Click here to download the Units of Competency for this course.

There are no mandatory entry requirements listed in the training package.

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age,
• Provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 12,
• Successfully complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) online test as per ALG’s Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements Factsheet,
• Meet English Language Entry Requirements as per ALG’s English Proficiency Requirements Factsheet

A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:

• Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
• Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
• Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Please also note that if you are applying for more than one course with us, you will only need to complete the LLN online test once. Students returning to studies at ALG after a significant gap may be required to complete the LLN online test at the discretion of ALG.

The course is delivered over 8 terms for a total duration of 24 months (80 weeks of attendance, and an average of 14-22 weeks of breaks. Additional 8 weeks if it is over 2 Christmas periods).

This full-time training program of 2400 hours is delivered as follows:

80 weeks delivery (8 x 10-week terms) comprising:

• 20 contact hours – 14 hours face to face classes and 6 hours supervised learning per week for 60 weeks (6 terms)
• 20 hours per week of Work Placement for 20 weeks (2 terms)
• 10 hours self-directed learning activities per week during each term
• 14 -22 weeks in term breaks.

Assessment Methods

Written Knowledge
Case Studies
Presentations
Role Plays and Practical Demonstrations – Simulated Workplace Situation
Projects

Student Support

ALG provides a variety of support services to students:

LLN Support
Based on the results of the LLN Robot test, ALG will:

• enrol the student in an appropriate course based on the student’s language literacy and numeracy levels;
• offer appropriate support in their selected course including completing recommended strategies from LLN Robot and attending additional learning support classes during term;
• provide customised learning activities to increase the relevant LLN areas through use of a range of strategies e.g. use tasks with embedded LLN skills, creating extension tasks and scaffolding interaction;
• schedule professional development of trainers and assessors on implementing support strategies and the design of learning activities that will facilitate the ongoing development of students’ LLN levels;
• ensure that students LLN capabilities are monitored during the program duration. Trainers and assessors and the learning support tutor will review each student’s LLN ability and their progress with the training and assessment tasks.

LLN Support Classes
ALG will offer LLN classes to assist students with their literacy and communication skills. These classes will run for 1.5 hours a week for 9 weeks each term.

Learning Support Classes
Learning Support classes will be scheduled on week 5 and week 9 of each term (prior to assessments due dates) to support students experiencing difficulties with their studies or assessment tasks. Additional classes may be offered subject to feedback/requests from trainers or students.

Counselling Support
ALG provides a free counselling service on campus. Students can drop in or make an appointment to see a professional counsellor for support with their studies or personal issues. Students book online via alg.edu.au/counsellingservice;

Student Advisors/State Lead Trainers/Trainers/National Course Coordinator
Other support comes from Student Advisors, State Lead Trainers, the allocated trainer/assessor and the National Course Coordinator.
Student Advisors offer support throughout a student’s studies and can help with the following information:

Support services
LLN services
Legal services
Emergency and health services
Facilities and resources
Complaints and appeals processes
Deferments

All students are required to bring their own laptop or tablet device to participate in all theory classes. They are not provided for students. Refer to the BYOD Policy in the student handbook.

Work Placement

• All students will need to provide a clear and current national police check prior to the start of any work placement. Students need to apply for this check at least 6 weeks prior to undertaking a work placement. The costs for a national police check is the responsibility of the student and not included in course fees.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) may be required depending on the work placement venue. More information about how to obtain a WWC will be provided on Induction Day. The student is required to cover the cost of obtaining the WWCC if any.
• Uniform: ALG provides learners on work placement with 2 polo shirts. Whilst on work placement students are required to provide at their cost, and wear, navy or black slacks/ trousers/skirt and enclosed flat soled shoes (not sports runners).

To maximise the chance of a student successfully completing their training, ALG attempts to identify any support individual learners need prior to their enrollment or commencement. Some of the ways to identify learning needs is to ask all prospective students to self-assess. So prior to enrolling please ensure:
i) you can meet all course requirements (listed in this course overview)
ii) you nominate any learning needs they have prior to enrollment either by contacting us or on your application/enrolment forms, and
iii) consider booking a trial lesson if you have any doubts the course may not be suitable for you from an educational, cultural or other reason. Please refer to Section A3 of the student handbook for details.

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