Admin lecture

Admin lectureFast Track Training Australia1

The Learning PlanEach unit or topic has a set of tasks you must do before beginning the assessmentThese tasks are key to your successSkipping these tasks can cause big issues later on such as during the placementEven if you have experience do not skip the learning part

Tip: Students with experience or prior training tend to skip the learning and have a much higher rate of not passing.

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Have a routineTime each day, week etc.Dont completely stop studying if you get busyWrite down a checklist of things to do each session

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Submitting AssessmentsSubmit onlineEmail is preferredSome trainers may use the online portalKeep a copyWe only mark if it has a front coverMust be typed and professional including editing

TIP: Get someone to edit your work, leave it for a few days and edit yourself!****Resubs are to be expected****4

PlagiarismCopying other peoples work or ideasCopying other students is collusion.Changing words is still plagiarism!!Hint: put everything in your own words!!

Plagiarism is cheating!!! You may be removed from the course or required to complete all assessments under invigilation.5

Withdrawing and extensionsDrop out early before cut off dateRemember that you pay for your course regardless of if you do any work so make the most of it!Remember your enrolment period (normally 12 months) must get ALL assessments 100% done by that date. Extensions may be granted by dont assume they will beExtensions are usually on a per month basis currently $170 per month for Cert III. 6

Workplace learningNot to be done until ALL written assessments completedBe organised (if you organise tell us well in advance, dont change dates etc.)We can organise or you canHint: Be ready for the workplace visits and they go quicker, are smoother and much less stressful know what is expected.

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Common reasons for not completingNot organised and time running out1. Been in hospital, children sick or other medical issueWhat do you think the most common reason given by students is??2. Dont have time due to workFTTA average student age is 36, 1-2 children, working 22 hours per week. Completion rate: 80-90%

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BehaviourStaff learning is frustrating but please dont take it out on staff. We are just doing our job the best we know how!WPL and during class we will remove you if behaviour is anything but professional.No phones in class at all. Make sure they are on silent of away.Demeanour is an important part of your assessments we dont give qualifications to people who should not work in certain industries.Enjoy yourself but be respectful of others.

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TipsBe organised and plan your year, week, day etc.Be prepared to be frustrated and annoyed (it happens whenever we learn something new)

Keep in contact with your trainerAsk questions, do research and make the most of it.Final tip YOU need to do the work!! Spend time on it and you will get there eventually. Dont procrastinate and always have a plan.

General advice only. Consult your training contract. V1 201410