EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE DENTAL AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS

 General Information: 1300 8555 03  ·  Email: admin@dentalnursingaustralia.com

STUDYING AT DENTAL NURSING AUSTRALIA

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 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.

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TRAINING FACILITIES

DNA 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, Geraldton and Albany.

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. 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 employment support services.

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COURSES AT DNA

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@dentalnursingaustralia.com

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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 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 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.

The publicly available Website is http://cricos.dest.gov.au

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


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CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT

Please read carefully-applicant should keep a copy of this form and a signed copy should be lodged with DNA. 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 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 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 $8,995.00 (1 Year) 2 Semesters

Diploma in Dental Technology (Dental Technician)
Full-time $29,995.00

Diploma in Dental Practice Management (Business Management)
Full-time $18,995.00 (2 Years) 4 Semesters

Payment by semester
Resource fee $285.00
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

Late Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of $145 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 $60 is applied to applicants wishing to amend their application 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 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 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.

DNA 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 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 $280
The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA 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.

Other fees
In addition to the fees outlined above, DNA may levy other fees to recover the cost in special circumstance of other items and services provided by DNA (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.