MyYorke

All Yorke Students must undergo Yorke Institute's Orientation Program. Once students have been orientated, they will be given their timetable to commence class. The Orientation program is important as it is an opportunity to meet key staff like the student support team, discuss course requirements and update personal records of the students.

  • Orientation Program

  • It includes a tour of the campus identifying classrooms, student areas, student administration areas and other any relevant areas within Yorke Institute such as toilets, fire exits, and restricted areas
  • Information on life in Australia, visa requirements and course requirements
  • You will receive Student Identification number and photo ID card
  • Assistance for job placement within the industry
  • Career, advice, including preparation for resumes and interview skills
  • Assistance with application for Course Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  • Student Support Team

    The Student Support Team may include the Student Administration Officer, Student Liaison Officer and program coordinators. The team deals with academic, general, personal and other student welfare issues. All advice and matters dealt by the team are treated as professional and confidential and provided at no cost at all. If the team is not able to advice on certain matters, students will be referred to professional external advice at no cost.

     

    The following are some of the matters dealt by the Student Support Team.

     

    Academic Issues

    The Student Administration Officer, program coordinator and trainers provide guidance and counselling support on academic issues in addition to monitoring academic progress, implementation of intervention strategies and reassessments.

     

    Applying for course credits

    Students may apply for course credit(s) from previous studies (Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL). The information on Course Credit/ Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL) policy and the form can be obtained from the website.

     

    Counselling Services

    Counselling services provided by the team for students includes:

    • Health, stress and matters that may affect welfare of the student
    • Complaints
    • Career and jobs including assistance on drafting resumes
    • Pathway to degree studies
    • Support to apply for extension of visa or study loan

    Personal / Social issues

    Students have access to the Student Support Team through normal business hours of 9 a.m.until 5 p.m. For emergency email info@yorkeinstitute.com.au and the relevant staff will respond immediately within 24 hours of receiving the email.

    Medical and other professional issues

    For a list of medical professionals/other services within access from the Institute's location, please refer to the Student Information Handbook

     

    Social Programs

    Social events will be organised to allow all students enrolled with Yorke Institute to mingle and socialise. These events may range from cultural and sightseeing events, to dinners, excursions, competitions and sporting events. Currently, Yorke Institute is working on setting up its own Social Club

    Legal Issues

    Yorke Institute is able to refer students to appropriate legal practitioners at no cost. However, for reference to solicitors in specific areas please contact the Law Institute on 9607 9311.

    Further Information

    Please refer to the Australian Government explanation of how the Education Services to Overseas Students Act 2000 works: http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/QuickInfo/ESOS_FrameWork_pdf.pdf