Questions about study at ACAPCan I study one module by Campus, one by Distance and another by Online? What is the current timetable? Is Campus attendance required for Distance or Online students? How is Distance study structured? How is Online study structured? What support is given to Distance and Online students? How does fieldwork/practicum work? Does ACAP Recognise Prior Learning (RPL)? Do I have to enrol in a full qualification? Can I change my mode of study at any time? What is higher education accredited? What is university articulated? Are all qualifications available nationally and internationally? What government assistance is available to me? When should I apply for admission? What can I study?You can enrol in an undergraduate qualification, postgraduate qualification or single module in our Schools of Counselling and Communication or People, Management & Leadership. How can I study?There is a choice of three study modes:
What is the workload?For on campus modules, you attend a weekly 3-hour class and we recommend a minimum of three hours study per week. For Online or Distance Education modules we recommend 5-6 hours study per week. Can I study one module by Campus, one by Distance and another by Online?Yes. You select your preferred study mode for each module you enrol in each term. When are Campus class times?Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm (Mon - Fri) What is the current timetable?Follow the link to download current campus timetables or contact the Course Information Centre on 1800 061 199 or info@acap.edu.au. Is Campus attendance required for Distance or Online students?Yes. If you complete a full qualification by Distance or Online you are required to attend approximately 4 or 5 one-day workshops at the Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne campuses before graduating. How is Distance study structured?Distance Education materials are divided into 12 sections, corresponding to the 12 weeks of term. How is Online study structured?Online students have access to their own password-protected website linking them to each online module in which they are enrolled. All module materials, including reading materials and activities, are embedded in a 12-week learning plan. Interaction with other students is an important part of the learning process. Students can download information to use offline. What support is given to Distance and Online students?ACAP has a dedicated support person who provides assistance and support to Distance and Online students. Are there exams?There are no exams. ACAP values experiential learning and uses assessments to determine if learning outcomes have been achieved. Assessments combine both theory and practice and can take the form of interviews, videotaped role-plays, self-critiques, essays, journals, projects and presentations. There are usually three assessments for each module. How does fieldwork/practicum work?Fieldwork can be undertaken after completing six modules. Utilising the Fieldwork Coordinator and database you will identify an organisation you wish to work with and establish a placement to be undertaken on mutually agreed terms. Does ACAP Recognise Prior Learning (RPL)?Yes. A policy regarding Recognition of Prior Learning exists for people who believe they may have already developed competencies for some of ACAP's modules either through previous experience or study. For more information, make an appointment with a course advisor. Can I start whenever I want?You need to commence in one of our 4 terms (see following). What are the term dates for 2008?
What are weekend modules?Throughout the year, the College's campuses offer a range of modules delivered over two weekends. These can be undertaken individually as a short course or as part of a qualification. What is full-time study?Four modules per term (except Bachelor of Applied Social Science - 3 modules per term). What is part-time study?Three modules or less per term (except Bachelor of Applied Social Science - 2 modules or less per term). Do I have to enrol in a full qualification?You are welcome to commence with just one or two modules as a 'taste-test'. If you then wish to continue you can upgrade into a qualification. Can I change my mode of study at any time?You can choose your mode of study at the beginning of each term for each module. Once term commences you must complete each module in the mode in which you commenced. Are the courses recognised?ACAP offers qualifications that are recognised by VETAB, Higher Education, State Government Psychologist Registration Boards and other universities. What is VETAB accredited?Our Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications are government accredited by the NSW Vocational Education Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and recognised nationally. What is higher education accredited?Our Bachelor of Applied Social Science, Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills and Graduate Diploma of Counselling are accredited by the NSW Higher Education Act and are recognised as equivalent to university courses. What is university articulated?We have university articulation arrangements with six Australian Universities, which allow students to progress from ACAP qualifications into higher degree courses. The articulations we offer are from ACAP's:
Are all qualifications available nationally and internationally?Not all courses are available at all campuses. Recognition of awards varies from State to State, and is constantly being reviewed. Please check the mode of delivery, location and accreditation with the Course Information Centre at the time of application. What is the cost?ACAP prices its qualifications per module. Follow the link for fulll details of module costs. You select, enrol and pay for your modules each term. How can I pay?You pay prior to each term commencing either in full or through a payment plan. Payment plans are paid in three monthly or six fortnightly instalments and are only available to those students studying a non-higher education award. Students who are eligible and planning to study a higher education award can apply for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan provided to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. What government assistance is available to me?Austudy or Abstudy is available to ACAP students if you are a full-time student over 25 years of age and meet Centrelink's criteria. Contact Centrelink for more information. In August 2004 the Australian Minister for Education, Science and Training approved the College's application to become a Higher Education Provider (HEP) under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This has many positive implications for the College and its current and new students. This represents the highest level of recognition of the College's standing as an education institution. The College was among the very first applicants to be approved by the Minister, after thorough scrutiny of its credentials, viability and reputation. The College will be reviewed and audited by the body that audits Australia's universities. The College's Higher Education awards are fully recognised, nationally and internationally, at a level equivalent to universities. When should I apply for admission?It is strongly recommended that you apply for admission well in advance of term commencing. Applications are due two weeks prior to the start of each term. Late applications are only accepted if places are available. How do I apply for admission?To complete and submit your application online, click here. Alternatively you can download the Application for Admission Form (PDF: open or right-click and save as) and return it to the college by mail or fax. For more information regarding the application process, click here. |
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If I were to say anything to those thinking about studying at ACAP, it would be this: of all the colleges and institutions that promise you the world, when it comes to learning, ACAP offers comprehensive programs, experienced, professional trainers, flexibility and excellent resources.I shopped around for a good learning institution and the more I looked, the more ACAP came out on top.
Michael Adamantidis
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