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05 International student support 06 Literacy and Learning Centre
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06 Indigenous Australian student support
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Study options
13 Qualifications On-site facilities
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14 Pathways to uni
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14 Southbank Tertiary Education Program (STEP)
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14 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Attend all classes and tutorials
Get to know your teachers
Help with study costs
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Make a positive start by attending your orientation
Get to know your colleagues in class and on campus
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Know where to seek help from services on campus
Plan to balance your study and other commitments
Have a clear understanding of what is expected of you in each subject and clarify any confusion with your teachers
Have a career direction to support your academic effort
Develop your academic self confidence
Have fun! Enjoy your learning journey
Transition to study
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Welcome to Southbank Institute of Technology Message from the Chief Executive
Welcome. As a student you are our first priority. Education is more than just “training”. We believe that, as well as learning new skills while you are at Southbank Institute of Technology, you will also grow as a person. We also believe that you will make friends for life! Southbank Institute of Technology is your Institute. We have the best team of people here to support you. We live in a wonderful part of Queensland, the state where Australia shines and our Institute lives and breathes the vibrant South Bank culture. Our community is diverse. It is made of many different peoples who wish to share this beautiful environment. At Southbank Institute of Technology we celebrate diversity and difference with the 90 countries that contribute to our staff and student body. That’s part of your learning experience too; interacting with people from a range of economic and cultural backgrounds. You will also discover that the network of friends you make here will give you a broad range of business and career opportunities for your future. You will have the opportunity to build friendships and gain a uniquely Australian qualification. On behalf of all Southbank Institute of Technology staff, I wish you all the best with your studies and for this stage of your life.
Dr Pim Borren Chief Executive Southbank Institute of Technology
Student Services
Student services centre Level 1, C Block Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8:30am to 5pm Wednesday - 9:30am to 5pm Friday - 8:30am to 5pm Change of office hours may occur during February and July, and possibly other times throughout the year.
Visit the Student Services Centre to access the range services detailed below.
Student Administration
Counselling
Student Services Centre - Level 1, C Block Phone 13 72 48 Email enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Student Services Centre - Level 1, C Block Phone 07 3244 5095 Email studentsupport.services@southbank.edu.au
Visit us for:
We can help you with:
• course enquiries
• career direction and course selection
• enrolment
• personal issues that are impacting on your studies
• payments
• cross-cultural issues
• changing personal details
• admission requirements, articulation
• student ID cards
• QTAC applications and procedures
• general enquiries.
• tips on how to manage your studies more effectively.
International student support
AccessAbility
Student Services Centre - Level 1, C Block Phone 13 72 48 Go to southbank.edu.au/international
Student Services Centre - Level 1, C Block Phone 07 3244 5095 Email studentsupport.services@southbank.edu.au
International Student Support (ISS) can help you settle into Australia and your studies at SBIT. We can assist you, or provide referrals, for the following: • living in Brisbane
If you identify as having a disability or medical condition that affects your ability to study, our AccessAbility Services aim to assist you to participate and succeed on equal terms with other students.
• accommodation, transport and banking
Support may include:
• cultural adjustment and homesickness
• sign language interpreters
• community support and multicultural services
• readers and scribes
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• learning support personnel
• working while on a student visa.
• provision of specialised and adaptive equipment
Each semester we conduct an orientation so that you can become familiar with the facilities and services on campus. We may recommend day trips and activities to places around Brisbane to help make your stay in Australia enjoyable, and we can put you in touch with organisations if you are interested in specific activities. We are also dedicated to supporting you for the duration of your studies at SBIT, and after you leave through our Alumni Association.
• alternative assessment arrangements. Services are only arranged if you contact the AccessAbility Services team, and are not automatically provided if you indicate a disability on your enrolment form.
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Student Services (continued)
Literacy and Learning Centre Level 1, F Block Phone 07 3244 5014 Email studentsupport.services@southbank.edu.au Our Learning Centre is your safety net. Here you will find a personalised and supportive environment that can assist you in many ways, including: • strategies to assist you in completing your course • skills development to assist you to secure a job, do your current job, or seek a promotion • strategies to improve your reading, writing, spelling or basic maths.
Indigenous Australian student support Indigenous Centre - Level 1, C Block Phone 07 3244 6061 or 07 3244 6222 Go to southbank.edu.au/indigenous We recognise that students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background often have specific needs. Our Indigenous Student Support Officers can help you to determine your needs and provide advice and assistance. We can assist with: • accommodation and advice on welfare and other support • issues, including course selection, career options, employment • opportunities and Abstudy financial assistance • enrolment processes • liaison with government departments • strategies for researching and preparing assignments • personal and family concerns.
International students: Conditions apply to some of the details contained in this brochure. Please visit southbank.edu.au/international or contact International Student Services for clarification.
Graduation – a celebration Go to southbank.edu.au/graduation Phone 13 72 48 or visit the Student Services Centre. Graduation is a special time for our Southbank Institute community. The successful completion of your studies is a milestone to be celebrated and this colourful and joyous ceremony is the culmination of all your hard work and determination. Each year we farewell our graduates and send them into the future with a fitting and memorable event. As one of our graduands, you will wear a unique and stylish gown that is colour tailored to reflect your area of study. You will accept your qualification during a formal ceremony witnessed by your fellow students, proud family and friends, your teachers and industry representatives.
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On-site facilities Library and Learning Centre Level 1-4, C Block Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday – 8am to 8pm Wednesday, Thursday – 8am to 7pm Friday – 8am to 5pm Saturday – 12noon to 3pm Closed on public holidays. Hours may vary during SBIT holiday periods.
We provide a comprehensive range of library and learning services to assist you with your studies. Resources that support your course: • Digital resources - ebooks - evideos - online databases containing journal articles, images, videos, industry reports, ebooks • Print resources - books, journals, DVDs Study skills solutions: - o ne on one assistance and group programs to build your study skills - online tutorials and videos - online support via email, LiveChat and SMS • Computer access - to support your study needs and requirements
Fitness Centre Level 1, A Block Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 6am to 9am, 12noon to 7:30pm Saturday - 8am to 11am Closed on public holidays. Hours may vary during SBIT holiday periods.
You can work out in our state-of-the-art gym for just a fraction of the cost of other fitness centres. Fully qualified and experienced fitness trainers are on duty to help you with a safe and effective workout. Our fitness centre features:
Pathways Bistro Level 1, D Block Opening hours: Lunch Monday to Thursday – 11.30am to 1.30pm Dine-in or takeaway Closed on public holidays and during semester breaks.
Enjoy relaxed dining and great food at great prices at Pathways Bistro. Your patronage will assist our commercial cookery and hospitality students as they learn the workings of a day-to-day bistro. Enjoy a hearty lunch from a constantly changing menu, and keep your eye out for the weekly specials.
66 on Ernest Restaurant Level 2, C Block Opening hours: Lunch Monday to Friday – 12noon to 2pm Dinner Monday to Friday – 6pm to 9.30pm
• cardio equipment including treadmills, bikes, rowing machines and cross trainer
Bookings essential Email restaurantreservation.SBIT@southbank.edu.au Phone 07 3244 5988
• free weights including dumbbells, barbells and benches
Closed on public holidays and during semester breaks.
• pin-loaded and plate-loaded machine weights
66 on Ernest is one of Brisbane’s ‘best kept secrets’. The restaurant provides students with the opportunity to gain significant work experience in a commercial restaurant environment, while you are treated to one of the best value fine dining experiences available in the city. A delicious and diverse menu reflects the very best seasonal produce. The Restaurant features special events throughout the year, and also caters for group bookings and functions.
• stretching and abdominal workout area • hydraulics circuit • change rooms, showers and lockers. Our services include: • fitness assessment and individual program design included in your membership • sports-specific program design • nutritional advice and personal training.
Southbank Green Print Centre Level 1, F Block Phone 07 3244 6477 Email support@southbankgreenprint.com.au or go to southbank.edu.au/printservices Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm The Southbank Green Print Centre offers students an extensive range of products and services using the latest digital technology. You can order a job online or over the counter. Services include printing, copying, laminating, binding and scanning.
On-campus wi-fi For details on how to connect go to southbank.edu.au/wireless SBIT has established a wireless internet network that provides access for students to the internet and education network using personal devices and some mobile devices. In order to access the network you will need a student account.
Internet access At SBIT you can log on to computers in classrooms and the Library and Learning Centre. To log on you will need a student account.
Student self-service To access student self-service go to southbank.edu.au/studentselfservice You can use student self-service to: • check or update your personal details
Skin and Body Spa Level 1, A Block Bookings by appointment Phone 07 3244 5518 Staffed by our students under the guidance of qualified instructors, our Skin and Body Spa provides quality, well-priced treatments for you, and essential hands-on training for our students. Book yourself in for some ‘time out’ and choose from a range of beauty services including manicures, facials, hair removal and spa treatments.
Student SPACE Level 1, B Block
• view your academic record • view your payment receipt list • enrol in selected courses.
Urbanest student accommodation Go to southbank.edu.au/urbanest Located next door to SBIT, Urbanest provides the latest in purpose built student accommodation. It features a range of apartment styles in different configurations from studios through to shared 4, 5 and 6 bedroom apartments with all-inclusive rents, private en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning in each room. Urbanest has public transport, shopping, cafes, restaurants and a variety of cultural and entertainment facilities right on the doorstep.
The SBIT Student SPACE provides a communal point for students across all course areas to meet and mingle. The space has microwaves, a fridge, tables, chairs and comfy lounges. It is connected (wi-fi and power friendly), making it the ideal spot for you to meet in study groups, and catch up with friends over a bite to eat. Southbank Institute of Technology Student Guide 2013 9
Help with study costs Scholarships and bursary program For an application pack and information on eligibility, selection criteria, the application process and closing dates go to southbank.edu.au/scholarships, phone 13 72 48 or visit the Student Services Centre.
In addition to the range of scholarships offered by SBIT, there are opportunities to apply for a broad range of scholarships offered through external government agencies, community organisations and private sponsors.
SBIT offers a number of scholarships aimed to support both new and continuing domestic students. All scholarships are offered once a year, at the beginning of each academic year. The scholarship process is very competitive and not all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be awarded a scholarship. All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application within four weeks of the application close date. If you apply for a scholarship, we suggest that you do not enrol until you have received notification of the outcome of your scholarship application. Scholarships on offer at Southbank Institute of Technology include:
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Up to four (4) Study Support Scholarships are offered to continuing (current) students. To qualify, students must demonstrate a high academic record in their current course, identify as low income or come from a background of educational disadvantage. Applicants must be a continuing (current) student, enrolled and studying towards a SBIT diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma. Applicants must have already completed at least one semester of their course.
Up to four (4) Chief Executive’s Academic Scholarships are awarded to highly motivated, commencing (new) students who must demonstrate a strong background of high academic achievement. Applicants must have been offered a place in a SBIT diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma to be eligible.
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Up to four (4) Equity Scholarships are available to highly motivated, commencing (new) students who must demonstrate a history of academic achievement, identify as low income or are from a background of educational disadvantage. Applicants must have been offered a place in a SBIT diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma to be eligible.
Centrelink study allowances For more information contact your nearest Centrelink office. Many SBIT courses are approved for study by Centrelink. Students enrolled in these courses may be eligible to receive a Centrelink allowance such as Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance provided they meet Centrelink’s criteria. Centrelink performs regular checks on work/study performance.
FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP Go to southbank.edu.au/FEEHELP and southbank.edu.au/VETFEEHELP
Payment plans Visit the Student Services Centre, phone 13 72 48 or go to southbank.edu.au/payment. If you are experiencing financial difficulty you can apply for a payment plan, however you must finalise your payment plan application before classes commence. If you don’t make these prior arrangements in sufficient time, you will be required to pay your fees in full at the time of enrolment.
Concessions Visit the Student Services Centre, phone 13 72 48, go to southbank.edu.au/payment or phone Centrelink on 13 24 90.
You can access the Federal Government’s student loan schemes at SBIT to help you realise your career ambitions now. These interestfree loans help eligible fee paying students pay all or part of their tuition fees (excludes incidental fees), even if studying part-time. You don’t have to make repayments until you have a job and your income reaches a certain level. You then repay the loan through the tax system. These loans are available only to Australian citizens or holders of permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is a Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible fee paying students pay their tuition fees for units of study at the Higher Education level such as the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering. A loan fee of 25% applies to FEE-HELP debts. VET FEE-HELP is a Australian Government loan scheme that assists eligible students pay their tuition fees when studying in a approved Vocational Education and Training (VET) course. A loan fee of 20% applies to VET FEE-HELP debts.
Fee concessions are available to eligible students on all SBIT Government subsidised programs. You must have a valid concession card such as a Centrelink Pension, Healthcare or DVA at the time of enrolment. If you are claiming an under 17 concession you must provide evidence of this concession to the Student Services Centre within five working days of your enrolment, otherwise you will be required to pay the full fees for your course.
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Careers and Employment
Did you know that 84.2%* of our graduates go on to further study or secure a job after leaving SBIT? *Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2011 Summary of Graduate Outcomes.
Career and Employment Resource Centre Level 1, C Block Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday – 9.30am – 4.30pm Closed on public holidays. Hours may vary during SBIT holiday periods.
We encourage potential and existing students to visit our Career and Employment Resource Centre. Aside from an array of career and employment resources, you will find qualified and experienced Career Counsellors who can help you with information and advice on future career and employment options.
CareerHub Go to southbank.edu.au/careerhub SBIT offers a free online employment service, CareerHub, designed to allow current students and recent graduates easily search for work that best suits their needs. CareerHub aims to connect students with leading local, national and international employers who appreciate the high standard of qualifications offered at SBIT. Consequently, they come directly to us to advertise their vacant positions. You can create your own user profile, amend, manipulate and personalise your resume in CareerHub and email it directly to potential employers. You can also search for industry-specific information and access employment and study resources.
Study Options on-campus info evening Qualifications Go to course search at southbank.edu.au Study at SBIT is offered in a variety of modes including parttime, full-time, classroom, workshops, online, external, on-thejob training and flexible delivery, combining self-paced and classroom learning. We offer courses across a range of careers and provide nationally recognised qualifications including:
Keep your eye on southbank.edu.au for details on our annual info evening. This event provides you with the opportunity to: •
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Understand the QTAC process, FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Diplomas
‘Earn while you learn’ with an apprenticeship or traineeship. These can be undertaken full-time, part-time or even while you are still at school as part of our innovative STEP program.
A diploma is an ideal way for you to reach management and supervisory roles, and offers more in-depth training if you want to pursue a career requiring a high technical ability, or if you seek a direct pathway to university (please note that not all diploma courses offer articulation to university).
Apprentices and trainees are contracted to an employer for the time it takes to gain skills in a trade or vocational area – usually between one and four years – and are paid to do a job while learning new skills at the same time. Best of all, at the end of your training, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification. Certificates Certificate courses are offered at levels I – IV and are ideal for professional development, career enhancement, work entry and re-entry to the workforce. You can enrol at a level that suits your current skills and knowledge and exit at a level that suits your goals. These qualifications are often core courses from diploma courses, and students wishing to undertake further study to diploma level will gain credit for any certificate courses completed.
Advanced diplomas An advanced diploma aims to give you command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills in a particular field. SBIT has formed partnerships with a number of universities to provide articulation into specific degree courses for dual qualifications. Associate degrees SBIT is the first public Institute in Queensland to offer the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering. This unique qualification can give you up to two years credit for university studies, and will equip you with the skills you need to undertake professional employment in the civil engineering sector. Post-degrees – vocational graduate certificates and diplomas These unique qualifications, positioned between bachelor and masters level qualifications, are developed in consultation with industry and focus on areas of expertise that are experiencing high demand in the world market. Practical, hands-on advanced training is provided in areas such as biotechnology, architecture, community education and a range of teaching specialisations.
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South Bank Parklands, on our doorstep. Photo courtesy of Publicis Mojo
Southbank Tertiary Education Program (STEP) Go to southbank.edu.au/STEP Phone 13 72 48 Email sbit.step@southbank.edu.au
Study disciplines Go to course search at southbank.edu.au Southbank Institute of Technology provides access to high quality vocational education across an extensive range of study disciplines. These include: • creative industries • tourism and hospitality • engineering and design • digital media • industry and trades • sciences • health services • community services • beauty and recreation • communication and general education • business and information technology • language and literacy • specific courses for Indigenous Australian Peoples.
Pathways to university Go to southbank.edu.au/pathways Phone 13 72 48 If you’re keen to go to university, but you don’t have an OP, or didn’t get the right OP, there is an alternative way to get there. By completing a diploma or advanced diploma at SBIT, you can improve your OP score and heighten your chances of securing a place to university. Many SBIT qualifications articulate into degree courses with selected universities. As a recognised centre of excellence for its pathways to universities, SBIT continues to nurture partnerships with major Queensland universities to give diploma, advanced diploma and associate degree graduates recognition for the quality of education and training they receive at Southbank Institute of Technology.
The Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program (STEP) is designed for school students beginning Year 11. The program offers units that build toward a diploma qualification. Over two years STEP (Years 11 and 12) students are offered an on-campus experience, attending class and/or sharing facilities with Southbank Institute of Technology’s full-time and part-time students. STEP students are required on campus for up to eight hours each week. STEP study is a part of a student’s high school curriculum and provides credits toward their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Following Year 12, STEP students have the opportunity to complete their diploma program with confirmed entry and credit into the course they have been studying. The majority of diplomas offered will provide pathways and credit to university courses.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Go to southbank.edu.au/rpl Phone 13 72 48 Email rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au Many of the skills we gain in life are obtained in ways other than through formal training. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that acknowledges these skills. You may have acquired industry-relevant skills on the job, through paid or unpaid work experience, life experience or through participation in community-based work. Assessment through the RPL process can provide you with a full or part qualification, and avoid the duplication of training. It may be used to identify what training you will need to complete a qualification, or could provide a pathway to higher qualifications if you may not have formal access to further training.
Information and courses contained within this booklet are correct as at June 2012 and are subject to change at any time without notice. For up to date information call 13 72 48 or visit southbank.edu.au
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