Frequently Answered Questions
Pre-Enrolment Questions and Answers:
No. Students interested in this course at PCBT must have completed Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery from an Australian RTO in the last 4 years or are progressing a Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery course in one of the Australian RTO, in which they complete Certificate 4 in Commercial Cookery course before PCBT Diploma of Hospitality Management course completion. Students will not be issued with a qualification until completion of all units of PCBT Diploma of Hospitality Management course.
Yes. if willing to enrol on our DIRECT PATHWAY (Commercial Cookery Stream – Stand-alone Qualification), in which Diploma of Hospitality Management – SIT50416 is delivered over 52 weeks (12-months) in 4 terms including 12 weeks of holidays or enrolled on DIRECT PATHWAY (Food & Beverage Stream – Stand-alone Qualification) where Diploma of Hospitality Management – SIT50416 is delivered over 52 weeks (12-months) in 4 terms including 12 weeks of holidays. Find out more details about the 3 available options.
We have contracts with the Pan Pacific Hotel, the Duxton Hotel, Hotel Rendezvous, Hotel Westin, Sage Hotels, Frasers Hospitality, Subiaco Hotel, Dolce Bellissimo, Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Mamma’s Bistro, Pagoda Resorts & Spa, Locale MI, The Karalee On Preston, and many more to name it, where our hospitality students complete their 192 hours work placements in term 4.
Likewise, Tiling students in their term 8 will have guaranteed 200 hours of IP experience organised by PCBT in one of the Building or Tiling companies include Podium Group in Perth. Students are usually paid by Podium Group whenever the opportunity arises. We can also assist students to get additional 160 hours of work placements (unpaid and/or paid) if they need for their graduate visa. However, most PCBT students find it easy to find work placement by themselves, and it’s paid. Note that this is not guaranteed to be applicable to all students so every student’s capacity is different.
General Questions and Answers:
- for the duration of the advertised semesters (including periods when exams are being held)
if you have completed your studies and your Confirmation of Enrolment is still in effect
if you are undertaking another course, during a break from your main course and the points will be credited to your main course (Source: Department of Home Affairs)
For a full list of mandatory and discretionary student visa conditions please visit our webpage or studyinaustralia.gov.au
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Current Students (Post-Enrolment) Questions and Answers:
Yes it is MANDATORY to attend the Orientation before the commencement of the course.
By Attending the Orientation we will provide you the best possible information to start the college by allowing you to:
- Meet other students in your course
- Meet key staff in your college
- Learn about the services available to support your study
- Ask questions
- Find your way around campus
- Feel more confident about commencing the course
- You will learn all about the specific legal requirements as a Student
By clicking this link you will get more information about the dates of next orientations being held.
- any aspect of the service provided, or not provided by PCBT
- the behaviour or decisions of staff, or
- policies and/or procedures of PCBT.
Students who wish to make a complaint about an aspect of PCBT’s service or appeal against a decision made by PCBT are encouraged to initially engage in an informal discussion about the matter with the staff member or staff members involved. Students can additionally or alternatively discuss the matter with the Academic Manager, Counsellor, or the Student Support Officer.
ELICOS Students:
To achieve satisfactory course progress, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 50% of their units each term. Progress is monitored by teachers who track students’ progress through their assessments throughout the term. Students studying ELICOS are required to attend 20 hours a week and maintain a minimum of 80% attendance at all times.
VET Students:
To achieve satisfactory course progress a student must successfully complete a minimum of 50% of their units each term. Progress is monitored by trainers who track students’ progress through their assessments throughout the term. As the RTO understands that lack of attendance is a key risk factor for lack of course progress, attendance is informally monitored with students receiving notifications as per Attendance Policy and Procedure. However, this is required to maintain for not breaching visa conditions.
Timing of applications:
Whilst students may apply for RPL at any time, they are encouraged to apply before commencing a training program. This will reduce unnecessary training and enable the student to follow a more efficient path to competency. Where a student presents evidence for RPL AFTER they have commenced a unit of competency or module and where clear evidence can be provided that the student was fully informed about their options prior to enrolment and commencement, fees will apply.
VISA Conditions:
As per VISA Condition 8202 students must maintain satisfactory course progress and attendance for each study period as required by your education provider. Until student applications are processed and approved in writing by the RTO, students MUST continue to attend and participate in all classes as outlined in their Confirmation of Enrolment.
Supporting Documentation:
The RTO will recognise all qualifications issued by any other RTO upon receiving evidence (original or certified copies) in the form of:
- A Testamur or Statement of Attainment clearly demonstrating the RTO government-issued number and logo
- A record of results clearly demonstrating the RTO course codes and competency achieved.
We understand that you may experience financial difficulties at some point during your studies. If you are experiencing financial hardship it is very important you don’t ignore your situation. Please book an appointment with our finance officer at finance@pcbt.wa.edu.au as soon as possible to discuss your options. We help the students by offering Monthly Installment Plans to lessen their financial burden. If you are an international student you must ensure there should not be any breach of your visa conditions.
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This page last updated: 22 July 2021