ACNT FAQs

• Are ACNT qualifications recognised?
• Will ACNT help me find a job once I graduate?
• Are any payment options or financial assistance available?
• Can I get hands-on experience in a real-world setting?
• Do I need to study on campus, or are there other options?
• Where is the ACNT campus located?
• What resources do I need for distance education?
• What kind of student support will I receive?
• Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
• What are the enrolment dates for the courses?
• How do I enrol?
• I'm not sure which course is right for me. Can you help?

Are ACNT qualifications recognised?

ACNT qualifications are nationally and government-recognised, and accredited by a large number of industry and government organisations, including:

• Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
• Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
• National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
• Comite International D'Esthetique et Cosmetologie (CIDESCO)
• International Therapists Examination Council (ITEC)
• International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA)

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Will ACNT help me find a job once I graduate?

ACNT provides a web-based Job Finder service for students, graduates and employers alike. Updated on a daily basis, you'll find an array of job opportunities listed, both local and international.

The Job Finder is used by prospective employers to specifically target ACNT graduates, many of whom have been employed by industry leaders such as Blackmores, GNC LiveWell, Chiva Som and Steiner Leisure.

Are any payment options or financial assistance available?

ACNT offers flexible payment options for your convenience:

Annual payment - pay the entire annual course fee at least two weeks prior to the commencement of your course. You'll receive a 5% discount if you are studying in class and taking a course with a duration of one year or more.

Semester payment - make two payments of 50% of the course price, with each payment due at least two weeks prior to the commencement of each semester. This option is only available if you are studying in class and taking a course with a duration of one year or more.

Additional payment options are available if you are studying by distance education.

SEEK Learning also provides a finance option from Hanover Consumer Finance in Australia. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these payment and finance options.

In addition, Austudy or Abstudy is available if you meet Centrelink's criteria. Applications for assistance are assessed by Centrelink, so you should contact your nearest Centrelink office to discuss your eligibility.

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Can I get hands-on experience in a real-world setting?

ACNT has a student clinic at its campus, where you can treat patients under the supervision of expert practitioners. Throughout your programme, your progress will be monitored and you'll be taught how to record clinical data and liaise professionally with your patients.

If you are studying by distance education, you may complete your clinical training at an approved local clinic. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more details.

Do I need to study on campus, or are there other options?

ACNT offers you the flexibility to study according to your lifestyle. You can study in any one of the following ways:

Fixed Programmes
This is quite often the quickest way to complete a course. Courses have a structured timetable and are organised so that the modules run consecutively, i.e., the modules are run one after the other within the timetabled days. Courses are delivered in class at the ACNT campus in Sydney.

Distance Education
This option, available for most ACNT courses, allows you to study anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace.

Combination
For even greater flexibility, you can choose to study some modules in class and others by distance education.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information on the study options available.

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Where is the ACNT campus located?

The ACNT campus is centrally located in Sydney, about a 3-minute walk from Central Railway Station. Read more about the campus and its facilities.

What resources do I need for distance education?

You'll need a computer with Internet access, PDF reader and word processor, and an email address.

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What kind of student support will I receive?

All students have access to the Student Portal, which allows you to check your own academic records and fee balances online. You will also have access to the Online Student Centre, which contains links to news, course information, professional associations and other relevant resources.

Administrative support is also available, with a turnaround time of 24 hours during weekdays.

If you are studying by distance education, a tutor will be assigned to you. You will also receive a comprehensive study guide that walks you through your course.

Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?

Yes, RPL is available for each module.

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What are the enrolment dates for the courses?

Distance education: enrol in and start your course anytime.

In class: contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for upcoming enrolment dates.

How do I enrol?

Enquire now about the course of your choice and a SEEK Learning consultant will contact you with enrolment details. To make enrolment as easy and convenient as possible for you, we'll take care of much of the paperwork involved.

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I'm not sure which course is right for me. Can you help?

SEEK Learning consultants are experts in helping you select the right course for your career needs. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for free course advice.

If you have any other enquiries, please contact a SEEK Learning consultant.