About the Academy

   ABOUT THE QUALIFICATIONS 
   WHAT PHYSICAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ACADEMY?  
   RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL), ARTICULATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER
   ACCESS AND EQUITY   
   GRIEVANCE POLICY
   APPEALS POLICY   
   CODE OF PRACTICE  
   COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT  
   RESULTS  
   WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE OF MODULE / UNIT OF COMPETENCY  
   HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
   REFUND OF FEES  
   INTENSIVE LETTER TO STUDENTS  

ABOUT THE QUALIFICATIONS

 There is a demand from natural therapists and other professional and para-professional workers in the health  industry for training programs in Vibrational Therapies and Metaphysics.

Therefore, the Academies have developed two  new government accredited qualifications to meet these needs. These two qualifications, 30339QLD Certificate IV in Vibrational Therapies and 30340QLD Diploma of Metaphysics allow the Academies to offer nationally recognised training, with a number of areas within the natural therapies field.

These are specifically designed to meet the current needs of natural therapists and practitioners with the aim of

 •     extending existing knowledge and skills base of practitioners in human services industry

•     preparing potential therapists to undertake duties in a natural vibrational therapies practice

§         providing students with the foundation knowledge and skills to further their education in the natural vibrational therapies industry The national competencies and also the enterprise competencies which are included in the courses will provide students with the opportunity to apply for credit or recognition of prior learning in other qualifications.  Those students who are engaged in working in the industry, or have gained skills and knowledge through their workplace or through other life experiences may also apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and be assessed for entry into these courses .

 Each of these qualifications contains a number of competencies, which make up the qualifications.  The competencies which are contained in the above nationally recognised and government accredited qualifications are designed to be studied in a flexible mode, through workshops with some time for home study and work either in the workplace, or in a simulated situation.

 Both qualifications are aimed to provide students with significant skills, expertise and techniques to ensure they have the opportunity to become highly professional and qualified therapists/practitioners in the field in which you they are undertaking. 

Some of the competencies undertaken will be beneficial in their own right.   However, once all assessment for any single or clustered competencies is completed, they will contribute to the final award, whether the student is studying the 30339QLD CERTIFICATE IV IN VIBRATIONAL THERAPIES or the 30340QLD DIPLOMA OF METAPHYSICS.

 What is a unit of competency?

A unit of competency is like a subject or unit of study.  It is made up of elements and their associated performance criteria.

 How will I study the qualifications?

 This Assessment and Study Guide is to be used in conjunction with learning guides, handouts, manuals and other material supplied by the Academies when you attend your workshops.   The Director of the Academies will guide you through your 30339QLD CERTIFICATE IV IN VIBRATIONAL THERAPIES or your 30340QLD DIPLOMA OF METAPHYSICS.

 The courses will be offered at the premises of Weinberger Holdings Pty. Ltd, Queensland with external offering in appropriate competencies a future possibility.

 Coursework will consist of lectures, tutorials, assignment and project work, practical demonstrations using human models, with significant emphasis on experiential learning.

 The nature of these courses is such that the emphasis is placed on practical application. It is therefore essential that the human and physical resources required for successful completion of the courses are readily available and easily accessed by students.

 The theoretical aspects of the courses are offered by a specialist teacher who also provides tutorials where indicated.

 The courses have been strategically designed to ensure that the foundation studies have prepared students for the practical application of their knowledge in a professional environment.

 Some students will attend supervised hours for the competency they are undertaking, and will be studying in a practical area relating to that competency for unsupervised hours as shown in the course structure.

 The International Academy has a philosophy, which provide you with quality training and assessment.  We are committed to assisting you in furthering your career and reaching your goals. Your lecturers are highly qualified and have had extensive experience in the industry of natural and complementary therapies, and are here to support you in your study.

WHAT PHYSICAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ACADEMY?

 The courses will be offered at the premises of Weinberger Holdings Pty. Ltd., 19 Donegal Crescent, Sorrento, with external offering in appropriate competencies a future possibility.

Coursework will consist of lectures, tutorials, assignment and project work, practical demonstrations, with significant emphasis on experiential learning.

The nature of these courses is such that the emphasis is placed on practical application. It is therefore essential that the human and physical resources required for successful completion of the courses are readily available and easily accessed by students.

The theoretical aspects of the courses are offered by a specialist teacher who also provides tutorials where indicated.

The courses have been strategically designed to ensure that the foundation studies have prepared students for the practical application of their knowledge in a professional environment.

Some students will attend supervised hours for the competency they are undertaking, and will be studying in a practical area relating to that competency for unsupervised hours as shown in the course structure.

The Academy has a comprehensive training facility, which has the following physical resources used in the delivery of training:  

  •         Training room

  • ·        Meditation room

  • ·        Audio cassette facilities

  • ·        CD player

  • ·        Sound system

  • ·        C Ds and audio cassettes

  • ·        Fans and heating

  • ·        Tables and chairs

  • ·        Lounges

  • ·        Massage tables

  • ·        Crystals

  • ·        Crystal pyramid

  • ·        Smudging sticks

  • ·        Layout facilities

  • ·        Catering facilities

Training rooms are well-equipped with comfortable student seating and training facilities.   Video recorders, tape recorders, sound units and appropriate models and charts are available in rooms which require these resources..

The training facilities have specialised library resources in the form of reference textbooks, magazines, cassettes, CD, charts and other resources, which are available to students and lecturers.

 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL), ARTICULATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER:

 Weinberger Holdings Pty. Ltd.  has  qualified assessors for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This process will be used for those students wishing to gain credit for previous studies, work and life experience. Students may apply to the Director for an RPL assessment to determine the level at which the student will commence studies.

 Students may gain articulation or credit transfer in any of the qualifications which offer those training package competencies which are included in this course, and which form part of the Training Package HLT01 Health and BSB02 Business Services.  The Director of the Academies will be able to advise you on any issues regarding these.

 The following is a plan of how your qualifications can be gained.  However, as flexible delivery is also an aspect of the method of delivery, some sessions may be accessed in a different sequence.  

 

ACCESS AND EQUITY 

The International Academy of Vibrational are committed to providing opportunities to all people for advancement, regardless of their background. We support government policy initiatives and provide access to our training where we can to those who are at a disadvantage, even seeking assistance for participants from relevant agencies or government departments.

 

We ensure that our selection criteria are non-discriminatory, providing fair access to training for disadvantaged people.

 

We liaise with agencies and Government Departments when appropriate – e.g. for Austudy, literacy and numeracy support, migrant education and disability support.

 

STUDENT GUIDANCE AND WELFARE

 

We want to give guidance where possible to assist in meeting your learning needs.

Providing support by our tutorials if required, and a telephone hot-line to assist with learning and any queries related to assignments. 

Referring students to support agencies or Government Departments for guidance or assistance during and following training.   

 

GRIEVANCE POLICY

 

Students have the right to submit a grievance, preferably in writing, if you feel that you have not been treated fairly in some way. Complaints are welcomed as a means of ensuring that we overcome problems faced by clients, and have an opportunity to improve the operation and delivery of our training programs.

 

We support a student’s right to lodge a grievance, and will not restrict this right in any way. We will do everything possible to address any complaints in an unbiased, professional manner.


 

APPEALS POLICY

 

Students have the right to appeal against an assessment decision with which they are not satisfied:

 

Appeals should be submitted within 14 days of receiving notification of your results personally or in writing to The International Academy of Vibrational Therapies and the International Academy of Crystal Therapy, who will conduct a re-assessment in consultation with the trainer/assessor.

If the outcome of the appeal does not satisfy the student, a further appeal may be made within 14 days of notification of the result, to an independent arbiter.  

 

CODE OF PRACTICE

A copy of the Code of Practice is available on request.

 ADVANCED STANDING 

§         Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

§         Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

§         and Exemptions.

 An application can be made for any of the above when the student believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.).

Students must complete an application and lodge with The International Academy of Vibrational Therapies and the International Academy of Crystal Therapy.  You will be required to provide documentation to support your application.

 ASSESSMENT POLICY

 The International Academy of Vibrational Therapies has an assessment policy that ensures students and trainers/assessors work together to achieve the course aims.  

 

COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT

 

In terms of being able to do the job to industry standards.

In line with the belief that a person cannot be partially competent, results for most assessments will be given as either competent or not yet competent.

RESULTS

Units of competency results will be recorded for you.  At the completion of your course or individual module, your qualification will be issued. If you do not complete you course you will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment for any units of competency achieved.

 

Assessments will be marked  “competent” or “not yet competent.”

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE OF MODULE / UNIT OF COMPETENCY

 

If you wish to withdraw from a course of unit of competency this may be negotiated with you and The International Academy of Vibrational Therapies  

 

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

All assessment is set out in the overview to each competency or competencies, which is provided to you at the commencement of each workshop or class.   Once this assessment has been successfully completed, you will receive a result, which will count towards your qualification. 

REFUND OF FEES

 

The International Academy of Vibrational Therapies will provide a full or partial refund of fees in exceptional circumstances or through illness or injury preventing the student from completing the competency or course.

INTENSIVE LETTER TO STUDENTS

 

In response to many requests, the Academy has now developed a program to assist people in attending workshops which will help them to graduate in either the 30339QLD CERTIFICATE IV IN VIBRATIONAL THERAPIES or the 30340QLD DIPLOMA OF METAPHYSICS (Reiki and Crystals).
Both courses are government accredited training courses, offering recognition throughout Australia, and meet the high standards set down in the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).

As Natural Therapies become more and more regulated, so does the educational aspect of the profession, and it was in response to this positive move forward that the Academy took the initiative and created the first and only qualification of this kind in Australia. Both courses have a diversity of subjects, the combination of which are not offered in any other government accredited course nationwide.

Intensive workshops for the 30340QLD DIPLOMA OF METAPHYSICS will be held from the 5th to 21st May 2006 and Melbourne June 26th to 12th July 2006, and are designed as intensive workshops, with the flexibility of home study. These subjects take in the Certificate 1V & Diploma. In other words, you can attend the workshops of your choice for intensive learning, and then finish your learning and assessment when you return to your home completing your studies, case studies and research at your own pace. The programs offer you two options at the Diploma level, you can choose to either complete the Diploma as a Reiki Master or alternatively, as a Crystal Therapist. You will see these options set out in the attached program. However, you will be required to take the Reiki II subject at a later date, because the body needs to integrate the Universal energy of Reiki I, which can take up to three months

Students attending from interstate can also access our arrangements for accommodation which is in very close proximity to the Academy. We have a host family who offers accommodation and, if required, meals at a very reasonable rate. (See website or please phone Sue and Jim Vourlides on 07 5504 6002 or Mobile 0413 565 309).

Attached is a program showing the subjects which will be offered, the dates and cost of each cluster of subjects. The subjects have been clustered so that you will have an integrated approach to the skills and techniques you will be learning. You may choose to study all the subjects offered, or alternatively, you may choose to take only some of the beginner subjects, with the option of completing at a later date. By clustering these subjects, we are able to offer you very special prices which will make this cost effective for you, especially those who travel long distances.

An $80 deposit is required for each subject taken

You will be provided with Student Manuals to complete the subjects. In addition, you will be able to purchase Dianne’s textbook “Ancient Healing Arts Revisited” which is a most comprehensive guide to all the therapy subjects you will be completing. In the Business subjects, you will also be required to purchase a textbook “The Business of Healing. You will need to bring pen and note book

While you are attending the workshops, you will be guided through the therapies you are learning, and will be shown how to complete your assessments, either during the workshop time, or when you return home. You can then forward your completed assessments to the Academy for marking and to gain your results. If you need any support or help, the Academy will be here to mentor and guide you through your home study, case studies and assessment.

If you have already completed some subjects with the Academy, you will be able to gain credit for these. Also, if you believe you are able to apply for recognition of prior learning for any subjects, please contact the Academy and we will forward you an application form so that you can assess your experience and previous qualifications.

Kind Regards
Dianne Weinberger

Contact:
Rev. Dr Dianne Weinberger
Phone or Fax International:  61 7 5539 8769
Phone or Fax Within Australia:  07 5539 8769
Mobile: 0412 144 172
Or write to:    P.O.Box 8032, Gold Coast Mail Centre,
Queensland, Australia 4217