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How to Enrol
Local Students
Enrolment for local students at MCOHB is easy and straightforward. We provide a range of support services and resources to help you make the transition to studying with us. Our dedicated team is here to answer any questions you may have about enrolment.
MCOHB is not a government-funded training provider and does not offer Skills First or VET Student Loan funding. All courses at MCOHB are fee-based.
What MCOHB can provide to students who choose to study at MOCHB is quality training and flexible timetabling to assist students in managing their working life alongside their study life.
Our courses are aligned with what the industry wants when a graduate commence work with them. Because the training at MCOHB is work based you gain the practical skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
How To Enrol
Step 1 – Choose a course. You can select from many courses on our website.
Step 2 – Apply by submitting your enrolment application to [email protected].
Interview or audition (not applicable to all courses).
Step 3 – Accept your course offer Letter
Step 4 – Pay your enrolment fees
All students enrolling in a course with MCOHB must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, before commencing the selected course. This is to ensure that you meet training package LLN requirements.
All students must also have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. You can create one on the USI website (https://www.usi.gov.au/).
College Procedures
MCOHB’s policies are available on this website click here or you can request a copy via email.
Students must understand all policies, and if unclear, should ask their trainer or college admin staff for clarification.
National Recognition
Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty recognises and accepts the qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation based in a State/Territory of Australia.
Course Credit
Course Credit is exemption from enrolment in a particular part of the course as a result of previous study, experience or recognition of competency currently held. Course Credit includes Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning which are described below.
There are some general guidelines regarding Course Credit:
If you are an International student, MCOHB will report any reduction of course duration:
This may be indicated by a change in the Certificate of Enrolment or via PRISMS under section 19 of the ESOS Act, depending on the timing and granting of Credit Transfer.
Course Credit may be granted to students who demonstrate appropriate prior learning or experience.
- During the enrolment process, students will be asked whether they wish to apply for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning.
It is imperative that students understand that these options are available to them. - You may be eligible for Course Credit without realizing it. Even without formal study or training, knowledge and skills gained through education, training, work, and life experience can be recognized.
- Course Credit granted against Units of Competency of a Qualification can lead to a reduction in the expected course duration.
- Students will need to accept the granting of Course Credit by signing a Feedback form. The process for granting Course Credit through Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning is outlined below.
- Students have the right to appeal against any Course Credit decisions.
- MCOHB will provide students with a copy of the Course Credit for their records.
- If you are an International student, MCOHB will report any reduction of course duration either by indicating a change in the Certificate of Enrolment or via PRISMS under section 19 of the ESOS Act depending on the timing and granting of Credit Transfer.
2025 Enrolment and Orientation Calendar
| 2025 Semester Study and Enrolment Intake Dates with Semester Holiday Periods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date Periods | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Start date | 13-Jan | 22-Apr | 21-Jul | 06-Oct |
| Finish date | 04-Apr | 04-Jul | 19-Sep | 19-Dec |
| Semester break | ||||
| Start date | 05-Apr | 05-Jul | 20-Sep | 20-Dec |
| Finish date | 21-Apr | 20-Jul | 05-Oct | 12-Jan 2026 |
| Intake Date 1 – Enrolment Intake 1 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 13-Jan | 17-Mar | 19-May | 21-Jul | 22-Sep | 17-Nov |
| Orientation Date – Intake 1 | ||||||
| Orientation | 10-Jan | 14-Mar | 16-May | 18-Jul | 19-Sep | 14-Nov |
| Intake Date 2 – Enrolment Intake 2 | ||||||
| Date | 24-Feb | 22-Apr | 16-Jun | 25-Aug | 13-Oct | 08-Dec |
| Orientation Date – Intake 2 | ||||||
| Orientation | 21-Feb | 17-Apr | 13-Jun | 22-Aug | 10-Oct | 05-Dec |


