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WELCOMEWelcome to Melbourne Metropolitan College (MMC), one of the Australia’s leading vocational education and training colleges.
At MMC Australia, our students are our top priority and our strategy is to give our students the best value business courses. Our fundamental objective is to provide you as one of our students with an environment that enables you to reach your full potential.
Our trainers will not only train you during your time with us, but also will work with you to mentor you, ensuring you achieve the best results. Our trainers have relevant industry experience, skills and
qualifications and know what is required for students to be successful in their studies.
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We fully understand the challenges students may experience while studying away from their home country. Our dedicated professional staff will support you to overcome the challenges.
Welcome to your college – where you can grow the life that you deserve.
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MELBOURNE METROPOLITAN
COLLEGEMelbourne Metropolitan College (MMC) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) [Provider Code: 40860, CRICOS Code 03783F], registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) across Australia. We are also proud to be able to provide courses that are nationally recognised and certified with qualifications set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
MMC is a dynamic and progressive professional training institute with the vision and focuses on the future career ambitions of our valued learners. We are committed to discovering and maximising your potential. We practice our values of integrity, transparency, creative innovation, professionalism and quality in every program we run.
WHY MMC
Flexibility for all of your Working Needs
Networking withPeers & Professionals
Business & CommunicationCoaches on Board
Friendly Staff to Help You
Convenient Location in the Heart of Melbourne
Career Assistence
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OUR CAMPUS
FUN THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNEThere are a lot of recreation activities that Melbourne has to offer.Some of these activities include:
There are many shopping
precincts within proximity, such
as Emporium, QV or Melbourne
Central. They include retail stores
such as MYER, David Jones, Coach,
Big W, and many more. Coles and
Woolworth are also available for
daily grocery shopping.
There are several cafés
and restaurants within the
vicinity of the campus, where
students can socialise, relax
and meet with others.
MELBOURNEMelbourne is the capital of the State of Victoria. It is situated on the Yarra River and around Port Phillip Bay with its beautiful beaches and water sports facilities. It is a beautiful spacious city with all the parks, gardens, sporting venues and scenic places that Australian space and natural resources allow.
Melbourne is considered to be the shopping capital of Australia and offers some of Australia’s biggest shopping complexes as well as sophisticated, exclusive boutiques and a host of lively and popular markets and has been voted the “world’s second most liveable” city in the world. More than 100 ethnic groups are represented in Australia, making Australia one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia’s dynamic multiculturalism can be attributed to its unique combination of Indigenous cultures, early European settlement and immigration from all parts of the world.
GETTING AROUNDMELBOURNE
The campus is conveniently located near to the city centre, which is in walking
distance from the Flinders street station. Or alternatively, individuals may decide to
board a tram from the Swanston street/Flinders Street tram terminal stop.
Bus stoppage are locatedon Flinders street and
on Queen street.
SHOPPING CAFES
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
All students are eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL is granted as a result of identifying and assessing previous and current informal education and training, work experience and/or life experience and knowledge. Previous learning and the evidence supplied is measured against pre-determined performance standards contained within the Units of Competency.
You should indicate your decision to apply for recognition as soon as possible. This can be done on enrolment or after the induction and orientation program.
COURSE CREDITMMC will recognise a course credit when you can demonstrate certificated verification of previously achieved recognised units of competencyCourse credits may reduce the length of your course. If this occurs before your visa is granted, MMC will indicate the actual course duration in the confirmation of enrolment issued for to you for that course.
If the course credit is granted after your visa is granted, the change in course duration is reported via Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS) under section 19 of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act.Students are required to accept the Course Credit Outcome.
There are no barriers to entry based on age (other than post school students over 18), gender, social or educational background.
Relevant Age:Foundation skills at a minimum of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 3 listed.
Academic Level:English IELTS 5.5 requiredEnglish Equivalent:
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FACTS ABOUT MELBOURNE
TRANSPORT
Australia has an extensive public transport system that includes trains, buses,
tramways, ferries, two major national airlines and several regional airlines. With
regard to public transport, metropolitan cities, including Melbourne, are divided
into zones and your ticket type and cost depends on which zone you are going to
travel in and for how long. Visit Public Transport Victoria at http://www.ptv.vic.
gov.au for more details.
WORK WHILE YOU STUDY
HEALTHCARE
Australian Immigration laws allow students to work for a limited number of hours
while studying on a student visa in Australia. Students can currently work 40 hours
per fortnight during the College’s study periods and work full-time during breaks.
For more information, please visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-
australia/working.
Australia has a very good healthcare system. All Australians pay a Medicare levy
(additional tax) to fund the public health system to ensure that everyone has access
to public-system doctors, hospitals and other healthcare services.
DIVERSE CULTUREMelbourne Metropolitan College welcomes student from different parts of the world. Cultural diversity is our strength. Learning is not only about the
skills, also about people, culture and their values. Getting people from similar background helps to mentally settle down in abroad. And people from
different background helps to learn about diversity and gives a good feeling to know more about people and life in abroad. By the time you finish the
course, you will make few good friends to cherish.
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ACCOMODATION
BRINGING FAMILY
There is no student accommodation available on-campus at MMC, however
students may speak to one of our friendly MMC staff to assist them to find suitable
accommodation.
When finding accommodation, it is important to consider an environment most
comfortable for you, such as staying in the city or in a quiet suburb.
Most student visas allow you to bring your family members to Australia as your
dependent (check your individual circumstance on the Home Affairs website). Family
members include your spouse, and you and your spouse’s dependent children.
Before bringing your spouse or children to Australia, you will have to prove that you
can support them financially. The cost of supporting a family in Australia is high. You
may have to consider and discuss many issues with your family.
BANKING
Australian currency is the only legal tender in Australia. When students first arrive,
money from other countries can be changed at the exchange facilities located at
international airports, banks and major hotels. Travellers’ cheques are easier to
use if already in Australian dollars, however, banks will cash travellers’ cheques in
virtually any currency. Major hotels and some shops, depending on individual store
policy, will also cash travellers’ cheques. It is a good idea to set up an Australian bank
account. You will need to provide visa details and evidence of residency.
LANGUAGE
English, as it is spoken in Australia, is easily understood by nearly all people from
other English-speaking nations. While there are some minor differences in accent
between the cities and country areas, the differences are much less than those found
in America, Britain and Canada. As you improve your English, you will learn some of
Australia’s colourful and often humorous slang, and have much fun explaining the
meanings to friends and relatives.
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CRICOS Code: 03783F RTO Code: 40860
MELBOURNE CAMPUSLevel 2, 335 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia t: 03 9088 8408 / 1300 113 520