13/01/2012
Recognition of prior Learning
The college recognises Australian qualification framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainments issued by any other registered training organisations (RTO) that are applicable to the given program. The college provides a RPL application form detailing the required types of information required by applicants wishing to utilise this process.
Policies and Procedures
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all college policies are clearly understood, these policies and proce-dures are provided in detail in the student handbook and if any student requires any further clarification you are welcome to contact the college administration staff.
Attendance
• A minimum of 80% attendance at lectures is recommended for the successful completion of a unit of study.
• Students are required to attend lectures each week at the scheduled times according to their ac-ceptance notice.
• 100% attendance at workshop or practicals
Assessment
• Assessment for each unit of study is compulsory
• Students are required to complete all assessments in accordance to the assessment outline for each unit of study.
• Where a final examination is indicated students are required to attend according to the published ex-amination timetable.
• If the student is deferring the examination must provide the relevant information.(e.g, Medical certif-icate or other document)
• Deferred examination attracts an extra fee and must be attended at the rescheduled time.
• Results will be withheld until full payment is made for any monies outstanding.
Appeals or Grievances
• Appeals against grades must be made in writing to student services officer within 14 days of grades being posted (see student handbook for detail)
• Grievances regarding academic matters are to be made using the procedure detailed in the students Handbook which is available from the College administration, library and website.
Student records
• Students name and address details are held in the confidential College database.
• Student must advise the College administration in writing of any changes to their name and address details using the official form.
Language Literacy and Numeracy
All students have the option to be assessed in order to ascertain if their Literacy and Numeracy skills are suffi-cient to successfully undertake the training programme. This is usually via interview or completion of an exer-cise contained in the proposed training programme.