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Student Information Booklet (PAP Yr. 1 SOY21) ©Oxygen College TOID 22407 V2.4.0820 Page 1 of 15 Professional Artist Program Year 1 CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts & CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts Information Booklet About Oxygen College Oxygen College is a Registered Training Organisation that offers nationally accredited qualifications in music performance, photography, sound production, content creation and visual arts. All courses are carefully structured to ensure that the acquired skills and knowledge meet tangible and potential career opportunities within the creative arts industry. Oxygen College is focused on ensuring all students are practicing in an exceptionally resourced learning environment, engaging with dedicated staff and peers and constantly developing their creative visions throughout their learning experiences both within and outside of the college. Oxygen College is the only purpose-built, state of the art and creative arts education facility in the Geelong and Ballarat regions giving us an advantage over our competitors. Our relatively small client base and boutique nature will enable us to focus on quality outcomes for our students, giving us a tangible point of difference in the market. Course details The Professional Artist Program is a one-year course comprising of dual Nationally Recognised Qualification’s - CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts. The following units are undertaken*: CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project CUAPPR404 Develop self as artist CUAPPR405 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice CUADRA401 Experiment with techniques to produce drawings BSBCRT403 Explore the history and social impact of creativity BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour Geelong A: 22 Gordon Avenue Geelong West P: 1300 195 303 E: [email protected] W: http://www.oxygencollege.com.au Ballarat (Art & Photography only) A: 328 Eureka Street Ballarat P: 1300 195 303 E: [email protected] W: http://www.oxygencollege.com.au

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Student Information Booklet (PAP Yr. 1 SOY21) ©Oxygen College TOID 22407 V2.4.0820 Page 1 of 15

Professional Artist Program Year 1 CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts & CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts

Information Booklet

About Oxygen College

Oxygen College is a Registered Training Organisation that offers nationally accredited qualifications in music

performance, photography, sound production, content creation and visual arts. All courses are carefully

structured to ensure that the acquired skills and knowledge meet tangible and potential career opportunities

within the creative arts industry.

Oxygen College is focused on ensuring all students are practicing in an exceptionally resourced learning

environment, engaging with dedicated staff and peers and constantly developing their creative visions

throughout their learning experiences both within and outside of the college.

Oxygen College is the only purpose-built, state of the art and creative arts education facility in the Geelong

and Ballarat regions giving us an advantage over our competitors. Our relatively small client base and

boutique nature will enable us to focus on quality outcomes for our students, giving us a tangible point of

difference in the market.

Course details

The Professional Artist Program is a one-year course comprising of dual Nationally Recognised Qualification’s

- CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts. The following units are

undertaken*:

CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas

CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project

CUAPPR404 Develop self as artist

CUAPPR405 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work

CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

CUADRA401 Experiment with techniques to produce drawings

BSBCRT403 Explore the history and social impact of creativity

BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour

Geelong

A: 22 Gordon Avenue Geelong West

P: 1300 195 303

E: [email protected]

W: http://www.oxygencollege.com.au

Ballarat (Art & Photography only)

A: 328 Eureka Street Ballarat

P: 1300 195 303

E: [email protected]

W: http://www.oxygencollege.com.au

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BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

CUAPAI401 Experiment with techniques to produce paintings

CUAPUA501 Create works of art for public spaces

CUAPPR407 Select and prepare creative work for exhibition

BSBIPR401 Use and respect copyright

CUAPRI401 Experiment with techniques to produce prints

CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts

CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice CUAACD502 Create observational drawings CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools CUAPAI502 Investigate painting materials and processes CUAACD513 Make mixed media artworks CUAPAI501 Refine painting techniques CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work CUAACD505 Work with the human form in creative practice CUAPRI502 Investigate printmaking materials and processes CUAPRI501 Refine printmaking techniques CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work CUAEVP403 Install and dismantle exhibition elements * The units are subject to change prior to course commencement

Run times Duration 12 Months (full time)

Starts* 9th of March 2021

Finishes* 17th of December 2021

* There are sessions that you will need to attend before/after the official program class dates e.g. induction

day, graduation.

2021 Oxygen College Academic calendar

*please note these dates are different to the traditional Victorian public school holidays. This is due to the

impacts of COVID-19 on our timetabling.

Term 1 – 10 weeks

Term 1 starts Tuesday 9 March 2021

Term 1 ends Friday 14 May 2021

Term 1 break Monday 17 May – Friday 21 May 2021

Term 2 – 10 weeks

Term 2 starts Monday 24 May 2021

Term 2 ends Friday 30 July 2021

Term 2 break (2-week break) Monday 2 August – Friday 13 August

Term 3 10 weeks

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Term 3 starts Monday 16 August 2021

Term 3 ends Friday 22 October 2021

Term 3 break Monday 25 October – 29 October

Term 4 - 7 weeks

Term 4 starts Monday 1 November 2021

Term 3 ends Friday 17 December 2021

Class times - Geelong

Classes run 3 days a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for 7 hours per day (9am – 4pm). Class times - Ballarat

Classes run 3 days a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays for 7 hours per day (9am – 4pm). You are expected to attend all classes, arrive on time and be an active member of the class until the commencement of the class. You will also be required to complete work outside of class time. Note: Oxygen College follows the Victorian public-school terms; therefore, there will be weeks that classes will not run. We also acknowledge Victorian public holidays. We will notify you if there will not be a class running due to a public holiday (this will depend on the day your class runs).

Trainers

Throughout the course you will have one or more of the following trainers. All are practising artists and

qualified trainers.

• Glen Smith

• Shelley Jardine

• Peter Leigh

• Luisa Gioffre-Suzuki

The learning facilities

The main multi-level centre and adjacent visual art centre caters for courses in music performance, sound

production, photography and visual arts and includes:

• 60 Mac computer workstations

• 5 recording studios

• 8 rehearsal studios

• 20 practice rooms

• A performance auditorium

• 3 photography studios

• 2 art studios

• An art gallery

• Student spaces in each area for breaks or group work

Course Overview: Professional Artist Program – Yr1 (CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts / CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts)

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Duration: February – November 2021

Delivery: Full – time, face to face, 3 days per week (6 classes)

Course work to be completed outside of class time: approximately 10-15 hours per week including:

• Undertaking hands-on practical artmaking

• Research and development of concepts

• Visiting art galleries and exhibitions

Aimed at: Those with moderate experience looking to develop skills for a career in the creative arts.

Introduction

The Professional Artist Program consists of a Diploma of Visual Arts & Certificate IV in Visual Arts. These

programs are nationally recognised qualifications that have been tailored to create a Visual Art (Painting &

Drawing) specialisation, achieved through careful selection of relevant units of competency.

All students must purchase the PAP art kit (or currently have all resources) prior to the commencement of

the course. Students may already have some experience with drawing and painting, however this course

guides students to further build their proficiency and upon completion have an industry ready skillset.

Overall learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of drawing skills and be able to take drawings to a high

level of finished quality.

• Understand work health & safety relating to art materials and equipment.

• Display a sound knowledge of art history and its styles, with an ability to discuss this in a verbal and

written manner.

• Complete paintings to a high level, while undertaking a design and development process to do so.

• Have a solid grasp of printmaking techniques and processes with an ability to create print editions.

• Produce figure and life drawings that are anatomically correct.

• Have a deep understanding of the art industry and how it works, to allow students the best chance

of becoming sustainable practitioners.

• Undertake both a solo and a group exhibition, including following industry protocols and processes.

• Develop a substantial individual body of artwork exploring areas of personal interest, which will be

produced to a professional level.

2019 Delivery schedule

The following units are delivered as either standalone or clustered projects (multiple units per assessment).

A basic overview of how these units will be delivered and when is provided below. This is subject to change

and is to be considered only as a guide only.

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Work Health & Safety – Term 1

❖ BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others ❖ CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice

An overview of the skills and approaches required to undertaking your art practice in a safe manner. This unit covers different mediums and techniques that artists are often exposed to, and how to minimise or eliminate risks and hazards. General Drawing – Term 1 & 2

❖ CUAACD502 Create observational drawings ❖ CUAACD501 Refine drawing and other visual representation tools ❖ CUAACD301 Produce drawings to communicate ideas ❖ CUADRA401 Experiment with techniques to produce drawings

A highly structured course in fundamental drawing skills and techniques, that leads to producing refined finished drawings. Throughout this unit, students produce a large body of drawings in a range of drawing media. Art History & Theory – Term 1 & 2

❖ CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice ❖ BSBCRT403 Explore the history and social impact of creativity ❖ CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory

An introduction to art styles throughout history, followed by critical discussions and written responses. Current art theories are discussed, and students use this new knowledge to inform their practical artworks. Figure Drawing – Term 2, 3, & 4

❖ CUAACD505 Work with the human form in creative practice Figure drawing is undertaken through looking to the drawing traditions of the past, starting with cast drawings and anatomy studies through to drawing a model from life. On completion students will have created a folio of life drawings. Printmaking – Term 2, 3 & 4

❖ CUAPRI502 Investigate printmaking materials and processes ❖ CUAPRI501 Refine printmaking techniques ❖ CUAPRI401 Experiment with techniques to produce prints ❖ CUAPPR404 Develop self as artist

This unit investigates a range of printmaking techniques and approaches including lino, woodblock, monotypes, collagraphs and dry-point etching. Students produce print editions and develop and broaden their artistic practice.

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Art Industry – Term 3 & 4

❖ CUAIND502 Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge ❖ CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice ❖ BSBIPR401 Use and respect copyright

Learn about the inner workings of the arts industry to allow yourself to navigate it and develop yourself in a sustainable manner as a professional artist. Aspects covered include employment avenues within the Arts, gallery structures and personal as well as how to get involved in industry networks. Exhibition Practice – Term 3 & 4

❖ CUAPPR407 Select and prepare creative work for exhibition ❖ CUAPPR503 Present a body of own creative work ❖ CUAEVP403 Install and dismantle exhibition elements

Throughout this unit, students undertake a solo exhibition in an industry standard gallery to exhibit a personal body of artwork. Combined with this, students work collaboratively on a final group exhibition undertaking elements including artist statements, press releases, marketing, curation, title cards and invigilation. By undertaking exhibition practice, students are given preparation and skilled up ready to exhibit professionally. Painting - Term 1, 2, 3 & 4

❖ CUAPAI502 Investigate painting materials and processes ❖ CUAACD513 Make mixed media artworks ❖ CUAPAI501 Refine painting techniques ❖ BSBDES301 Explore the use of colour ❖ CUAPPR401 Realise a creative project ❖ BSBDES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms ❖ CUAPAI401 Experiment with techniques to produce paintings

The painting cluster is an extended unit design to build students skills and techniques. It pushes students to experiment with mixed media and culminates in producing refined exhibition ready paintings. Studio Practice – Term 1, 2, 3 & 4

❖ CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work ❖ CUAPPR405 Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work ❖ CUAPUA501 Create works of art for public spaces

Studio practice allows students to develop a cohesive body of artwork following their own set of interests. The class provides extended time to develop artworks in one-on-one consultation with the trainer due to the nature of the individual projects. This unit culminates in a body of work produced to a professional level ready for exhibiting. Delivery methods

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All classes are delivered face to face in a group environment. The methods of delivery are varied depending

on the content of the session including hands on practical exercises, watching modelling of techniques,

listening to trainer explanations, observing PowerPoints, written essays, or responses and by participating in

group discussions etc.

Trainers will provide assessment workbooks and handouts, and students will also have access to course

resources to undertake further work at home if required.

Classes will generally be delivered in the art studios, computer labs and on occasion on excursions in industry

environments.

Assessment methods

This is a competency-based program and is nationally recognised – which means that students must meet

the requirements of the assessment tasks to receive a competent result in the unit/s they are undertaking.

To receive the desired result, they must meet all benchmarks for each task and submit work by the specified

due dates – all of which are provided in the assessment workbooks.

Assessments are a mixture of, practical demonstrations (e.g. setting up equipment safety and correctly),

submission of products (artworks and folios) and questioning (e.g. responding to short written tasks in

assessment workbooks, creating word processed research documents).

See the Oxygen College Handbook (on our website) for further information regarding assessment.

Possible course outcomes and job roles

• Our Visual Art course leads students to develop their skills to professional levels ready to embrace

the arts industry as professional artists.

• This course allows you to work in a freelance capacity offering your services to others as a

standalone business or be industry ready to approach art galleries to exhibit your artwork.

• Build a marketable portfolio of work throughout the course to further your networks for future

artistic development

Or assist in applying for specific jobs, such as:

• Professional artist

• Gallery assistant

• Artist studio assistant

• Curator

• Community artist

• Workshop artist

• Arts worker

Potential pathway options once this course is completed include:

Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (offered at Oxygen College)

Bachelor of Fine Art

Entry requirements

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Entry is via application (see applying for a position in the course section). Oxygen College follows equal

opportunity and anti-discrimination principles (see the Oxygen College handbook at

http://www.oxygencollege.com.au/downloads) and assesses all applicants against the same benchmarks

when determining an applicant’s suitability for the course.

We select students who:

• Demonstrate commitment, motivation, and passion in relation to the arts, entertainment, and related industries, to their chosen discipline and to the course of study.

• Have a clear vocational outcome following completion of their chosen course of study.

• Provide evidence of their capacity to work creatively and imaginatively.

• Demonstrate an aptitude to collaborate with peers as part of a creative process.

• Demonstrate a range of knowledge, skills, technical abilities, and/or problem-solving techniques relevant to their discipline.

• Demonstrate cultural and contextual awareness.

• Demonstrates skills to indicate an ability to achieve success at the required AQF level.

• Articulate and communicate ideas clearly or who commit to learning to do so.

• Demonstrate commitment to uphold the college’s values and ensure a positive learning experience for all students.

Oxygen College reserves the right to make decisions on an applicant’s suitability for the program. If an

applicant is deemed to have not met any of the above criteria, they may not be offered a position as a

student. Due to the volume of auditions, portfolios and interviews carried out, we are sometimes unable to

accept all applications. Unsuccessful individuals will receive feedback related to their audition, portfolio and

interview performance. The decision of the interviewing panel is final.

Applying for a position in the course

Oxygen College has a clear process for application and acceptance into all courses which entails a range of interviews, portfolios, or auditions. If you decide that you wish to apply for a position within the course, you will undertake the following process: Stage 1 Enquiry (you have already undertaken this stage)

• Contact the College (via phone, website or walk in) and enquire about a course/s.

• Determine the potentially most appropriate pathway with assistance from College staff member.

• Receive this booklet via email and/or book a brief and receive this booklet in person.

Stage 2 Brief (approx. 30 minutes)

• Obtain information and ask questions regarding the program.

• Explain the course fees, VET student loans, eligibility etc. and receive a fee schedule.

• Explain expectations of being a student.

• Complete a tour of the College – concentrating on your area of interest.

• You must either complete a Pre-training review and an online LLN assessment (Core Skills Profile for Adults) this is mandatory for all full-time students. This is an internal Oxygen College policy as well as a requirement (given by the Department of Education and Training) for those accessing VET Student Loans and Skills First Funding.

• Receive the applicant questionnaire, information regarding the audition/interview, pre enrolment meeting letter and VET Student loan checklist.

Stage 3 Interview and/or audition (approx. 1 hour)

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• Complete interview with staff member based on responses given in the applicant questionnaire to ascertain suitability (this must be completed and brought to interview). Provide a collection (folio) of artworks (see requirements below) to ascertain your suitability.

• In most cases, at this stage, you will be notified if you have been successful in being accepted as a student (pending enrolment) in special circumstances your application may need to be reviewed.

Stage 4 Pre enrolment meeting (approx. 30min)

This meeting will give you the opportunity to discuss the funding available to you and the processes involved

in accessing them. The following documentation is required on the day:

• Birth Certificate and/ or Passport

• Birth certificate of your parent where you are born on or after 20 August 1986 (please see staff for

further information where you cannot access such documentation)

• Tax file number or

• Tax file number application and receipt

• Successful completion of the CSPA (done on briefing)

• Payment or payment plan

• Medicare card

• Drivers licence

• Valid concessions card (if any)

Stage 5 Enrolment

• Complete the enrolment documentation including personal details and eligibility declaration.

• You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18 (also recommended for those 20 and under)

Note: applicants under 18 will be required to complete an additional interview with CEO or Compliance/ Office Manager to ensure suitability. Folio of artworks for interview

At your interview you are required to bring a folio of your artworks that you have completed.

• You need to bring between 10 - 15 finished artworks to give us an idea of your artistic skills and

directions.

• These may consist of drawings, prints, paintings, or mixed media artworks.

• Bring a range of artwork that best represents your diversity and abilities.

• You may bring either original artworks or good quality documentation photos. If presenting your

artwork on an electronic device such as an iPad or a USB, please ensure artwork images are suitably

labelled and for convenience when viewing.

• If available, one of your artworks presented may be supported by a sketchbook or journal of

developmental ideas and sketches.

Course fees

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There are several costs associated with the course, these are detailed below. There are different funding

models that may be available to you which cover some elements of these fees. State and Federal funding

arrangements are subject to eligibility criteria, which are outlined below.

The following fees and charges will be incurred prior to and or commencing in a course at Oxygen College:

Administration fee – Is the amount the students pays upfront at their own cost prior to commencing the

course. This fee is refundable up until the applicant enrols in the program. This fee covers all administrative

cost associated with an applicant’s pending enrolment and are charged on all courses offered at Oxygen

College.

This fee is invoiced at the time of provisional acceptance of the course.

Tuition fee – Is the fee students pay to cover some aspect of the tuition. Current concession cards such as a

health care card are eligible to receive a concession discount on the tuition amount (only available for Skills

First Funded students enrolling in a Certificate level qualification).

This amount will be invoiced at the time of enrolment. VET Student Loans are available for eligible applicants

for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses only.

This fee is subject to a refund criteria which can be determined within the refund section of handbook

located at http://www.oxygencollege.com.au/music_industries/wp-content/uploads/MOY19-Oxygen-

College-Handbook-2.pdf.

Additional fees – Some programs within the Oxygen have additional resource fee. These are clearly

identified within the fee schedule on the College website. Course resources are purchased through external

suppliers i.e. Cavalier art supplies. Frames purchased from the College will result in an additional charge

however are the property of the student.

Funding arrangements

VET Student Loans (VSL)*

The VET Student Loans program is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students

enrolled in approved courses at diploma or advanced diploma. The loan has income-contingent repayment

arrangements, which means you only need to make repayments if you are earning above the minimum

repayment threshold. You can make voluntary repayments at any time. If you are an eligible student, the

Department of Education and Training (the department) may approve your VET Student Loan for an

approved course. The department will pay your loan directly to your approved course provider. You will be

responsible for any gap amount in the tuition fees, which are not covered by the loan. You will owe a debt to

the Australian Government for the loan, which will be managed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Eligibility:

To be an eligible student, you must meet ALL of these criteria as detailed below

• You are:

− an Australian citizen, or

− a qualifying New Zealand citizen, or

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− a permanent humanitarian visa holder, who is usually resident in Australia.

• Your FEE-HELP balance (the amount of your FEE-HELP limit you have left) is more than $0. This means you

have enough FEE-HELP limit remaining for your proposed studies to be covered by the loan.

• You have been assessed by your approved course provider as academically suited to undertake the

approved course on the basis of either:

− providing your Australian Year 12 Certificate and successful completion of a Pre-Training Review and LLN

assessment; OR

− providing a copy of a certificate showing that you have been awarded a qualification at level 4 or above in

the Australian Qualifications Framework (where the language of instruction was English)2 ; OR − displaying

competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy through an

approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. In addition, your approved course provider must

reasonably believe you show competence in completing the course determined through a pre training

review and LLN assessment

• Provide a Tax file number or a receipt of application prior to enrolment.

• You have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Oxygen College can apply for a USI on your behalf this can be

done through the Enrolment form upon Enrolment.

• You have given the required documents to your approved course provider and submitted the loan

application form by the first census day no less than two business days after enrolling.

• Full fee-paying students will incur a 20 per cent loan fee on their VET Student Loan. Students whose

enrolment is subsidised by a state or territory government do not incur a loan fee

• All Oxygen College VET Student Loan approved courses have a loan cap. This Oxygen College VET Student

Loan approved course (Professional Artist Program Yr. 1) has a loan cap of $10000.00

• Oxygen College may charge above this amount (cap) for a course, and if so, students will be expected to

pay the difference. Students will receive an invoice with any further fees and charges due. Also see fee

schedule table above.

* If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must complete and sign a parental consent form. The

completed parental consent form must be given to your provider before you can be issued with an eCAF

application form. The parental consent form is not necessary if you have been assessed by Centrelink as

meeting the requirements for receiving the independent rate of Youth Allowance under part 2.11 of the

Social Security Act 1991. You will need to provide evidence of this assessment in the form of your Centrelink

Income Statement, which you can request by logging into myGov and selecting your Centrelink online

account. For more information, visit www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/request-document-

using-your-centrelink-onlineaccount.

Further information can be found within our Student selection and enrolment policy

http://www.oxygencollege.com.au/music_industries/wp-content/uploads/SM17-Student-Selection-and-

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Enrolment-Policy-V2-003.pdf and

https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/vsl_handbook_approved_template.pdf

Oxygen College is required to supply the Department of Education any eligible student’s enrolment

information. A student that does not wish to take out the VET Student loans will receive the same

documentation stating no VET Student loan debt.

Skills First Funding

You may be eligible for Skills First funding – which means that the government will pay for a component of

your tuition cost. There is a range of criteria that relates to eligibility, this includes (but is not limited to):

• Being an Australian Citizen, permanent visa holder or New Zealand Citizen (you must meet this

criteria)

• Your age – if you are under 20 you may be exempt from some criteria

• If you are at school or undertaking other qualifications – this may affect your eligibility

• If you have completed ANY other qualifications – you need to be seen as upskilling and may only be

eligible for certain level courses (above what you have completed)

We will formally determine your eligibility when you enrol and during your briefing– however please speak

to an Oxygen College staff member to discuss your eligibility prior to this.

See the table below and carefully read the information that follows to assist you in determining the fees

associated with the program. An Oxygen College representative will formally determine your eligibility and

conclude course fees payable.

Fee schedule table

Criteria Fees

If you do not hold a Certificate IV or any qualifications higher You may be eligible for Skills First funding for both qualifications and will be eligible to receive a VET Student Loan (if you wish to)

Diploma tuition fee: $16,000* Cert IV tuition fee: $50 (concession)/$250 (non-concession) Administration fee: $600 Total Fees: $16,650 (concession); Or $16,850 (non-concession) * $15,793 covered by VET Student Loans. Subjects to change prior to

enrolment. If you hold a Certificate IV You may not be eligible to receive Skills First funding for the Certificate IV qualification (only eligible to receive Skills First funding for the Diploma) and will be eligible to receive a VET Student Loan (if you wish to)

Diploma tuition fee: $16,000* Cert IV tuition fee: $250 Administration fee: $600 Total Fees: $16,850 * $15,793 covered by VET Student Loans. Subjects to change prior to enrolment.

If you hold a Diploma or above You may not be eligible for Skill First funding for either

Diploma tuition fee: $16,000* Cert IV tuition fee: $2,000 Cert IV tuition fee Administration fee: $600

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qualification, you will only be eligible to receive a VET Student Loan (if you wish to)

Total Fees: $18,600 * $15,793 covered by VET Student Loans. Subjects to change prior to enrolment.

If you do not wish to incur a VET Student Loan You will pay all course costs as a full fee-paying student

Skills First Eligible

Diploma tuition fee: $16,000 Cert IV tuition fee: $50 (concession)/$250 (non-concession) Administration fee: $600 Total Fees: $16,650 (concession); Or $16,850 (non-concession)

Non-Skills First Fees

Diploma tuition fee: $16,000 Cert IV tuition fee: $2,000 Administration fee: $600 Total Fees: $18,600

1. Resource requirements

If you are accepted as a student, you will need to have the following equipment and resources ready for the

first class.

The below information is supplied by Cavalier Art Supplies. The art kit must be purchased online from this

retailer to obtain the reduced price and to ensure consistency.

There is a different kit for new and previous students. Go to -

http://www.cavalierart.com.au/schools/oxygen-college-geelong Select the kit relative to your course e.g.

Diploma of Art and complete the order form and payment. Please note this kit is not available from our retail

store, only online as an entire kit. Items are not for sale individually. All enquiries relating to payment and

delivery please call Mark at Cavalier Art: 5240 5501.

All art kits must be purchased at least one week prior to course commencement. Your kit will be given to you at your first class. Program supplies include: Full kit (for new students) $518.15 1 x Staedtler Kneadable each 1 x Micador 3030 Eraser ea 1 x Lumograph #100 pencil set of 6 1 x Mic. Nat. Charcoal Tube 3 1 x Polychromos pencil set 12 1 x 51020 Double Sharp Metal each 1 x Spray Fixative 450gm can 1 x A/S 900 Flat Brush Set (1,2,4,6,8&10) 1 x Roymac Achiever Round 2 ea

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1 x Roymac Achiever Round 4 ea 1 x Roymac Achiever Round 8 ea 1 x Matisse Primary Set 8x75ml 1 x Kohi W/C disk Briliant 24 1 x Large Oval Plastic Palette 1 x Roymac Palette Knife 1009 2 x Lino Tile Silk Cut 300 x 300mm 1 x Japanese wood blocks 100x150mm 1 x Delux EtchPlastic 225x305 2 x Montval 550mm x 750mm 185gsm 2 x Montval 550mm x 750mm 300gsm 4 x Stonehenge 245gsm 559x762 1 x Milini Sketchbook A4 Portrait 1 x Visual diary 40 sht A3 200gsm 1 x Canvas Pad A3 10 sheet 1 x Wood Panel 20 x 20cm 1 x Wood Panel 40 x 40cm 1 x Gallery Stretched Canvas 12x16 1 x Gallery Stretched Canvas 16x20 1 x Gallery Stretched Canvas 24x30 1 x Gallery Stretched Canvas 30x36 1 x Corflute Folio A1 1 x Roymac Palette Knife 1009 1x Lino Tool Set of 6 *Please note – if you are transitioning from Cert III or Cert IV courses with us, there will be top up kit options

available as you will already have some of the resources. These can be confirmed with you College

representative closer to the course commencing.

• Course fees may be paid via cash, card, and/or direct deposit.

• Financial hardship fee waiver applications can be made if you are experiencing significant difficulties with covering your course fees.

Payment options

Course fees may be paid via cash, card, and/or direct deposit prior to enrolment. Cash and cards are

available on enrolment day alternatively payment plans are available please speak with a college

representative.

Payment plans are managed through a third party called ezidebit. Payment amount, frequency and duration

will be decided by the payment plan holder. Payment plans are fee and interest fee however, declined

payments will result in a $21 fee (per declined transaction).

Important fee information

• Deposits (administration fee) are to be made upon acceptance of course offer and secures the

students position in the course. All other course costs are expected to be paid before

commencement of the first class.

• Bookings for Government funded positions are at times taken prior to Oxygen College having

securing contract with the funding provider. In the event of Oxygen College failing to renew the

contract with funding provider, students will be refunded all monies paid.

• The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at

enrolment.

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• Government funded places are provided through Skills First funding and are only available for

eligible students. If you have any questions relating to Government funded places and your

eligibility, please contact Oxygen College.

• You can only receive the concession price if you present a valid (card must be valid at the date of enrolment) Health Care or Pensioner (including disability support, carer, parenting etc.) concession card type.

Refunds

Please refer to the Oxygen College student handbook, located on the Oxygen College website > About >

documents > College Handbook – for our detailed refund policy.

Note: We endeavour to accommodate for all applicants’ requirements and

maintain consistency; however, all the information in this booklet is

subject to change at any time. Please contact the College directly for the

most up to date course information.