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NOTE: It is important that prospective students for
courses of study carefully read this information and contact us if anything
is unclear or of particular concern.
Student matters
- Students are expected to work experientially, with
personal material and with the group process. These requirements are seen
as being essential to personal development and to becoming a competent practitioner.
- Although there is no requirement that students must
be in therapy, they may be advised to seek counseling during a course of study.
- Interviews are given at the end of each year of
study to each student, for review and discussion.
- Absence from class of more than 20% of any unit
will constitute failure to meet attendance requirements. Extra work or attendance
at additional seminars or workshops will be required.
- All supervision hours must be met - shortfalls must be made up.
- All units of study require submissions and set dates
must be met. However extensions may be requested of the relevant MIECAT
staff member.
- Student evaluation of units is requested on a regular
basis.
- A policy and procedure for grievance handling and resolution exists,
and is made known to each student at the commencement of each course of
study.
- A statement of tuition assurance also exists, and is made known to each student at the commencement of each course of study.
- While not necessary, access to email and the Internet,
will be of benefit to students.
- All students are eligable for membership to the Student Association.
- Students in training will be expected to work within
the MIECAT Code of Ethics.
Classes / Processes
- Class sizes are small, usually ranging from 10 to 20.
- Classes are conducted in flexible time formats that
vary from three-hour weekly blocks to intensive weekends, and/or combinations
of these. Be sure to refer to the current Timetable
for the latest details.
- The processes (both personal and group) are multi-modal,
experiential and arts based.
Available study resources
- A Procedures Booklet for the Graduate Diploma, providing relevant
ethical guidelines and administrative procedures required throughout this course of study, is also available.
- As is a Procedures Booklet for the Master of Arts, for this more
advanced course of study.
- Furthermore we urge those students seeking FEE-HELP assistance (refer "Fees" section below) to make full use of the
Going to Uni website.
- Staff members are available to students for personal discussion upon request.
- A small, specialised library is available for student borrowing.
- Relevant reading is provided regularly in class.
Application requirements
- All applications for entry are required to be submitted
in a written (printed) form. We have an
Enrolment Application form
specifically designed for this purpose.
- Transfer of units of study may be negotiated between
MIECAT and other tertiary institutions.
Fees
- Fees are invoiced on a per-semester basis for all courses.
- Full payment (per invoice) is required prior to commencement of training (for those not receiving FEE-HELP assistance).
- Refunds on withdrawals from the course will only be made if written notification is received no later than two calendar weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
- In the event of minimum numbers not being met a full refund will be made. MIECAT shall not be liable for consequential loss of income, travel or accommodation costs, or
other losses that students may incur by any cancellation or postponement.
- A $100 administration fee is payable and is not refundable.
- An application fee (deductable from the course fee) applies for each potential candidate upon acceptance to a programme of study.
- Please refer to the current Fee Guide for exact pricing of courses.
- MIECAT is a certified provider of FEE-HELP study assistance.
FEE-HELP information booklets and application forms are available from the MIECAT Office.