This glossary is designed to help you navigate common terms used throughout your studies at Metavision Institute. Whether you’re new to academic study or returning after some time away, these definitions provide clarity on key concepts, processes, and terminology you’ll encounter.
From enrolment and assessments to placements and support services, this resource is here to support your understanding and confidence as you move through your learning journey.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Academic Transcript | An official record of a student’s enrolment, units undertaken, and results achieved. |
| Accreditation | Recognition by a governing body that a course or institution meets specific quality standards. |
| Admission | The process of applying for and gaining entry into a course. |
| Assessment | Tasks completed by students to demonstrate understanding and progress. Includes essays, presentations, exams, and practical demonstrations. |
| Bridging Course | A short course designed to help students meet entry requirements or prepare for study in a new field. |
| Census Date | The last date students can withdraw from a semester without financial or academic penalty. |
| Client Contact (Direct Client Contact or DCC) | Hours where students directly engage with clients in a counselling setting during placement. |
| Client-Related Activities (CRA) | Activities related to client support during placement, such as writing case notes, supervision, and planning sessions. |
| Counselling Placement | A period of supervised practical training in a professional counselling environment. |
| Credit Transfer | Recognition of prior study or experience that may reduce the number of units required to complete a course. |
| Deferral | An approved delay to the commencement or continuation of study. |
| Enrolment | Official registration in a course or unit. |
| FEE-HELP | A government loan scheme to assist eligible students with tuition fees. |
| Full-Time Study | A study load typically consisting of 4 units per semester. |
| Intensive | A concentrated period of study, usually in-person, designed to cover course content over a few days. |
| Leave of Absence | A period of approved leave from study, usually for personal or health reasons. |
| Learning Outcomes | Statements of what students are expected to know, understand, and be able to do after completing a unit. |
| Mid-Year Intake | A second opportunity in the calendar year to commence study, typically around July. |
| Part-Time Study | A reduced study load, usually two units per semester. |
| Personal Therapy | A requirement for students to engage in their own therapy to support their development as practitioners. |
| Placement Coordinator | A staff member who oversees and supports students through their placement experience. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | Assessment of existing knowledge or experience to grant course credit. |
| Semester | An academic period, usually around 12–16 weeks, during which units are delivered. |
| Student Liaison Officer | A staff member available to support students with general wellbeing, admin, or study concerns. |
| Supervision | Regular meetings with a qualified supervisor to reflect on counselling practice and receive feedback. |
| Unit | An individual subject within a course. |
| Withdrawal | The formal process of discontinuing enrolment in a unit or course. |
| Zoom Tutorials | Online learning sessions held via Zoom, often weekly or fortnightly, to discuss unit content and support student learning. |
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