Aged Care, Cookery & Hospitality Courses in Melbourne for International Students

International students need a valid student visa (or a letter of offer from Clinton Institute) and English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, or an accepted equivalent such as PTE Academic 50, OET B, or completion of at least 10 weeks of ELICOS study in Australia.

Students also complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment to identify support needs and ensure appropriate adjustments are in place from the start.

There are no formal academic entry requirements for Certificate III-level courses — students need only meet the English language threshold and be at least 18 years of age at enrolment. For diploma and advanced diploma courses, a secondary school completion certificate or equivalent is typically recommended.

Completing a qualification at Clinton Institute can open doors to post-study work in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs sets the annual skilled occupation lists (CSOL and ROL), which determine eligible occupations for skilled migration.

Aged care workers, cooks, and hospitality managers appear on Australian skill shortage lists in various states. Clinton Institute's career support team assists graduates with resume preparation and job search.

Important: Visa and migration advice is not provided by Clinton Institute staff. For personalised migration advice, please consult a registered migration agent (MARA registered).

Yes — all Clinton Institute students receive guaranteed, structured work placement through the school's industry partner network. Clinton Institute's dedicated placement team arranges and monitors all placements, supervised by qualified workplace assessors and documented in each student's training record.

Aged care placements with Arcare (60+ residential homes across Victoria and Queensland), Opal HealthCare (one of Australia's largest aged care providers), and Benetas (faith-based not-for-profit, operating since 1947).

Hospitality & cookery placements at Crown Melbourne (largest integrated resort in the Southern Hemisphere, 7,000+ employees) and Accor properties including Sofitel, Pullman, and Mercure in Melbourne and Hobart.

Each placement provides a minimum of 120 supervised hours. Clinton Institute assessors visit students on-site to conduct at least one workplace observation and competency assessment per student.

International students currently enrolled at another CRICOS-registered provider can apply to transfer to Clinton Institute by submitting a course application along with their academic transcript and USI transcript showing completed units.

Clinton Institute reviews each application and may grant credit transfer for units already completed with the same unit code and equivalent learning outcomes — avoiding the need to repeat training.

The transfer process typically takes 3 to 5 business days for a credit assessment. The student must also obtain a letter of release from their current provider (required if the student has completed less than 6 months of their principal course).

Clinton Institute accepts transfers for all CRICOS-registered courses and can issue a CoE for the remaining duration upon receiving the release letter and completing the enrolment agreement. Contact admission@clinton.edu.au or call +61 3 8394 2064 to start the credit transfer discussion.

Clinton Institute provides comprehensive student support from enrolment through to workplace transition, with a dedicated student services team at both Melbourne and Hobart campuses.

Pre-enrolment: course selection guidance, application assistance, and orientation to life and study in Australia.

On arrival: compulsory orientation covering campus facilities, student rights and responsibilities, emergency procedures, and academic expectations.

Ongoing: academic tutoring (available on request), welfare referrals for personal or cultural adjustment issues, and a free and confidential complaints and appeals process.

Career services: resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and connections to Clinton Institute's industry partner employers. Students also have access to a student portal for results, attendance records, and course materials.

Clinton Institute partners with leading organisations across aged care, hospitality, and tourism to provide students with guaranteed, industry-relevant work placement. These partnerships ensure you gain hands-on experience with real employers while you study — not self-arranged placement, but structured placements with our established network.

Our aged care partners include Arcare (operating 60+ residential aged care homes across Victoria and Queensland), Opal HealthCare (one of Australia's largest aged care providers), and Benetas (a faith-based not-for-profit operating since 1947). Hospitality and cookery students are placed at Crown Melbourne (the largest integrated resort in the Southern Hemisphere, employing 7,000+ staff) and Accor properties including Sofitel, Pullman, and Mercure hotels.

Clinton Institute's dedicated placement team arranges all placements and maintains relationships with employer supervisors to ensure consistent quality. Each student receives at least one on-site workplace assessment visit from a Clinton Institute assessor during their placement period.

Clinton Institute operates in compliance with Australian Government regulations and peak industry bodies. Our government and regulatory partnerships ensure our training meets national standards and that graduates are recognised across Australia.

Clinton Institute maintains partnerships with national education bodies, industry peak organisations, and trade associations to ensure our curriculum reflects current industry standards and our graduates are connected to broader professional networks.