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1 Viva 2016 Excellence in learning to help you fulfill your dreams! V CRICOS Provider No G

2 Contents Welcome to VIVA College! Reasons to study at VIVA VIVA Courses and Levels Viva English Courses 6 Focus English 7 Smart Talk English for Flight Attendants IELTS Preparation 8 Cambridge Preparation English for Engineering Viva Vocational Courses 9 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways Certificate I in English Proficiency Certificate II in English Proficiency 10 Certificate III in English Proficiency Certificate IV in English Proficiency Certificate II in 11 Certificate II in Customer Engagement Certificate II in Tourism Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Sales) 12 Certificate III in Administration Certificate IV in Leadership and Management 13 SVP - Streamlined Visa Processing with Viva College e SMART Pathways 14 Job Club VIVA Internships Accommodation 15 Enrolment Process Viva Online Placement Test VIVA College! Message from the Director Hello, and welcome to Viva College. If you are reading this introduction, I assume you are either a person ready to make a big change in your life or you are our competition wondering how we do it better. For the life changer, you have come to the right place! From your first day, you will be welcomed with open arms into the Viva community. You will become part of our team, a team of students, teachers, trainers and staff all working together. Our native speaker teachers and trainers will become your guides and students from all around the world will become your closest friends. For the competition, it s no secret we genuinely care and this is the basis of everything we do. Come and make a change! Cameron Green

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4 to study at VIVA Reasons to study Student Support at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Balanced Nationality Mix at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Day&Night Class at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Flexible Study Options at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Study Pathways at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Central Location at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Internships at VIVA COLLEGE Reasons to study Highly Qualified Teachers at VIVA COLLEGE Reception staff Viva College campus Viva College library 4

5 VIVA Courses and levels Levels VIVA Level Guide CEFR IELTS Pre- Upper- A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C VIVA English Courses Focus English Smart Talk IELTS Preparation English for Flight Attendants English for Engineering Cambridge Preparation (FCE) Cambridge Preparation (CAE) VIVA Vocational Courses Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways Certificate I in English Proficiency Certificate II in English Proficiency Certificate III in English Proficiency Certificate IV in English Proficiency Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways Certificate II in Certificate II in Customer Engagement Certificate II in Tourism Certificate III Tourism Certificate III in Administration Certificate IV in Leadership and Management 5

6 VIVA English Courses Viva English Courses Every class at Viva College has a planned and structured syllabus. All core classes will focus on presentation and practice in all macro-skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. You will also study relevant grammar and vocabulary topics. At certain levels, you will have the option to complement your studies with electives. The focus of all elective classes is to offer practice in different skill areas. Your teacher is an expert in English language teaching and will get to know you well. We encourage you to discuss your English language development, your class and study plans with your teacher. Focus English (Intensive English Language Course) CRICOS Code E Levels Why Study Focus English at VIVA COLLEGE? Class Time Entry Requirements About the Course Day / Night No previous English requirements Viva Online Placement Test 6 levels to 12 week modules Individualised study planner to track your progress Average class size of 12 students Individual consultation with your teacher (weekly and monthly) Pathway into colleges, TAFE and universities Up to 49 hours of study for the price of 25 hours per week (conditions apply) 25 / 20 hrs 1-52 weeks Monday 8:15 10:15 11:15 12:15 12:15 1:15 Speaking Reading Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday CORE - Language Leader Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar Break CORE - Language Leader Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar ELECTIVES Speaking Writing Writing Practice Test/ Review Reading Listening Listening Break 1:30 2:30 2:30 3:30 OPTIONAL ELECTIVES Pronunciation, Conversation, Integrated Listening IELTS Writing, IELTS Speaking, Grammar Awareness Cambridge Preparation, Integrated Listening, Job Club, Media English, Study Assistance, Yoga Activity Club Our core classes provide students the opportunity to practice all of their skills with the aid of a core textbook and our elective classes focus on strengthening each student s weaknesses. The timetable of our Focus English Elective classes is personalised for each student based on their Pre Test Results and monthly test results. 6

7 Levels CRICOS Code B Why Study Smart Talk at VIVA COLLEGE? Class Time Entry Requirements About the Course Day Successful completion of at Viva, or IELTS 4.5 (no band <4.0), or Viva Online Placement Test 3 levels to 8 week modules Experience Australian culture and language Interact with locals and visit popular Brisbane locations Individual consultation with your teacher (weekly and monthly) Develop your conversation and listening skills for traveling, working and living in an English speaking country Up to 49 hours of study for the price of 25 hours per week (conditions apply) 20 hrs 1-8 weeks English for Flight Attendants Level CRICOS Code E Why Study English for Flight Attendants at VIVA COLLEGE? Stand out from other applicants in job interviews Learn the English needed to be a Flight Attendant Be prepared for further studies in this industry RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate Class Time Entry Requirements About the Course Day / Night Successful completion of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or Viva Online Placement Test Additional material (including interactive multimedia) available online Closed intake, numbers are limited 20 hrs 8 weeks IELTS Preparation CRICOS Code M Levels Why Study IELTS at VIVA COLLEGE? Class Time Entry Requirements About the Course Day / Night Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or Viva Online Placement Test 3 levels to 12 week modules Taught by highly qualified IELTS teachers Weekly practice tests and individual consultation with your teacher Extra study through online resources Pathway into colleges, TAFE and Universities Up to 49 hours of study for the price of 25 hours per week (conditions apply) 25 / 20 hrs 1-36 weeks Monday 8:15 10:15 11:15 1:15 1:30 2:30 2:30 3:30 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekly Test and review CORE Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing Break Weekly Test and CORE review Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing Break OPTIONAL ELECTIVES Pronunciation, Conversation, Integrated Listening IELTS Writing, IELTS Speaking, Grammar Awareness Activity Club Cambridge Preparation, Integrated Listening, Job Club, Media English, Study Assistance, Yoga 7 VIVA English Courses Smart Talk

8 VIVA English Courses Cambridge Preparation Level Level English for Engineering Level Why Study Cambridge Preparation at VIVA COLLEGE? Outstanding Cambridge pass rates and satisfaction rates from students Sharing a serious study environment with other motivated students from around the world Comprehensive feedback from Cambridge teachers Up to 49 hours of study for the price of 25 hours per week (conditions apply) First Certificate in English (FCE) Class Time Entry Requirements Day / Night 25 / 20 hrs 12 weeks Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or Certificate in English Preparation (CAE) Class Time Entry Requirements Day / Night 25 / 20 hrs 12 weeks Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 6.0 (no band <5.5), or CRICOS Code D CRICOS Code C CRICOS Code G Why Study English for Engineering at VIVA COLLEGE? Pathways into colleges, TAFE and Universities A generic course to gain the appropriate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking for all aspects of an engineer s duties Assessment is tailored to the specific needs of engineers both in employment and tertiary education Course book is supplemented by material on current developments in the engineering, technological and planning industries Class Time Entry Requirements About the Course Day Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- Closed intake 25 hrs 12 weeks at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (No band 5.0), Or 8

9 Viva Vocational Courses Viva College is a Registered Training Organisation, offering a range of Nationally Recognised Qualifications and Accredited Programs from Certificate I to Diploma level. Viva s programs offer real world experiences with an international perspective. Our courses prepare students for work in Australia and the opportunity to interact with trainers who have a wealth of industry experience. We cover, Customer Engagement, Tourism and Foundation Skills which allows students to explore a variety of potential career paths. Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways An excellent course for students wanting basic employment skills This qualification is designed for individuals who require further foundation skills development to prepare for workforce entry or vocational training pathways 16 weeks: 3 terms of 4 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of Successful completion of 4 weeks of Pre- at Viva, or IELTS 4.5 (no band <4.0), or 28 weeks: 6 terms of 4 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva or, IELTS 4.0 (no band <3.5), or 24 weeks: 5 terms of 4 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of FSK CRICOS Code M Certificate I in English Proficiency A foundation for further language study Helps increase student s self confidence Practice and assessment in class allows students opportunities to improve their language skills, job skills and preparation for further studies Certificate II in English Proficiency A great course for using English in everyday tasks such as shopping, medical appointments, reading letters and completing simple workplace applications. Increase skills to look for work in the future Develop skills for further study Gain confidence in language abilities 10267NAT- CRICOS Code E 10268NAT- CRICOS Code K Successful completion of 4 weeks of Pre- at Viva or, IELTS 4.5 (no band <4.0), or VIVA Vocational Courses 9

10 VIVA Vocational Courses Certificate III in English Proficiency Increases the students capacity to gain employment or a pathway to vocational training Gain vital knowledge and awareness of working in Australia Use English in real life situations Participate in writing resumes and cover letters, practice for job interviews and completing simple (but essential) forms for everyday living in Australia 24 weeks: 5 terms of 4 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of 10269NAT - CRICOS Code J Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or Certificate IV in English Proficiency The gateway to higher learning and preparation for higher level vocational and tertiary courses Learn a variety of genres and extended speaking and writing tasks which assists in preparing students for higher level vocational or tertiary education Gain vital knowledge and awareness of working in Australia 27 weeks: 3 terms of 8 weeks + 3 weeks of holidays. 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of 10270NAT - CRICOS Code G Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva or, IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0),or Certificate II in BSB CRICOS Code G Preparation for entry level employment and higher level vocational courses Get your foot in the office door with our Certificate II in Prepare you for an entry-level workplace position in business Training in basic computer skills, financial record-keeping, WHS, customer service, communication, and more See yourself in an office environment where you can contribute effectively to the successful running of a business 22 weeks: 5 terms of 4 weeks + 2 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of Employment Opportunities Data entry operator / Office Junior / Receptionist Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or 10

11 BSB CRICOS Code K Strengthen your customer service skills in any employment area Improve your customer service skills with a Certificate II in Customer Engagement Covers essential skills in a customer service or a call centre environment Learn hands on customer service training through targeted role plays Learn what to do as a new employee in the Australian workforce, participate in great activities and diverse assessments to keep it interesting and relevant and use the skills you learn in every future job you have 22 weeks: 5 terms of 4 weeks + 2 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of Successful completion of year 10 (or equivalent) Language Literacy and Numeracy test Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or Viva Online Placement Test Customer contact operators / Customer contact assistants / Receptionist Certificate II in Tourism SIT CRICOS Code K An entry level course for a dynamic industry! Package this with Cert III Tourism to gain employment in a wide variety of jobs in Australia and the world. Do you have a passion for travel and adventure? An opportunity to enter the travel industry Get the skills you need with a Certificate II in Tourism Designed to include real office situations and activities that develop tourism skills RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate 22 weeks : 4 terms of 4 weeks, 1 term of 3 weeks + 3 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (6 hours core units, 14 hours of Successful completion of year 10 (or equivalent) Language Literacy and Numeracy test Successful completion of 4 weeks of at Viva, or IELTS 5.0 (no band <4.5), or Viva Online Placement Test Employment Opportunities Office assistant for a tour operator / Receptionist for a travel agency / Tourism and travel advisor Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Sales) SIT CRICOS Code K A great course where your skills are in demand! Take your travel passion to the next level Would you love a job that lets you travel the world? Get the skills you need with a Certificate III in Tourism Use a range of well-developed tourism service, sales and operational skills Work with some independence on real life projects, individually and in groups The GALILEO booking system training is part of this course GALILEO 28 weeks: 3 terms of 8 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of Successful completion of year 10 (or equivalent) Language Literacy and Numeracy test Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or Viva Online Placement Test Employment Opportunities Tour operator / Visitor Information attendant / Tourism and Retail sales 11 VIVA Vocational Courses Certificate II in Customer Engagement

12 VIVA Vocational Courses Certificate III in Administration Improve skills to run a business or develop new skills to help change your career! Going back to work and need to brush up on your skills? Looking to improve your knowledge on how to run a small business? Covers areas of business administration such as Australian policies, procedures and legislation, marketing, customer service and accounting 28 weeks: 3 terms of 8 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or Employment Opportunities Accounts Receivable or Payable Clerk / Junior Personal Assistant / Receptionist/Office Administrator BSB CRICOS Code D Certificate IV in Learn how to make strategic decisions, manage teams and individuals as well as undertake project work Covers areas of business such as marketing, payroll, budgeting, project management, human resources as well as workplace policies and procedures 28 weeks: 3 terms of 8 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of Employment Opportunities Accounts Clerk / Receptionist / Administrator / Project Officer BSB CRICOS Code D Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or Develop your own business or gain credits into University Covers areas of business such as human resources, marketing and project management Focus on the fundamentals of business including managing marketing, project management and handling the recruitment and selection process Ideal qualification to equip you to take a job promotion or to help you enter university with credits *Please see Viva s pathway program providers. 28 weeks: 3 terms of 8 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of Employment Opportunities Executive Officer / Program Consultant / Manager BSB CRICOS Code E Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or Leadership and Management Focus on strategic business planning and risk management for your business or pathways to university studies This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have senior or managerial responsibilities Oversee the work of others or have specialised roles where they do not supervise others but provide strategic leadership 52 weeks : 6 terms of 8 weeks + 4 weeks of holidays 20 hours per week study options (12 hours core units, 8 hours of Successful completion of year 12 (or equivalent) Employment Opportunities Project Manager / Department Manager / Management Consultant BSB CRICOS Code E Successful completion of 4 weeks of Upper- at Viva, or IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0), or 12

13 Streamlined Visa Processing with Viva College From 2015, eligible student visa applications with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Viva College, will be assessed by the Immigration Department according to Assessment Level 1 (low migration risk) criteria regardless of their country of origin. Students intending on studying our diploma course or any programs packaged with it or participating Universities/ TAFEs and/or their SVP pathway partners will generally have to provide less evidence when applying for a student visa. To be eligible for a joint SVP package with Viva College and a pathway partner, students must have an existing COE with our SVP partner and have satisfied the entry requirement for Viva College s pathway program. ELICOS (16 weeks - 52 weeks) Certificate IV in English Proficiency Certificate IV in English Proficiency Certificate III in Administration Certificate IV in Certificate III in Administration Certificate IV in Certificate IV in SVP Pathway Partner Leadership and Management or Viva College Leadership and Management Certificate IV in English Proficiency Australian University Credit Recognition Certificate III in Administration Up to 12 credits (Equivalent to1.5 year) Certificate IV in Note: We reserve the right to request additional information. You may need to provide additional documents or information to satisfy the genuine temporary entrant requirement. esmart is an exclusive online resource for Viva students to improve their skills much faster. Anywhere, anytime!! Do tests at home or at Viva to check your level Access material from class this week, including lessons and vocabulary lists Practice what you learnt in class with a range of fun activities based on new vocabulary and the week s grammar focus Check your progress through your studies Get instant feedback on your results Viva College has partnered with a variety of educational providers and universities to create easy pathways between your course at Viva and further study. Our pathway partners recognise the quality of Viva s programs and offer you an easy and quick transition to their own courses. In some cases this means you are *For further information on all Viva pathways please visit our website. not required to present an official IELTS test score. 13

14 At Viva we are committed to helping you find employment while studying with us. For this reason we have a Job Club Coordinator on campus in charge of: Assistance with Internships in various industries Resume and cover letter preparation Interview training Obtaining a Tax File Number Scheduled seminars on a range of job-related topics Viva s Professional Internships Offers students an opportunity to gain professional work experience and improve career opportunities Practice English in a professional environment A great way to gain exposure into the professional work environment Develop professional workplace skills and future networking opportunities *All placements are non-paid training positions and they are available in all major cities of Australia. The Professional Internship Program will give candidates entry to Australia s leading organisations. Internship lengths vary depending on candidates and their objectives or academic requirements. Most students studying in Australia either live with an Australian family in homestay or in a share house with friends. Student Accommodation Opportunity to improve your English and learn about different cultures Convenient locations Fully furnished with modern facilities Great for socialising and relaxing! 14 Homestay The best way to experience Australian culture Practice your English Make lasting friendships From 4 weeks

15 Take the first steps to becoming a Viva College student: Viva Online Placement Test Take the Viva Online Placement Test Please contact Viva marketing staff or your Agent Pretesting Procedure 1 Visit Viva College or Agent 2 3 Take Online Test Preliminary Result 4 Skype or Face to face Interview 5 Final Result 1. Select your course and make your own study plan Apply For a full course list, visit: 2. Apply for your course Complete enrolment form and submit via Viva website, or fax: COE Enrol 3. Receive and sign your letter of offer 4. Make your payment Pay for your tuition fees and OHSC 5. Receive Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) t por Pass Student VISA PreDeparture 6. Apply for a student Visa 7. Arrange travel Book flights and organise accommodation 8. Arrive in Brisbane Arrival Questions? There is plenty of information online to help you get started in Brisbane. One useful website is: 9. Attend Orientation 10. Start your studies Contact our friendly Marketing staff directly at or marketing@vivacollege.com Viva Online Placement Test is available! Viva College online test system The Academic department at VIVA has created the online test, providing random questions from our Master test for validity and reliability in scores, to ensure that we can have an appropriate understanding of a student s English and/or numeracy levels before to starting their courses of ELICOS or VET. Why should you do Viva s online test? This test allows us to score the student s English in the most appropriate level according to their ability in each skill (speaking, listening, writing and reading) Based on student s results, Viva can advise students to create the most appropriate study plan to suit each student s goals. 15

16 Level 2, Queen Street Mall Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia V GPO Box 2122 Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia CRICOS Provider No G T F ABN ACN RTO NO Darwin NORTHERN TERRITORY Scuba diving QUEENSLAND Great Barrier Reef Viva College WESTERN AUSTRALIA Hervey Bay Sunshine Coast Brisbane Gold Coast SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES Perth Sydney Adelaide Whale watching VICTORIA Melbourne TASMANIA ROMA STREET STATION CENTRAL STATION ROMA STREET PARKLANDS TREET ROMA S T EE TR S NN A L DE A ES N EE VIC IA B TOR E G RID B A LIZ E T LO R HA C NORTH QUAY ET RE ST H ET T EE TR S TE R MA RIVER SIDE T EE R T YS E LIC Kangaroo feeding ET RE ST A BOTANICAL GARDENS GE RID KB O CO R IVE AIN PT EET STR SOUTHBANK PARKLANDS CA EY ER GR AN ISB BR SOUTH BANK L AL TM E RE ST Noosa heads Viva College ET E TR AID QU ART GALLERY & MUSEUM GE STORY BRID Hobart Fun parks info@vivacollege.com Photos courtesy of (photographer / page) Brisbane Marketing / p16 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary / p16 Shutterstock / p2, 3, 14 Tourism and Events Queensland / p16 Village Roadshow Theme Parks / p3, 16 Representative Stamp Declaration: Information obtained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice. Current information is available on or please contact our friendly bilingual consultants (Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, German and Hindi)