The expected completion duration of this course is 94 Weeks (including70 weeks of study and 24 weeks of holiday) on a full time basis, minimum 20 Contact Hours per week.

A critical component of the qualification is the completion of a work based training (WBT) component to enable the students to gain experience operating in the painting and decorating sector. Students are required to complete a total of 492 hours of work based training under the direction of a qualified painter and decorator. During the work based training, students are required to log their activities and tasks and record them in a logbook which must be verified by the workplace supervisor.
Students are advised at the time of enrolment of the requirement to source a suitable workplace for the conduct of the work based training including ensuring access to the necessary facilities, equipment and range of work required. Prior to the commencement of the work based training, the student and employer will sign a memorandum of understanding and tri-partite agreement acknowledging and agreeing to each party’s responsibilities for the duration of the placement.

Age Requirements

18 years of age or older at the time of making an application for admission in this course, and should have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent to Australian senior secondary school.

International student Academic Requirements

To gain entry to this course, participants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification (for more information visit the following: https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/certificates-qualifications/qce/transfer-students/qce-equivalent-qualifications)

Pre-training Review

All students will participate in a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through:

• Identification of any previous training undertaken, and relevance of the training to this qualification
• Identification of basic computing skills to support computer based classroom learning
• For international students, confirmation of their level of English language skills including confirmation of
  successful assessment at IELTS 5.5

The Pre-Training Review will also determine eligibility to undertake any portion of the qualification via a recognition of prior learning pathway.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN)

During the enrolment process, all students will complete a language, literacy and numeracy assessment to determine if any barriers to their learning exist as a result of LLN issues. The information from the LLN assessment will be used to identify any reasonable adjustments that need to be made to the learning and assessment for each individual learner.

Where it is identified that a student does not have an adequate level of language, literacy and numeracy, the student will be referred to an external provider to undertake additional studies in the areas of need. Once the student has completed this additional study, they will re-sit the LLN assessment before being accepted for enrolment in the qualification. All costs associated with additional LLN training will be the responsibility of the learner.

For more information on Vocational Education you can visit https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/English/Australian-Education/Vocational-education
To enrol into Peach Institute’s course/s as an overseas/International student, applicants must complete an International Student application pack, available from Peach Institute, upon request via email (info@pi.edu.au) or at our website.
This should be completed in full and submitted in person or via email at info@pi.edu.au, and must be accompanied by:

• Evidence of English Language Proficiency
• Copies of Certificate(s)/Qualification(s)/Statement of Attainment(s)
• Copies of supporting documents for RPL/Credit Transfers application
• Copy of current and valid Passport
• Visa copy, if you currently hold an Australian Visa
• Application Fee (not refundable) AUD250.00

When we receive your request/application, our student admin office/authorised staff will review it for completeness and for eligibility, if your application is not complete, our student admin office/authorised staff will contact you, if your application has been successful, you will be issued a Letter of Offer (valid 14 days, unless otherwise specified), invoice for initial payment of fees and provided with a Student Agreement for your acceptance and signature.
Once you accept the offer you are required to return the signed student agreement with the initial payment of fees.
Once we receive this information/documents, a confirmation of enrolment (CoE) will be generated and forwarded to yourself at the address provided on your application with an official receipt for the fees paid, at the same time Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will also get the notification of your CoE, electronically.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to apply for a student visa. Peach Institute do not give any kind of guarantee that the applicant will be granted with the student visa.

When you receive your CoE, it should be taken to the visa section of your nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission (i.e. Consulate, High Commission or Embassy) where you can make an application for a student visa. For information, go to https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/our-locations/missions/pages/our-embassies-and-consulates-overseas.aspx.
For further information about student visa and how to apply you can also visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500

Protection under Australian Consumer Law

As a student undertaking a vocational education and training course, you are protected under Australian Consumer Law and under State and Territory consumer protection laws. These protections include areas such as unfair contract terms, the consumer guarantees, to statutory a cooling-off period, and unscrupulous sales practices. You can find out more information about your rights as a consumer from the Australian Consumer Law website which includes a range of helpful guides relating to specific areas of protection. Please visit the following site for more information: https://consumerlaw.gov.au/

Successful Student Visa

If your student visa application is approved, you should contact Peach Institute and provide evidence of approval and your arrival plans. Once you have arrived in Australia you should get in contact with Peach Institute, via phone (numbers listed on our website), via email info@pi.edu.au or in person, as soon as possible.
For more information to plan your arrival in Australia please visit https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/English/Live-in-Australia/plan-your-arrival

Unsuccessful Student Visa

If your student visa application is NOT approved/outcome is unsuccessful, you must contact Peach Institute as soon as possible (info@pi.edu.au), and advise us about the outcome of your visa application, apply in writing for a refund of student fees in accordance with our Fee Refund Policy.
For fee structure or further and useful information visit: www.pi.edu.au

Note:
Peach Institute does not guarantee for any of its student(s), successful completion of the course, any particular employment outcome or any migration outcome.
Peach Institute also recruits students directly, please contact Peach Institute for more information.