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- Insight Institute of Further Studies (IIFS)’s website contains useful and important information regarding courses, durations, any entry requirements, services provided, your rights and responsibilities, fees and refunds, complaints and appeals and the Student Handbook.
- It is a requirement that you read and understand this information before enrolling. If you have any concerns about your ability to undertake and complete a course, we encourage you to contact us and our experienced team will offer you sound advice on how you can be supported through your course.
- Prior to enrolment you will have the opportunity to speak with our friendly and experienced team and we encourage you to ask questions, seek advice and discuss any concerns you may have. We’re here to support you through your course.
- Prior to enrolling please discuss your employment prospects and aspirations with our staff to ensure the course you enrol in is best suited to you. IIFS does not guarantee any employment outcomes and students should seek their own employment advice prior to entering the industry.
- IIFS does not promise any possible migration outcomes from undertaking this course, or guarantee successful education assessment outcomes
- The enrolment and commencement processes will collect information to enable us to provide any support you may need to successfully progress through and complete your course. Please inform us if you have any concerns.
IIFS Campus
The IIFS Campus is centrally located in South Morang, which has become a major growth area in Northern Melbourne. South Morang offers a range of Recreation, Sports and Retail facilities.
Transport options:
- The IIFS Campus has the South Morang Train Station nearby. This train station has Metro Trains from Melbourne CBD.
- The area is also well serviced by Bus Services for different routes.
Facilities and Resources on Campus
IIFS will provide all the required facilities, equipment and learning resources to the students related to their course.
- IIFS campus has well equipped training rooms where delivery and assessment of the courses will occur.
- IIFS will provide Simulated work environment and related business documentation related to the courses.
- Students will have access to a well-equipped computer
- Students will be provided current and contextualised learning resources fort their
Course Information
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management (CRICOS CODE)
DURATION:
60 weeks (including public holidays, re-assessment and catch-up days) Full Time study (minimum 20 hours per week) – Total 1200 Hours
MODE OF STUDY:
Face to Face
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
There are No entry requirements specified in the Training Package for this course. IIFS requires that all students must be 18 years of age or older to apply for enrolment. Students must have completed High School (or equivalent) IIFS also requires a proof of English Language Proficiency.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Total number of units = 12 units (6 core, 6 elective)
| Unit Code | Title | Unit Type |
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | Core Unit |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others | Core Unit |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | Core Unit |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Core Unit |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Core Unit |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Elective Unit |
| BSBLDR521 | Lead the development of diverse workforces | Elective Unit |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance | Elective Unit |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Elective Unit |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elective Unit |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments | Elective Unit |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective Unit |
TOTAL COURSE FEES
Tuition Fees:
$12,000(including all learning resources)
Application Fee:
$250
Total:
$12,250
Initial deposit:
$1500
The above fees does not include the cost of living in Australia.
For detailed information about this course, please refer to the Pre-Enrolment Course Information Sheet.
BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (CRICOS CODE)
DURATION:
78 weeks (including public holidays, re-assessment and catch-up days) Full Time study (minimum 20 hours per week) – Total 1800 Hours
MODE OF STUDY:
Face to Face
Entry Requirements:
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
- • Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or
- • Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
IIFS requires that all students must be 18 years of age or older to apply for enrolment. Students must have completed High School (or equivalent)
IIFS also requires a proof of English Language Proficiency.
UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
Total number of units = 10 units (5 core, 5 elective)
| Unit Code | Title | Unit Type |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Core Unit |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change | Core Unit |
| BSBLDR602 | Provide leadership across the organisation | Core Unit |
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans | Core Unit |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Core Unit |
| BSBHRM613 | Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies | Elective Unit |
| BSBPMG633 | Provide leadership for the program | Elective Unit |
| BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice | Elective Unit |
| BSBSUS601 | Lead corporate social responsibility | Elective Unit |
| BSBXCM501 | Lead communication in the workplace | Elective Unit |
TOTAL COURSE FEES
Tuition Fees:
$12,000(including all learning resources)
Application Fee:
$250
Total:
$12,250
Initial deposit:
$1500
The above fees does not include the cost of living in Australia.
For detailed information about this course, please refer to the Pre-Enrolment Course Information Sheet.
English Language Proficiency
In order to enrol at IIFS all international students must provide current (test date less than 2 years) and valid proof of English Language Proficiency by any of the following tests:
- • IELTS (International English language testing System) minimum overall score 5.5
- • PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum overall score 42
- • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet based test) minimum overall score 50
- • C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English – Advanced CAE) minimum overall score 162
- • OET (Occupational English Test) minimum overall score 350
The student can be exempt from English proficiency condition by providing evidence any of the following:
- • They are a citizen of United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland.
- • They have completed minimum 5 years of study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Republic of Ireland.
- • They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – requirements for senior secondary certification of education.
They have completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English – substantial component of AQF Level 4 or higher on a student visa.
Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Support
IIFS requires that prior to course commencement, students undergo a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment relevant to the qualification to determine whether or not
to provide specific the student with specific language, literacy and/ or numeracy support. The aim of this support is to maximise the chances of students successfully completing their training within their period of enrolment. To achieve this aim, IIFS will:
- • identify any support individual students need prior to their enrolment or commencement (whichever is the earliest); and
- • provide access to that support throughout their training.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
IIFS will conduct a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment for every student prior to their enrolment in the course so that IIFS can determine the amount of training it will provide to each student with regards to their existing skills, knowledge and the experience that may have been acquired through formal, non-formal and informal learning. Where RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, this will result in shorter course duration for this qualification. For more information, please visit our website.
Fees and Charges
Accommodation and Cost of Living in Australia
The average living costs in Australia is an important part of student’s financial preparation. The Study in Australia website provides detailed information regarding different Accommodation options and other living costs. These costs are an approximate guide and don’t take into account individual budget and spending habits.
Accommodation Options
Shared Rental – $95 to $215 per week
On campus – $110 to $280 per week
Homestay – $235 to $325 per week
Rental – $185 to $440 per week
Boarding schools – $11,000 to $22,000 a year
Refunds, Cooling off Period and Fees Protection
Tuition Protection Scheme
Protection of Fees paid in advance – In case of provider default, TPS ensures that international students are able to either
- • complete their studies in another course or with another education provider or
- • receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees.
For more information on TPS, please visit https://tps.gov.au/Home
Other living expenses
Gas, electricity – $10 to $20 per week
Phone and Internet – $15 to $30 per week
Public transport – $30 to $60 per week
Car (after purchase) – $150 to $260 per week
Entertainment – $80 to $150 per week
Cost of Living
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements applicants must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. The Home Affairs website covers in more detail how to work out how much money you might need to cover the costs of your stay in Australia as international student.
The 12-month living costs are;
- • For students or guardians - AUD$21,041
- • For partners coming with you - AUD$7,362
- • For a child coming with you - AUD$3,152
For more information, please visit https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in- australia/living-costs
Refunds, Cooling off Period and Fees Protection
Tuition Protection Scheme
Protection of Fees paid in advance – In case of provider default, TPS ensures that international students are able to either
- • complete their studies in another course or with another education provider or
- • receive a refund of their unspent tuition fees.
For more information on TPS, please visit https://tps.gov.au/Home
Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation
Provider Initiated Suspension or Cancellation – IIFS may suspend or cancel a student enrolment including but not limited to, breach of Enrolment Agreement and visa conditions. IIFS will inform the student in writing about the intention to suspend or cancel the student enrolment and the reason for doing so. The student will be given a notice of intention to report and 20 working days to access IIFS’s internal complaints and appeals process. For further details, please refer to the policy on our website (*see the note on last page)
Student Support Services
Course Progress Monitoring Strategy
Students are required to maintain satisfactory course progress. IIFS will monitor the course progress to ensure that students are able to complete their course within the expected duration specified in the COE. IIFS will implement its risk intervention strategy if required.
For further details, please refer to the policy on our website.
Complaints and Appeals
Students can choose to appeal any decision made by IIFS in accordance with the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures. The Complaints and Appeals Policy and related procedure is available at our website.
International students can make a complaint to the Overseas Student Ombudsman (www.oso.gov.au) if they are not satisfied with IIFS’s internal complaints and appeals process.
The availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student to take action under Australian Consumer Law.
Issuance of Certification
- IIFS will issue AQF [Australian Qualifications Framework] certification documentation only to a student whom it has assessed as meeting the requirements of the training product as specified in the relevant training package.
Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation
AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of course completion, provided all agreed fees the student owes to IIFS have been paid.
For more information please refer to the policy on our website.
USI – Unique Student Identifier
All new or continuing IIFS students undertaking nationally recognised training, need a USI in order to receive their Qualification or Statement of Attainment.
For Further information: https://www.usi.gov.au/
IIFS meets the requirements of the Student Identifier scheme. IIFS will not issue AQF certification documentation to a student without being in receipt of a verified Student Identifier for that student including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), unless an exemption applies under the Student Identifiers Act 2014.
For more information, please refer to the policy on our website.
ESOS Framework
The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, or ESOS Act, establishes legislative requirements and standards for the quality assurance of education and training institutions offering courses to international students who are in Australia on a student visa. The fact sheet for international students contains important information about their rights and responsibilities while studying in Australia. This fact sheet gives you information on:
- • choosing and enrolling in a course of study
- • support services available in Australia
- • the rights and responsibilities of students on a student visa
- • working in Australia
- • making complaints and getting help.
For more information, please visit https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory- Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx#Information
Student Rights:
- Students have the right to be provided with the Educational and Support Services as outlined in the Enrolment Agreement.
- Students have the right to be provided with the Educational and Support Services as outlined in the Enrolment Agreement.
- Students have the right to Complain and Appeal about any behaviour or decisions made by IIFS that may affect the educational outcomes they are seeking.
- Students have the right to obtain a Refund for services not provided by IIFS in case of Provider Default.
- Nothing in the Enrolment Agreement removes the student’s rights to take action under Australian Consumer Law.
Student Safety
IIFS takes all reasonable steps to provide a safe environment on its campus.
Australia is generally a very safe place to live and study, but it is still important to be aware of the risks that exist. For more information on general Health and Safety advise, please visit https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/health-and-safety
Important links
- Please visit IIFS’s website for further information and to access our Policies and Forms
- For more information about studying in Australia visit Study in Australia. https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
- Further information, including links and resources related to the ESOS legislative framework can be found here: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory- Information/Education-Services-for-Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative- Framework/ESOSenquiries/Pages/Default.aspx
- Department of Home Affairs https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a- visa/visa-listing/student-500#HowTo
- For information on USI, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/