Why Ashmark?

Government Funding

The Ashmark Institute of Australia is a Registered Training Organisation offering Government Funded Training under the Skills for Victoria Program which is a Victorian Government initiative to improve and refocus the training system to make it easier for you to upgrade your existing skills or help you gain the qualification needed to enhance your professional career.

Government Funded places are now available for domestic applicants. Students will be assessed against Skills Victoria eligibility criteria for acceptance into a Government Funded Place. For more information on Eligibility Criteria please refer to the FAQ section on the website and CLICK HERE to view Eligibility Rules - Skills Victoria Funding.

E-Learning

Ashmark Online offers fully accredited courses through a Moodle based learning management system which promotes social constructivist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical reflection, etc)

The e-learning course is delivered, by means of technology at a place and time that is convenient to the student, usually at home or at work, rather than in a campus classroom. E-learning classes are particularly attractive to working adults with job and family responsibilities who find it difficult to attend campus classes.  They present a body of knowledge through extensive reading assignments coordinated with additional content delivered through any of a variety of communications technologies.

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National Recognised Training

The Ashmark Institute itself together with ALL its courses are nationally accredited through the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). This has many benefits to students including:

Nationally Recognised Training provides a standard against which courses and colleges can be assessed

 It assures the student that the course is of an appropriate standard

• It assures the student that the educational `techniques and principles of the college are sound.
• It promotes the recognition of courses between institutions & in the case of private education providers, ensures that they meet government guidelines for courses.
• As accreditation is an ongoing activity it assures the student that the high standards of the accredited college will be maintained

Extensive Student Support

 Ashmark Institute of Australia provides a range of services to support both local and international students during their time with the Institute. We understand the difficulties students may face in pursuing their training and, thus, Ashmark Institute has a Student Services Department (SSD) available to offer personal and friendly assistance to students.

  SSD staff offer students:

•  Assistance with airport pick-up and temporary accommodation assistance
• Long-term and temporary accommodation guidance
• Orientation programs
• Social and cultural activities and programs
• Personal counselling    
• Employment Guidance Service
• Course specific guidance and mentoring

Student support counseling rooms

AIA provides a free and confidential counseling for all students. It is recognized that personal difficulties, life issues and stressful situations can have a negative impact on a person's ability to concentrate on their studies. Students of AIA can also have the liberty of talking to our in-house registered professional counselor who supports the students by giving them an opportunity to explore their concerns in a private and non-judgmental environment. 

Convenient North Melbourne Location

Our campuses are located in North Melbourne. It contains state of the art facilities and is close to all types of public transport which makes it extremely accessible and convenient to all our students. 

Resource services

AIA resource centre supports our students and staff members in providing resources, services and facilities that assist and enhance teaching and learning. Students are provided with subject text books and learning materials to assist them with projects and assessments. Students are also helped in registering for the Victorian library card which gives them access to one of the biggest libraries, The State Library of Victoria.

Automotive workshop

At AIA we are proud of our highly acclaimed state-of-the-art automotive service and repair training centre that has been hailed, industry-wide, as one of its kind. Located conveniently in Melbourne, AIA's innovative training facilities combine a workshop and classroom environment in process specific training bays. The training centre also features an electrical workshop, welding bays, and machine shop, as well as full safety features including extraction systems and chemical disposal systems. A focus on quality training, and a focus on getting students job ready for the real world make AIA’s automotive courses a natural choice for anyone looking to gain skills for their career.

‘Automotive Training Australia has audited and certified the AIA automotive workshop as one of the finest in Melbourne.’

Computing Labs

Students have access to AIA's modern computer labs 7 days a week during office hours (public holidays excepted), providing access to Microsoft Office, the Internet, multimedia tools and specialist software and information that helps you with your studies and online access.

Professional Staff

AIA gives one of the best student support services. The staff members and trainers make every effort to give the best guidance to the students and provide them assistance with personal, relationship and family issues; study and academic progress problems; motivation and time-management, as well as stress, grief and loss. The services provided by our professional staff are personal and confidential and are available at all times.