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Questions about MCIE?

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    • How do I apply for a course?
      • Click on the ‘Enrol Now’ button on the course page and submit the form, if not available then click on the ‘Enquire Now’ button and place an equiry with MCIE.
      • One of our course advisors will be in touch with what you will need to do to complete the next stage of your enrolment.
      • If you are an International Student, please click here for information on how to apply.
    • What is an information session?
      Information sessions are held for potential students to find out more about the courses that are of interest as well as complete the enrolment process. To attend an information session, please drop us an email at info@mcie.edu.au and one of our course advisors will contact you with a date and time to attend.
    • Can I get my existing skills recognised?
      Yes. MCIE has a Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer process which may shorten the course and reduce the costs.

  • What is flexible learning or flexible delivery?

    MCIE provides flexible delivery for some of its courses. This may include course delivery through a combination of face to face (in class), workbooks, online, or in the workplace (practical placements). It also means a course may be self-paced or flexible in how long it takes to complete. This does not apply to all courses however so please check with the course advisor to identify if flexible delivery applies to your course of choice.

  • What services are available for students at MCIE?

    We provide a wide range of services to our students including:

    • Social and recreational activities
    • Career and employment support services
    • What type of concessions are available to me?
      • Now is the ideal time to make a start on gaining new skills, or upgrading your existing skills, to help you get the job you want.
      • The Victorian Training Guarantee makes vocational training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.
      • There are now an unlimited number of government-subsidised training places available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
    • How do I know if I am eligible for government subsidised training?
      Generally, you are eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you are:
      • an Australian citizen
      • an Australian Permanent Resident (holder of a permanent visa)
      • a New Zealand citizen

      and are any of the following:

      • under 20 years of age
      • seeking to enrol in a Foundation Skills List course (and do not hold a Diploma or above qualification or are receiving core skills training in other sectors)
      • seeking to enrol in VCE or VCAL
      • seeking to enrol in an apprenticeship
      • 20 years and older and ‘upskilling’ by seeking to enrol in a course at a higher level than your existing qualification.

      If you are enrolled at a school, you will not be able to receive a government-subsidised training place for a course through the Victorian Training Guarantee, unless you are undertaking the course as part of a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. The Government supports schools in other ways to offer vocational training to their students, so you should discuss all your options with your school.

      You can also check what you may be eligible for using the interactive Victorian Skills Gateway Eligibility Indicator.

    • Can I be assisted with fees?
      MCIE has scholarships as well as a range of options including payment plans to assist you. Please enquire with your course advisor when enrolling.
    • If I do more than one course at the same time, can I get funding for both courses?
      A maximum number of two courses can be commenced in one year, and a maximum of two courses can be funded at one time. Foundation skills courses do not count towards the limits.
  • Enrolment process
    • How do I apply for a course?
      • Click on the ‘Enrol Now’ button on the course page and submit the form, if not available then click on the ‘Enquire Now’ button and place an equiry with MCIE.
      • One of our course advisors will be in touch with what you will need to do to complete the next stage of your enrolment.
      • If you are an International Student, please click here for information on how to apply.
    • What is an information session?
      Information sessions are held for potential students to find out more about the courses that are of interest as well as complete the enrolment process. To attend an information session, please drop us an email at info@mcie.edu.au and one of our course advisors will contact you with a date and time to attend.
    • Can I get my existing skills recognised?
      Yes. MCIE has a Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer process which may shorten the course and reduce the costs.
  • Delivery of training

    What is flexible learning or flexible delivery?

    MCIE provides flexible delivery for some of its courses. This may include course delivery through a combination of face to face (in class), workbooks, online, or in the workplace (practical placements). It also means a course may be self-paced or flexible in how long it takes to complete. This does not apply to all courses however so please check with the course advisor to identify if flexible delivery applies to your course of choice.
  • Student Services

    What services are available for students at MCIE?

    We provide a wide range of services to our students including:

    • Social and recreational activities
    • Career and employment support services
  • Funding options
    • What type of concessions are available to me?
      • Now is the ideal time to make a start on gaining new skills, or upgrading your existing skills, to help you get the job you want.
      • The Victorian Training Guarantee makes vocational training more accessible to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, or who want to gain a higher level qualification than they already hold.
      • There are now an unlimited number of government-subsidised training places available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.
    • How do I know if I am eligible for government subsidised training?
      Generally, you are eligible for a government-subsidised training place if you are:
      • an Australian citizen
      • an Australian Permanent Resident (holder of a permanent visa)
      • a New Zealand citizen

      and are any of the following:

      • under 20 years of age
      • seeking to enrol in a Foundation Skills List course (and do not hold a Diploma or above qualification or are receiving core skills training in other sectors)
      • seeking to enrol in VCE or VCAL
      • seeking to enrol in an apprenticeship
      • 20 years and older and ‘upskilling’ by seeking to enrol in a course at a higher level than your existing qualification.

      If you are enrolled at a school, you will not be able to receive a government-subsidised training place for a course through the Victorian Training Guarantee, unless you are undertaking the course as part of a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. The Government supports schools in other ways to offer vocational training to their students, so you should discuss all your options with your school.

      You can also check what you may be eligible for using the interactive Victorian Skills Gateway Eligibility Indicator.

    • Can I be assisted with fees?
      MCIE has scholarships as well as a range of options including payment plans to assist you. Please enquire with your course advisor when enrolling.
    • If I do more than one course at the same time, can I get funding for both courses?
      A maximum number of two courses can be commenced in one year, and a maximum of two courses can be funded at one time. Foundation skills courses do not count towards the limits.
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