Earlier this year we announced our acquisition of Victoria-based registered training organisation the Stirling Institute of Australia (SIA).
Bringing SIA into MAX builds on our existing training offerings in industries closely aligned to us, such as allied health, and will provide additional areas of study for students.
We asked SIA Managing Director David Youssf some questions to get to know SIA a little better.
What is SIA?
What training does SIA provide?
Courses available include:
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTHPS006 – Assist clients with medication
- Manual Handling Training
- AHCSS00074 – Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
- 22484VIC – Certificate I in EAL (Access)
- 22485VIC – Certificate II in EAL (Access)
- AHC30716 –Certificate III in Horticulture
- CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC33015 – Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC50121 – Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC52015 – Diploma of Community Services
- CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
- HLT43015 – Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- 10177NAT – Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
SIA holds a Victorian Funding Contract which means eligible students can study and achieve a full qualification at a heavily discounted price.
Am I eligible for a funded training course?
SIA can provide funded training places in Victoria to:
- Australian citizens
- Permanent residents
- New Zealand citizens
- Bridging visa class E
- Safe haven enterprise visa
- Temporary protection visa
- Bridging visa class F
- Humanitarian stay (temporary) (subclass 449) visa
- Temporary (humanitarian concern) (subclass 786) visa
How do I find out more?
Visit the Stirling Institute of Australia website to find out more about available courses and fees for both domestic and international students.
