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Gold Coast | Queensland | Australia A beautiful place to live and study Investing in Imaginations Contents 3 Welcome 4 On campus 6 Live training environments 8 Student services 10 Living in Australia 12 Student accommodation 13 Student testimonials 14 University pathways 16 Faculty of Automotive 18 Institute of Business 24 Faculty of Early Childhood Education 26 Faculty of Community Services 28 Faculty of Fitness 30 Institute of Hair & Beauty 32 Faculty of Hospitality 34 Imagine College of English 36 Further information 36 Entry requirements and enrolment 37 Contact information Gold Coast Queensland, Australia 2 Welcome It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Imagine Education Australia. At Imagine, we cater for your every need as a student, have courses to meet your needs and the needs of your children, offer accommodation services, and provide job club to assist you in gaining part-time employment. In the pages of this book you will find a range of courses to suit your educational and life choices. Imagine has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and well-qualified staff who are enthusiastic about your learning and their teaching. Having personally worked in education our entire lives, we can assure you that we are in “the business of education”, not “the education business”. Education is the mainstay for people and families wishing to improve their lives and increase their global mobility. For most, this means mastery of the English language; for many, it means gaining a qualification in an area where there is high demand for jobs and a career. Imagine Education Australia is a place where we do things right, with genuine care for each and every member of our community. Viryan Collins-Rubie Bill Adler CEO Co-Principal CEO Co-Principal 12 reasons to Imagine Experience and facilities: Imagine Education Australia is a Live training environments: Don’t just learn in a 1 6 Registered Training Organisation that has been delivering quality classroom: study at one of Imagine’s live training training relevant to industry since 2005. We have purpose-built environments where you get the practical, hands-on facilities and state-of-the-art learning environments incorporating training and experience you need to launch your career. interactive whiteboard technology. 7 Skill-based assessment: Demonstrate your learning Accredited courses: Our qualifications are built in accordance in many ways, not just exams. Additionally, on-the-job 2 with the National Training Packages and are compliant with the apprentices are assessed in conjunction with their own VET Quality Framework. Imagine Education Australia’s courses employment training. are validated by industry to ensure the most up-to-date, relevant 8 Flexible entry requirements and multiple intakes: You training for today’s business environment. will never miss your start date with Imagine’s flexible enrolment 3 Industry engaged staff: With fully-qualified, passionate teaching options and multiple intakes throughout the year. staff that have many years experience working in their respective 9 Fee options: Discover a cost-effective way of achieving industries and who support inclusive learning, students receive your career outcome or pathway to further study with training from the best. our competitive course prices and reputation for flexible 4 Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer: Your past payment plans. studies and work experience can be recognised as credit at 10 Scholarships: We recognise the passion and academic Imagine Education Australia. talent of our applicants and we offer a scholarship program. Foundation pathways: Students looking for a pathway entry 5 11 Government-funded places available: Government- into university bachelor programs can take advantage of Imagine funded positions are available for domestic enrolments, Education Australia’s Foundation Pathway program. Pathways traineeships, and apprenticeships. from our vocational programs allow you to progress onto the University articulation: Your learning can count towards bachelor programs with credit, meaning you can complete your 12 your university degree with our university articulation to degree even faster! Bond University and other major Australian universities. IMPORTANT NOTE: This in no way implies a guaranteed place in We’re always broadening your career options! Welcome a university or high school program. Individuals applications must IMPORTANT NOTE: This in no way implies a guaranteed be approved by the applied University or School. place in a university or high school program. Individuals applications must be approved by the applied University or School. Visit our website at www.imagineeducation.com.au 3 On campus Imagine Education Australia is a Vocational Education and Training centre and a privately-owned English Language Centre on the Gold Coast. In cooperation with partner education providers, Imagine Education can provide students with a pathway into high school, university, or higher learning throughout Australia. At Imagine, classes have their own room providing students with stability and the comfort of being able to make their classroom their own. All the necessary learning materials including text books for use in class are available to students. Imagine Education notebooks are provided free of charge. Campus map Scarborough St Southport Central Campus t S n e e u Q High St Fe rry Rd Southport-Burleigh Rd t Fe S rry n Rd ee u Q Imagine Education Australia has two campuses: our Main Campus at Benowa Road; and our Southport Central Campus Main off Scarborough Street. Imagine’s Southport Central Campus is home to our College of English. This is Campuswhere students go to learn or improve their English. Imagine’s Main Campus is home to our Vocational Educational and Training (VET) faculties. d R Students may apply for VET courses once they have developed adequate English language skills. Imagine’s free college bus a w o n e travels between the two campuses each day to transport students to and from classes. B Imagine’s Main Campus is also conveniently located next to The Southport School’s junior campus and directly across the road from The Southport School’s middle and high school campus, perfect for students participating in Imagine’s High School Preparation program. 4 Main Campus Imagine Education’s main campus is located at 13 Benowa Road Southport on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our state-of-the- art campus is located only 5 minutes drive from the Southport CBD and 10 minutes drive from the famous Surfers Paradise. Our campus is surrounded by native bushland and provides a tranquil environment for students. We are located near a major shopping centre which has a post office, chemist, supermarket and many other speciality stores. • Imagine’s Main Campus has 10 brand new classrooms equipped with comfortable furniture and the latest in teaching facilities. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia equipment, including: • Comprehensive library • Purpose-built classrooms • Lessons integrate interactive whiteboard technology and resource materials • Computer lab and Wi-Fi connection • Student kitchen and common area • Outdoor deck and common area • Free parking Southport Central Campus Imagine Education’s Southport Central campus is located at Building 3F, Corner of Lawson and Scarborough St Southport, on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our state of the art campus is located in the heart of the Southport CBD and five minutes drive from famous Surfers Paradise. Our campus is surrounded by the Southport retail and business precinct. We are located near a major shopping centre that has a post office, chemist, supermarket and many other speciality stores. Imagine has 11 brand new classrooms equipped with comfortable furniture and the latest teaching facilities. Classrooms are equipped with multimedia equipment, including: • Contemporary, purpose-built facilities On campus • Two levels of classrooms • Lessons integrate the latest interactive whiteboard technology and resource materials • Hair and beauty live training salon, Aqua Body & Soul, on level two • Computer lab with Wi-Fi connection Visit our website at www.imagineeducation.com.au 5 Live training environments At Imagine Education Australia, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways for our students to get the most out of their education. We believe that one of the best ways to learn is through real-world, hands-on practice. Imagine Education Australia is different from other educational institutions on the Gold Coast because we have a number of live training environments for our students to undertake their specific courses. Imagine’s Faculty of Automotive, Faculty of Children’s Services, Institute of Hair & Beauty, and Faculty of Hospitality each encompass their own live training environment. Our live training environments are designed to enhance students’ learning experience and give them the confidence to succeed in their chosen profession in the real world by catering for real customers. To learn more about Imagine Education Australia’s live training environments, please read on. 6 Faculty of Early Childhood Education Early Learning Centres Lovell and Alan House are fully-accredited and functioning 75-place day care centres which are on- site at our Main Campus for our child care students to access for live practical training. Faculty of Automotive Automotive workshop Our automotive workshop caters for real customers where we employ qualified trainers and mechanics. It is available for our automotive students to access for live practical