About Pathway Program
Aston’s Pathway Program is a blended learning, based on the right mix of traditional classroom based learning and the new world of online teaching with a simulated environment, that helps students absorb the learning quicker. Aston College provides various courses with unique course structures, having frequent intake dates. This enables flexibility in joining classes and there are no pre-requisites for the Units of Competency that you will be joining. The Units of Competency are independent and you do not need to do one for the other, to make sense. This basically means that whenever you commence your course, you are on the same page as your peers that joined before you.
During your pathway program, Aston College will work with you on improving your competency on English Language. Students will study Advanced English Course every day, to prepare for the English Language Testing, to achieve required score for admission into Bachelors degree. This would equip students to have a good grasp on the most widely used language in the world, making things easier when moving overseas to pursue Higher Education. By eliminating the language barrier, the course work becomes easier.
Aston College realizes that technical or hard skills need to be complemented with soft skills, to enhance an individual’s ability and to set him/ her apart from the rest. Keeping this in mind, students we have developed trainings on soft skills, which the students would get, to gear them up for the present day work environment. This would not only help individuals secure a job in Australia, while pursuing the Bachelor’s degree, but also perform at high levels, improving their future career opportunities.
As the Diploma and English courses progress, students will be working hand-in-hand with the Student Support team at Aston, a facility to assist towards admission in the University and preparation of visa application documents. This only happens once a student successfully completes a term at Aston and has performed well in the two units of competencies, delivered in that specific term.
By facilitating the documentation for admission to University, including visa, we prepare the student for a quicker transition from the home country to Australia. This will benefit one, getting ahead in the career path, besides gaining financial benefits.
What’s in it for you?
It is apparent that the Pathway program is very handy. You study for thirty six weeks in your home country, which enables you to get admission into Universities, with exemption of up to 8 credits points towards your Bachelor’s degree. The course also prepares you for the English test, which is a pre-requisite. You study the remaining two years in a new country, creating growth and awareness, along with experience. Completion of the Bachelor’s degree leaves you with numerous options. With the newly acquired education and skills, one can apply for a Post Study Work Visa in Australia, work in either the home country or another country, or become an entrepreneur.
Program benefits
| Academic Excellence | Lifetime access to Aston student community |
| Head Start your career | Financial savings |
| Higher Employment Opportunities | Time savings |
| Australian recognized qualification before entering the country | Exemptions towards your study via blended learning |
Opportunities and outcome, upon completion of the Pathway program
Upon successful completion of the Diploma, students would be eligible to apply for further studies in Australia, subject to meeting the Academic Requirements of respective Universities and Australian Visa requirements, with the opportunity to study in Higher Education.
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One can apply for a relevant job, with the Australian Qualification, in various countries, through network of Employment Agencies. Alternatively, the skills and knowledge gained through the program can be utilised to start the journey as an Entrepreneur.
Program Structure
36 Weeks Pathway Program in Home Country
2nd & 3rd Year of Bachelor Degree in Australia + Part time job
2 Years Post Study Work Visa in Australia: Extend your stay & gain International Experience.
Complete first year with Aston College and go directly into second year of a Bachelor Degree
Secondary School
Aston College
Bachelor Degree
Admissions Process
Pre-Admission
- Fill in Application with relevant documents
- Complete Internal English Placement Test
- If English requirement is not met, attend additional English classes
- Once all requirements are met offer letter will be issued
- Students to make relevant payment and sign the offer letter
- Upon receipt of payment and signed offer letter is returned a confirmation of enrolment plus LMS login details will be sent
- Student is to attend orientation.
Post Admission
- Ongoing soft skills and English language classes
- Applications to your choice of University or College upon completing the first term
- Continuous guidance on visa documentation
- Students to clear official English Test (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE) during the third term
- Upon successfully completing the course, an Australian Qualification will be issued
- Final documents and payment for Bachelors Degree to obtain COE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Lodging of Student Visa, on completion of course
- Upon successful visa approval, students are now ready to begin their journey to Australia
- Aston College Representatives will ensure a smooth transition to University
- Once University studies are over, EPA Global will lodge your work or PR visas or help with any other ways you choose to go after the course is completed.
Partner Institutes
Global Partner Institutes/ Campus offering Aston’s courses
Articulation into Higher Education
At Aston, we go beyond ‘Education’!
Aston Community
Our community page has students from all the centers across the globe. It is a platform to post views and get support, when needed. The group focuses on creating a community where life long relationships and networking are formed.
Interactive Webinars
Aston College will be continuously providing you with webinars from Australia, run by our local Trainer and Assessor. We will try our best to get local business owners to share their knowledge and skills via our webinars.
Student Support Officers
These officers are in every Aston Center, to help and guide you with everyday enquiries. When they are unable to help, they will point you in the right direction towards someone who can.
Learning Management System
Our student Learning Management System is geared up to facilitate your learning in the classroom or workplace. This exclusive members area gives you access to learning resources such as Videos, eBooks and Forums, etc.
Social Activities
Ongoing social activities programs run frequently. These activities range from parties, movies, get- together and visits to social and historical places, etc.
Facilitating University Admissions, Employment Opportunities and Immigration advice
Aston has collaborated with EPA Global, to facilitate admission into various universities and colleges in Australia into Bachelors Degree and facilitate visa support services. These services continue while in Australia with Job search advice and further visa applications. EPA Global has expert advisors to facilitate smooth transition of your visas, after completing your course.