1. ECA Graduate Institute.
EGI 2018
Orientation
WELCOME
ECA Graduate Institute.

2. ORIENTATION PROGRAM 01 02 03 WELCOME: ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
Sumit Khanal
Director of Studies 01
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
NARELLE RICHTER-SHAMROCK
Academic Support Lead Trainer
SULOV PRADHAN
Go1 LMS Support Officer 02
STUDENT SERVICES:
Lina Han
Student Services Officer 03

3. Sumit Khanal
Director of Studies

4. "Anything worth doing, is worth doing well."
WELCOME…
On behalf of our team, I welcome you all and wish you all the best in commencing your education at the Education Centre of Australia Graduate Institute (EGI)
We promise that we will all work together to make a successful transition from EGI to Victoria University / Asia Pacific International College.
So why are you here:
• Experience a different culture
• Study hard to make your dream come true
"Anything worth doing, is worth doing well."
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

5. Preserve your culture but....
Hints for Success
Preserve your culture but.... 01
English comprehension is the key to success. 02
Only speak English in the classroom 03
Read English newspapers, news, movies, television and magazines
Interact with your trainers and fellow students to maximize your learning potential 04

6. Words of Wisdom 01 01 04 05 02 03 06 Talk to us early
Communicate with the institute staff
and participate in activates
Self-confidence
Believe in yourself, challenge yourself 01 01 04
Student RTO Portal
Login to the student
RTO management system
on a regular basis
Institute
Get to know your institute,
your colleagues 
and the staff members 02 05 03
Study Environment
Have fun and enjoy the experience
you are about to have
Visa Conditions
Comply with your Visa conditions 06

7. Moving from ZBA to EGI
Zenith Business Academy (ZBA) has now officially been renamed as ECA Graduate Institute (EGI).
This has been done to better reflect ZBA’s future initiatives to have higher level courses such as Graduate Diplomas.
This change will not affect you or your ongoing courses. Everything remains the same except for the change of name.

8. Narelle Richter-Shamrock
Academic Support Lead Trainer

9. Classes & Materials Classes are taught face to face 15 hours a week.
You will be completing specific tasks for 5 hours a week on Go1 LMS
Go1
Students need to allocate between hours of self study time per week.
Nominal Hours
Students are provided with Learner Guides and Learner Workbooks.
Learner Guide

10. Timetable Monday - Tuesday Thursday - Friday Monday - Thursday DAY 1*
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
DAY 2*
Thursday - Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
EVENING*
Monday -
Thursday
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
*Timetable availability is subject to demand. All three versions may not be available simultaneously.

11. Academic Support
Ongoing academic support is provided to all students to help fulfill their Course Progress requirements.
Regular workshops will be held where the students will be provided additional support and an opportunity to resubmit their assessments. Cost - $150.
Reassessment Workshop
Students who do not demonstrate competency in the workshop will be required to undertake study plans.
Cost - $350.
Study Plans:

12. Learning Management System
Go1
What is Go1?
Learning Management System
Contributes 5 hours
Monitors students logs.
Students Activities
24/7 Online access to the enrolled course materials.
Online Access
Weekly Online activities.
Online Activities
Easy to update profile.
Profile
Personal address
Username
Contact Go1 Support Officer.
Technical Issues

13. Student Portal RTO Manager Registration Documents:
Go to:
User ID:      Student Number
Password:   Student Number 
Registration Documents:
These are the 2 MUST- HAVE items you will need to complete your registration:
• Copy of eCOE
• Copy of Passport/Visa

14. EGI Website Form Library www.egi.eca.edu.au
All student support forms are located under
the student support tab on the EGI website
Student Support                    Form Library
Form Library

15. Unique Student Identifier (USI)01
It is COMPULSARY for all students undertaking training in Australia to have USI
Compulsory 01
No USI (Qualification)
No Qualification will be released (Certificate awards, transcripts, completion letters or statements of attainment) 06 02
USI is a combination of letters and numbers unique to each student.
What is USI 05 03
NO Release of Holiday Letter, Confirmation Letter, Leave of Absence etc.
NO USI (Letters) 04
Student Registration
All EGI students will have to apply via RTOM before registering for your class
USI uploaded to RTOM
If your already have a USI, please present it to student services during registration

16. Health and Safety Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011
In case there is an emergency or a fire you need to be aware of our evacuation procedures
Sound system in the building which alerts us to potential problems – “Beep Beep” and tells us to evacuate with a “Whoop Whoop”
Exit Points in the building
Lets take a walk around to get to know the building

17. Welfare and Counselling
Trainers, Assessors and Staff are aware of their legal “Duty of Care” and their responsibility to care for our students.
Duty of Care 01 02
First point of contact for any issues that may be affecting your study is your trainer.
First point of contact
Student Services Team
If your trainer is not able to assist, then please speak to our experienced Student Services team 03 04
EGI Support
EGI understands your problems, and we appreciate and support your efforts. We will always work toward usable solutions to any of your concerns. 
External Professional Bodies
EGI refers students to outside professionals. Such as medical, emotional, psychological, legal, etc... 05

18. Academic Progress Requirement
Complete Course
Students are expected to complete their course in the expected duration.
Academic Progress
Students need to pass at least 50% of your units/subjects in a study period.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend atleast 80% of the class.
Warning Letters
Failing to met academic progress, they will be sent warning letters.
Intention of Report
Intention of report will be sent if a students does not meet the course progress
Enrollment Cancellation
Failing to meet the visa conditions may lead to cancellation of enrollment.

19. Satisfying Visa Requirements
Maintain satisfactory course progress.
Course Progress
Maintain your Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC) for the period of your stay.
Maintain you OSHC
Attend 80% of all classes.
Attendance
Inform your provider and DIBP if you change your address.
Change of Address
Students should work no more than 40 hours per fortnightly during their College.
Work

20. Make study your priority!​
If you are on a student visa, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the term. ​
EGI tries to be as flexible as possible with your timetable, we may be unable to work your study around your work hours. Please ensure that you prioritize your study commitments.​
During holidays you can work full time, with no restriction on hours. You can find the EGI holidays on your timetables and on the student notice board.​
Working in Australia

21. Course Progress Requirements
Students are required to maintain satisfactory course progress. This is a minimum of passing 50% of units during a course.​ ​
“At Risk” behavior may interrupt your course progress. Such as extended absences and consecutive failed units. Trainers also monitor: language difficulty, unsuitable course and classroom behavior. Warnings may be issued in response.​
Course Progress Requirements

22. Warning Procedures Intention to Report Stage
Submission of formal appeal within 20 working days with supporting documents. Interview with Director of Studies required.
Intention to Report Stage
Interview with Academic Manager/Lead Trainer required.
2nd Warning Stage
Automatic allocation to workshop and
Interview with Intervention officer required.
1st Warning Stage
Failing to meet visa conditions, payment of fees.
At Risk Stage

23. Satisfy your Student Visa Requirements!!
Don’t ignore the warning s ​
YOU HAVE TO RESPOND.  ​
All EGI warnings require a response from you. If you get an and are not sure, see the staff member who sent the .​
If you have problems of any sort, come and see us as soon as possible and apply for Compassionate Leave.​
If you do not satisfy your visa requirements, your EGI courses may be terminated, which may affect your student visa.
Satisfy your Student Visa Requirements!!

24. Appeals And Complaints
You have a right to appeal against being reported by EGI. ​
If you are unhappy with any decision that affects your future as a student with EGI, you have a right to appeal internally:​
If the internal appeal is unsuccessful, then you may appeal externally to the Overseas Student Ombudsman:​
If you are unhappy with the facilities, trainers, student services or procedures, you have the rights to Submit a Complaint online – It will be investigated:​
Appeals And Complaints

25. Lina Han
EGI & PYP Student Services Officer

26. Student Requests 2-3 Working Days 10-15 Working Days
Holiday Letter ●
Confirmation of Studies Letter ●
Student ID and Printer Card ●
Timetable/Class Changes ●
● Certificate Award
● Transcript
● Completion Letter
● Collection is only of FRIDAYS
Add Contents Title
Requirements
Requirements
Paid all the fees ●
USI ●
Passed all the units ●
● Paid all the fees.
● Passed all the units.
● Completed the survey.

27. Student Support Services
Update Contact Details
Enrolment & registration
Fees and refunds
Credit transfer application
Access to student RTOM portal
General Academic enquiries
Issue Student ID/Printer Cards
Deferring / changing course
CoE extension
Student withdrawal/refund
Student complaints and appeals
Attendance
Academic intervention & student plan payment
Student Support Services

28. External Support Services
Free Legal Advice
Simple PowerPoint
FairTrade
Consumer rights and responsibilities
OMBUDSMAN
STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
CISA
Lifeline
Beyond Blue
Gambling
Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free and confidential 24-hour counselling and crisis support.

29. Emergency & Support Services
Dial 000
Triple Zero
All Emergencies
Non - Emergency
Crime Stoppers
National Sexual Assaults, Domestic Violence Counselling Service

30. EGI Facilities Location, Local Culture, Life in Australia.
Classroom/Laptop Computers.
Internet and Printing Access.
Kitchen and Toilets
Student Area (Level 1, 2 and 3).
Student Notice Boards – Level 2

31. FREE Workshops & Monthly Calendar
Simple Portfolio Presentation
MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR
Published monthly and available in front of the EGI Trainers room.

32. Activities Social Events
&
Social Events
Day Excursions
Surf Camps
Graduation Party

33. Connect with us
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
YOUTUBE
GOOGLE PLUS

34. EGI Welcomes you once again and we hope you enjoy your study & time at EGI…!
Orientation
Thank you