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SHAFSTON09COURSE GUIDE
SHAFSTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Contents
Welcome to Shafston ………………………………………… 01
Brisbane Australia ……………………………………………… 02
Campuses ……………………………………………………… 03
Shafston International College ………………………………… 04
General English ………………………………………………… 06
IELTS Preparation ……………………………………………… 08
Evening Classes ……………………………………………… 09
General English & IELTS Preparation Programs ……………… 09
Preparation for TOEIC ………………………………………… 10
Preparation for TOEFL ………………………………………… 11
Cambridge Exam ……………………………………………… 12
•PreparationforCambridgePreliminaryEnglish Test (PET) (CEFR B1) …………………………………… 13
•PreparationforCambridgeFirstCertificatein English (FCE) (CEFR B2) ………………………………… 13
•PreparationforCambridgeCertificatein Advanced English (CAE) (CEFR C1) …………………… 14
•PreparationforCambridgeCertificateof ProficiencyinEnglish(CPE)(CEFRC2) ………………… 14
•PreparationfortheCambridgeBECPrograms ……… 16
•PreparationforCambridgeBusinessEnglish CertificateVantage(BECVantage)(CEFRB2) ………… 16
•PreparationforCambridgeBusinessEnglish CertificateHigher(BECHigher)(CEFRC1) …………… 16
Holidayprograms ……………………………………………… 18
ShafstonSchoolofHospitality ………………………………… 20
•HospitalityManagement ………………………………… 22
•CommercialCookery …………………………………… 22
•HospitalityManagement ………………………………… 24
•Patisserie ………………………………………………… 24
Outcomesforsuccessfulhospitalitygraduates ……………… 26
Generalskilledmigration ……………………………………… 27
Workplacementfacilities-Brisbane,Australia ……………… 28
Shafston Services and Facilities ……………………………… 30
•JobClub …………………………………………………… 31
•Samplewageinformation ………………………………… 31
•Accommodation ………………………………………… 32
•HomestayFamily ………………………………………… 32
•UniversityMansions ……………………………………… 32
•AirportGreeting ………………………………………… 32
The Shafston Activities and Travel Centre …………………… 33
Policies & Procedures and Enrolment Information …………… 36
Application Form ……………………………………………… 37
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Welcome to Shafston
The academic standards are high and the students receive individual attentioninsmallclasses.Everyoneisabletoclimbtheirownacademic“Everest”attheirownpace.Thefriendlyteachingstaffarehighlyqualifiedandmotivatedtoensurethatstudentsaresuccessful.ThephysicalsurroundingsonthebanksoftheBrisbaneRiverintheheartofBrisbaneareamongthemostpleasantofanycampusinAustralia.Wewelcomestudentsfromthroughouttheworld.CurrentlytherearestudentsatShafstonfrommorethan40countriesinAsia,Europe,TheMiddleEast,North&SouthAmericaandAfrica.WhetheryouareseekingtodevelopyourEnglishlanguagecapability,tofinda“pathway”toamajorAustralianuniversity,orendeavouringtogainanAustraliantradequalification,youwillneverregretselectingShafstonasyourAustralianeducationprovider.
South Asia 16%
North Asia 22%
West Europe 14%
East Europe 12%
MiddleEast1%
Sub Continent 9%
Latin America 26%
Mission StatementShafstonisdedicatedtoprovidingacademic,culturalandsocialactivitieswhichencouragesindividualgrowthandculturalawarenessinmenandwomenfromallnationsinordertofosterinternationalunderstanding.
Our students Shafston students come from around Australia and across the globe to be part of an exciting educational experience. Since commencing programsin2006Shafstonhashostedover35,000studentsfrommorethan40nations,andareproudtoboastoneofthemostdiversestudentpopulations in Australia.
Formany,studyingatShafstonisalifechangingexperience. Weprovideeducationalexperiencesofthehighest-qualityin first-classfacilities.
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Brisbane Australia
The CityBrisbaneiswellknownforitscleanstreets,parksandwaterways. Itisasafecitywhichwelcomesvisitorsforavarietyofreasonsincludingeducation,tourismandbusiness.ThemanyethniccommunitieswhohavemadeBrisbanetheirhomeprovideresourcesandsupplieswhichfulfiltheneedsanddesiresofinternationalstudentsandothervisitorsfromthroughouttheworld,inadditiontosatisfyingthecontinentaltastesofmodern Brisbanites.
Asthestatecapital,Brisbaneistheheartofsouth-eastQueenslandwhichisoneofthefastestgrowingregionsintheworld.PeoplefromthroughoutAustraliaandtherestoftheworldhaveidentifiedthewonderfulopportunitiesprovidedbytheregioninrelationtoeducation,business,recreationandlifestyle.Inafastgrowingcitytherearereadilyavailableopportunitiestogetajobandworktosupportoneselfwhilestudying.
Shafston has two campuses that are located in the heart of the city of Brisbane.
BrisbaneisthecapitalcityofthestateofQueenslandandhasapopulationofapproximately2millionpeoplewhichmakesitAustralia’sthirdlargestcity.
Living ExpensesShafston estimates that to survive in Brisbane a single international student requiresapproximatelyA$12,000-13,000peryearforaccommodation,food,textbooksandotherstudymaterials,aswellaspersonalexpensesincludingtransport,entertainmentandrecreationcosts.Thisamountdoesnotcovermajorexpensessuchasyourtuitionfees,thepurchaseofacar,television,stereoorcomputer.Theamountrequiredforlivingexpensesdependslargelyonyourindividualsituationandlifestyle.
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Campuses
Kangaroo Point (Main Campus) The impressive riverside campus in the exclusive riverside suburb of KangarooPoint,issituatedonfiveacresofbeautifullylandscapedandmaintainedlawnsandgardens.AtthecentreisthemagnificentheritagelistedShafstonHousethatwasbuiltin1851.
ThecampusishometoShafstonInternationalCollegewherestudentsengageinEnglishlanguageprogramsincluding:GeneralEnglish,IELTSPreparationandCambridgecertificateprograms.
ShafstonSchoolofHospitalityalsooperatesprimarilyfromthiscampus.StudentsofCookery,PatisserieandHospitalityManagementlearntheirskillsinlectureroomsandmultipletrainingkitchensfullyequippedwiththerequiredtoolsandequipmenttodeliverhighqualitytradequalifications.
AlsolocatedatthiscampusisShafstonUniversityMansions(BrisbaneCityStudentAccommodation),aneleven-storeytowerwherevisitorswillfindtheexpansiveCaféRenoir,mainlobbyandreceptionareas,threelevelsofclassrooms,offices,otheracademicfacilities,andeightlevelsofon-campusaccommodationforupto352studentsineitherprivate,twin-shareordormitorystylerooms.
Otherfacilitiesavailabletostudentsandstaffatthiscampusincludealibraryandstudentresourcecentre,as-wellasmultiplecomputerlabswithfreeinternet.Freewirelessinternetisalsoavailabletostudentsinmostareaswithinthecampus.
L’Academie Hotel ConvenientlylocatedonthefringeofBrisbane’scentralbusinessdistrict,L’AcadémieHotelisa50yearoldvenuethathasbeenfullyredesignedtoofferShafston’sHospitalitystudentsthefinestoffacilitiesfortheirtraining.Ithasbeenrefurbished,re-decoratedandre-namedaspartofthecontinuedgrowthoftheinfrastructureandfacilitiesoftheShafstonColleges.L’AcadémieprovidesaperfectopportunityforShafstonHospitalitystudentstobetrainedinafullyoperationalcommercialfacility.
Superior-qualitytrainingKitchenshavebeeninstalledintheupperandbasement areas of this Hotel. The restaurant and bar areas on the groundfloorhavebeenredesignedandthereisnowtheL’AcademieBar,L’Academie Restaurant and L’Academie Coffee Shop and Patisserie.
The L’Academie Restaurant and Patisserie are run as a training restaurant forShafston’sHospitalitystudents.FullthreecoursemealsplusappetizersofstarqualityarepreparedandpresentedfordinersbyShafstonCookeryandPatisseriestudentsunderthesupervisionoftheirhighlyqualifiedandexperiencedtrainers.Therestaurantisopendailyforbothdaytimeandevening service. The time spent in the L’Academie Restaurant and Patisserie aspartofthestudents’trainingprovidesmanyhoursofvaluablehands-onindustryexperience.
Shafstonhastwocampuseswhicharebothinconvenientlocationsin central Brisbane.Shafston’s main campus is in the exclusive riverside suburb of Kangaroo Point while the other is located in the busy hub of Spring Hill, in the Brisbane inner city. Travelling time between the two campuses is five minutes.
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Shafston International College
(CRICOS 01542F)
Australia’sFiveStarEnglishLanguageCentre.WhyShafstonInternationalCollegeistheonlychoice:
• Shafston is one of Australia’s largest providers of preparation programs fortheUniversityofCambridgeESOLExaminations.
• ‘EnglishSpeakingOnlyZones’aresetindesignatedareassuchasclassroomsandcommonareas.ThisisastrictShafstonPolicy.
• Classgroupsareculturallyandlinguisticallydiverse.
• Teachersarehighlyqualifiedandexperienced.
• Classesareofferedatalllevelsofproficiency–fromabsolutebeginnerto advanced.
• Thehighestqualityworkbooksaresupplied.Thisissupplementedbyalarge range of other learning materials.
• Full-timestudyatShafstonmeans25hours/weekofintensiveteaching.
• 100%face-to-faceteaching(wedonotinclude‘supervisedactivities’or‘selfstudy’withinscheduledclasstime).
• Regulartestinginallcoreskillsenablesstudentsandteacherstomonitor progress.
• WeofferoneofthewidestrangesofprogramsinAustralia,includingpreparationclassesforallthemajorexaminations(Cambridge(alllevels),CambridgeBusiness(alllevels),IELTS,TOEICandTOEFL).
• StaffmembersatShafstoncanspeakJapanese,Spanish,Chinese,Korean,Portuguese,Thai,Italian,Albanian,French,Indonesian,Malay,Yoruba(Africa),Dutch,German,Danish,Hungarian,Hindiandofcourse,English!OurTeammemberscanhelpinjustaboutanylanguage.
English Proficiency Testing – On the first day and prior to arrival PriortoyourarrivalatShafston,wecansendyouatestthatwillaccuratelyassessyourcurrentlevelofEnglish.Thisisagoodwayofdetermininghowlongyoushouldaimtostudy.ItisalsousefulforstudentsplanningtotakeexampreparationprogramssuchastheCambridgeCertificates.Pleaseaskustosendapre-entrytesttoyou.Alsoyoumayaccessouron-lineEnglishtesthere:http://www.shafston.edu/online-english-test.html
OnyourfirstdayatShafstonyouwillundertakeorientationfollowedbytestinginallcoreskillstoensureyouareplacedintheclassthatmatchesyourlevelofEnglish.
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Free Afternoon Clubs
Shafston offers a range of free and optional clubs to all Shafston International College Students!
Cooking Club
TrycookingrealAussiefoodandlearnauthenticAussierecipes.Eatitallatthe end!
Music Club
Thisisapopularclub–comejoinourtalentedteachermusiciansandjointhemusicaljourneysingingsomeofyourfavouriteEnglishsongs.
Pronunciation Club
This is a session for all levels and nationalities. Specialised practice exercisesaredesignedtotargetspecificpronunciationproblems.It’sfunandagreatwayforyoutomeetotherstudents.
Cambridge Club (during Cambridge sessions)
Studentsareabletoreceivemoreassistanceasthecountdowntowardstheexaminationcreepscloser.Therewillbeadditionalgrammarandwritingworkshopsandtimeforyoutoseekmoreassistanceifyouneedit.
Sports Club (threetimesaweek)
Playsoccer,volleyball,basketballandotherteamsportswithfellowShafston students.
Film Club
StudentsallmeetwithaShafstonteachertowatchalltypesoffilms...Newfilms,Classics,Australianfilmsandmore.Studentscanrequestfilmstheywouldliketoseebytalkingtotheteacherrunningtheclub.
TIME FIRST DAY: SAMPLE ORIENTATION
08:00 StudentInterviews
09:15 Test Explanation
09:30 Test
10:30 Accommodation information
11:30 Campus Tour
12:00 FreeWelcomeAussieBBQ
01:00 Activities Centre Presentation Talk “Living in Brisbane”Orientationandsafetymessages
Lesson “Gettingtoknowyou”ConversationActivities
02:45 Class allocations
03:00 Finish
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GeneralEnglishpreparesstudentsforthekindofEnglishtheywillneedineverydaysituations.ClassprogramsaredesignedtoeffectivelydevelopcommunicationskillsandfluencyinSpeaking,Listening,Reading,Grammar,PronunciationandWriting(coreskills).Youcanenteratanylevelandprogressatyourownpace.Youcanjointheprogramandstudyfromaslittleastwoweekstoaslongasfiftyweeks.
Ourteachingstylesencourageinteractivelanguageusesoyouwillhavemanyopportunitiestopractisetheskillsyouarelearning.
Themorningclassesfocusintensivelyoncoreskills.Intheafternoon,studentsinbeginnerandelementarylevelscontinueatheme-basedprogramwhichfocusesonallthecoreskills.Studentsinpre-intermediatethroughtoadvancedhaveachoiceoftheelectivesbelow:
• Academic English
• IELTS
• Speaking
• Business English
• TOEIC
• TOEFL
General English
(CRICOS 021673G)
• Travel & Tourism
• VocationalEnglish
• CambridgeSkills
• Media
‘LevelUp’testsareconductedregularly.Studentscanmonitortheirownprogressandelecttotakethetestwhentheychoose.Studentsmustpassinordertograduatetothenextlevel.Usuallyfiveweeksofconcentratedstudyisrecommendedbeforeattemptingthetest.Itisexpectedthatallstudentsattendatleast85%ormoreoftheirclasses,completeallhomeworkandgainathoroughknowledgeofthecurriculum.
COURSE GUIDE 2009
General English Sample Timetable : Intermediate Level
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:00–11:00 Introduction to new theme.
ListeningandspeakingUnderstandingfastspeech. Homeworkcheck.
Grammar
DirectandIndirectQuestions.Tenses.
Pronunciation and Speaking
Intonation:Showinginterest and surprise.
Vocabulary
Expressing abstract ideas.
Reading and Writing
Summarising newspaperarticles.
11:00–11:15 MORNINGBREAK
11:15–12:15 Vocabulary
Recording and remembering vocabulary
Discussion
Givingfeedback.Listening:Modelanalysis.Vocabulary:roleplays.
Study skills development:
Workingwithmonolingual dictionaries.
Listening and Speaking
Tellastoryfromtwopointsofview.Talkingabout our embarrassing experiences.
Review and Consolidation
12:15–13:15 LUNCHBREAK
Beginner and Elementary Levels
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
13:15–15:15 Pronunciation and Speaking
Grammar Focus Writing Workshop Listening Theme Work
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
13:15–15:15 CoreSkills(FocusonGrammar,Speaking/Pronunciation,Writing)Business English;Academic English; TOEIC Exam Preparation; TOEFL Exam Preparation;Travel and Tourism; andCambridgeFirstCertificate.
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced and Super Advanced Level Electives
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Areyouarisk-taker?(fromtextbook)
Languagesummaryintextbook.
Project:PrepareinterviewsforFriday.
PreparewritingexercisefromtextbookfornextTuesday.
Languagesummaryintextbook.
Homework Quiz
FREE & OPTIONAL
CookingClub
Pronunciation Club
Sports Club
MusicClub
Cambridge Club (during Cambridge sessions)
Film Club
After School Clubs
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IELTS Preparation Full Time
(CRICOS 021674F)
AprescribedIELTS(InternationalEnglishLanguageTestingSystem)scoreisnowrequiredbymanyAustralianandBritishuniversitiesandcollegesasaqualificationforentryintoaformalprogram.ItisacomprehensivetestofEnglishlanguageproficiencydesignedtoassesstheabilityofnon-nativespeakers.ItishighlyrecommendedforthosewhoneedtouseEnglishinanAcademicorProfessionalcontext.IELTSexamsareheldeveryfourweeksinBrisbane.Wecanassistyoutoregisterfortheexam.
ThisprogramthoroughlyandsystematicallypreparesthestudentforallaspectsoftheIELTSexamination–Reading,Writing,ListeningandSpeaking.
Otherskillscoveredinclude:
• ListeningandNoteTaking;
• Academic Reading and Writing;
• VocabularyExtension;
• StudySkills;
• ReportandEssayWriting;
• LibraryandResearchSkills.
Students have regular exam practice sessions using past IELTS papers. TheylearnIELTSexamtechniquesandstrategiesforachievingthebestpossible result.
IELTS Preparation: Sample Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:30–11:30 Speaking/Discussion
Reading Writing Reading Speaking
11:30–11:45 MORNINGBREAK
11:45–12:45 Writing Listening Writing Workshop Writing academic English.
Grammar Grammar in context.
Listening Workshop
12:45–13:45 LUNCHBREAK
13:45–15:45 Reading Scanning for detail.
Listening/Discussion Lookingatlecturetranscripts.
Listening
Listeningforspecificinformation.
Speaking Workshop Testing, Review and Consolidation
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Vocabulary review activity
Question Formation: Preparation for reading activity.
Complete video review
Proofing your writing Error-correction(writing)
Diary or Writing Task
Homework
TheAcademicEnglishprogramisafull-timeIELTStestpreparationcourse for students at intermediate level or above.
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Evening ClassesGeneral English & IELTS Preparation Programs
Sample Evening Timetable: General English – Upper Intermediate
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
16.00–18:00 Grammar Review:
Test Your Grammar Telling Lies-Questionsand
negatives-Languagefocus
Speaking / Discussion Practice
-Askingformore information -Negativequestions-Formingnegative structures-SpokenEnglish
Reading and Speaking
DianaandElvisshotJFK!-Pre-reading
discussion-Comprehensioncheck
-Vocabularywork-Whatdoyouthink?
Vocabulary
Sayingtheopposite–-AntonymsandPrefixes
Writing (p114) Linkingideas-Conjunctions
Everyday English
Being polite
GrammarWorkshop
18:00–18:30 BREAK
18.30–20.30 Reading, speaking and listening activity
What’sthestory?–Tofindfactual
discrepancies betweentwonewspaperstories
Listening and Speaking
Mymost memorable lie!UncertaintycardgamelanguageactivitySpeakingactivity–Playacardgamewithprefixesandsuffixes
Speaking, listening, reading and writing activity
Soyouthinkyou’rehonest?–Todeviseaquestionnairetoassesshowhonest a person is
Song - ‘I never loved you anyway’
Vocabularybuildingexercise(20-square:OppositesActivity28–VocabularyGames and Activities 2)
Review Test
ReviewTestCheckandCorrect/Consolidation
Withtheaimtoofferingourstudentsgreaterstudyoptions,ShafstonInternational College has introduced night classes for our General and Academic English programs. Both programs are operated in a shorter formatof20hoursperweekface–to–face.Eveningclassesareavailableforallvisaholderspermittedtostudyafull-timecourse,includingstudentvisa holders.
TIME
16:00–18:00 Evening Class Session
18:00–18:30 BREAK
18:30–20:30 Evening Class Session
(CRICOS 021673G and 021674F) Session Times:
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Preparation for TOEIC Full Time
(CRICOS 051820G)
The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) test is a test ofinternationalEnglish.TOEICisthemostwidelyusedGeneralBusinessEnglishlanguageexamintheworld.Thetestcomprisesoftwosectionsandmeasuresthelisteningandreadingskillsofpeopleworkinginaninternationalbusinessorworkplaceenvironment.Theten-weekintensiveTOEICcoursewillpreparestudentstospecificallydevelopthetest-takingtacticsandstrategiesaswellastheessentiallanguageskillsthatwillequipstudentstoachievethescoretheydesirefortheTOEICtest.Studentswillbetaughthowtoidentify‘distractors’andhowtofocusonavoidingthem;howtoimprovepredictionskills;usingcontextcues;skimmingandscanning.Studentswillalsobeabletoimprovetheiroverallreadingandgeneralcomprehensionskills.TheRedesignedTOEICtesthas200questions.
Shafston is a Public Testing Centre so students can sit for the redesigned TOEIC® at Shafston.
Listening Comprehension – Section 1 (Total 100 questions)
Part 1Photographs:10questions
Part 2Question–Response:30questions
Part 3Conversations:30questions
Part 4ShortTalks30questions
Reading Comprehension – Section 2 (Total 100 questions)
Part 5IncompleteSentences:40questions
Part 6 TextCompletion:12questions
Part 7ReadingComprehension:48questions
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Vocabulary review activity.
Question Formation: Preparation for reading activity.
Complete video review.
Proofing your writing. Error-correction(writing).
Diary or Writing Task.
Homework
Preparation for TOEIC: Exam Sample Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:30–11.30 TOEIC Part IPictureanalysisVocabularyDevelopmentLawcourtsDiscussion
TOEIC Part IIIListening:ConversationsIdentifyingcontext–keywordsDiscussion
TOEIC Part VIncomplete sentencesVocabularyDevelopment:Collocations
Listening Strategies: Skimmingcomprehension questions:identifyingkeywords;
Reading Test:75minutesReview of test
11:30–11:45 MORNINGBREAK
11.45–12.45 Grammar check:Complex sentences
Vocabulary development:Registering to vote; Policing; Campaigning; Elections
Vocabulary development:Education;Life-longlearning;literacy
Vocabulary development:Citizenship;residency;visas.Discussion:Immigrationandnaturalizationpolicies
Vocabulary review
12:45–13:45 LUNCHBREAK
13.45–15.45 Vocabulary development: Words expressing contrast Skillsdevelopment:Listeningforspecificinformation
Listening for specific information Reading: Skillsdevelopment–skimmingandscanning
Part IV: Shorttalks
Reading:Skillsdevelopment
TOEIC Part IIPractice:Question/Response Strategies and tactics
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Preparation for TOEFL Full Time
Shafstonprovidesfull-time,10weekTOEFL(TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage)exampreparationforstudentsatIntermediate,Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels of English. The TOEFL test is accepted asanadmissionrequirementbyuniversitiesandcollegesinCanadaandtheUSA.ItisalsoacceptedforuniversityadmissioninAustraliaandtheUnitedKingdom.ThecoursepreparesstudentsinTOEFLtesttakingskillsfor:Reading,Listening,GrammarandWriting.
The TOEFL test has three sections:
• Listening Comprehension;
• Structure and Written Expression; and
• Reading Comprehension.
(CRICOS 051819A)
TheListeningComprehensionsectionteststhestudent’sabilitytounderstandEnglishasitisspokenintheUSAandCanada.TheStructureandWrittenExpressionsectionteststhestudent’sabilitytorecognisestandardwrittenEnglish.TheReadingComprehensionsectionteststhestudent’sabilitytounderstandpassagesonnon-technicalsubjects.AnintegralpartoftheTOEFLcourseisteachingstudentsthekeytestingpoints.Studentsaretaughtkeytest-takingstrategies,andhowtoimprovetestperformanceundertimelimits.Studentsaretaughtstrategieswhichenablethemtotaketherealtestandsucceed.Studentsaretaughtstrategiesforthecomputer-basedtest.InadditiontoteachingthespecificteststrategiesfortheTOEFLtest,thecoursehighlightstheimportanceoflearningandunderstandingnewitemsofvocabulary.Anotherkeyandessentialpartoftheprogramfocusesonimprovinglisteningskillssostudents are prepared for the listening section of the test
Shafston is a TOEFL Testing Centre and so students can sit for the TOEFL exam at Shafston on a regular basis.
Preparation for TOEFL Exam Sample Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:30–11:30 Topic: School Performance Vocabularydevelopment. Talkingaboutschoolexperience. Giving an oral presentation.
Practice Listening Test
Check homework Readingandspeaking(newspaper).Identifyingargumentsfor and against. Askingforandgivingopinions.
Check homework Practicewritingtest.
Check homework TOEFL reading comprehension -understanding
exceptions -understanding
complex structures.
11:30–11:45 MORNINGBREAK
11:45–12:45 TOEFL Listening (conversations) -Implications-Problems-Topics
GrammarProblemswithprepositions
Listening (AV) TTN/currentaffairs
SpeakingPreparation for seminar
Review Test Consolidation
12:45–13:45 LUNCHBREAK
13:45–15:45 iBT Lab timeReading EAP Intelligence reading article -discussion-comprehension
iBT Lab timeReading Usingcontexttodetermine meanings ofsimpleanddifficultwords
iBT Lab timeWriting Comparison/contrastessay
iBT Lab timeAcademic Writing Writing an argument for/against
iBT Lab timeSpeakingandSeminarSkills
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Reading activity Speedreadingactivity
Cumulative review exercise for pronouns
Review of count and non-countnouns
Cumulative review exercise for adverbs and adverb-relatedstructures
Homework
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Cambridge ExamPreparation Programs
European 45%
Latin American 30%
South East Asia 10%
North East Asia 10%
SouthPacific3%
MiddleEast2%
Shafston–TheonlyplacetostudyCambridge!Shafston is one of Australia’s largest providers of preparation programs for theUniversityofCambridgeESOLExaminations.Theyarehighlyvaluedbyemployersinmanycountries,especiallyEurope.
ShafstonoffersaverywiderangeofCambridgepreparationprogramsincludingalllevelsofthemainsuiteexampreparationprograms(PET,FCE,CAEandCPE)aswellasthefullsuiteofCambridgeBusinessCertificate(BECVantageandHigher)exampreparationprograms.
NationalityMixinShafstonCambridgePrograms:
We guarantee to offer every Cambridge program that we advertise!
Specialised Cambridge Teachers
AmongthespecialistteachingstaffareanumberofCambridgeexaminers,whoteachontheprogramsandgiveindividualfeedbackandadvicetostudents throughout their program.
ShafstonstudentsconsistentlyscorehighlyonCambridgeexaminations.Preparationisrigorous.Includedineveryprogramisafulldayofmockpracticeexamsonceeverymonthforallpapers.
Therearethreeclassesofpassinggradeavailableforthemain-suiteexams:A,BandC,andtwoclassesoffailinggrade,DandE.AllcandidatesareprovidedwithaStatementofResultswhichincludesagraphicaldisplayofthecandidate’sperformanceineachpaper.TheseareshownagainstthescaleExceptional–Good–Borderline–Weakandindicatethecandidate’srelativeperformanceineachpaper.Passingcandidatesareawardedacertificate.
New
*Computer Based Cambridge Exams! ShafstonstudentsenrollingintheJuneintakeofPETandBEC-VantagewillsittheComputer-basedexamatShafston.Studentswillbegivenpreparationandpractiseinthecomputerlabtobecomefamiliarwiththecomponentsofthecomputer-basedexam.Thetraditionalface-tofacespeakingformatstillexists.
*AvailabilityoftheComputerBasedCambridgeexamsaresubjecttonumbers.
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Preparation for Cambridge PreliminaryEnglishTest(PET)(CEFR B1)
(CRICOS 046000J)ThePreliminaryEnglishTestisanIntermediatelevelexam.ItisidealforstudentswhoneedabasicqualificationinEnglish.PETgraduatescangenerallycommunicatesatisfactorilyinmosteverydaysituations.
The PET exam comprises three papers.
• Paper1–Reading&Writing
• Paper2–Listening
• Paper3–Speaking
StudentswishingtotaketheShafstonPETpreparationprogrammustfirstlyundertakeaCambridgepre-entrytestwhichwillindicateastudent’scurrentlevelofproficiency.Wecandothiseitherpriortothestudent’sarrival(viafax)and/orontheirfirstday.
Preparation for Cambridge First CertificateinEnglish(FCE) (CEFR B2)
(CRICOS 021672G)TheFirstCertificateinEnglishisanupper-intermediatelevelexam.ItisidealforstudentswhoneedtobeabletocommunicateconfidentlyinEnglishinmostsituations.FCEisoneofthemostwidelyrecognisedEnglishlanguagequalificationsbyemployersandeducationalinstitutionsaroundtheworld.
Bytheendofthecoursestudentswillbeabletocommunicatesuccessfullyindaytodaysituations.
The FCE exam comprises five parts:
• Paper1–Reading
• Paper2–Writing
• Paper3–UseofEnglish(Grammar)
• Paper4–Listening
• Paper5–Speaking
StudentswishingtotaketheShafstonFCEpreparationprogrammustfirstlyundertakeaCambridgepre-entrytestwhichwillindicateastudent’scurrentlevelofproficiency.Wecandothiseitherpriortothestudent’sarrival(viafax)and/orontheirfirstday.
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Preparation for Cambridge CertificateinAdvancedEnglish(CAE) (CEFR C1)(CRICOS 033999G)TheCertificateinAdvancedEnglishisanupper-intermediate-advancedlevelexam.Itisachallengingexampreparationcoursewhichallowsstudentstoprepareforthefivepapersoftheexam.
Bytheendofthecoursestudentswillbeabletooperatesuccessfullyinprofessional or academic environments.
ItisparticularlysuitableforstudentswhoneedtouseEnglishatworkorforstudy.CAEisrecognisedbymostBritishuniversitiesforentrancelevellanguagerequirements.
The CAE exam comprises five parts:
• Paper1–Reading
• Paper2–Writing
• Paper3–UseofEnglish(Grammar)
• Paper4–Listening
• Paper5–Speaking
StudentswishingtotaketheShafstonCAEpreparationprogrammustfirstlyundertakeaCambridgepre-entrytestwhichwillindicatetoustheircurrentlevelofproficiency.Wecandothiseitherpriortothestudent’sarrival(viafax)and/orontheirfirstday.AskustosendyouanofficialCambridgeExamPreparation Placement Test.
Preparation for Cambridge CertificateofProficiencyinEnglish (CPE) (CEFR C2) (CRICOS 038097F)TheCertificateofProficiencyexamisanadvancedlevelexamforcandidateswhohaveafairlyproficientlevelofEnglishalready.Thecourseischallengingandrigorous.Ourexperiencedteacherswillhelpyoutounderstand the intricacies of the CPE exam.
ThisisthehighestCambridgecertificationlevelandindicatesfullEnglishproficiencyinanyacademicorprofessionalsituation.Studentswhoreachthis level are approaching the linguistic competence of an educated native speakerenablingaccesstothepressandothermedia,andtoareasofculturesuchasfilm,dramaandliterature.CPEisalsorecognisedbymostBritishuniversitiesforentrancelevellanguagerequirements.
The CPE exam comprises five parts:• Paper1–Reading
• Paper2–Writing
• Paper3–UseofEnglish(Grammar)
• Paper4–Listening
• Paper5–Speaking
StudentswishingtotaketheShafstonCPEpreparationprogrammustfirstlyundertakeaCambridgepre-entrytestwhichwillindicateastudent’scurrentlevelofproficiency.Wecandothiseitherpriortothestudent’sarrival(viafax)and/orontheirfirstday.
Course books and learning materialsAllstudentsaresuppliedwiththelatestexampreparationcoursebooksandothersupplementarymaterialsforthecourse.StudentsarealsoencouragedtopurchaseanAdvancedLearnersDictionary.
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Preparation for Cambridge FCE Exam Sample Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:30–11:30 Integrated Core Skills Themebased—Unit7ThePriceofFameIncorporatingUseofEnglish/Reading/Writing/Listening/SpeakingGivingadvice:Vocabularydevelopment(Entertainment)
11:30–11:45 MORNINGBREAK
11:45–12:45 Speaking Interviewpractice/discussion
Listening StrategiesKeywordrecognitionpractice
Reading Strategies Inference
TestStrategies Time management andkeywords
Review and Consolidation Unit7reviewexercises
12:45–13:45 LUNCHBREAK
13:45–15:45 Writing Part2(reportwriting)
Use of English Present perfect
Listening Thepsychologyof fame (multiple matching)
Reading Gapped text: paragraphs
Speaking: Talkingaboutfears.Roleplay:Givingadvice
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Collocationsworksheet
Phrasal verbsworksheet
Spelling changesworksheet
Negativeprefixes
Exam practicesimilar meanings
Homework
FREE & OPTIONAL
CookingClubMusicClubPronunciation Club
Cambridge Club Sports ClubFilm Club
After School Clubs
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(CRICOS 038098E)
TheBusinessEnglishCertificate(BEC)preparationcoursespreparestudentsinBECtesttakingstrategiesthroughthefourskillsofReading,Writing,ListeningandSpeaking.Acomprehensiverangeofthemesareexplored:Buyingandselling,Companystructures,Productsandservices,Usingthetelephone,BusinessissuesandTravel.Additionalcoursethemesmayinclude:Internationaltrade;Meetingandnegotiationskills;Teamwork&team-building;Humanresources;Stockmarket;andE-businessandE-commerce.ThecoursefocusesonEnglishasitisusedintoday’sglobalbusinessworld.Abusinessbackgroundisanadvantage,butnotessentialfor BEC.
TheBECexaminationsareofferedbyCambridgeexaminationsthreetimeseachyearinMarch,JuneandNovember.
Threeclassesofpassinggradeareavailable,A,BandC,andtwoclassesoffailinggrade,DandE.AllcandidatesareprovidedwithaStatementofResultswhichincludesagraphicaldisplayofthecandidate’sperformanceineachpaper.TheseareshownagainstthescaleExceptional–Good–Borderline–Weakandindicatethecandidate’srelativeperformanceineachpaper.Passingcandidatesareawardedacertificate.
Preparation for Cambridge BusinessEnglishCertificateVantage(BECVantage) (CEFR B2)BECVantageisatestaimedatpeoplepreparingforacareerinbusinesswhoselevelofEnglishisintermediatetoupperintermediate.BECVantageassesseslanguageabilityusedinthecontextofbusinessattheCouncilofEurope’sVantageLevel(B2)forgenerallanguageproficiency.
Preparation for Cambridge BusinessEnglishCertificateHigher (BEC Higher) (CEFR C1)BECHigherisaproficiencytestofBusinessEnglishatanadvancedlevel.Success means proof of a high level of competence in English for the workplace.BECHigherassesseslanguageabilityusedinthecontextofbusinessattheCouncilofEurope’sEffectiveOperationalProficiencyLevel(C1)forgenerallanguageproficiency.
Preparation for the Cambridge BEC Programs
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Preparation for Cambridge BEC-Vantage Sample Timetable
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
09:30–11:30 Integrated Core Skills – Theme based
-Rightsintheworkplace
-Riskassessment
-Smokingmemo-Talkingaboutproblemsatwork
-Understandingmulti-wordverbs
Rights at work -Injuriesintheworkplace
Review and Consolidation-Weeklyunitreviewtest-Letterwritingtest-Grammarassessmenttask
11:30–11:45 MORNINGBREAK
11:45–12:45 Report writing -Assessingsafetypracticesinacompany
Listening InterviewbetweencompanyCEOandhealth department officials
Reading -Howsafeisyourworkplace?-Riskassessment
Speaking -Workingenvironmentsurvey
Business grammar ModalverbsVocabularyreview:studytheunitwordlistreviewactivity
12:45–13:45 LUNCHBREAK
13:45–15:45 Speaking Expressing obligation; permitting; emphasising; urging WritingMini-reportwithrecommendationstoimprovesafetystandards
Reading/Speaking Stress management in theworkplace-discussion-reading
comprehension activity
Listening Adayinthelifeof(unit12) -informalmonologues-work.Listening for gist and specificinformation
VocabularyLabour relations -vocabulary
development-therighttostrike.Listening Trade unions -listeningforkeypoints
Speaking UnusualjobinterviewSpeakingactivity-Examstrategyfocus:
timing.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Write a memo advising staffofsmokingpolicyintheworkplace
Completion of reading comprehension for homework
Interview preparation AnUnusualJob(completionofpre-speakingworksheetforFridayactivity)
Review activity Unit7Bstudentbook
Homework
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StudentsenjoyingaShafstonInternationalCollegeholidayEnglishprogramareabletotakefulladvantageofthe6acrecampusandallitsfacilities.Whenstudentsarenotparticipatinginon-campusactivitiestheywillbevisitingmanyexcitingattractionsaroundBrisbane,andatthefamousGoldandSunshineCoasts.ShafstonInternationalCollegeStudyToursofferawiderangeofprogramsforindividualstudentsandgroups.Ourriversidecampusisjust5minutesfromthecentreofBrisbanecityandisperfectforadults,teenagersandjuniorsonshort-termgroupprograms.WeofferHomestayaccommodationoron-campus,dormitoryaccommodationforthestudentsandchaperones.Wewillarrangeeverything,fromarrivaltodeparture,verycarefullyandtoyourexactrequirements.Weareflexibleandunderstand the needs of the students and their parents.
Holidayprograms
‘Summer Camp’ for IndividualsShafston ‘Summer Camp’ is designed for individual students and small groupswishingtoundertakeEnglishtuitionandbeinvolvedinarangeofcultural,socialandrecreationalactivities.TheSummerCampisopeneveryyearinJanuary, February, July and August. Please contact Shafston StudyToursforfurtherinformation.
Study Tour Program for GroupsShafstonStudyToursoffersspeciallydesigneditinerariesforgroupsofstudents.Toreceiveaquotationsimplyemail,faxorcallShafstonwithdetailsofyourtour.Pleasetellusthefollowing:
• approximate number of students;
• approximate arrival and departure dates;
• the age group; and
• specialrequestsorinterests.
Youwillreceiveaquotationwithyourrequesteditinerary.PleasecontactShafstonStudyToursforfurtherinformationandaShafstonStudyToursbrochure.
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
Shopping in the QueenStMallPick-up4.30
Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryPick-up4.30
TenPinBowlingPick-up4.30
IndoorRockClimbingPick-up4.30
BBQpartyatSouthbankPick-up4.30
DaytriptoDreamWorld Pick-up5.00
Freedaywithhomestayfamilies
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
Learntoplaythedidgeridoo and paint a boomerang Pick-up4.30
QueenslandMuseumandArtGalleryPick-up4.30
Brisbane Forest ParkPick-up4.30
Australian WoolshedPick-up4.30
SportsintheparkPick-up4.30
DaytriptoWet’n’Wild Water ParkPick-up5.00
Freedaywithhomestayfamilies
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
8.30 - 11.45
English Classes
VisitanAustralianSchool Pick-up4.30
Botanical Gardens–AustralianBush
Lesson Pick-up4.30
WestfieldShoppingTownatChermsidePick-up4.30
LowRopes Action Course NewFarmParkPick-up4.30
BBQparty and sports Pick-up4.30
DaytriptoSeaWorld Pick-up5.00
Freedaywithhomestayfamilies
Sample Holiday Program Itinerary
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TheShafstonSchoolofHospitalityofferscontemporarytrainingleadingtoqualificationswhicharerecognisedandvaluedthroughouttheworld.Theprogramsaredesignedtoprovideanopportunityforstudentstobecomehighlyskilledtradespersonswhoarework-readyforemploymentintheHospitalityindustry.
Nowinitsthirdyearofoperations,ShafstonSchoolofHospitalityhashadfivecohortsofgraduatingstudents.TheseShafstonalumninowenjoytheopportunitytoworkinanindustrywithwidespreademploymentopportunitiesworldwide.
Training at Shafston includes both theoretical and practical training. PredominatelythetheoryclassesareheldattheKangarooPoint,MainCampus.PracticalclassesareconductedbothattrainingkitchensatKangaroo Point and at the live service training Cafe and Patisserie at L’Académie Hotel.
ShafstonSchoolofHospitality
CRICOS Provider 02687C WhychooseShafstonHospitality• Firstclasstraininginfirstclassfacilities
• TrainingdoneinL’AcademieHotel,aworkingrestaurant,patisserie,caféandbarfullyownedandoperatedbytheCollege
• Enjoytheopportunitytogaintradequalificationsinareaswherethereareskillsindemandandwidespreademploymentopportunities
• Gainworkplacementexperienceinsomeofover40localrestaurants,clubsandhotelswhoworkwithShafstonHospitality
• HavetheopportunitytopackageyourtradequalificationwithaUniversityBachelordegree,whichtogether,canbefinishedinlessthanfourcalendaryears.
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Work PlacementAsanimportantpartofthetrainingintheHospitalityprograms,Shafstonoffersstudentsanopportunitytodoindustryworkplacement.TheShafstonCollegeWorkPlacementprogramisdesignedtoassistthehospitalitystudentsinmakingcontactsandgainingworkwithintheindustry.Inaddition,theworkplacementprogramsupportsthestudentsinachievingtheindustryoccasionsnecessarytoachieveacademicsuccessintheirstudies.Thefirstinteractionwiththestudentsincludesaninformativepresentation upon commencement of studies. Within the induction process the students are advised of the service and the impact of such a service on theirstudypathway.Throughouttheirstudiesstudentsareupdatedontheactivitiesoftheworkplacementteamandremindedofthegreatbenefitsoftakingadvantageofthisopportunity.Workplacementwillimproveastudents’valueasanemployee.
Earn as you learnInternationalStudentsofShafstonSchoolofHospitalitycanworkinpaidemploymentforupto20hoursperweekduringtermandunlimitedhoursduringvacations.StudentsareearninguptoAUD$20.00perhour.GraduatesofCookeryandPatisseriecanexpecttoearnapproximatelyAUD$40,000toAUD$45,000peryearintheirfirstyearoffulltimeemployment.Forconfirmation,gotohttp://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=332200A#Earnings
Pre-requisites for Entry (Hospitality Programs)Pre-requisitesforentryintoHospitalityCertificateIIIandDiplomaprograms:
English
Successfulcompletionofoneyearfulltimesecondaryortertiarystudy,wherethelanguageofinstructionisEnglish,oranoverallIELTSscoreof 5.0,TOEFL173/500oranyotherrelevantEnglishproficiencyscore.
Academic
• ForentrytoeitheroftheCertificateIIIinHospitalityprograms,applicantsmusthavesuccessfullycompletedyear10orequivalent.
• Fordirectentryintothe37weekDiplomaofHospitalityManagement(CRICOS062417F)applicantsmusthavecompletedaCertificateIIIinHospitality(CommercialCookery)orCertificateIIIinHospitality(Patisserie)
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HospitalityManagement
CommercialCookery
Themostcommonwaytobecomeatrade-qualifiedchefinAustraliaisthroughthecompletionofanAustralianQualificationFramework(AQF)CertificateIIIinHospitality(CommercialCookery).Thenormalcareerprogressionforacook/chef,oncequalified,istobeginworkingasaCommisChef,andthenwithexperience,ultimatelyworktowardsbecomingan Executive Chef.
Shafston’s program is customised to enable students to have access to a clearstudypathwaythattakesthemfromcompletionoftheCertificateIIItradequalificationintoaDiplomaofHospitalityManagement.TheDiplomaofHospitalityManagementisdeliveredoverfoursemestersin92weeks.GraduatesofthispackagedDiplomawillholdbothaCertificateIIIinHospitality(CommercialCookery)andaDiplomaofHospitalityManagement.ItisalsopossibletocompletetheCertificateIIIinHospitality(CommercialCookery)asastandalonequalificationin55weeks.
Theprogramallowsstudentstodeveloptheknowledgeandskillsneededtoworkasachefinacommercialkitchenandtheknowledgeandskillsrequiredforkitchenmanagementandforgeneralhospitalityoperationalmanagement.PartofthetrainingisdeliveredinL’AcadémieHotel,arealservicetrainingrestaurantownedandoperatedbytheCollege.Othertrainingisprovidedbylectures,industryworkplacement,self-study,demonstrationsandlivefoodproductioninthemanytrainingkitchensthroughout both Shafston campuses.
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TERM1(220hours/11weeks)
THHCOR03B Followhealth,safetyandsecurityprocedures
THHGHS01B Followworkplacehygieneprocedures
THHBKA03B Receiveandstorekitchensupplies
THHBKA04B Cleanandmaintainkitchenpremise
THHBCC11B Implementfoodandsafetyprocedures
THHBCC01B Usebasicmethodsofcookery
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food
THHBKA02B Present food
THHBCC04B Preparevegetables,eggsandfarinaceousdishes
TERM2(220hours/11weeks)
THHCOR01B Workwithcolleaguesandcustomers
THHCOR02B Workinasociallydiverseenvironment
THHHCO01B Developandupdatehospitalityindustryknowledge
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone
THHBCC00B PrepareSandwiches
THHBCC02B Prepare appetisers and salads
THHBCC03B Preparestocksandsaucesandsoups
THHBCAT01B Preparefoodsaccordingtodietaryandculturalneeds
THHADCC01B Prepare pates and terrines
THHADCC05B Handle and serve cheese
TERM3(220hours/11weeks)
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers
THHGCS03B Dealwithconflictsituations
THHGTR01B Coachothersinjobskills
THHBCC13B Planandcontrolmenu-basedcatering
THHBCC05B Prepareandcookpoultryandgame
THHBCC06B Prepareandcookseafood
THHBCC07B Select,prepareandcookmeat
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold desserts
THHBCC09B Preparepastry,cakesandyeastgoods
TERM4(260hours/13weeks)
THHCCH01A Prepare,cookandservefood(holisticunit)
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets
THHCCH02A Prepare,cookandservefoodformenus(holisticunit)
TERM5(200hours/10weeks)
THHGLE01B Monitorworkoperations
THHGLE08B Lead and manage people
THHGLE09B Manageworkplacediversity
THHGLE11B Managequalitycustomerservice
THHGLE02B Implementhealth,safetyandsecurityprocedures
THHGLE04B Establishandmaintainasafeandsecureworkplace
TERM6(200hours/10weeks)
THHGGA07B Controlandorderstock
THHGLE05B Roster staff
THHGLE03B Developandimplementoperationalplans
THHGCS08B Establish and conduct business relationships
TERM7(220hours/11weeks)
THHGLE20B Developandupdatelegalknowledgerequiredforbusiness compliance
THHGLE13B Managefinanceswithinabudget
THHGLE14B Prepare and monitor budgets
THHGFA06A Interpretfinancialinformation
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Course Code: THH31602 CRICOS Code: 066239J
Duration: 55 weeks (Terms 1 to 4)
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Course Code: THH51202 CRICOS Code: 062417F
Duration: 37 Weeks (Terms 5 to 7)
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CompletionofaCertificateIIIinHospitality(Patisserie)isthemostcommonwayofbecomingatrade-qualifiedPastryChef.
Shafston’s program is customised to enable students to have access to a clearstudypathwaythattakesthemfromcompletionoftheCertificateIIItradequalificationintoaDiplomaofHospitalityManagement.TheDiplomaofHospitalityManagementisdeliveredoverfoursemestersin92weeks.GraduatesofthispackagedDiplomawillholdbothaCertificateIIIinHospitality(Patisserie)andaDiplomaofHospitalityManagement.ItisalsopossibletocompletetheCertificateIIIinHospitality(Patisserie)asastandalonequalificationin55weeks.
Theprogramallowsstudentstodeveloptheknowledgeandskillsneededtoworkasapastrychefinacommercialenvironmentandtheknowledgeandskillsrequiredforkitchenmanagementandforgeneralhospitalityoperationalmanagement.PartofthepracticaltrainingwillbedoneatL’AcadémieHotel.Othertrainingisprovidedbylectures,industryworkplacement,self-study,demonstrationsandlivefoodproductioninthemanytrainingkitchensthroughoutbothShafstoncampuses.
HospitalityManagement
Patisserie
COURSE GUIDE 2009
TERM1(220hours/11weeks)
THHCOR03B Followhealth,safetyandsecurityprocedures
THHGHS01B Followworkplacehygieneprocedures
THHBKA03B Receiveandstorekitchensupplies
THHBKA04B Cleanandmaintainkitchenpremise
THHBCC11B Implementfoodandsafetyprocedures
THHBCC01B Usebasicmethodsofcookery
THHBKA01B Organise and prepare food
THHBKA02B Present food
TERM2(220hours/11weeks)
THHCOR01B Workwithcolleaguesandcustomers
THHCOR02B Workinasociallydiverseenvironment
THHHCO01B Developandupdatehospitalityindustryknowledge
THHGGA01B Communicate on the telephone
THHBPT01B Prepare and produce pastries
THHBPT02B Prepareandproducecakes
THHBPT03B Prepareandproduceyeastgoods
TERM3(220hours/11weeks)
THHGCS02B Promote products and services to customers
THHGCS03B Dealwithconflictsituations
THHGTR01B Coachothersinjobskills
THHADPT01B Preparebakeryproductsforpatissiers
THHBCC08B Prepare hot and cold deserts
THHADPT04B Prepareanddisplaypetitsfours
THHADPT03B Present desserts
THHADPT02B Prepareandpresentgateaux,tortesandcakes
THHADPT05B Prepareandmodelmarzipan
TERM4(260hours/13weeks)
THHCCH01A Prepare,cookandservefood(holisticunit)
THHSPT01B Plancoffeeshoplayout,menuandstorage
THHBCC10B Plan and prepare food for buffets
THHCCH02A Prepare,cookandservefoodformenus(holisticunit)
Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)
Course Code: THH31602 CRICOS Code: 066239J
Duration: 55 weeks (Terms 1 to 4)
TERM5(200hours/10weeks)
THHGLE01B Monitorworkoperations
THHGLE08B Lead and manage people
THHGLE09B Manageworkplacediversity
THHGLE11B Managequalitycustomerservice
THHGLE02B Implementhealth,safetyandsecurityprocedures
THHGLE04B Establishandmaintainasafeandsecureworkplace
TERM6(200hours/10weeks)
THHGGA07B Controlandorderstock
THHGLE05B Roster staff
THHGLE03B Developandimplementoperationalplans
THHGCS08B Establish and conduct business relationships
TERM7(220hours/11weeks)
THHGLE20B Developandupdatelegalknowledgerequiredforbusiness compliance
THHGLE13B Managefinanceswithinabudget
THHGLE14B Prepare and monitor budgets
THHGFA06A Interpretfinancialinformation
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Course Code: THH51202 CRICOS Code: 062417F
Duration: 37 Weeks (Terms 5 to 7)
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EmployabilityGraduatesfromShafston’sHospitalityprogramswillfindthattheyarequalifiedtoworkinanoccupationwherethereiscurrentlyanopenlyacknowledgedskillsshortage.StatisticsgatheredbymonitoringemploymenttrendsinAustraliashowtherearenotenoughqualifiedworkerstofillavailablepositions.
AccordingtoarecentLabourMarketAnalysisreportedonthegovernmentemploymentandworkplacerelationswebsite(www.workplace.gov.au),employmentprospectsforqualifiedcooks/chefsremainverystrong.TheoccupationaldemandishighandtheLabourMarketOutlookisstrong.
“DemandforchefsandcooksisincreasinginlinewithQueensland’sgrowinghospitalityandtourismsectors.TheDepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations’SkilledVacanciesIndexforQueenslandshowsnewspaperadvertisementsforqualifiedcooksincreased”
Outcomes for successful hospitalitygraduates
MoreinformationontrainingoptionsandpursuingacareerasachefinAustraliacanbeobtainedbyvisitingthefollowinglinkshttp://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=332200A orhttp://www.discoverhospitality.com/public_panel/index.php
Skilled sponsored visaGraduateswithrecognisedtradequalificationinCookeryorPatisseriehaveanopportunitytoapplyforaSkilledSponsoredvisainQueensland(seehttp://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=3800).TheSkilledSponsoredvisaprovidespermanentresidencyforskilledworkerswhohaveaskillinhighdemandinQueensland.TobeeligibletoapplyfornominationfromtheQueenslandGovernmentyoumust:MeettheDepartmentofImmigrationandCitizenshipeligibilitycriteriafortheSkilledSponsoredvisa;HaveaskillontheQueenslandSkilledSponsoredEligibleSkillsList;HaveacurrentpositiveskillsassessmentfromtherelevantAustralianassessingauthority;Haverelevantworkexperienceinthenominated occupation
Entry into UniversityApplicantshavetheoptiontopackagetheirDiplomaapplicationwithanoffertocontinuetheirstudiesintheBachelorofBusinessatGriffithUniversity.Shafstongraduatesreceiveonefullyearofcredit.ThismeansastudentwouldgraduatewithbothatradequalificationindemandandaUniversitydegreewithinfouryears.
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Other information
Tools, Uniform & Learning MaterialsShafstonstudentsenrolledintoHospitalityManagement,CookeryandPatisserieprogramsarerequiredtopurchasethenecessaryequipmentandlearningmaterialssoastobeabletocompletetheircourse.Tools-of-the-trade for a Chef involves having the appropriate clothing and possessing anadequateknifekit.Shafstonhasagreementswithsupplierswhoprovidewhatisnecessarytostudentsatdiscountedprices.TotalexpenditurefortheseitemsaswellasallthenecessarylearningmaterialsisapproximatelyAUD$750.Thiswouldincludethepurchaseoftheuniform,chef’sshoes,knifekit,textbooksandotherlearningmaterials.
Meat/SeafoodStudentsarerequiredtohandleandpreparefoodusingmeatandseafood.However,studentsarenotexpectedtoconsumethefoodmadeusingmeatorseafood.ThisistrueinboththeCookeryandPatisseriestreams,althoughforPatisseriethehandlingofnon-vegetarianproductsissignificantlyreduced.
Dress CodeStudentsshouldfollowteacher’sdirectionsregardingdress/jewelleryduringpracticalclasses.Inthekitchensstudentsmustpurchaseandwearprotectiveclothingincludingacooksuniformandacceptablefootwear.
TimetableTheclassesmaybescheduledonanydayoftheweekbetweenMondayandSundayoveramaximumof5days/week.Thelecturesmaybescheduledanytimebetween7:00amand9:00pmandthepracticalclassesmaybescheduledanytimebetween7:00amand10:00pminthreeshifts,namely,morning,afternoonandevening.
Thestudentsareabletoselectfromavarietyoftimetablesbasedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Theclassesaretypicallyfilledduringtheorientation/re-registrationday.Everyeffortwillbemadetoaccommodatespecialcircumstances(suchasadisability)ofindividualstudents.However,itisencouragedforthistobeconveyedtotheOperationsManagerwellinadvance.
Academic Calendar 2009TheDiplomaofHospitalityManagementprogramsaredeliveredinseventermsoveraperiodof92weeks.Thisincludesclasstime,assessmentweeksandvacations.
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RapideconomicgrowthinAustraliahasledtoasevereshortageinawiderangeofoccupations.TheseoccupationsarelistedonAustralia’sMigrationOccupationinDemandList(MODL).Furtherinformationisavailableathttp://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/skilled-occupations/occupations-in-demand.htm
Australia’sGeneralSkilledMigrationProgramisdesignedtoattracthighlyskilledpeople,withahighlevelofEnglishlanguageabilitywhohaveskillsinparticularoccupationsthatarerequiredinAustralia.
Shafston’sobjectiveinthedeliveryofitstradequalificationsistoprovideAustralianemployerswithhighlyskilled,qualifiedandexperiencedworkerswithhighlevelEnglishlanguageskills.
Shafston ProgramsShafstonSchoolofHospitalityoffersqualificationsinCommercialCookeryandPatisserie.ThesetradeprogramsincorporateatradequalificationatCertificateIIIlevel,aswellasaqualificationatDiplomalevel,greatlyincreasingemploymentoptionsandcareeropportunities.
Program Occupation
Cook (ASCO Code – 4513-11) Pastry Cook (ASCO Code – 4512-13)
Theinformationaboveisofaglobalnatureandisnotintendedtobe,andisnot,acompleteordefinitivestatementofinformationrelatedtoAustralia’sGeneralSkilledMigrationProgram.FullinformationontheGeneralSkilledMigrationProgramisavailableonthewebsiteoftheDepartmentofImmigrationAndCitizenshipatwww.immi.gov.au.Itisalsorecommendedthatinterestedapplicantsseekadvicefromaregisteredmigrationagent.
Generalskilledmigration
900hoursworkforTradesRecognitionInadditiontoregularjobsupportservices,ShafstonprovidesafreesservicewhichsupportsitsHospitalitystudentsthroughouttheirstudiesbyhelpingthemtofindindustryplacementswhichwillprovideanopportunitytoaccumulatethe900hoursrequiredforTRA(TradesRecognitionAuthority)skill’sassessment.Attheappropriatetime,theStudentswhowishtotakeadvantageofthesupportprovidedbytheShafstonemploymentstaffwouldregistertheirinterestandourstaffwilltakeuptheircasebyputtingthemincontactwithpotentialemployers–thisisafree-of-chargeserviceavailabletoHospitalitystudents.Theplacementsprovideanopportunityforstudentstoimprovetheirskillsandwidentheirnetworkofcontactsintheindustry.Allplacementsarelikelytoleadtoongoingpaidemploymentifthestudentcanshowhe/sheismotivated,productiveandwillingtowork.Studentswhoareflexibleandkeentolearnwillfinditisnotdifficulttoaccumulatethenecessary900hoursofwork.
ForfurtherinformationonthechangestoworkexperiencerequirementsforGeneralSkilledMigrationvisaapplicants,particularlyforoccupationslistedascurrentlyindemand(MODL)visitwww.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/changes
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The Story Bridge Hotel
The Pineapple Hotel
Vroom Bistro
The Coffee Club
New Farm Bowls Club
Perks Deli Café
Armstrongs Restaurant
Wilson’s Boathouse
Regis Age Care
Café Bliss
Miss India Restaurant
Thai Time Restaurant
Urban Tandoori
Sitar Restaurant
Continental Café
Compass Group
Café Renoir
Ajise Ramen
Greenbank RSL Club
Steam Café
Little Indian Palace
Fish on Flinders
Kashmiri Kitchen
Jellyfish Restaurant
16th on Park
Dominoes Pizza
Star Café
Flavours of Punjab
Sitar Restaurant
Siana Bar & Restaurant
Lone Star Restaurant
Gossips Restaurant
Workplacementfacilities- Brisbane,Australia
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Shafston is one of Australia’s premier English Language and HospitalityColleges.Weareproudtoprovideawiderangeof services and facilities for the exclusive use of our students.
Shafston Services and Facilities
Some facilities currently available to students:
• Tennis court
• Basketballcourt
• Swimmingpool
• UniversityMansions
• UniversityMansionsGYM
• Library
• Café Renoir
• Café Einstein
• L’Academie Hotel restaurant
• Multiplecookeryandpatisserietrainingkitchens
• Shafston Travel Centre
• ShafstonJobClub
• Computer Labs
• Landscaped Tropical Gardens
• River Terrace
• Visitorscarpark
• Free WiFi access
COURSE GUIDE 2009
AREAS OF WORK APPROX. GROSS WAGE
Hospitality
Waiter/waitress$12to$18perhour Bar$17to$20perhour
Food preparation/cook $12-$19perhour
Cleaning Services (FullandPart-time,Casual)
$15to$20perhour
General Labour $16to$20perhour
Farm Work (Seasonal)
$10to$12perhouror$80perday.
JobClub
Job Club offers you a great opportunity to earn money as you learn, enrich your professional career and internationalise your resume.Membershipincludesjobplacements,on-goingsupport,resumewriting,taxfilenumberandgeneraltaxationadvice.
Job Club Membership includes:
• guaranteedjobinterview
• initialjobassessmentandconsultation
• assistancewithtaxfilenumberapplication
• Australian resume preparation
• jobinterviewtraining
• accesstojobsearchresources
• assistancewithOSHC
• helpwiththeopeningastudentbankaccount
Shafstonhasplacedover10,000studentsintopaidworkoverthepasttenyearsandourJobClubManagerholdsstrongrelationswithscoresoflargecompaniesandsmallbusinessesthroughoutSoutheastQueensland.Typesofworkincludehotels,restaurants,functions,sportingevents,farmwork,officework,retailoutlets,foodandbeverageandmore.ThereisaninitialMembershipFeeforJobClubwithnofurthercoststoyouforthedurationofyourcourse.TheShafstonJobClubalsooffersvolunteerworkexperience(eg.RedCross,Greenpeace)andfarmstayplacements.
CheckoutsomeofthecurrentlyavailableoffersofJobClub: www.shafston.net/forum/
Samplewageinformation
Student & Working Holiday visas
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HomestayFamily
Homestay Family Accommodation is a great way to be introduced to Australian life and culture. Withover500HomestayfamilieshostingShafstonstudentsweareabletomeetjustaboutanyrequest.Pleasetellusyourhobbiesandinterests,doyoulikedogsorcats?Smokingornon-smoking?WewillfindthebestfamilyforYOU!OurHomestaystaffarealwaysavailabletohelpyousettleintoyour‘newhome’andhelpyouunderstandtheAustralianwayoflife.EveryHomestayFamilyhasbeeninterviewedandtheirhomeinspectedbyoneofour team.
EverymemberofthehouseholdmustholdaQueenslandGovernmentissuedBlueCardshowingthattheymeetGovernmentstandardsforsuitabilitytolivewithstudentsandchildren.
Accommodation
UniversityMansions(Independently owned and operated by Brisbane City Student Accommodation Pty Ltd)
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and Brisbane City!
Thison-campusaccommodationislocatedrightaboveyourclassroomsandoffersfirstclassfacilities.Eachroomhasitsownbathroomwithtoiletandshower.Thekitchenisequippedwithallcookingutensils,crockery,hotplate,microwaveovenandrefrigerator.AstudentloungeonthefourthfloorhasabigscreenTVwithleathercouchesandalargeoutdoorbalcony.
Thefullyequippedgymoffersrunningmachines,cyclingmachinesanda
varietyofweightsandexerciseequipmentcompletelyfreeofchargeforall
residents24hoursaday.Therereallyisnobetteraccommodationfora
studentinBrisbane!AskusaboutourFixedTermRatesandlowprices.
Airport Greeting To ensure a convenient and comfortable arrival to Brisbane choose Shafston’sairportgreetingservice.AmemberoftheShafstonteamwillbewaitingforyouinthearrivalshallwithasigndisplayingtheShafstonlogo.Youwillthenbetakendirectlytoyouraccommodationwhereourdriverwillensureyouaresettledinyournewhome.
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Shafston Activities and Travel Centre offers a wide range of services from Phone Cards to Adventure Weekends. Students may book accommodation, holiday packages, or simply receive good ideas for fun and excitement in Brisbane city. WiththeActivitiesandTravelCentrethereissomethingtodoeveryweekend!ChoosefromScubaDiving,Surfing,AnimalParks,Rainforesttours,Skydiving,Campingandmuchmore!Locatedon-campustheyareopeneveryschooldayandtheactivitiesneverstop.AskusforthelatestActivities Schedule.
The Shafston Activities and Travel Centre
WiderangeofsocialeventsarebeingorganisedbyShafstonstaffonaregularbasis.Theseeventsareexcellentopportunitiestomakenewfriendsand learn about other cultures. Here are some examples:
• MonthlyShafstonCampuscelebrations
• Regular Shafston Soccer Tournament
• StudentBarbeque-Grillpartynexttotheriver
• WeeklyOpen-airMarket-newandusedgoodsbuy&sellmarket
• Regular student parties
• Sportactivitiesthroughouttheyear
• ShafstonCollegeBirthdayParty&Christmasparty
…Andmanymore.
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Sample Activities
DAY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION COST
Friday - Sunday
Fraser Island 4WD Adventure
FraserIsland,theWorld’sLargestSandIslandisonethegreatmustseedestinationsinAustralia.AuniquePARADISEofgoldenbeaches,crystalclearlakesandlushrainforest.Thistourcoversallthemajorattractions!
$349
SaturdayDolphins
Snorkelling Cruise
Spendafantasticdayonaboat,discoveringthebeautyofMoretonBay.Experiencedolphins,snorkellingamongstshipwrecks,colourfulfish&coral,walkingonsandywhitebeaches,andenjoya delicious seafood lunch.
$117
FridaySTUDENT
PARTYShafstonhostsregularstudentspartiesandsocialeventsoncampusandatnearbyvenues.Keepalookoutforwhat’snext!
FREE
Saturday - Sunday
2 Day Moreton Island 4WD Tour
Duringthis2-dayMoretonIslandadventureyouwillexperience4WD-touring,sandboarding,snorkelling,sandywhitebeaches,BlueLagoonandmuchmore. GO TO PARADISE
$209
SundaySunshine Coast
TourComeonadrive&enjoythebeautifulSunshineCoast!VisitthefamousNoosa&itsmagnificentwhitebeaches;Gokoala&goannaspottinginNoosaNationalParkandmuchmore...
$89
Saturday SkydivingDosomethingcrazy–jumpoutofanairplanefrom14,000ft!!!!Totaladrenalinrush!!!Thepriceincludestandemskydive,transport,BBQlunchandcertificate.
$299
WednesdayAboriginal
CultureDiscoverthetruehistoryofAboriginalsandtheirwayoflife.Learnhowtoplayadidgeridoo,paintyourownboomerangandlearnhowtothrowit!
$45
SundayByron Bay &
Nimbin
JoinusonawonderfuldayvisitingfamousByronBayandalternativeNimbin!Enjoycolourfulmarkets,beautifulbeaches,CapeByronLighthouse,greatshoppingandmore.Adayfulloffun&adventure!
$72
WednesdayBrisbane by
night
Atouraroundthecity,seeingsomeofthemorecolourfulareas,stoppingatMtCoot-tha,SouthBank,KangarooPointCliffs,StoryBridgeandNewFarmParkbeforefinishingatasecretlookoutoverlookingthecity.
$39
The Shafston Activities and Travel Centre
COURSE GUIDE 2009
Academic supportAcademicmentorsareavailableoncampus.Mentorsofferone-on-oneadviceandprovideskillbuildingexercisesinarangeofareas,including:planningandresearchingwrittenwork;researchingrequirementsandtools;strategiesforeditingwork;referencingskills;timemanagement;oralpresentationskillsandexaminationstrategies.Throughthisservicestudentscantargetconcernsearlyandavoidlosingmarksduetolackofknowledgeoftherequirementsofacademicassessment.
Personal counselling and disabilitysupportservicesPersonalCounsellingassistsstudentswhoareexperiencingarangeofconcerns,including:studystressandanxiety;feelingsofbeingoverwhelmedbyanewenvironmentandexpectations;andpersonalcrisesimpactingonstudy.Theserviceprovidesasafeplaceforstudentstomeetconfidentiallywithahighlyqualifiedcounsellorwhocanlistenandhelpgeneratesolutions.CounsellingandDisabilitySupportServicescanmeetwithastudentidentifyingwithadisabilityandmakerecommendationsforspecialconsiderationorstudyarrangements,including:restbreaks;extra time; separate exam venues or readers and scribes in examinations; Assignment extensions; hard copies of lecture notes prior to class; Approval totapelectures;andrequestsforextratutoringsupport.
Overseas student Health Cover (OSHC)AllpersonsenteringAustraliawithastudentvisaarerequiredbylawtohavehealthcover.ApplicantsnormallypayforOSHCaspartoftheirinitialpaymenttostudyatShafston.AtthetimeanewstudentarrivesattheCollege,paymentisthensentbytheCollegeonbehalfofthatstudentto the College’s preferred health insurance provider. After some time a membershipcardisproducedwhichthestudentwillreceiveinthemail.Studentsarecoveredfromthedaytheystarttheircoursesdespitethefactthatatthattimetheywouldnotbeinpossessionoftheirmembershipcards.Ifastudenthashealthproblemswhichrequireattentionpriortoreceivinghis/hercard,he/shecanbeconfidenttogettreatmentandpayforit.Inthiscaseastudentwillneedtoremembertorequestareceipt.Thehealthcareinsurerwillreimbursetheentitlementuponbeingpresentedwithacopyofthe receipt.
Student support staffShafstonemploysateamofmulti-lingualstudentsupportstaffwhoareavailabletocounselstudentsintheirfirstlanguageinrelationtoanyissuestheymaybeexperiencing.Commonproblemsfacedbystudentsinclude:homesickness,strugglingtoadapttolocalculture,notunderstandingthepublictransportsystem,findingithardtofindsuitableemploymentoraccommodation,orthestudentmayhaveconcernsregardingtheirprogramofstudy.Theseexperiencedsupportstaffhaveagoodinsightintocommonareasofconcernandarereadytosupplythenecessaryadviceandrecommendations.Theyareinvolvedinstudentorientationsandhaveregularinteractionwithstudents.SofromdayoneattheCollegenewstartersareabletoidentifywhoarethebestpeopletoapproachforhelpandguidance.Shafstoncurrentlyemploysfull-timesupportstaffwhospeakthefollowinglanguages:Hindi;Punjabi;Gujarati;Portuguese;Spanish;Italian;French;Hungarian;Russian;Japanese;Korean;Mandarin;IndonesianandBahasaMalay.
OrientationShafston holds an orientation program for all students prior to start of anyprogramofstudy.Orientationismandatoryascriticalinformationisprovidedwhichwillhelpsnewstartersquicklyadapttotheirnewschedule.Studentsgettingthemostfromtheirorientationensuretheydonotfallbehindfromthebeginningandarewellpositionedtogetmaximumbenefitfrom their studies.
Some examples of information provided in the orientation is:
• Accommodation options
• Public Transport
• Student Support Services
• Keystaffmembers
• Timetables
• Academic calendars
• Academic expectations
• Attendance expectations
• College policies and procedures
• Your enrolment agreement
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Policies & ProceduresPursuant to our obligations under the ESOS Act (2000) and the Australian QualificationsTrainingFramework(AQTF),Shafstonisboundbypoliciesand procedures that serve to protect the interests of Shafston students. Access to information about Shafston policies and procedures is available toprospectivestudentsandothersthroughavarietyofmeansincludingthe terms and conditions on the reverse side of the application form and alsofromtheShafstonwebsite.Anypotentialapplicantisencouragedtoreadtheconditionsofenrolmentandthepoliciesandproceduresthatwillbindthemshouldhe/shechoosetostudyatShafston.Forafullaccountofthepoliciesandproceduresbelow,andofotherShafstonpoliciesandproceduresyoushouldrefertotheShafstonwebsite.Gotowww.shafston.eduandinthemenurunningdownthelefthandsideofthehomepagechoosethetabmarked‘PoliciesandProcedures’.
Access & Equity
Shafstoniscommittedtoaccessandequityprinciplesandprocessesinthedeliveryofitsservicesandworkingenvironment.Accesstoprogramsisavailabletoallpersonsregardlessofage,colour,gender,disability,raceorsocial/ethnicbackground.Shafstondoesnotdiscriminateagainststudentsonthebasisofage,colour,disability,race,gender,social/ethnicbackgroundoremployer.Alladvertisingandpromotionsarecloselymonitoredtoensurethattheyarefreeofdiscriminationagainstanyperson.Allstaffmembersaremadefullyawareoftheirresponsibilityforadheringto,andimplementingAccess&Equityprinciples.
Grievance Procedures, Appeals or ComplaintsShafstonrecognisestheimportanceofprovidinganefficientprocedureforatimelyandfairresolutionofanon-academicgrievance.Studentsare encouraged to use the process to resolve allegations including but notlimitedto(1)anemployeeofShafston,(2)astudentofShafston(3)administrativepoliciesorprocedures,(4)aShafstonprogram,service,oractivity.
TheseproceduresarepublishedontheShafstonwebsiteandoutlinedintheHigherEducationStudentHandbook.HeadsofSchoolareresponsiblefor communicating procedures to all Shafston staff and also responsible for training all staff in their application.
Refunds
English (ELICOS) Programs
NotificationofcancellationorwithdrawalfromindividualunitsoraprogrammustbemadeinwritingtoShafstonpriortothestartof the program. Application and Accommodation Placement fees arenotrefundable.Cancellationinwritingatleast4weeksbeforethe student’s original program start date attracts a full refund of tuitionfeesandfeespaidformaterials.Cancellationinwritinglessthan4weeksbeforethestudent’soriginalprogramstartdatebutprior to the start date attracts a refund except as in 2 above and less$350cancellationfee.Cancellationafterastudent’soriginalprogramstartdatewillnotattractarefund
Hospitality Programs
NotificationofwithdrawalfromindividualunitsoraprogrammustbemadeinwritingtoShafstonbeforeastudent’sarrivalinAustralia(onavisagrantedtostudyatShafston).Applicationfeesarenon-refundable.Ifastudentnotifiesusofhis/herintentiontowithdrawfromindividualunitsoraprogrambeforehis/herarrivalinAustralia(onavisagrantedtostudyatShafston)thenthestudentwillbeeligibletoreceivearefundoftuitionpaidminusa$350administrationcharge.Norefundswillbegivenfornotificationofwithdrawalwhichoccursafterastudent’sarrivalinAustralia(onavisagrantedtostudyatShafston).
Enrolling at Shafston1.Removeandcompletetheapplicationformatthebackof
thisbooklet.
2.Attachcertifiedcopiesofallacademicdocumentssubmittedtosupport the application including English language test results. CertifiedtranslationsarerequiredfortranscriptsortestresultsthatarenotinEnglish.Copiescanbecertifiedby:anauthorisedShafstonrepresentative,anAustralianDiplomaticMissionorAustralianEducationCentre,oranyotherpersonauthorisedwiththeauthoritytocertifydocumentsinthecountryoforigin.
3.Forwardthesignedapplicationformandsupportingdocumentationto Shafston or a Shafston authorised representative.
4.Forsuccessfulapplications,anofferletterandinvoiceforfeespayablewillbeissuedwithin24hoursofShafston’sreceiptoftheapplication for enrolment in the Shafston program.
5.ToaccepttheofferofaplacethestudentmustpaytheamountoftheinitialinvoiceandmustsendproofofpaymenttotheShafstonenrolmentsoffice.Appropriatemethodsofmakingpaymentaredetailed in the invoice.
6.ShafstonagreestoissuethenecessaryConfirmationofEnrolment(COE)formtostudentsoncereceiptoftheinitialpaymentisconfirmed.
7.WhenallCOE’shavebeenreceived,thestudentmaysubmitanapplicationforastudentvisaatthenearestAustralianEmbassy,ConsulateorDIMIAOffice(DepartmentofImmigration).Seewww.immi.gov.aufordetailedinformationabouttheprocessofapplyingforastudentvisatostudyinAustralia.
NB.StudentsenrollingintoaUniversitypathwayprogramaspartofthesameapplicationprocesswillatstage1,alsoneedtocompleteandreturntheappropriateUniversityapplicationform.FollowingtheissueofanofferletterfromtheUniversity,insomecasesaninitialpaymenttotheUniversitywillberequired,toreceivethenecessaryConfirmationofEnrolment(COE)fromtheUniversity.
Policies & Procedures and Enrolment Information
SHAFSTONENGLISH (ELICOS)Courses, Dates and Fees Jan - Dec 2009Courses offered by Shafston House College LtdTrading as Shafston International College CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F
CourseAPPLICATION FEE (ALL COURSES)
GENERAL PROGRAM (CRICOS 021673G)Intensive General EnglishFull time 25 hours “face to face“/week:Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeksEnrolments of 12 - 24 weeksEnrolments of 25 - 40 weeksEnrolments of 41 weeks or morePart time 15 hours “face to face“/week:Evening Classes Full Time 20 hours “face to face“/weekEnrolments of 1 - 11 weeksEnrolments of 12 weeks or moreWork Books and Learning MaterialsIELTS PREPARATION COURSE (CRICOS 021674F) Full time 25 hours “face to face “/week:Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeksEnrolments of 12 - 24 weeksEnrolments of 25 - 40 weeksEnrolments of 41 weeks or morePart time 15 hours “face to face“/week:Evening Classes Full Time 20 hours “face to face“/weekEnrolments of 1 - 11 weeksEnrolments of 12 weeks or moreWork Books and Learning MaterialsTOEIC PREPARATION (CRICOS 051820G)Full time 25 hours “face to face“/week:TOEFL iBT PREPARATION (CRICOS 051819A)Full time 25 hours “face to face“/week:CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAMSFull time 25 hours “face to face“/week:Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) (CRICOS 046000J) Exam Dates: 21 March 2009 5 June 2009 24 September 2009 (Computer based exam) 4 December 2009Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) (CRICOS 021672G) Exam Dates: 14 March 2009
16 June 2009
8 December 2009Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (CRICOS 033999G) Exam Dates: 14 March 2009
17 June 2009
9 December 2009Cambridge Ceritificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (CRICOS 038097F) Exam Dates: 18 June 2009 10 December 2009
CAMBRIDGE BUSINESS EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAMSFull time 25 hours “face to face“/week:Business English Certificate (BEC) (CRICOS 038098E)Cambridge BEC - Vantage Exam Dates: 20 March 2009 4 June 2009 18 September (Computer based exam) 5 December 2009Cambridge BEC - Higher Exam Dates: 18 March 2009 2 June 2009 21 November 2009
HOLIDAY PROGRAMSStudy Tour Program for Groups“Summer Camp“ for Individuals (Part-time English and Activities)
PRIVATE TUITION(Minimum Booking 5 hours)
Every MondayOrientation 8:30 amIf the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed belowthe intake will be on the following Business Day.
Every MondayOrientation 4pm
Every Monday Orientation 8:30 amIf the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed belowthe intake will be on the following Business Day.
Every MondayOrientation 4pm
(10 weeks)12 January 2009, 1 June 2009, 12 October 2009(10 weeks)23 March 2009, 10 August 2009
PET Start Dates5 January 2009 (11 weeks)23 March 2009 (11 weeks)13 July 2009 (11 weeks)21 September 2009 (11 weeks)FCE Start Dates5 January 2009 (10 weeks)
23 March 2009 (12 weeks)15 June 2009 (12 week “no-exam“ course)14 September 2009 (12 weeks)CAE Start Dates5 January 2009 (10 weeks)
23 March 2009 (12 weeks)15 June 2009 (12 week “no-exam“ course)14 September 2009 (12 weeks)CPE Start Dates23 March 2009 (12 weeks)14 September 2009 (12 weeks)
Vantage Start Dates12 January 2009 (10 weeks)23 March 2009 (10 weeks)13 July 2009 (10 weeks)28 September 2009 (10 weeks)Higher Start Dates5 January 2009 (10 weeks)23 March 2009 (10 weeks)14 September 2009 (10 weeks)
Any Date“Runs during January, February and July, August“.
Every Monday
Start Dates Fees ($AUD)
$320/week$310/week$300/week$270/week$220/week
$260/week$240/week$14/week*
$320/week$310/week$300/week$270/week$220/week
$260/week$240/week$14/week*Tuition $3,200Books $140*Tuition $3,200Books $140*
PET FeesTuition $3,520Books $154*Exam $242*
FCE FeesTuition $3,200Books $140*Exam $362*Tuition $3,840Books $168*Exam $362*CAE FeesTuition $3,200Books $140*Exam $368*Tuition $3,840Books $168*Exam $368*CPE FeesTuition $3,840Books $168*Exam $376*
BEC FeesTuition $3,200Books $140*
Exam $375*
Exam $378*
By Quotation$460/week
$90/hour
APPLICATION FORM
2009
SHAFSTONINTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Updated 5th February 2009
$195
Courses, Dates & Fees Jan - Dec 2009Shafston School of HospitalityCourses offered by Shafston Training One Pty Ltd CRICOS Provider Code: 02687C
CourseAPPLICATION FEE (ALL COURSES)
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) (CRICOS 062418E) 55 weeks + Diploma in Hospitality Management (CRICOS 062417F) 37 weeks(92 weeks in total over both courses)
Uniform, Books, Boots and Knife kit (Payable on Arrival. Subject to Change)
23 February 2009 (Orientation 20th & 23rd February)5 May 2009 (Orientation 1st & 5th May)13 July 2009 (Orientation 10th & 13th July)21 September 2009 (Orientation 18th & 21st September)30 November 2009 (Orientation 27th & 30th November)
Start Dates Fees ($AUD)
$21,960
$752*
University Mansions (Independently owned and operated by Brisbane City Student Accommodation PTY LTD)
Placement Fee $198
Premier Deluxe PrivatePremier Deluxe Twin ShareDeluxe PrivateDeluxe Twin ShareDormitory PrivateDormitory Triple Share
$100 first night then $65$70 first night then $35$90 first night then $60$60 first night then $35
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$360$190$340$180$NA$160
$7,440$4,080$6,960$3,840$9,360$3,360
$310$170$290$160$390$140
$3,960$2,220$3,840$2,100$5,040$1,800
$330$185$320$175$420$150Ri
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Conditions: A cancellation Fee of 2 week’s accommodation applies to any reservation cancelled less that 14 days prior to the reserved check-in date. A $300 refundable bond is payable at check in or a Visa/Mastercard imprint can be taken.
Shafston Homestay ServicesType of Homestay
Homestay Accommodation - Room Only (no meals)
Homestay Accommodation - Half Board (2 meals/day weekdays, 3 meals/day weekends)
Homestay Accommodation - Full Board (3 meals/day every day)
Homestay Accommodation - Extra Care (3 meals/day every day, transport to and from college, laundry) **
$157.50/week ($22.50/day)
$217/week ($31/day)
$238/week ($34/day)
$266/week ($38/day)
$198Placement Fee
Shafston ServicesShafston Student Employment
Job Club Membership (paid part-time work)Volunteer/Work Experience (e.g. Red Cross, Greenpeace)Farmstay
Brisbane Airport Pick-UpBrisbane Airport Pick-Up and Return
Gold Coast Airport Pick-UpGold Coast Airport Pick-Up and Return
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Required by law for all Student Visa Holders
(One Time Payment)$230*$230*$495
$99*$165*
$200*$335*
$32 / month
* Price includes GST** Compulsory for all students under 18 years of age
HOLIDAYS 2009Shafston International College is open everyweekday except the following public holidays
Thursday 1st January 2009Friday 2nd January 2009Monday 26th January 2009Friday 10th April 2009Monday 13th April 2009Monday 4th May 2009
Monday 8th June 2009Wednesday 12th August 2009Friday 25th December 2009
New Years Day HolidayNew Years Day HolidayAustralia DayGood FridayEaster MondayLabour Day
Queen’s BirthdayRNA ShowChristmas Day
APPLICATION FORM
2009
$195
SHAFSTON
Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie) (CRICOS 066239J) 55 weeks +Diploma in Hospitality Management (CRICOS 062417F) 37 weeks(92 weeks in total over both courses)
Uniform, Books, Boots and Knife kit (Payable on Arrival. Subject to Change)
5 May 2009 (Orientation 1st & 5th May)13 July 2009 (Orientation 10th & 13th July)21 September 2009 (Orientation 18th & 21st September)30 November 2009 (Orientation 27th & 30th November)
$21,960
$752*
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Family Name: __________________________________________ Given Names: ________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ________________________________________________ Male: Female:
Overseas Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Fax: __________________________ Email: _______________________________________________
Nationality (as shown on passport): _______________________________________ Place of Birth: _________________________________
Passport Number: ___________________________________Do you hold a visa to stay in Australia? Yes/No If Yes which type? ____________________________________________________________ If No which type will you apply for? ______________________________________________If you have a student visa, when does your OSHC expire? ___________________ OSHC Membership #: ______________________________
Do you have any Medical Conditions? ___________________________________________________________________________________
PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY DETAILS
What is your highest qualification? _______________________________ Institution attended: ________________________ Year: _________Do you have an English proficiency level rating (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL)? Yes/NoTest Name: ______________________________________ Date test taken: __________________ Result: ____________________________Supporting documents attached:
COURSE DETAILSNote: if you are completing a Hospitality Course please indicate “Commercial Cookery” or “Patisserie” in the course name.
Course 1:Course: __________________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________Length: _________________________________ Application Fee: ____________________ Tuition Cost: _____________________________Text Books and Learning Materials Cost: ______________________ Exam Cost: ___________Total Cost: _____________________________
Course 2:Course: __________________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________Length: _________________________________ Application Fee: ____________________ Tuition Cost: _____________________________Text Books and Learning Materials Cost: ______________________ Exam Cost: ___________Total Cost: _____________________________
Course 3:Course: __________________________________________________________________________ Start Date: _______________________Length: _________________________________ Application Fee: ____________________ Tuition Cost: _____________________________Text Books and Learning Materials Cost: ______________________ Exam Cost: ___________Total Cost: _____________________________
SHAFSTON SERVICES
Job Club Membership: ________ Volunteer/Work Experience: ________ Airport Pick-Up: ________ Airport Pick-Up and Return: ___________OSHC Total Cost: __________ Total Cost: ________________________________________________________________________________
SHAFSTON STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Shafston University Mansions
Placement Fee: ________ Number of Weeks: ________ Arrival Date: _____________________ Departure Date: ________________________Type of Room: ____________________________ Fixed Long Term: Standard Rate: Please tick one) Total Cost: _________________
Homestay
Placement Fee: ________ Number of Weeks: ________ Arrival Date: _____________________ Departure Date: ________________________Type of Homestay: ____________________________ Do you smoke?: ______________ Are pets ok?: ________________Do you have any allergies/illnesses?: ___________________________________________________________________________________*************************************************************************************************************TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: __________________________ AGENT DETAILS:
PAYMENT DETAILSCash / Bank Draft / Telegraphic Transfer / Mastercard / VISAPlease make Bank Drafts payable to: ShafstonPlease make Telegraphic Transfers payable to: Shafston House College LtdCommonwealth Bank of Australia, Brisbane QLD BSB: 064189 Account Number: 10020156 (Student Visa) BSB: 064189 Account Number: 10023365 (All other Visas) Swift Number: CTBAAU2SCredit Cards *Type: ________________________________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________________
Card No: Signature: ________________________________________Expiry date: _________ / __________ *Payments made by credit card will incur the following charges: Mastercard/Visa/Bankcard of 1.5%
SHAFSTON
APPLICATION FORM
2009
Refund PolicySHAFSTON HOUSE COLLEGE Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F) (ELICOS Programs) Terms and Conditions of Refunds, Deferrals or Transfers1. Notification of cancellation or withdrawal from individual units or a program must be made in writing to Shafston prior to the start of the program.2. Application and Accommodation Placement fees are not refundable.3. Cancellation in writing at least 4 weeks before the student’s original program start date attracts a full refund of fees paid except as in 2 above.4. Cancellation in writing less than 4 weeks before the student’s original program start date but prior to the start date attracts a refund except as in 2 above and less $350 cancellation fee.5. Cancellation after the student’s original program start date will not attract a refund.6. If you notify us of your intention to withdraw before your original start date and are eligible for a refund as per 4 and 5 above, then the refund will be paid to you within four weeks of Shafston receiving your notification of withdrawal. 7. In the case of visa refusal, a refund will be given up to the original program start date as long as written proof is presented, minus the application fee.8. No refunds will be given to students who are expelled for unacceptable behaviour or non-compliance with visa conditions.9. There are no refunds for public holidays or days you miss due to sickness or other reasons.10. Fees are not transferable between students.11. It is a course requirement that all fees as invoiced must be paid in full, failure to do so will result in a cancellation of enrolment and withholding of results.12. In the case of a student needing to return home urgently, the remainder of their course may be deferred and the fees may be held for up to one year in trust.13. Your program is indicated by the start and end dates on your Shafston acceptance letter.14. All fees and charges are payable upon invoice. Students may be precluded from sitting exams, receiving results or attending classes if tuition fees are not paid by the date specified on the invoice.15. In the case of provider default, refunds cannot be covered by a written agreement. Such situations are covered by the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 200116. Any refund will be paid to the person or entity that originally paid the course fees and, where possible, in the same currency in which the fees were paid.17. Cambridge Preparation course candidates must pay all exam fees applicable.Transfer Policy1. Tuition fees remaining, less $350 transfer fee, will be transferred to another institution if a student reaches the required IELTS score for higher studies entry before the end of their Shafston enrolment. The transferable amount will be adjusted so that the weekly fee rate paid is in accordance with the actual number of weeks studied. The new course must not have an ELICOS component.2. All tuition fees from a Shafston ELICOS course may be transferred to other Shafston programs (i.e., Shafston Training One or Shafston Institute of Technology program). No transfer fee will be incurred for the first semester. The transferable amount will be adjusted so that the weekly fee rate paid is in accordance with the actual number of weeks studied.3. Tuition fees cannot be transferred to other services.
SHAFSTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 02691G) AND SHAFSTON TRAINING ONE Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 02687C) (Higher Education and VET Programs) Terms and Conditions of Refunds, Deferrals or Withdrawals1. Notification of withdrawal from individual units or a program must be made in writing to Shafston before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston). 2. Application fees are non-refundable.3. If you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual units or a program before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston) then you are eligible to receive a refund minus a $350 administration charge.4. No refunds will be given for notification of withdrawal which occurs after your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston). The exception to this is noted in paragraph five. 5. Once you have arrived in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston), no refund is available to participants who withdraw unless the student can provide a medical certificate or show extreme personal hardship. In that case, fees may be refunded on a pro-rata basis, minus the administrative fee/deposit. However, should participants wish to resume their studies at a later date, the original fee payment can be used as credit towards that course within twelve months of initial payment. Refund requests should be made in writing.6. If you notify us of your intention to withdraw before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston) you are eligible for a refund as per 3 above, then the refund will be paid to you within four weeks of Shafston receiving your request for refund.7. No academic penalty will be incurred if you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual units or a program before the end of week 4 of the semester.8. It is a course requirement that all fees as invoiced must be paid in full, failure to do so will result in a cancellation of enrolment and withholding of results. Students may be precluded from sitting exams, receiving results or attending classes if tuition fees are not paid by the date specified on the invoice. 9. Where an international student obtains residency/citizenship status then local fees will apply from the semester following the date of their residency/citizenship.10. Any refund will be paid to the person or entity that originally paid the course fees and, where possible, in the same currency in which the fees were paid.11. In the case of provider default, refunds cannot be covered by a written agreement. For international students such situations are covered by the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 2001.12. Fees may be subject to change without notice.13. All units offered subject to sufficient numbers.
Accommodation Terms and Conditions
Homestay1. One week’s written notice to the Homestay Manager is required if you wish to leave your homestay. A $59 placement fee applies when moving to a new family.2. One week minimum booking. There is no refund if you leave your homestay before this.3. No additional placement fee will be charged if the College agrees that your Homestay is unable to provide a satisfactory environment.
Shafston University Mansions (Independently owned and operated by Brisbane City Student Accommodation PTY LTD)1. A copy of the Shafston University Mansions terms and conditions will be given to residents upon check-in and is also available on our website at; http://www.shafston.edu/general/accommodation/university-mansions_3.html
Confidentiality and Privacy PolicyThe College is not permitted or authorised to give out your private addresses or the address of other students unless requested within the law. Your personal information may be made available by the provider (Shafston House College Ltd, Shafston Institute of Technology Pty Ltd or Shafston Training One Pty Ltd) to Commonwealth and State agencies and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. The College is not permitted to give out personal information or the contact addresses of staff members.
RETURN APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IF REQUIRED TO BY POST: SHAFSTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, 46 THORN STREET, KANGAROO POINT QLD 4169 BY FAX: ATTENTION ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT +61 7 3391 0943BY EMAIL: SCAN AND SEND TO [email protected]
I have read and agree to abide by, Shafston’s terms and conditions (including Refund Policy).As a Commercial Cookery/Hospitality management student, I understand I will be required to handle, prepare and taste meat products.I agree to advise Shafston when my address and/or contact details change during the course of my enrolment.
Signature (Parent to sign if under 18).............................................................................................. Date: ........................................
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Disclaimer: This publication is intended as a general introduction to Shafston Colleges. Information is correct at the time of printing. The inclusion of details ofaprogramoracourse,orservice,createsnoobligationonthepartofShafstontoteachordeliveritasorwhendescribed.Shafstonmaydiscontinueorvaryprograms,coursesand/orservicesatanytimewithoutnotice.InformationinthisbookletisaccurateasofFebruary2009.IfastudentwishestoapplytoShafston,he/sheshouldcontactaShafstonrepresentative,refertothewebsite,orcontactstaffattheCollegetoresearchanypossibleupdates.
Main Campus: 46 Thorn Street KangarooPoint,Brisbane, Queensland4169,Australia
L’Académie Hotel: 247 St Pauls Terrace SpringHill,Brisbane Queensland4000,Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3249 4101 Facsimile: +61 7 3391 0943 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shafston.edu
Shafston House College Ltd (CRICOS Provider 01542F)
Shafston Training One Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider 02687C)
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