| GENERAL
INFORMATION
Location
RMIT Flight Training at Point Cook is 20 kilometres south west of central Melbourne or 25 minutes by car. Students can travel by train on the Werribee line to Laverton or Aircraft station (7 kilometres from Point Cook). RMIT can arrange transport to and from the station if required. Car parking is available at Point
Cook.
Contact Hours
Trainees are required to attend five days per week and when necessary, due to adverse weather conditions, supplement this with weekend study. Some night flying is included in the program.
Arrival Services
RMIT International offers a free arrival service for international students to be met at Melbourne International Airport and transferred to their accommodation in central Melbourne. Interstate students can be met by
arrangement.
Check online information: RMIT
arrival services
Accommodation
RMIT can assist students to find suitable hostel, homestay or share/rental
accommodation.
Check online information:
RMIT accommodation
services
Student Services
The school is equipped with a student lounge area, kitchen and recreational
facilities. Learning facilities include computer, Internet and email
access and a reference library. Counselling regarding program progress
and/or issues is regularly provided.
Employment
Due to program and study requirements, students often find it difficult to work part-time. International students who wish to work part-time in Australia must obtain a work rights visa after arrival.
Living
in Melbourne
Check online information: Living
in Melbourne
Climate
Melbourne has four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures range from
13 - 35 degrees Celsius.
Living Costs
Total living costs (excluding program fees) for a single student can
range from A$11,000 to A$14,000 per year depending on lifestyle and
choice of accommodation.
Check online information:Living
costs
Health Issues
All international students must purchase medical insurance called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which covers most medical expenses. RMIT has a student Health Service and a dentist. |
