Australia has a special system of health cover for international students studying in Australia. This is called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and, with the exception of students from Sweden and Norway, all students are required to have this for the duration of their student visa in Australia. Altara Training will assist all students apply for OSHC as required. This entails the student completing the required application form and paying the applicable premium to the chosen provider. There are currently 4 providers of OSHC in Australia:

1. Medibank Private.
2. Lysaght sub contracting to OSHC Worldcare.
3. BUPA Australia.
4. OSHC, sub-contracting to Australian Health Management Group.

If the student comes to Australia on a visa other than a student visa and undertakes a short course of study of three months duration or less you will not be eligible for OSHC. In this instance Altara Training recommends students purchase travel or private medical insurance for the duration of their stay in Australia.

OSHC costs depend on how long the student will be in Australia. Premiums vary depending on the health fund but generally they start from AUD$75 for three months insurance (AUD$312 a year). If the student’s spouse and/or dependant children are accompanying them to Australia then they will then need to pay for a family premium. Students must pay their OSHC premium before coming to Australia.

When the student arrives in Australia they must confirm their OSHC membership with their chosen OSHC provider. The chosen OSHC provider will need to see the student’s passport for identification purposes and to ensure that the dates of their cover are correct.

OSHC cover is required for the full period of the students stay in Australia.

Benefits are not paid during any period when OSHC membership lapses.

OSHC covers most medical expenses and the cost of hospital care which international students may need while in Australia. OSHC will also pay for most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport.

Dental and optometry costs are not included but students may also take out additional cover.

For more detailed information on OSHC benefits and costs visit the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care website or contact the health funds offering OSHC.

Although a strong academic performance is desirable, motivation and an ability to learn are important qualities required by Student pilots.

Altara Training provides a variety of pilot screening options and will tailor make packages to suit each client’s individual needs. Client airlines may wish their tailored screening modules to address areas were students require specific strengths or particular cultural issues.

Altara Training works closely with each client airline to design a tailor made, compliant program to suit the specific needs of both the client and the local regulatory authority.

 

The development process covers many parameters which ensures the end product is a high quality, cost effective and time efficient program utilising the client airlines standard operating procedures from inception.

Australia is an exceptionally tolerant, multi cultural nation of immigrants from all over the globe. Many religions are practised and supported in Australia.

Victoria hosts over 50, 000 foreign students annually. Visas and accommodation for foreign students are easily obtained.
There are no restrictions on students from any country in the globe entering Australia.

Altara Training recommends training to the client airlines Standard Operating Procedures. Our instructors will review the Operations Manual of the client airline and adopt such procedures from the very first flight lesson. This ensures that Student pilots have the smoothest of transitions to the sponsor airline.

Altara Training has dedicated English training modules. In addition, all students are encouraged to use the English language at all times whilst on and off campus. The ability to integrate with the Melbourne community whilst in Australia is encouraged to further enhance English language skills

Altara Training has work previously with many of the world’s major regulators through Altara Consulting. Altara’s experience with such regulators enables a smooth and efficient process for obtaining the required approvals of any foreign regulator for flight training.