| Cancellation |
| The College reserves the right to cancel a course or vary
the time of a course if there are insufficient students enroled.
Only in the event of a cancellation of a course can a refund
be made. Refunds will not be granted to students who are unable
to attend courses due to changes in personal circumstances,
work commitments or other reasons beyond our control. |
| Transfer Requests |
| Transfer requests received 6 working days before the commencement
of a course will be considered and accommodated where possible.
A $20 administration charge will apply for each transfer. Requests
for transfers after this time will be declined, except in the
case of serious, verifiable illness. Notification must be received in writing (or email) within 6 working days. Once approved, a transfer
is valid only for the subsequent term. |
| Participation |
| The minimum age for participation in our courses is 15 years.
No upper age limit applies. Provision cannot be made for children
to accompany students to classes. |
| GST |
| All courses grouped under the following headings meet Australian
Taxation Office criteria for exemption from GST: Business, Computing,
English and First Aid. Other courses are subject to GST, unless
specified otherwise. All published prices are inclusive of GST
where applicable. |
| Transactions |
| All transactions are in Australian dollars. |
| ABN |
| The ABN of the Eastern Suburbs Community College is 42 893
599 293. |
| Privacy |
| The Eastern Suburbs Community College will ensure that all
personal information provided to us; particularly any name,
address, telephone number and e-mail address; is confidential
and will be used to facilitate College notifications to students
and prospective students on matters relevant to course activity.
This information will not be made available to any other party
for any other purpose. |
| Concessions |
| Pensioners, Seniors Card holders and persons registered
as unemployed with Centrelink are entitled to pay $20 less than
the advertised fee. A Pensioner's Department of Social
Security health care card number, a Seniors Card number or proof of
unemployment must accompany an application
for a concession. The college reserves the right to view original
documents. Concessions are not yet
available via online enrolment. For concession bookings
by telephone the $3.00 telephone booking charge is waived. |
| Commencement of Terms |
| Autumn 2008: |
Monday 5 May to Monday 30 June |
| Winter 2008: |
Monday 28 July to Friday 19 September |
| Spring 2008: |
Monday 20 October to Friday 12 December |
| Summer 2009: |
Monday 9 February to Monday 3 April |
| Autumn 2009: |
Monday 4 May to Monday 29 June |
| Winter 2009: |
Monday 3 August to Friday 25 September |
| Spring 2009: |
Monday 26 October to Friday 18 December |
| For commencement dates of courses see individual course listings. |
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| Duration |
| Autumn 2008 courses are of 8 weeks duration; unless otherwise stated. There are no courses on 9 June,
the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. As a result 8 week courses conclude
on Monday 30 June. |
| Certificate and Courses |
| For non-accredited Business, Computer and Communication courses designated
'certificate courses' College Certificates are awarded to students who
meet the attainment criteria for their course. Students who
satisfy learning outcome requirements and meet attendance criteria
for accredited Computer, Keyboard Skills, Workplace Trainer
or English courses are entitled to an accredited statement of
attainment. A $12 charge will apply where a replacement certificate
is requested. For courses completes more than 2 years ago a
replacement certificate may not be available. |
| Disability |
| For wheelchair access please contact the College prior to
the start of term so that suitable arrangements can be made.
If you have any other special needs please call the College. |
| Additional Costs |
| For some classes; particularly Arts and Crafts, Food and Wine,
Massage and Furniture Restoration; materials or food will need
to be purchased. It is advisable in some classes to purchase
a text book for reference, eg. Typing, Languages. Any costs
will be outlined in the introductory session at the beginning
of the term. |
| Responsibility |
| No responsibility can be accepted for property left on the premises or vehicles parked on College grounds. |
| General Enquiries |
| For additional information telephone our central office at
98 Bondi Road on 9387 7400. |
| Mutual Recognition of Qualifications |
| The College recognises the qualifications issued by other
registered training organisations based in any State/Territory
of Australia. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
| All students in accredited courses may seek to have prior
learning recognised through a formal process that adhears to
the requirements of the accrediting authorities. For further
information contact the College on 9387 7400. |
| Non-Smoking Policy |
| All school grounds and buildings are 'non-smoking' premises. |
