Airport Pickup and Accommodation Services

If a student requires, CIIS can arrange initial airport pickup upon request. CIIS requires a minimum of two week notice for this service. A representative of CIIS will personally meet you at the airport and transfer you to your chosen accommodation. This service will help to make your arrival in a new country less stressful. CIIS can arrange accommodation for students if required. The types of accommodation available are:

•      Shared Flat / House
•      Hostel
•      Motel

Payment for accommodation is made directly to the provider of the accommodation (usually two weeks in advance).  Please click here if you need more information or would like to book for your accommodation / airport pickup. 

Credit Transfer/ Recognisation of Prior Learning (RPL)

College of Innovation and Industry Skills offers a credit transfer/RPL process to all prospective students on enrolment. The institute provides information and support to enable all applicants to gather reliable evidence for credit transfer/RPL, regardless of how, when or where the learning took place. Please click here if you need more information or would like to request for credit transfer.  
CIIS endeavours to create a positive leaning environment for all that is free of intimidation, unfair treatment or harassment, in which students can achieve their goals through the provision of valid learning and assessment tools and strategies that are most suited to their diverse needs. CIIS has a fair and open complaints and appeals procedure to address any student grievances and provide outcomes that are recorded in writing. ACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training) can be used in situations where grievances are not resolved within CIIS.

Health Insurance

International students in Australia on a student visa are required, as a condition of their visa, to maintain valid health insurance. In most cases this means maintaining OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover). OSHC is medical and hospital insurance and is government requirement for international students arriving in Australia . CIIS arranges your private health insurance (OSHC) for the duration of your studies. The estimated 2008 annual premiums for OSHC are $348 for single student cover and $696 for family cover. For further information on OSHC please refer to the Department of Health and Aging (DOHA) on their website www.health.gov.au >
               
Current CIIS students please click here to obtain more information on their student health card status with the college.

Student visa can be obtained by meeting certain requirements as detailed on www.immi.gov.au .

The student visa will allow you to:-

       •    Study in Australia

       •    Eligible dependant family members can accompany you to Australia

       •   You and your family members can apply for permission to work

For more detailed information please contact of Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) at www.immi.gov.au>

Campus Facilities

CIIS campus is located in the city of Gosnells and is surrounded by best cafes, restaurants and parks. Banks, train station, library, post office, shopping centre and most other facilities that students will require are all within walking distance.

Other campus facilities include:

       •    Onsite parking (for both students and staff)

       •    Technology enabled labs for internet and printing access

       •    Qualified and experienced academic and management staff

University and Employment Pathways

Qualifications at CIIS will mean you have choices. On completion you may decide to gain employment or you may use your diploma for credit towards further study. A course at CIIS is an excellent bridge between high school and university. Students at CIIS will learn how to be market leaders with innovation and excellence. This all is achieved with the continuous efforts from both academic and management staff at CIIS.