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AUSTRALIA STUDENT VISA 500 INFORMATION/ APPLICATION PROCEDURE
You can find the relevant information in this page on how to apply for a student visa in Australia, whether in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, or Adelaide.Australia is considered as one of the best destination for international students to further their study. This can be by the availability of top institutions and world class education along with some of the best cities to live in the world. In order to study in Australia, you will need to obtain a valid Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are requirements to fulfill to satisfy the requirement set by Australian Immigration (Department of Home Affairs) to grant a student visa for international students, which depend on the Assessment Level based on your nationality of passport, the chosen institution of study, and the genuine intention to study here. With Australian student visa subclass 500, one is allowed to:
- study full-time within a registered course in Australia
- travel in and out of Australia
- working right up to 40 hours per fortnight (2 weeks) when study term is in session
- include your family/ dependent to accompany your study
Brightannica is a registered education and migration agency in Australia with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. As an education agency, we have extensive experience in applying for a student visa for international students from different background story and profile, with accurate prediction and success rate during the whole process. While the procedure itself is complicated, our consultants will guide international students to prepare the required documents to maximise the student visa application and extension grant. And we are assisting the visa application FREE of service charge, since we are sponsored by the education providers here in Australia.
Australia Student Visa 500 Application/ Extension Document Requirement
Some of the documents required to apply or extend a student visa in Australia include, but not limited to:
A valid passport with more than 6 months validity
Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
English Proficiency Requirement
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Evidence of Financial Capacity Requirement
Character Requirement
Health Requirement
Other supporting documents as requested by the case officer
How to apply/ renew Australian Student Visa 500 step-by-step
There are a quite a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when applying or extending for an Australian student visa. The summary of how to apply for Australian student visa are:
- Choosing the course and city to study in
- Applying to the education institute for the chosen study program
- Receiving the Letter of Offer
- Processing the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Preparing and Lodging the Australian Student Visa
- Complete medical examination and supporting documents as requested
- Wait for the Australian Student Visa grant decision
- Arrive in Australia to start the study journey
1. Choosing the course and city to study in
First you will need to pick a course and institution to enroll to. There are certain aspects that you need to consider before enrolling, some of them are the major, tuition fee, duration of the course, whether or not it is qualified for international students, etc.
In Australia, you can find a lot of institutions that can provide certain course with different qualifications such as certificate IV, Diploma, Bachelor, or even Master. So be sure to know what you want to go for.
2. Applying to the education institute for the chosen study program
Once you have decided on the city and course to study in, we can prepare the study application form to be filled in, along with submission of documents such as passport, previous education documents, IELTS, and other supporting documents such as resume, employment reference letter, or current Australian visa if applicable. At this point, the education institute will assess your files and offer you a placement based on the submitted application.
3. Receiving the Letter of Offer
After applying for the course of your choice, the Institute is going to assess and consider your application. This process takes time from a few weeks to months depending on the number of applications and the qualification that you are applying for. You should review the Letter of Offer carefully and make sure to comply all of them. The Letter of Offer is a contract between you and the institution. It sets out the course you will be enrolled in, enrolment conditions, the fees you need to pay, and other terms and conditions.
4. Processing the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
Once you agree and make the payment for the course, the institute is going to issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for you. You will need this CoE for Australian visa application. Note that you are allowed to have only 1 CoE at a time. You should keep this CoE for your future reference. This will outline your course start date, total course fees and how long your course will run for.
5. Preparing and Lodging the Australian Student Visa
The student visa can be submitted via online application.
For online visa application, you will need eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment). Beside the CoE, you will need to provide OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) and GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrance) statement.
6. Complete medical examination and supporting documents as requested
At this stage, the immigration case officer is going to review your application and ask for further supporting documents if required. Some students are required to undergo medical check up, or provide other documents such as evidence of fund and further detail on the GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrance) to prove that you are a genuine student looking for further education option in Australia.
7. Wait for the Australian Student Visa grant decision
After all the documents and requirement have been submitted and fulfilled, the immigration case officer will make the decision on the student visa application. The processing time from this point onward should take shorter period of time, especially if all the requirements are met within timely manner.
8. Arrive in Australia to start the study journey
When the student visa has been granted, you can start booking for your flight to Australia. The granted visa will be sent to your email electronically, and there is no need for physical copy attached to your travel documents. It is linked directly to your passport number and will show in the Australia immigration system when crossing the Australian border.
There are a lot more to it, but basically these are the steps that you need to consider for applying a student visa.
If these steps are too daunting, why not leave it to us. We can help with the process from beginning to end, and we have assisted thousands of student visa applications. You can drop your inquiry HERE, and we will get back to you within 2 working days.
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Studying in Australia
Australia is actually one of the top countries to go to if you are an international student, only behind the United Kingdom and the United States.
There are a few reasons that this is the case. First, Australia actually has some of the best institutions in the world. If you look at the list of the top 100 countries in the world, you will find that seven of them are actually found in Australia, which is quite a feat when the country only has 23 million residents.
It’s also very easy to find a job so that you can make ends meet while you’re studying. In the urban areas, you may be able to find internships and apprenticeships that are related to the field that you are studying. Depending on what region of Australia you are living in, you may also be able to find employment in the tourism industry, which can help you interact with people from all over the world that come to visit Australia.
To visit and study in Australia, there are a few steps and procedure to follow from school application until the visa matter which is very crucial, and these can be very daunting. Most international students has no clues on what to do and that's where Brightannica comes to help.
Brightannica - Registered Student and Migration Agency in Australia
Brightannica is a registered student and migration agency in Australia with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. We are affiliated with 94% institutes and education providers in Australia, so we can help you enroll in most institute of your choice, whether it is in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, or Adelaide. The service that we do includes consultation, course application, visa application, and even migration service (available upon appointment only)
Study options range from all types of English course – General English, IELTS, Business English, Academic English – to hundreds of vocational courses, including business programs, design, information technology, marketing, tourism, hospitality and many other courses.
There is also a huge range of undergraduate or postgraduate studies to choose from.
You can find us at :
Commercial Cookery Course in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
We offer Commercial Cookery course with the lowest tuition fee for international students who wish to choose chef as their career path. The course are available in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
The tuition fee ranges for those 3 cities around $2,300 every 3 months. Duration of the course is 2 years, and there will be work placement involved as well. This means you will be granted visa for 2 years for you to complete the study, and consider your migration option afterwards.
Please contact one of our education consultants to find out more about the course.
Courses Available
| Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | ||
| This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook. Graduates are equipped to work in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team. | ||
| Job Outcomes: cook/chef in a commercial, industrial or retail food operation or hospitality enterprise. | ||
| Duration: 65 weeks | ||
| Delivery Mode: Practical Training within a commercial kitchen + Classroom | ||
Entry Requirements:
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| Fees: | Up-front Fee (Non-Refundable) | : $50 |
| Initial Payment (Offshore Student) | : $7,500 | |
| Initial Payment (Onshore Student) | : $4,700 | |
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Term 1 | : $4,500 |
| Term 2 | : $2,800 | |
| Term 3 | : $2,800 | |
| Term 4 | : $2,800 | |
| Term 5 | : $2,800 | |
| Other Fees:
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Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: Chef uniform, other uniform, toolkits, boots & iPad are included in the fees. | ||
| Certificate III in Patisserie | ||
| This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified patissier. Graduates are equipped to work in various hospitality enterprises where patisserie products are prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team. | ||
| Job Outcomes: pastry cook/chef in a commercial, industrial or retail pastry operation or hospitality enterprise. | ||
| Duration: 52 weeks | ||
| Delivery Mode: Practical Training within a commercial kitchen + Classroom. | ||
Entry Requirements:
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| Fee: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $10,300 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $750 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $3,750 |
| Term 2 | : $2,500 | |
| Term 3 | : $2,500 | |
| Term 4 | : $2,500 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Certificate III Hospitality | ||
| This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who use a range of well-developed hospitality skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of industry operations. They work with some independence and under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members. | ||
| Job Outcomes: waiter/waitress, food and beverage attendant, housekeeper, senior bar attendant, front desk receptionist. | ||
| Duration: 40 weeks | ||
| Delivery Mode: Practical Training within a commercial kitchen + Classroom. | ||
Entry Requirements:
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| Fees: | Up-front Fee (Non-Refundable) | : $50 |
| Initial Payment (Offshore Student) | : $5,600 | |
| Initial Payment (Onshore Student) | : $3,700 | |
| Installments: | Administration Fee (Non-Refundable) | : $200 |
| Term 1 | : $3,500 | |
| Term 2 | : $1,900 | |
| Term 3 | : $1,900 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: Other uniform, RSA, Barista, First Aid Certificates & iPad or tablet are included in the fees. | ||
| Diploma of Hospitality | ||
| This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals to operate at a senior level who use substantial industry knowledge and wide-ranging, specialized managerial skills. They operate independently, take responsibility for others and make a range of strategic business decisions. | ||
| Delivery Mode: Practical Training + Classroom. | ||
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| Job Outcomes: area manager or operations manager, cafe owner or manager, executive chef, food and beverage manager. | ||
| Major: | Commercial Cookery & Patisserie Pathway | |
| (104 weeks Duration) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $18,000 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $850 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $3,650 |
| Term 2 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 3 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 4 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 5 | : $2,200 | |
| Term 6 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 7 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 8 | : $2,100 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : 535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: Chef uniform, toolkits, boots & iPad are included in the fees. | ||
| Major: | Food & Beverage, Accommodation, Front Desk Pathway | |
| (78 weeks Duration) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $9,300 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $850 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $2,850 |
| Term 2 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 3 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 4 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 5 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 6 | : $1,500 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: Uniform, RSA & Barista Certificate & iPad are included in the fees. | ||
| Major: | Operations Pathway | |
| (78 weeks Durations) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $9,300 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $850 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $2,850 |
| Term 2 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 3 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 4 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 5 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 6 | : $1,500 | |
| Other Fees; | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Advanced Diploma of Hospitality | ||
| This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals to operate at a senior level who use substantial industry knowledge and wide-ranging, specialized managerial skills. They operate independently, take responsibility for others and make a range of strategic business decisions. | ||
| Delivery Mode: Practical Training + Classroom. | ||
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| Major: | Commercial Cookery & Patisserie Pathway | |
| (130 weeks) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $22,200 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $1,050 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $3,850 |
| Term 2 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 3 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 4 | : $2,300 | |
| Term 5 | : $2,200 | |
| Term 6 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 7 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 8 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 9 | : $2,100 | |
| Term 10 | : $2,100 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note:Chef uniform, toolkits, boots & iPad are inlcuded in the fees. | ||
| Major: | Food & Beverage, Accommodation, Front Desk Pathway | |
| (104 weeks Durations) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $12,300 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $850 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $2,850 |
| Term 2 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 3 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 4 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 5 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 6 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 7 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 8 | : $1,500 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: RSA, barista certificate, iPad & first aid are included in the fees. | ||
| Major: | Operations Pathway | |
| (104 weeks Duration) | ||
| Fees: | Admin Fee | : $200 |
| Tuition Fee | : $12,300 | |
| Compulsory Fee | : $850 | |
| Installments: | Term 1 | : $2,850 |
| Term 2 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 3 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 4 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 5 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 6 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 7 | : $1,500 | |
| Term 8 | : $1,500 | |
| Other Fees: | Visa Fee | : $535* |
| OSHC | : around $450/ year | |
| Note: RSA, barista certificate, iPad & first aid are included in the fees. | ||
Hospitality Industry in Australia
Tourism and Hospitality is one of the major industry that provides a lot of employment opportunity in Australia, especially Hospitality. Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe, Bar and Pub are some workplace examples for prospective employee. In all of those place, you can find all sort of jobs from waitress, runners, hotel managers, and chef.
Chef has received a huge demand from employers these recent years, and force the Australian government to put it back in the Skilled Occupations List for international students who wish to migrate to Australia. To be qualified as a chef, you will need to follow Australian standard, and we provide the cheapest Commercial cookery course for it.
Fitness course in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
We are offering fitness course for international students with the high education standard for one to be qualified as workforce in fitness industry. The fitness course that we are offering are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and soon in Brisbane. There are a few qualifications that you can get, which is Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Fitness, Diploma of Fitness, and Diploma of Sports and Recreational Management.
Tuition fee is $1,690 every 3 months, class is being held 2 days a week with half theory, and half practicing what you have learned in the class. The flexibility in the timetable allows international students to work part time to cover some of the expenses as well. The whole package of the course can last for 3 years.
For further information regarding the fitness course, please contact one of our education consultant, and we will guide you to be a part of this exciting industry.
Courses Available
Certificate III in Fitness  |
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| Becoming a fitness instructor is your first step into the fitness industry. Fitness instructors are involved in the assessment, training and supervision of clients in fitness centers and gyms. The national qualification to become a fitness instructor is the Certificate III in Fitness. | |
| Job Outcomes: Fitness Instructor, Gym Instructor, Group Exercise | |
| Duration: 26 weeks (2 x 10 weeks terms + holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Classroom and Gym Elements | |
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Application Fee: Enrollment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,690/ 3months $ 543* approximately $ 450/ year [single] |
| Certificate IV in Fitness | |
| If you want to become a Personal Trainer immediately, or if you are already in the industry as a fitness instructor and want to train your own clients as a qualified Personal Trainer then it is time to undertake your Certificate IV in Fitness. The national qualification to become a Personal Trainer is the Certificate IV in Fitness. | |
| Duration: 52 weeks (4 x 10 weeks terms + holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Classroom and Gym Elements | |
| Job Outcomes: Personal Trainer. | |
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Application Fee: Enrollment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,690/ 3 months $ 543* approximately $ 450/ year [single] |
| Diploma of Fitness | |
| The Diploma of Fitness provides more advanced skills and knowledge to fitness professionals to close the gap between a Personal Trainer and Allied Health Professional. | |
| Specific areas of study include exercise training for individual clients with special conditions on a one-on-one or group basis, and may include older clients and children with chronic conditions. | |
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| Duration: 26 weeks (2 x 10 weeks terms + holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Classroom and Gym Elements | |
| Job Outcomes: Specialized Exercise Trainer, Rehabilitation Trainer | |
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Application Fee: Enrollment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,890/ 3 months $ 543* approximately $ 450/ year [single] |
| Diploma of Sport & Recreational Management | |
| The Diploma of Fitness provides more advanced skills and knowledge to fitness professionals to close the gap between a Personal Trainer and Allied Health Professional. | |
| Specific areas of study include exercise training for individual clients with special conditions on a one-on-one or group basis, and may include older clients and children with chronic conditions. | |
| Duration: 52 weeks (4 x 10 weeks terms +holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Classroom Only | |
Job Outcomes:
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Application Fee: Enrolment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,690/ 3 months $ 543* approximately $450/ year [single] |
| Certificate IV in Massage Therapy | |
| This qualification needs to be completed to work as a professional massage therapist in Australia. The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice is gained by completing ‘delivery modules’ that align with the units of competency for this nationally recognized qualification. | |
| Duration: 52 weeks (4 x 10 weeks terms +holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Classroom Only | |
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Application Fee: Enrollment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,890/ 3 months $ 543* approximately $ 450/ year [single] |
| Diploma of Remedial Massage | |
| This qualification is recommended for practitioners looking to upgrade their skills and education qualifications. The Diploma of Remedial Massage is also gained by completing ‘delivery modules’ that align with the units if competency for this nationally recognized qualification. | |
| Duration: 39 weeks (3 x 10 weeks terms + holiday periods) | |
| Delivery Mode: Hands On with Classroom | |
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Application Fee: Enrollment Fee: Training Resource Fee: Tuition Fee: Visa Fee: OSHC: |
$ 200 $ 95 $ 300 $ 1,890/ 3 months $ 543* approximately $ 450/ year [single] |
Fitness Industry Growth in Australia
Fitness industry in Australia has been growing consistently over the years. Australian government is making a huge effort for its residents to adopt a healthy lifestyle, which results in huge demand for product and service in fitness sector, especially Fitness centres.
As more and more Australians begin to realize the importance of health and fitness, the Australian fitness industry is expected to remain in good shape over the next few years. The increasing availability of low-cost and 24-hour fitness centers has made it to the point that they need more employees and work force in this field.
To keep a fitness centre / gym running, a few roles are needed, and the most important ones are either the fitness centres manager, and the instructor or trainer. To become an instructor or personal trainer in Australia, you have to be qualified according to Australian standard. There are a lot of fitness enthusiasts in the country, but without the proper qualification.