a pathway to university study, in addition to offering options for those already hold a university degree but who require a practical qualification. Southbank Institute is now also the driving force behind a range of vocational graduate certificates and diplomas that have been designed to appeal to those who already have a university qualification or significant industry experience and want to upgrade their practical hands-on skills to succeed.
The teachers at Southbank Institute hold recognised and relevant qualifications. With flexible delivery strategies and individual attention students gain both the knowledge and workplace skills to give them the edge in a competitive market. Extensive and current industry experience and contacts ensures that our teachers know what students need to become leaders in their chosen fields.
METROPOLITAN SOUTH INSTITUTE OF TAFE (MSIT) - CRICOS Provider Code: 02007K
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE has campuses located throughout southern Brisbane, Australia. International students study at the four main campuses: Alexandra Hills, Loganlea, Mt Gravatt, and Yeronga. All campuses are located within 15-30 minutes of the Brisbane city centre and close to public transport. Brisbane is a safe and enjoyable location to live and study with a mild climate, and easy access to beaches and extensive parklands.
MSIT offers programs that give students practical know-how by putting them in real-world industry settings. The institute operates on-campus restaurants, salons and creative production studios that provide students with real work experience. Our teachers have all worked in their area of expertise, and regularly connect with industry reference groups or undertake industry work placement to ensure that MSIT is up to speed with the latest industry developments and needs. MSIT provides a supportive learning environment, with small classes and on-campus support services to ensure you get the most out of your learning.
Further information can be obtained by calling their Hotline on 0117 377 377. Or visit their website at: www.achl.lk. |