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1. Why
should I choose Kenvale College?
Kenvale College is highly recognised in the tourism and hospitality
industry with its extensive industry experience as part of the
requirement of its courses. Kenvale graduates achieve a 100%
employment success rate.
2. Why would I want to work in tourism and hospitality?
Tourism and hospitality is the world’s largest employer and
Australia’s largest export earner. The international scope creates
an increasing demand for competent professionals who meet the
international standards of service excellence. The industry gives
you the opportunity to work internationally upon graduation.
3. What are Kenvale’s courses like?
Three-dimensional. Combines knowledge, skills and attitude
training. Kenvale College’s education approach combines theoretical
expertise, hands-on experience and character development.
4. What do I get when I finish?
After 2 years of work and study, you get the Advanced Diploma in
Hospitality Management and Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management,
a total of at least 1,600 hours of industry experience in
hospitality operations, no HECS debt, and an opportunity to do an
additional 1 to 1 ½ years of study and get a degree
qualification.
Kenvale College is an alternative pathway to university.
Articulation arrangements have been put in place so that Advanced
Diploma graduates can have advanced standing and have their studies
credited to a degree course.
5. What UAI mark do I need to be able to apply?
Admission to Kenvale College is by interview. There is no required
UAI mark. Applicants are selected based on their passion for the
industry, personality and character, openness to learn and ability
to work hard. Academic transcripts are also taken into account.
6. When do I apply?
Interviews are conducted as early as July for the next year’s
intake. As a matter of fact, the earlier the successful applicant
confirms offer of acceptance into the course, the greater is the
possibility of getting better workplace options.
7. Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, Kenvale College offers a Cooperative Education Scholarship
Program, which assists in paying off the balance of tuition fees.
The Scholarships are renewable each year, depending on academic
performance and behaviour and performance at the workplace. For
more details, go to “Industry Scholarships” under “future students”
in our home page.
8. How much are the fees?
The tuition fee for 2009 intake is $13,990 each year for domestic
students ($15,990 for international students). Fees may be paid
over a 10-monthly period, which makes them affordable.
9. Do I have to wear a uniform?
Yes. Our students wear a corporate casual attire for lectures, and
a service uniform for Food & Beverage. The total approximate
cost is $650.
10. Do I incur other costs?
There is a non-refundable deposit of $650, upon acceptance into the
College. Other approximate costs are: $120 for Orientation for new
students, and all students yearly pay $125 for students’ services
fee, approximately $450 for textbooks, $110 for participation in
compulsory College activities.
11. Do I need to have done Tourism and Hospitality in high
school to come to Kenvale?
No, any study at school is worthwhile. There is no prerequisite to
have done tourism and hospitality for the HSC to apply to Kenvale,
although it gives us an indication of your interest in the
industry.
12. How are your classes structured?
Students come to College 2 ½ -3 days a week. Classes may start at
8.30am and may finish at 6pm, with appropriate meal breaks. The
academic year is divided in two semesters of 17 weeks
each.
Please feel free to
contact us if you have further questions or
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