DNA Kingston Training is one of the largest and most
successful training organisations in Australia for Dental Auxiliary
Training.
Qualifications and Training available:
• Dental Assistants (Dental Nurses) Certificate III and IV
• Dental Technicians - Diploma and Advanced Diploma
• Dental Receptionists - Certificate IV
• Dental Practice Managers - Diploma
• (Business Management) - Diploma
• Post Graduate training: Statement of Attainments
Theatre techniques/Oral Surgery, Infection control,
Dental Radiography, First Aid, Communication techniques and Dental
Health Promotion
• Medical Reception – Business Administration Cert II and III
Our Staff take a very personal approach to your studies and promote
family values in our colleges. Ensuring our Students are comfortable,
safe and thoroughly enjoying their outstanding achievements through
their learning journey with DNA Kingston Training.
DNA Kingston Training are very proud of our extremely high retention
rates, outstanding academic results and 99% employment rates of our
Graduates, ensuring you will attain your career aspirations and more
with our Organisation.
DNA Kingston Training is a highly respected training organisation on
the world stage. Training to one of the highest standards available
in Dental Auxiliary training. DNA Kingston Training has attained world
class, elite partnerships with Dental Companies and Organisations to
enhance skills and knowledge you receive. We provide a range of personal,
academic, employment and career services and support throughout your
training programmes.
We wish you a very enjoyable and highly rewarding stay with DNA Kingston
Training. I look forward to meeting you all individually throughout
your time with DNA Kingston Training and shaking your hand on your Graduation
Dinner evening.
Wishing you every success with your career endeavours in the Dental
Profession.
Regards
Susan Lawton
Director
DNA Kingston Training
DNA Kingston Training making all your career dreams come true
My name is Susan Lawton
and as one of the Directors of Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd,
also trading as Dental Nursing Australia, it is my great pleasure to welcome
you
to our highly recognised, nationally accredited and Registered Training
Organisation Colleges.
International Students:
Please call +61 8 9479 4865
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PERTH: CLOSE TO ASIA
WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF AUSTRALIA
Perth is one of the closest Australian cities
to Asia, giving it
a very cosmopolitan and almost tropical feel. Perth is the state
capital of Western Australia and with all the commercial facilities
and benefits of a well developed economy.
Located close to the Indian Ocean and golden beaches, with the City
nestled alongside the Swan and Canning Rivers, provides Perth with
tranquility and stunning views. The delightful Fremantle Port, famous
for the America Cup win, is also close to Perth and well worth many
a visit by car, boat or rail.
Students love Perth for all it has to offer them. Great beaches,
fishing, wildlife sanctuaries, sports facilities on land and sea
can be mixed with the modern city restaurants, pubs, art galleries,
museums and libraries.
International students find it easy to obtain part-time jobs and
plenty of fun things to do with their money when they have earned
it.
Perth is one of the safest and friendliest cities in the world,
well spread out, and with a population of 1.4 million, there is
absolutely no feeling of overcrowding. To give you some idea of
size, the whole of Germany, Japan and the UK could easily fit into
the area of Western Australia. Public transport is very convenient
and easy to use around the city and Perth suburbs.
STUDYING AT DNA Kingston Training
Our study day is normally within 9am to 3pm. One day per week
is set aside for project work, group discussions and tutorials
with your lecturers.
You will experience a mixture of lectures, practical sessions
and independent study. You will be expected to conduct your
own research on occasions and may participate in group assignments.
As far as is practical your assessment will be based on real
life situations in which you will demonstrate your skills. Such
assessments may be based on role plays, case studies and practical
exercises. We encourage you to access work experience and will
make all arrangements for you.
All students are reminded that attendance is important and international
students must attend 80% off class sessions to satisfy the conditions
of their visas.
Accommodation
Hostels: Available on first arrival
for all students. A room with shared facilities will cost about
A$25 per night.
Homestay: Living with an Australian
family. This is a good way for international students to be
introduced into the Australian way of life and have all meals
cooked for them as well. Costs approximately $180 per week inclusive
of meals.
Shared Homes: Popular among students
who have been in Perth a little longer and probably the cheapest
way to be accommodated. Please note that DNA Kingston Training
will help you to find accommodation on your arrival into Perth
and will support your accommodation needs throughout your course.
Health and Medical Insurance
As a condition of obtaining a student visa, international students
are required to obtain the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
We can assist you to obtain the necessary cover, or you are
free to make your own arrangements. Please note that OSHC does
not cover dentist and optometrist services.
Working in Perth
International students are permitted to work for up to 20 hours
per week when on a student visa. Most Australian and International
students find jobs whilst they are with us and our hours of
study support this concept of work and study. However, all students
are reminded that their main purpose whilst at DNA is study
and they are urged not to become too dependant on the income
derived from their jobs. International students will need to
demonstrate to the immigration authorities their financial independence,
before student visas will be granted.
Guest Lecturs
Specialists in their field provide guest lectures through the
year, eg Forensic Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Dental
Implants to name a few.
Cost of Living
Perth is not an expensive city in which to live by Australian
standards. Your expenses may be divided into accommodation,
food and other expenses. A rough guide for one month’s expenditure
might be:
Accommodation: $300
Food and Drink: $400
Transportation: $100
Entertainment: $200 Total: $1000 per month. Some students are able
to manage on less.
Academic Year
Vocational courses have two intakes
throughout the year. Course duration varies in length from part-time
18 months to fulltime 12 months (Cert IV Dental Assisting).
International students must study full-time.
Diploma courses can be commenced
in any semester. Our full time Diploma in Business Management
(Dental Practice Manager takes 2 years. There are further intakes
throughout the year for short courses which may run for a few
weeks or months. Eg Medical Reception, Introduction to Dentistry,
Infection Control Updates, First Aid, Dental Radiography, Theatre
Techniques. The Diploma of Dental Technology (Dental Technician)
is available as a 2 year, fulltime course, leading to a profession
with tremendous career potential in Australia.
Notes to keep in mind
1. For international entry qualifications please enquire direct
to the college.
2. Students over 20 years of age may be exempted from standard
entry requirements
3. There are no formal entry requirements for Cert II
4. International students must provide evidence of their competency
in English, where their language of instruction has been
other than English. Some examples of acceptable
qualifications are:
• GCE/GCSE: C 6
• IELTS: 5.5
• SPM (Malaysia) C6
• TOEFL (Paper): 500 (On-line):
175
• HKCEE (English): C
• TOEIC: 600
5. Students who do not have sufficient English can be provided
with pre-qualification English language tuition.
6. Local students entry qualification is year 10 highschool
or equivalent through life skills and interview.
DNA Kingston Training main college is situated right on the beautiful
Swan River in Perth, served by ample free parking and ferries
and buses from surrounding suburbs.
Location and Facilities
Our premises are modern, providing a comfortable and professional
study environment. Classes are kept small, with students having
access to library, computers and practical equipment throughout
the day.
There is a focus on student support and creating a safe, caring,
sophisticated learning environment, with two open lounge areas
for use throughout the day. There is coffee and tea available
with microwave oven and fridge facilities provided to all students.
Restaurants and cafes are within walking distance, along with
lovely bike rides, walking paths, picnic facilities and sailing
off the foreshore.
Regional Colleges are located in major centres which include free
parking, close to shopping centres with modern, comfortable training
rooms and practical training facilities. Located in Bunbury, Mandurah
and Geraldton.
Classrooms
Well appointed executive style classrooms with up to date audio-visual
equipment.
Social Areas
Open lounge where students can eat, drink and relax. Computer
and photocopy facilities are provided.
Student Counselling and Information
Centre
Latest books, journals, university prospectuses and job placement
information. Student counselling is available throughout the day
whether for personal or academic purposes. Accommodation and welfare
support to international students are especially important.
Job Placement
We particularly emphasise this service at DNA Kingston. We have
built up a tremendous reputation among the Dental Profession in
Perth and Regional Western Australia, and our graduates from our
Australian Training Programmes can look forward to employment
offers through our employment services with a current range of
99% employment.
International Students enjoy assistance with work experience and
employment right through their training and once they graduate
through DNA Kingston employment support services. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
COURSES
AT DNA Kingston Training
Our Vocational
Courses all lead to qualifications within the Australian Qualification
Framework. The AQF provides a national framework for qualifications
gained through the workplace and postsecondary education and
training. We offer qualifications from Certificate II to Diploma
level.
We offer
courses in:
International and Local • Cert IV in Dental Assisting - 1 Year Full-time
• Diploma in Dental Technology (Dental Technician) - 2 Year
Full-time
• Diploma in Dental Practice Management - 1 Year Full-time
Local • Post Graduate studies in Dental Assisting
• Cert II Intro to the Health Profession
• Medical Reception Intro & Cert III
• Dental Reception Cert IV
• Traineeships Cert III and IV Dental Assisting
• Apprenticeships/Traineeships Diploma of Dental Technology
(Dental Technician)
Our academic Cert IV and Diplomas provide you with qualifications
that will enable you to be considered for entry into a wide
range of universities.
More about these courses:
They are all excellent qualifications in their own right, providing
you with core skills to work and establish a wonderful career
in these areas.
• Diploma in Dental Technology (Dental
Technician) Skills and knowledge to fabricate Prosthetic
Appliances in Dentistry with the opportunity to evenually run
your own business.
• Diploma in Business Management (Dental
Practice Management) All the skills to work in a small business
organisation or large corporation with an emphasis on a Dental
Practice environment. • Cert IV in Dental Assisting
Advanced skills to Assist the Dentist and Manage
the clinical aspect of a Dental Practice in all areas of Dentistry,
including Specialist Dentistry areas.
Further Information
Course information in detail can be obtained from the colleges,
Website or can be posted out by request by emailing: admin@dnakingston.com.au
MAKING
AN APPLICATION
International Students
1. Complete the Application Form, then submit this to the College
by fax, post or email. When submitting your Application Form please
attach copies of all Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees you have
received and, where applicable, your English Language
Test Score (for example TOEFL, IELTS). It is very important that
you attach this information so there will be no delay in
your application.
2. If your application is successful you will receive an Offer
Letter within 48 hours which will confirm all details in regards
to your application.
3. To accept your place at DNA Kingston Training you must pay
at least one semester’s tuition fees and the Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC). When payment
has been processed the college will issue you with a Confirmation
of Enrolment (CoE). This is a form
confirming your enrolment with the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC). This enables you to apply for
a student visa.
Australian Students
1. Complete the Application Form, then submit it to the College
personally, or by fax, post or email. When submitting your Application
Form please attach copies of all Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees
you have received. It is very important that you
attach this information, so there will be no delay in your application. 2. If your application
is successful you will receive an Offer Letter for an interview
and orientation visit within 48 hours which will confirm
all details in regard to your training programme.
3. To accept your place at DNA Kingston Training you must pay
enrolment fee. Your registration will then be confirmed. Further
fees will then be required to be paid
on the commencement / orientation day.
Note: Course subjects and qualification codes are correct at time
of publication.
Australia has a reputation as a safe, progressive and dynamic
place to study and we maintain this reputation by providing quality
education and consumer protection specifically developed for overseas
Students.
DEEWR
This stands for the Department of Education and Employment Workplace
Relations and has a legislation which is the legal framework governing
the responsibility ofeducation institutions towards overseas students.
The legislation protects overseas students coming to Australia
on Student Visas.
It sets out clear roles and responsibilities for Education Institutions
wanting to teach overseas students. Dental Nursing Australia is
governed by this Legislation. DEEWR contact details:
Helpline: (02) 6240 5069
Website: www.deewr.gov.au
DEST
Stands for the Department of Education Science
and Training. They can assist and help students to understand
their rights and obligations when studying in Australia.
DEST also have a role of ensuring Educational Institutions comply
with legislation and assist them to uphold these obligations.
CRICOS
This is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses
for Overseas Students, a data base of more than 1200 Australian
Education Institutions. Any education institution that recruits,
enrols or teachers overseas students, must be registered on CRICOS.
Each course is also registered on this system.
You will notice that Dental Nursing Australia CRICOS number is
displayed on all our documentation to you, to ensure you are aware
we are registered.
PRISMS
This stands for the Provider Registration and International Students
Management System. It is a secure computer system that is the
information source for CRICOS.
Education Institutions and their courses are listed on PRISMS,
as is each student studying in Australia on a Student Visa. This
system works with and through the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC).
Through PRISMS DNA will notify DIAC of each students enrolment
in a course. This generally occurs before the student applies
for a Student Visa to study in Australia. The enrolment information
generates an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) as evidence
of enrolment in a registered, full-time course. This CoE is a
key requirement for the DIAC to issue a student visa. PRISMS ensures
Dental Nursing Australia keeps a safe watch of our students in
our care.
Study in Australia is also a very useful
Website: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Please read carefully-applicant should keep a copy of this form
and a signed copy should be lodged with DNA Kingston Training.
I understand the following conditions apply to my application
and enrolment as outlined on the Letter of Offer. Please not that
additional information on any of these matters can be obtained
from the International Student Handbook, Web site and Staff at
DNA Orientation Day
Students are advised to attend this day to attain their full potential
from their training programmes.
Payment of fees
Course fee and OSHC charge are to be paid in sufficient time to
get a student visa prior to the commencement date of the course.
All payments are to be made in Australian dollars and payable
to Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd. An electronic Confirmation
of Enrolment (CoE) will be issued on receipt of the monies.
Accommodation
DNA Kingston Training will endeavour to assist Students with accommodation
for their time of enrolment at the colleges.
Excursion Permission
The students may attend excursions organized and approved by the
College staff as part of the teaching/learning or recreation programmes.
For students under 18 year of age a permission form must be signed
by the parent(s) , guardian or carer.
Termination of study
Failure to abide by DNA Kingston Training college policies and
procedures and Government regulations may result in termination
of enrolment.
Students aged under 18
For the care and well being of students under the age of 18 they
are required to adhere to the college’s policy and procedures
for students under 18 years of age.
Grievances
Policy and procedure documents are issued during the Orientation
Programme. In the case of grievance, students have the right to
take further action under the Western Australian Government Consumer
Protection laws. Students can also access the Internal and External
Complaints and Appeals process and the International student Conciliator,
who is appointed by the Western Australian Government. Some disputes
may require a negotiated settlement.
School – Aged Dependents
Students with school aged dependants (children) are required to
pay full fees for their education. These fees range from $6,000
to $15,000 if they are enrolled in Non-Government or Government
schools in Western Australia.
Personal Information
As a registered provider of international education DNA is required
to provide certain information about students to various Government
departments in accordance with the requirements of the DEEWR Act.
The college must provide DEEWR with information regarding enrolment
changes and breaches of attendance/academic performance requirements.
Application information
Information presented with an application must be true and correct.
An enrolment may be terminated if incorrect information is provided.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
Cert IV Dental Assisting
Full-time $9,995.00 (1 Year) 2 Semesters
Diploma in Dental Technology (Dental
Technician) Full-time $31,500.00
Diploma in Dental Practice Management (Business Management) Full-time $19,995.00 (2 Years) 4 Semesters
Payment by semester
Resource fee $385.00
Enrolment fee $200.00
Initial payment will include Enrolment fee, Resource fee and 1st Semester
fees for that course enrolled.
Private Fee Delivery Mode may include:
• local face to face class;
• remote live electronic conferencing;
• self paced – scheduled and unscheduled;
• external studies;
• workplace learning;
• video / television based learning;
• online learning; and
• recognition of prior learning
The fee applicable is from the start date of the module(s)/unit(s)
of competency in which the student is enrolled.
To ensure consistency, adjustments will not be made to fees to reflect
variations in timetabling or in instances where students complete
a course/qualification or module/unit of competency in less time than
that specified in the course outline
APPLICATION FEE A non-refundable fee of $75 accompany each application for
a full-time vocational award course/qualification. LATE APPLICATION FEE A non-refundable fee of $45 applies to persons who wish to
apply for a full-time vocational award course/qualification after
the specified closing date for applications.
FEE FOR CHANGING APPLICATION
A non-refundable fee of $45 is applied to applicants wishing
to amend their application for enrolment in a full-time vocational
award course/qualification.
FEE FOR CHANGING COE
A non-refundable fee of $70 is applied to applicants wishing
to amend their COE for enrolment in a full-time vocational award course/qualification.
Payment of fees and charges
Enrolment is not complete until statutory agreement has been signed
by Student and RTO based fees and charges are paid and or deferred
payment arrangements have been made or fees and charges have been
paid.
Privacy
Irrespective of payment option, details of all student enrolments
will be retained for audit purposes and information will be kept confidential
under the Privacy Act in Australia. Information will only be released
to Government Departments associated with International Student Visa
arrangements. This may include Personal information shared between
DNA Kingston Training and the Australian Government and designated
authorities associated with Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS
Assurance Fund. This information may include Personal and contact
details, course enrolment details and changes, suspect breach of a
student of their obligation of change of address. Information under
all other circumstances will only be released unless written approval
has been received by the Student.
Student obligations
Full payment of fees, attendance to training programmes as scheduled
and to keep DNA Kingston Training informed of current personal details
of address and contact details. Students under 18 will require a parent
or legal guardian to sign and accept this agreement on the their behalf.
Payments
On enrolment, students will take up one of the following payment options:
a) Pay the full amount of fees and charges;
b) Present a signed authority from an employer to invoice that employer
for the student’s fees and charges;
c) for students who have fallen behind in their instalments during
the previous semester, the DNA may work out with the student an appropriate
arrangement to pay the amount outstanding, plus the fees and charges
for the next semester. If this can be arranged, the student may be
enrolled.
Students who fail to take up one of the above options must NOT be
enrolled.
Payment by installment
In cases of financial hardship, students will be provided a minimum
of eight weeks from the commencement of semester to finalise payment,
which may include payment by instalments at the discretion of the
Director of DNA Kingston Training.
DNA Kingston Training Director and Financial Officer will use their
discretion in application of this instruction by formulating the payment
by installments to more appropriately match the particular training
program. In some cases, sponsorship arrangements may be made. Details
of the student’s enrolment and details of why deferred payment was
granted will be retained for audit purposes.
Debt recovery procedures
Where approval has been given for a student to pay by installment,
the Student is responsible for the payment of outstanding fees and
charges. Fair and adequate recovery procedures will be in place to
manage the collection and recovery of all monies.
Advice of withdrawel
Students must be advised that written advice of withdrawal is necessary
to ensure they may be eligible for any refunds. International Students
will be advised that withdrawal may have an impact on their Student
Visa status in Australia.
Cancellations and refunds
Cancellations and requests for refunds mush be made in writing. 10
days is allowed for processing.
Please refer to the International Refunds Policy, Transfer and Deferment
policies documents attached.
Deferement
You must notify DNA Kingston Training CEO in writing should you wish
to defer your studies. International students must understand the
visa implications of any such deferment. Any pre-paid fees in credit
will be held for a period of 12 months and may be used towards the
resumption of studies. At the end of 12 months pre-paid fees will
be reimbursed with a ($230.00 administration fee deducted) should
you not resume your studies.
Re-marking Students requesting a re-mark of their assessment should
do so within four weeks of the date of publication of the results.
Should a Not Yet Competent’ candidate achieve an outcome of ‘Competent’
on a re-marking of the assessment, the $45 re-marking charge will
stand.
The $50 charge for reporting on assessments is not refundable. Re-producing
certificates or documents lost - fee of $70.00
Incidental charges a) Late entry to assessments $45.
b) Special deferred assessment – each module/unit of competency $45
c) Assessment only, and assessment held in normal assessment period
– each module/unit of competency $45.
d) Assessment only, and assessment not held in the normal assessment
period – each module/unit of competency:
i) Setting of paper by assessor $150.
ii) Marking of paper by assessor (each candidate)
$45.
iii) Supervision of assessment (each candidate)
$45.
iv) RTO administration costs (each candidate)
$45.
v) Assessment administration costs (each candidate)
$45.
e) Re-marking of assessment – each module/unit of competency $45.
f) Report on assessment – each module/unit of competency $50.
g) Replacement of award/qualification/academic record $70.
h) Re-issue of academic statement
i) Results on computer network $45.
j ) Re-issue of non-current enrolment form $45.
k ) Remote assessment supervision $70 per hour
Resource fee $380
The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA Kingston Training
to be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction.
The resource fee also covers internet charges, special events and
other services utilised by the students in the course of instruction.
Any equipment that will be retained by the student as his or her own
personal property must be purchased separately by the student.
Students will not be charged for leasing, purchase or depreciation
of equipment or general infrastructure.
Excursions will be charged to the students as they arise.
Fee Policies 2010
All fees to be paid the Semester prior to the Semester you are about
to commence.
If fees are not paid in full, you will be unable to commence your
classes. Unless prior arrangments have been made in special circumstances.
If your fees are not paid appropriately you will be unable to attend
normal classes.
Additional penalties will apply from $500 for the first week to $1000
for the second week if payment has not been recieved on the correct
due dates.
After the second week, payment has not been recieved, the Visa Office
will be contacted to inform them that fees have not been paid.
Your COE the following week will be cancelled.
Withdrawals please refer to our policy in the student handbook.
Other fees
In addition to the fees outlined above, DNA Kingston Training may
levy other fees to recover the cost in special circumstance of other
items and services provided by DNA Kingston Training (for example,
parking and security passes).
Late application fee
A non-refundable fee of $65 applies to persons who wish to apply for
a full-time vocational award course/qualification after the specified
closing date for applications.
Fee for changing application
A non-refundable fee of $65 is applied to applicants wishing to amend
their application for enrolment in a full-time vocational award course/qualification.
