Vocational Education & Training
For decades, students have gone to school and then, straight into university. Some drop out from either of those options. Along with our allied partners, Aston College brings in vocational courses, for students transitioning from school to skill-based employment.
The growth in population and rapid industrialisation of developing economies has already given shape to a ‘global labour market’. In advanced economies, the demand for high skilled labour has grown at a pace, faster than a clock can tick. This implies that there is a huge demand for skilled labour, which is very hard to find, given that demand outweighs the supply. With Aston College, our employment based skills training equips our students with the much needed know-how for the developed and developing economies.
A student can choose courses from Certificate III up to Diploma level. These courses facilitate the necessary skills, on the one hand and an Australian qualification for the domain, on the other, upon successful completion of the course. Students can, thus, find better employment opportunities in either their home country or countries like the U.A.E, Singapore, Korea and Japan.
Possessing a recognized qualification sets our students apart, from the rest of the crowd that want to get the foot through the door. Our students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform tasks better and not be exploited, which is predominantly the case, in the absence of a supporting qualification. These skill-based trainings ensure increasing opportunities to land onto better paying jobs and also a ‘pathway’, in case the student wishes to study further.
The courses are for anyone seeking new skills, upgrading existing skills, using the course as a refresher or simply to gain entry into the workforce. Additionally, Aston College is working tirelessly, with a number of employment agencies, to facilitate job placement for our students, to create sustainable growth in the current skills deficient economies.
How does it work?
Admission Process
Pre-Admission
- Fill in Application with relevant documents
- For recognition of prior learning (RPL), provide your CV, previous education documents and employment evidence for free initial assessment
- Undertake English Placement Test, to determine your competency level for the language
- Take English classes, in case of not meeting the English requirement
- On passing the English Test, an offer letter will be issued to commence the program
- Make relevant payment and sign the offer letter
- Confirmation of enrolment and login details (Learning Management System) will be sent
Post Admission
- Attend orientation before commencing course classes
- In case of RPL, list of required documents will be provided. The Center will guide and support on preparing the evidences
- Gap will be assessed and training will be organized, to complete the qualification
- Students will be provided industry placement for required number of hours, to complete the qualification
- Transcript and Certificate will be issued by Australian Institute
- Student will be referred to employment agencies for suitable job placement in their own country or in other countries.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an important tool in Australian Qualification, that enables individuals to get their previous knowledge and experience recognized and obtain globally recognized qualification.
You might have worked for a role that was either paid (employment) or unpaid (internship or volunteer). The roles that you have worked on can be recognized, through the RPL platform, provided it is supported by adequate evidences. In such a case, instead of sitting in a classroom and going through the same thing over and over, you can leverage on getting some or all of your Units of Competency recognized and increase the pace of your vocation.
Aston offers a wide range of courses, from Certificate III to Diploma levels, in Hospitality, Fitness, Agriculture, Logistics, Individual Care and Building Construction, which could help you position yourself better in the job market (in terms of designation as well as emoluments).
Pre-Assessment
Aston College determines your application for RPL via an assessment review. Upon successful assessment, Aston College Student Services Officer informs you if you are eligible for RPLs and can move to the next phase.
Evidence Portfolio
Once eligibility is confirmed, the Student Services Officer will guide you, with respect to the requirements for your Portfolio.
Post-Assessment
You either move onto the next step or get a Trainer and Assessor. The Trainer and Assessor helps you fill the gaps for the domain. This is the case with most of the applications from students, wherein, gaps are identified and bridged. The gap training will be provided by Aston College. #
Get Qualified
Depending on the outcome of the previous step, you will gain a Nationally Recognized Qualification or a Statement of Attainment, with your Aston assessed skills.
# if the gap training is merely an assessment, no charge would apply. However, if there are more assessments to be made and training to be provided, charges would apply. The cost would depend on the extent of gap assessed and would be notified after the assessment.
Immediate benefits that you derive through RPL
- Easy, fast, intuitive, and efficient tool to identify and recognize your existing skill sets
- Saves you from attending repetitive classes and helps streamline your education process
- Saves you considerable amount of time and money, when it comes to completing the education program of your choice
- Upon completion, it rewards you with a valuable Statement of Attainment, skill set or qualification that is recognized globally
- Improves your employment opportunities in the global market or advances your career by getting into supervisory roles.
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.