Student FAQ’s – Australian College of Weight Management

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Are your courses all nationally recognised and accredited?

Yes, the 10698NAT Diploma of Weight Management and 10859NAT Certificate IV in Weight Management are accredited courses. The HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Administration, HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration are qualifications from the HLT (Health) Training package. Accreditation, in this context, means the course is nationally recognised and that a registered training organisation (RTO) can issue a nationally recognised qualification or statement of attainment following its full or partial completion. An accredited course is specifically designed to meet an established industry need.

The Australian College of Weight Management & Allied Health has also received professional accreditation with Global Weight Management Federation (GWMF) and International Institute for Complimentary Therapies (IICT). You can also find out about Professional Accreditation and Continuing Education Credits/Points with various organisations by visiting our Professional Accreditation page.

Can I call myself a Nutritionist?

Graduates of the 10698NAT Diploma of Weight Management and 10859NAT Certificate IV in Weight Management are able to call themselves a Nutritionist as there are currently no regulations in Australia around the use of this term. ‘A nutritionist may be a tertiary qualified nutrition professional that has the expertise to provide a range of evidence based nutrition services related to nutrition, public health nutrition, policy and research, and community health. It’s important to note that the term ‘nutritionist’ is not regulated. Therefore, this title may be used by dietitians, nutrition scientists and nutrition graduates – and also those with very limited qualifications in nutrition.’ (Extract from: https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/what-dietitans-do/dietitian-or-nutritionist/)

Who is the course for?

Through our online qualifications, you can:

Start a new career in the health or weight management industry in a variety of health and wellness areas
Broaden your skills or knowledge so you can provide a more holistic service to your clients
Upskill your current qualifications
Add a new service to your existing health or wellness business.

Am I able to enrol as an international student?

Yes! As our courses are online, they can be completed anywhere in the world. If you are an international student studying in Australia, this will depend on the type of Visa you hold.

When can I enrol?

As the course is delivered online, you can enrol and start learning immediately.
You will be sent login details so that you can undertake the course at your own pace from wherever you are at home, at work, on holidays or anywhere you have access to the web.

When can I start?

What are the methods of payment for the course?

We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Is there a payment plan option?

Yes there certainly is; Direct Debits via eWay or regular payments on your credit card are available and you can get started today from as little as $50 per week!

Do I need to purchase anything else?

All the training materials required to complete the course are provided to you via our online student portal. By providing all of your workbooks, fact sheets and resources online and also in downloadable format, you are able to keep everything easily accessible on your computer without all the clutter…plus, it also allows us to provide you with a ‘greener’ way to study!

Where do I login to do the course?

Your course login information will be provided to you by email.
You will find the ‘elearning login’ under the Student & Member section of the website or you can save the website link after visiting it the first time.
The link is: https://studyhealth.online

Can I login whenever I want?

If you have a computer or a suitable mobile device and a good internet connection, you will be able to complete your course anywhere in the world.

How is the course run?

You will receive all your learning materials via the student elearning platform and you have access to a team of full-time educators and student support administrators to assist you in your studies via telephone and email.
Our courses have been developed in response to industry demand and are specifically designed to equip graduates with work-ready skills, this means you will be trained and assessed in theory and in practical tasks including real-world exercises. Once you are deemed ‘competent’ by the course assessor, this completes the requirements for graduation.

Are there any software requirements to complete course?

All you need is a program such as Microsoft office for your assignments and a browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox to access the online learning portal.

What type of student support is provided after I enrol?

We provide both online and offline support.
Through your student portal you will have 24/7 support through our FAQ online, this is where our most frequently asked student questions are.
If you can’t find the answer online, our support team are just a phone call or email away Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
We will always endeavour to respond to your query the same day, but if that is not possible, it will always be within the next business day.

Do I have to pass a test or complete an assignment in each module before moving on?

The course is delivered using competency based training.
If you are assessed as being Not Yet Competent for an assessment task, our Trainers and Assessors will provide you with feedback and you will be provided with the opportunity to re-submit.
Our assessment methods can include short answer questions, scenarios, case studies and practical demonstrations.

What are the terms and conditions of enrolment?

For information on the terms of enrolment, please click here.