The Hindu : New Delhi News : An insight into vocational courses in Australian institutions

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Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006

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An insight into vocational courses in Australian institutions

Madhur Tankha

Delhi exhibition will later travel to Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad

NEW DELHI: IDP Education Australia is organising a one-day exhibition on "Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programmes" being offered in leading Australian institutions at Hotel Eros Intercontinental here on April 15.

Aimed at giving an insight into the advantages and prospects of the different vocational courses being offered, the exhibition will later travel to Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad.

Owned by 38 prestigious Australian Universities, IDP Education Australia has been assisting international students for the past 36 years. As an independent adviser with locations in more than 31 countries worldwide, IDP assists in choosing the right course, preparing visa documents and applying to institutions of one's choice.

It also helps out in organising all pre-departure arrangements and availing of student related services like foreign exchange, travel and insurance.

The advantages of the vocational courses include a shorter period of up to two years and they are generally less expensive as compared to a university degree. Many courses provide a pathway to university education and are highly respected qualifications.

The VET courses being offered are computing and information technology, business and management, hospitality and tourism, engineering, multi media, aviation, advertising, mass communication, food technology and fashion designing.

With a significant increase in the demand for vocational education in India, the exhibition is being organised to allow Indian students to have a one-to-one interaction with institution representatives from Australia. Students who have completed 12 years of schooling are eligible to apply for these programmes. According to the organisers, entry to the exhibition is free and students need to bring copies of their academic certificates.

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