Jansen Newman Institute (JNI) FAQs

• Are JNI qualifications recognised?
• How are JNI courses delivered?
• What are the benefits of studying online with JNI?
• How long does each unit take to complete?
• Is campus attendance required for online students?
• My course includes clinical training and/or fieldwork. How do I go about securing placement?
• What kind of support will I receive if I'm studying online?
• What are the course starting dates?
• Is there any financial assistance I can apply for?
• How do I enrol?
• I'm not sure which course is right for me. Can you help?

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Are JNI qualifications recognised?

Yes, all JNI qualifications are nationally recognised and government-accredited. In addition, JNI's Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) meets the training standards of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

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How are JNI courses delivered?

JNI courses are delivered on campus in Sydney and online.

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What are the benefits of studying online with JNI?

JNI offers a learning structure that fits your lifestyle, with a flexible balance of supported and independent study complemented by high quality study materials.

You'll receive all your study materials by mail before your course begins. These are designed to let you learn anywhere, while you schedule your study times to suit your needs.

Units are delivered through a state-of-the-art learning portal that has been purpose built for JNI. Each unit is facilitated by a dedicated online lecturer who guides the learning process and provides academic support.

During your course, you'll be able to connect with your lecturers and fellow students through group activities and various communication channels, including discussion forums, message boards, blogs and wikis. You'll be able to monitor your own progress with self-review quizzes and receive immediate results and feedback. Assessments are submitted and marked online.

You'll also have access to one of the largest online libraries in Australia, with over 70 million articles available.

The qualification you receive as an online student is identical to qualifications gained on campus.

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How long does each unit take to complete?

All units start and finish within a 12 week period. Each unit requires around 6 to 8 hours of study per week.

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Is campus attendance required for online students?

Every JNI course includes compulsory workshops that you will need to attend in Sydney (at the JNI campus) or Brisbane. The duration of these workshops ranges from two to five days.

These workshops have been designed to help you put your theoretical knowledge into practice, so you graduate with valuable practical experience.

They also present a great opportunity for you to meet your lecturers and other students face-to-face.

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My course includes clinical training and/or fieldwork. How do I go about securing placement?

JNI operates a network of clinics across Sydney and has partnerships with a range of external organisations which offer placements. JNI also has a full-time Clinical Placement Coordinator who may be able to assist you in securing placements.

If you live outside Sydney, you can undertake your clinical training and/or fieldwork in your local area, subject to JNI's approval.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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What kind of support will I receive if I'm studying online?

JNI offers a high level of support to online students. You'll receive:

• personalised support via email or telephone throughout your course
• one-on-one support to help you establish goals, create study plans and develop sound study skills
• extensive resources

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What are the course starting dates?

There are three start dates a year. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates.

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Is there any financial assistance I can apply for?

All JNI courses are FEE-HELP approved. Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through FEE-HELP, meaning you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn.

You may also be eligible for Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance. Applications for these are assessed by Centrelink, so you should contact your nearest Centrelink office to discuss your eligibility.

In addition, SEEK Learning can also provide you with a 12-month interest-free payment plan through our finance partner. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information about these payment and finance options.

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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 can help you select the right JNI 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.