RULES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

To qualify for accreditation, a student must be able to fulfill the following obligations:

1. Demonstrate to the School that academic and technical skills have been obtained to a satisfactory degree, through assessment, examination and minimum 85% attendance. Students seeking recognition of prior learning (RPL) do so by way of a written application four weeks prior to commencement of course/seminar/ module including copies of academic records, course content and hours of relevant subjects, for consideration by the School. Recognition of Prior Learning will not be granted after the course has commenced. If applicable a full or partial exemption may be granted. Financial exemption does not apply when an RPL is granted.

2. Demonstrate that he/she will be a suitable member of the profession, through behaviour, manner and attitude.

3. Satisfy all academic, attendance, financial and clinical obligations to the School, including payment of fees and for ordered products.

4. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English language skills prior to qualifications being awarded.

The School states or requires that:

5. On receipt of the returned application for enrolment form, no further communication is given by the School. Students should contact the School to confirm their application has been received and accepted. Receipts for monies received will be given to students at their class. The School enrolment fee is strictly non-refundable. Student agrees that all personal arrangements with the School of Integrated Body Therapy remain strictly confidential.

6. Once a course/module/clinic/seminar has commenced all fees are due and owing to the School of Integrated Body Therapy, and no fees are refundable. The School cannot accept responsibility for changes in personal circumstances/work which may occur after commencement of course/module/clinic/seminar.

7. Student must advise at time of each separate enrolment if they are pregnant, have a medical condition and/or special learning needs prior to the commencement of any course/module/seminar/clinic. Report any incidents, concerns or injuries immediately to school office.

8. Early Bird payment will only be accepted when payment is received at School office by 4pm strictly twenty eight (28) working days prior to commencement of the course/module/seminar. Course application acceptance does not automatically reflect Early Bird acceptance.

9. Deferment of enrolled course may be allowed for a period of up to one year from date of course/module/seminar/clinic commencement. Administration charges apply. Requests for deferment or refund must be received in writing by the School, stating reasons for the deferment/refund application and the effective date of deferment/refund will be the date on which such written notification is received. The student will be liable for any deposit and/or fee increase which may apply for any subsequent course/module/seminar/clinic. Deferment refers to course requirements only, not to course fees. Refund does not apply after course/module/seminar/clinic has commenced.

10. Direct Debit payment option will be debited from the student’s bank account or credit card and an interest/merchandising fee charged. After the student has completed and signed the relevant forms, collection of monies due to the School of Integrated Body Therapy may be made by Regalcroft Pty Ltd, Level 2, 7 Baroona Road, Milton QLD 4064 (billing agent). G.S.T. will be added where applicable.

11. Administration charges will be imposed for deferment, RPL, course/module/seminar/clinic transfer, scholarship payouts, refunds, student clinic cancellations and clinic rescheduling, or clinical no shows, letters, academic records, readers, examinations and assessments taken outside the scheduled time including mailed exams, or requests for course material additional to notes provided. All approved refunds incur fees. Students are advised fees are revised from time to time and to be aware of current fees as current fees are applicable.

12. Requests for examinations taken outside of scheduled times and venues must be approved and arranged through the School of Integrated Body Therapy Administration office administration and fees apply.

13. Student access to assessments prior to qualification being issued needs to be applied for in writing.

14. A nominal fee may be charged for students participating in Clinics, Massage Labs or other events organised by the School.

15. Students accept responsibility for equipment/products ordered by School of Integrated Body Therapy on their behalf. Payment required prior to delivery of purchases.

16. Students are advised that Clinic cannot commence until after completion of class/module practical assessment. Clinic completion may take from 6 to 15 months and is dependant on clinic date/s available and the student’s availability and the clinic booking dates requested by the student.

17. Students are not to derive an income from massage until they are qualified as a massage practitioner and have P.I insurance as per Australian Traditional Medicine Society Accredited School guidelines.

18. The School, School advisors, teachers, supervisors or staff will not be held liable in respect of any information, instruction or advice given to any student, ex-student or practitioner, whether directions given at any time or in any situation including class/module/seminar/clinic and external activities are followed or not. The courses/modules/seminars/clinics are given as advice and instruction, and anyone carrying out treatment/clinic under these conditions must accept full responsibility for such practice and treatment.

19. School currently offers accreditation from VETAB, A.T.M.S, A.A.M.T, A.M.T, A.R.M., after specified qualification has been achieved.

20. Students are entitled to stated qualification relevant to their study level. One qualification is included per Diploma or Certificate course. Fees apply for extra copies. Certificate, Diploma qualification requests must be made by submitting the appropriate request form. Statement of Attainments are given by written request for completion of individual modules or units of competency from the Health Training Package.

21. Several components require compulsory attendance. Qualifications cannot be issued until all competencies and listed requirements are completed.

22. It is the student’s responsibility to check all dates/venues prior to enrolment and to ensure they fully understand all course accreditation criteria.

23. The School is not responsible for personal items/valuables brought to classes/module/clinics/seminars. Students must be responsible for their own items and equipment. Tables/equipment must be safe and suitable for a class/clinic/module environment and meet School standard.

24. Student accommodation confirmation will only be given after payment is received. Accommodation is offered with an understanding that all losses whether physical or property remains the responsibility of the tenant/student. Charge may apply if house requires cleaning. Accommodation is self catering and personal bedding is required.

25. Students are required to strictly adhere to student dress code for classes/clinic/modules/seminars and wear an SIBT T-Shirt which is clean, tidy and presentable at all times. SIBT T-Shirts are available to purchase for a nominal fee from School office.

26. Scholarship/Funded programs are commenced in an understanding that extra student clinics may be required. Students can payout their whole Scholarship funded amount if they so choose inclusive of the Schools payout administration fee plus course/module/seminar fee appropriate to the course attended. Payout requests must be received in writing.

The School reserves the right -

27. To make any changes/revise at any time in policy, syllabus, lecturers, guidelines, schedules, costs, administration charges, modules, seminars, tutorials, clinic requirements, funding, scholarships etc. or any other provision contained in the website, prospectus, any brochure or course. Revised rules and guidelines take effect from date guidelines are revised.

28. To cancel, postpone or consolidate any course/module/clinic/seminar should there be, in the opinion of the School, insufficient enrolments prior to the commencement of the course/module/seminar/clinic. Enrolled students will be notified, and if approved, fees will be credited towards a subsequent module or be refunded if requested in writing. Refund does not apply after course/module/seminar commencement.

29. To suspend or expel a student from the School at any time, without giving reasons for doing so and the determination to suspend or expel shall be in the absolute discretion of the school.

30. To charge interest on all overdue course fees and/or payment for products ordered at the annual percentage rate equivalent to the prime overdraft rate for the time being applied by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia plus two percent (2%).

31. To charge 5% of any outstanding balances if student paying by instalments ceases to pay unless an extension has been authorised by the School in writing

32. To charge a commission on payments received by credit card, if applicable and to charge Administration fees for services and requests.

33. To automatically add student details to the School mail list unless otherwise requested by the student in writing and to have their mobile phone number used for text messages regarding clinic reminders.

Students are requested to contact or visit the School before signing the application form
if clarification is required of any of the above.