Post on 27-Dec-2015
Program
• Welcome & Introduction to Institute
• Workplace Health and Safety
• General Induction
• Program of Study of Induction
Welcome to SkillsTech Australia
• SkillsTech Australia is a leader in product development and delivery throughout Queensland in automotive, building and construction, manufacturing and engineering, electrical / electronics and sustainable technologies.
• SkillsTech Australia has two major campuses at Acacia Ridge and Eagle Farm with 8 satellite campuses throughout metropolitan Brisbane."
Welcome to SkillsTech Australia
"SkillsTech Australia is committed to
providing a learning environment that is
attractive to students of all ages and levels
- nurturing your interests and maximising
your learning outcomes."
Workplace Health & Safety
• Workplace Health & Safety
• Accident Procedure
• First Aid
• Fire and Emergency Evacuation
• Other rules and regulations
(refer form QF112 Workplace Health & Safety Induction for Students)
Workplace Health & Safety
In Queensland the Workplace Health & Safety Act
1995 and Regulations 1997, legislate our requirements
for workplace safety.
SkillsTech Australia has a Workplace Health & Safety
policy designed to protect students whilst on any
Institute site or engaged in Institute activities.
Workplace Health & Safety
Accident Procedure
All accidents must be reported within 3 days to your teacher/tutor
or campus workplace health & safety officer.
You should then complete a work injury report form EV010,
your teacher will be able to access this form on the intranet for you.
This form is then forwarded to the appropriate portfolio manager.
Workplace Health & Safety
First Aid
If you require first aid, there are trained first aid officers on campus
that will attend to any minor injuries. These officer can be contacted
through any staff member.
If deemed necessary, an ambulance will be called to assist you.
Workplace Health & Safety
Fire and Emergency Evacuation
Evacuation – When fire alarm is activated, move
calmly to assembly point
Lockdown – When lockdown procedure is initiated
NO ALARM – remain or return to classrooms
immediately, follow all instructions given by the
workplace health & safety officer.
Workplace Health & Safety
Other Rules & Regulations
Harassment/Bullying Any form of discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, religion,disability, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status is illegalunder the Queensland Anti Discrimination Act 1991 and theDisability Standards for Education 2005. SkillsTech Australia WILL NOT tolerate discrimination,harassment, bullying of any kind and will take the appropriateaction as per the Student Rules.
Student who have any concerns should discuss their options with a Harassment Referral Officer (HRO) or Student Counsellor on their campus
Workplace Health & Safety
Other Rules and RegulationsSmoking
The State Government has a NO SMOKING policy (find policy) in all buildings and government vehicles. This include any awnings attached to buildings and is also prohibited within 4 metres of an entrance to a building
Smoking is prohibited in any area that serves food.
Please use signed designated areas on your campus and dispose of cigarette butts in ashtrays provided.
Workplace Health & Safety
Other Rules and Regulations
Drugs and Alcohol
It is an offence to buy, sell or use prohibited drugs and alcohol or carry prohibited illegal implements on campus. By law any drug offence is automatically reported to the police
Medication must be authorised by a doctor and legally purchased from a pharmacy. Please advise teacher if you need to take medication while at the Institute.
Please note that pain relief tablets or ventolin puffers will not be issued by staff.
Workplace Health & Safety
Other Rules and Regulations
Vehicles – Dangerous driving and illegal parking are not acceptable, and will be reported to the Director and/or police.
Bikes/Skateboards /Scooters and Skates – Not to be ridden on any campus
Mobile Phones – Mobile phones are to be switched off whilst in class.
Dress Standards – Must be respectable and non-offensive and appropriate to your trade area. This includes footwear (bare feet or thongs are not permitted), personal protective equipment if required or instructed by teacher.
Workplace Health & Safety
Other Rules and RegulationsEating and Drinking in Classrooms – For hygiene reasons, eating or drinking is not permitted in classrooms. The only persons who could be allowed are diabetics who must eat regularly. Bottled water is permitted except in computer labs.Access to Classrooms and Workshops – Students must not enter classrooms/ computer labs or workshops without a supervising teacher or tutor.Insurance – Students of the Institute are not covered by insurance of any type whilst on campus except for the following circumstances:
• Apprentices are covered by their employer’s work cover policy. • Work experience, industry placement and vocational placement
students are insured against permanent partial disability and property damage providing the appropriate documentation has been completed.Note: private property or vehicles are not covered by departmental insurance. This the individual’s responsibility.
General Induction
• Student Services
• Educational Matters
• Information & Other Services
• Enrolment Information/ Fees & Charges
General Induction
Student Services
Career and Personal Counselling
Student counsellors are available across the institute to assist students withthe following:
• Course/career and vocational counselling• Short term counselling for personal issues relating to your study• Options for students experiencing financial difficulties• Interaction with institute staff on behalf of students• Advise about services available in the community
Please contact Student Services at your campus for more information.
General Induction
Student Services
Disability Support Services
The Disability Support Officers assist students withdisabilities to be integrated into vocational programs.This includes:• Assisting students with specific requirements• Liaising on behalf of students with teachers so that there is an understanding and
accommodation of students’ needs.• Locating and organising equipment and specialist personnel as required upon
assessment• Provide direct support to both students and teachers in the classroom situation.
For further information please contact Student Services at your campus.
General Induction
Student Services
Learning Support
Learning support provides assistance to students who require help with their studies. Some ways assistance is provided:
• Maths support with any trade area• Study skills• Reading work books• Using computers• Interpreting assignments and work modules• Brainstorming for ideas• Planning skills
For further information please contact Student Services on yourcampus
General Induction
Student Services
Other services available:
Student services offers access to a rangeof services. Such as:• Job Placement• Indigenous support• Recreational equipment• Harassment Referral Officers• Access and equity issues
For further information contact Student Services onyour campus.
General Induction
Educational Matters• Access & Equity• Academic/Disciplinary Appeals• Student ID Cards• Complaints• Student Rules• Attendance• Privacy
General Induction
Educational Matters
Access & Equity – SkillsTech Australia promotes an environment whichis fair and equitable and free from discrimination and intolerance and iscommitted to the principles of Social Justice
Academic/Disciplinary Appeals – Students who are dissatisfied withacademic decisions, procedures or any issues that directly relate to thesuccessful completion of their program, may take their complaint to theirteacher within two weeks of receiving their grades. If you are not satisfiedwith the outcome you will need to lodge a ‘Notice of Appeal’ to the Director.The Institute has systems and processes in place to manage and deal with anydisciplinary matters or instances of misconduct.
For further information refer to TAFE Qld Student Rules (copies are availableFrom the campus libraries and TAFE internet)
General Induction
Educational Matters
Student ID Cards
• All students are required to have a student ID card,
which must be carried at all times during their study
at SkillsTech Australia.
• Students will need ID card when borrowing resources from the campus libraries
• Student Cards are available from the Customer Service Centre at time of enrolment. An additional cost is incurred for this card.
Educational Matters
Complaints – If you have a concern regarding any aspect of your program,
please discuss it with your teacher so that assistance can be provided as
quickly as possible.
If you are uncertain how to approach an issue please contact the Student
Counsellor on your campus.
Student Rules – Whilst studying at SkillsTech Australia, students are
required to adhere to both TAFE Qld student rules and SkillsTech
Australia rules and regulations.
These are available in the TAFE Qld Student Rules and Institute Policy
Documents, and can be accessed through the Customer Information
Centres/Learning Service Centre/or the Internet
General Induction
Educational Matters
Attendance – Students are expected to attend classes regularly.If absence from class you need to:
• Contact your teaching staff. If you are an apprentice/trainee, your employer will be notified of your absences.
• If absence during assessment you will need to present a doctors certificate on your return to TAFE.
• If you are an Education and Training Reforms for the Future (ETRF)/School based Apprentice/trainee, your school will be notified of all absences.
Attendance is a Visa requirement for International students anybreaches will reported to DIMA.
Educational Matters
Privacy – Personal information collected as a result of your enrolment willbe used by the Department of Education, Training and the Arts for:
• General student administration• vocational education and training administration and regulation• Departmental planning, reporting, communication, research evaluation,
auditing and marketing• Only authorised departmental officers have access to
this information.
No further access to your enrolment information will be provided to any other organisation or persons without your consent or, unless authorised or required by law, in accordance with Information Privacy Principles in Information Standard 42.
General Induction
Information and Other Services• Library• Bookshop• Canteen• Disabled Facilities• Parking• Lost Property• Messages
General Induction
Information & Other Services
Library – Libraries are located on each SkillsTech campus andsome of the services provided are:
• Library induction to all new students• Texts and accompanying materials to support courses• Videos, magazines, CDs, daily newspapers and fiction• Access to computers and training in software applications• Access to the internet• Photocoping servicesCheck library opening hours on your campus.
General Induction
Information & Services Provided
Canteen facilities – available on all campusesParking – Free parking is available and is at the students’ own riskSecurity – available on all campusesLost property – All lost property is delivered to the Customer ServiceCentre on your campusMessages – Messages can not be taken for individual students except inemergency situationsBookshop – Student textbooks can be purchased through the independentbookshops located at Bracken Ridge, Alexander Hills, Logan, Mt Gravattand Yeronga.Disabled Facilities – Each campus provides disabled access and disabledparking. Please contact the Disability Support Officer for furtherinformation.
General Induction
Enrolment Information Fees/ChargesAll fees are due and payable prior to commencement of study
Payment of Fees• Payment options – Cash, cheque, money order, eftpos and credit card• Fees paid in full – note: there is a $26.50 enrolment fee that is to be paid • Standard Time to Pay
- Fees must be greater than $75- Deposit = ½ material fees + 20% excludes ID and utility charges- Repayments – weekly, fortnightly, monthly
• Non-standard Time to Pay- If you have difficulty paying fees, prior to commencement of class contact the Student Counselor on your campus for assistance.
If you are a concession holder please present your card when paying your fees. If you requirefurther information on obtaining a concession card please contact Centrelink.
General Induction
Enrolment Information Fees & Charges
Enrolment Conditions
Access to all classes is subject to:
• Sufficient enrolments in the class
• Pre-requisites and other entry requirements being met
• Enrolment fees finalised
Your enrolment may be refused if you have either outstanding fees or an overdue debt
General Induction
Enrolment Information/Fees & Charges
Refunds
• No refunds after the start of study
• Refunds on medical grounds considered on an individual basis but may forfeit material fees
• $10 Administration Fee (minimum)
• Refund application form available at all Customer Information Centre or see the Counsellor on your campus