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Student Course Transfer

PIA will not knowingly enrol a student wishing to transfer from another registered provider prior to the overseas student completing six (6) months of their principal course of study with the initial provider, except in the following circumstances:

  • The releasing registered provider, or the course in which the overseas student is enrolled, has ceased to be registered;
  • The releasing registered provider has had a sanction imposed on its registration by the ESOS agency that prevents the overseas student from continuing his or her course with that registered provider;
  • The releasing registered provider has agreed to the overseas student’s release and recorded the date of effect and reason for release in PRISMS;
  • Any approved government sponsor of the overseas student considers the change to be in the overseas student’s best interests and has provided written support for the change;
  • The course in which the student is enrolled has ceased to be registered; or
  • The original registered provider has provided a written letter of release.


Where a student seeks to transfer to or from another registered provider, they are required to refer to the Student Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details or contact the Registrar at registrar@pia.edu.au.

Sydney Student handbook
Geelong Student handbook

Joining the Student Representative Council (SRC)

The institute runs a Student Representative Council – to participate please contact  the Registrar on registrar@pia.edu.au to register your interest.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) has a responsibility, delegated by the Board of Directors (BoD) to Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) to ensure that students have opportunities to participate in the deliberative and decision-making processes of PIA’s corporate and academic governance.

Overall, the SRC is to contribute to PIA’s boards and committees, especially on issues that impact on students.

The SRC is responsible for the organisation of social events representing the diversity of the student cohorts..

Student Course Transfer

PIA will not knowingly enrol a student wishing to transfer from another registered provider prior to the overseas student completing six (6) months of their principal course of study with the initial provider, except in the following circumstances:

  • The releasing registered provider, or the course in which the overseas student is enrolled, has ceased to be registered;
  • The releasing registered provider has had a sanction imposed on its registration by the ESOS agency that prevents the overseas student from continuing his or her course with that registered provider;
  • The releasing registered provider has agreed to the overseas student’s release and recorded the date of effect and reason for release in PRISMS;
  • Any approved government sponsor of the overseas student considers the change to be in the overseas student’s best interests and has provided written support for the change;
  • The course in which the student is enrolled has ceased to be registered; or
  • The original registered provider has provided a written letter of release.

Where a student seeks to transfer to or from another registered provider, they are required to refer to the Student Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details or contact the Registrar at registrar@pia.edu.au.

Day 1- Welcome to PIA – this includes an introduction to Academic and Administration staff.

Details are provided to the students on what courses PIA offers, and which staff members are responsible for which services and enquires.

    • Access to Microsoft Office 365 Account
    • An introduction to Moodle (PIA learning management system) and the associated Virtual Library
    • How to access and find information at PIA via the Student Hub
    • Academic Leaders taking the opportunity to explain to students the definition of different types of Academic Misconduct
    • Course Progression
    • Importance of student engagement and reminding students what happens when they are identified as at risk of non-engagement (also known as at-risk).
    • How to access Study Skills support. Information provided to students on when the study skills workshops are offered and how to access Academic Learning Support that is not degree specific.
    • Academic Integrity Module. The compulsory unit is available in the Learning Management System and is managed by the Academic Learning Support Officer.


Day 2- Student Services– Information is provided to students on non-academic support services such as:

    • Accessing Support services
    • Student support services, including referrals
    • Counselling and external support services
    • Understanding compassionate and compelling circumstances.
    • Information about policies and procedures generally, grievance procedures
    • Overseas student health cover
    • Complaints and appeals
    • How to apply for suspension
    • How to access information on minimum wages and to know their rights as an employee
    • Fees and refunds
    • CoE extensions
    • How to join the SRC
    • What PIA identifies as appropriate student behaviour.
    • Where to find the student handbook and Student Code of Conduct
    • How to access my student records

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

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  • Sydney Campus
    Level 16, 233 Castlereagh Street Sydney Australia 2000
    Geelong Campus
    Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 Melbourne Campus West Melbourne 363 King Street West Melbourne Victoria 3003
  • Tel: (+612) 8319 8202
  • info@pia.edu.au

PIA

Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd is a registered Institute of Higher Education on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s National Register (PRV14049) and all courses provided are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (CRICOS 03535M). ABN: 34 145 333 795

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