Our students

We welcome students from a diversity of cultural settings. This creates a vibrant learning experience which is enriched by the perspectives and experiences of students from a wide range of backgrounds.

We encourage students to get involved in the life of the campus through a range of student-related committees, and by being the student representative on some key decision-making committees. We will tell you more about the details of this during your student orientation. You can put your name forward to be directly involved as a student representative in areas which are of interest to you.

We offer three trimesters that let you spread your studies over the year and ease the load on you, while letting you meet the visa requirements for your total study load. You can also fast track your studies to complete your courses sooner.

Approach to Learning

Our courses are offered via face to face in class delivery.

Our learning sessions are highly interactive and our experienced teaching team ensures that you are always supported in your studies.

We are a genuinely multicultural institute encouraging students to engage in interactive sessions with each other, enriching the learning experience for all students.

Minimum IT requirements:

To get the most from your learning experience, it is important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that’s ideally not more than two years old. You will need to access video recordings and digital learning resources, submit assignments, and participate in class discussions and collaboration via the learning management system.

Hardware requirements: Access to a desktop, laptop or tablet computer running Windows 10 or later, Mac OSX10.11 El Capitan or later. A webcam and headset (including microphone). Reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection, with sufficient upload and download capacity.

Software requirements: Access to an up to date web browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge). Office software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Office 365 is available as a free online resource for students.

Internet requirements: Minimum download speed = 0.75Mbps. Minimum upload speed = 0.35Mbps. Various Internet speed test sites are freely available on the Internet (e.g. Speedtest by Ookla).

Student Success Hub – Learning Support

As a student of SISTC we aim to improve your academic experience by supporting and motivating you to do the best work you can, and by developing skills for succeeding with your academic studies and improving your job-readiness.

You will learn essential academic skills and techniques, such as:

• researching & referencing skills
• academic writing skills
• exam preparation techniques
• critical thinking

You will also have access to a wide range of resources, in-class support, face-to-face consultations, and online help to further assist in your success as a student, and to build a rewarding career in the workplace.

If you would like any academic advice or assistance, please send an email to: academicadvisor@sistc.edu.au.