StudentHandbook2009-v2-2

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South West Regional College of TAFESouth West Regional College of TAFESouth West Regional College of TAFE


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FACULTIES

FACULTY OF BUILDING,CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING

Telephone: (08) 9780 7351

FACULTY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY ANDPERSONAL SERVICES

Telephone: (08) 9780 7387

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

Telephone: (08) 9780 7360

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT,LAND AND SCIENCE

Telephone: (08) 9780 7262

FACULTY OF AUTOMOTIVE,METALS AND ENGINEERING

Telephone: (08) 9780 7277

2009 Student Handbook

CAMPUS CONTACT DETAILS

BUNBURY CAMPUSRobertson Drive

BUNBURY WA 6230Telephone: (08) 9780 7000

Regional Campuses

BUSSELTON CAMPUS2 South Street, Busselton

Telephone: (08) 9752 6600

COLLIE CAMPUS43 Wittenoom Street, CollieTelephone: (08) 9734 9900

HARVEY CAMPUSCnr Uduc Road and SW Highway, Harvey

Telephone: (08) 9780 7050

MARGARET RIVER EDUCATION CAMPUSLot 272 Bussell Highway, Margaret River

Telephone: (08) 9780 5800

MANJIMUP CAMPUSGraphite Road, ManjimupTelephone: (08) 9771 7600

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY, THE ARTSAND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Telephone: (08) 9780 7263

CONTENTS

Getting Started 2

College Services and Facilities 4

Academic and Enrolment Issues 8

Important Information 13

Code of Conduct 16

Accessing the Computer Network 19

College Map 22

FACULTIES

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Dear Student

Congratulations on choosing the South West Regional College of TAFE as the provider ofyour program of study. The College is committed to serving our community by providing awide range of nationally recognised programs right here in the South West region.

We appreciate that your decision to study with us represents a very important investment inyour future career. Whilst we cannot guarantee you a new job or the promotion you seek, wecan assure you that the programs we offer are directed at supporting you to gain the relevantskills and knowledge associated with your chosen pathway.

Our staff are committed to supporting you to achieveyour learning goals, and they are there to assist youthroughout your time with us. We trust that you willenjoy our facilities and services, and we invite you toshare your experience with us through our customerfeedback process.

Wendy BurnsManaging DirectorSouth West Regional College of TAFE

Welcome from the Managing Director

Vision/Mission StatementWorking with industry and the community, the South West Regional College advances

the economic development and social well being of the South West by delivering cost

effective, world class education

and training services.

We seek to maximise the creative productivity of ourselves, our students and Industry,

through a process of continuous improvement that is:

Customer Focused

Quality Driven

Ethical

Collaborative and

Outcome Oriented

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Getting Started

TAFEWA - An Adult LearningEnvironment

Your College ID Card

TAFEWA is a vocationally oriented adultlearning environment. It prepares students foremployment in their career of choice.TAFEWA must of necessity provide a matureage learning environment to responsiblyprepare students for the workforce. At thesame time, students range in age from midteens to retirees and so for some students theTAFEWA experience provides a transition froma school environment to an adultemployment-focussed environment. TheCollege therefore expects students to conductthemselves in the manner appropriate to theworkplace environment and with respect forthe rights of others to enjoy and benefit fromthe experience of learning at TAFE.

Computing Servicesavailable to Students

Lecturers and faculty administration staff helpstudents with their enrolments. Once youhave paid your fees to the cashier, you shouldthen ask the learning resource centre/library

library staff to issue you with a College IDcard. They will ask to see your enrolment

forms. Your photograph will be taken.

IMPORTANT: If you don't have a College IDcard you should request one from learningresource centre/library staff as soon aspossible. With your ID card you can borrowlibrary books and activate your account forphotocopying. It is also handy for those timeswhen you are asked to provide your studentnumber or when you are seeking a studentdiscount or concession.

The Information Services (IS) Departmentprovides all services related to computers,networking and the internet. Our goal is toprovide the best possible access tocomputers, learning material and the internetfor students and staff.

When you begin as a student here at theSouth West Regional College, you will beprovided the following:

A login name and password, for use incomputer labs

Access to the College network andintranet

20mb of personal space as the H:\ driveon the network



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This on-line service aims to assist students inwriting resumes and application letters,

interview techniques, selection criteria forgovernment jobs, job search procedures andinformation on apprenticeships andtraineeships. A service that helps you plan yourcareer path, and to build employability and jobseeking skills.

Vocational Interest Questionnaires (VIQ) areoffered throughout the year and are available toall students in assisting them to cope with theever-changing needs of the labour market.

Career computers are available at all campusesto navigate the world of work online. You canaccess specific career and employmentwebsites and job seeking self-help resourcesfrom these computers.

email: [email protected]


Getting Started College Services

Careers South West

Canteen

Access to information on your enrolment,awards, and contact information

Access to course information A moodle account which will give you

access to internet email and learning tools

These are all accessible from College StudentPCs and through the College website atwww.swrc.wa.edu.au. Simply go to andchoose the Student Login.

In addition, if you have Internet access athome, access to College resources and

services is available. Ask your lecturer forfurther details.

The College and the IS Department alsoprovide:

24 hour access to College Student PCs in

some areas (see lecturer)

Printers in all classrooms and computer

labs

Scanners in the library and some class

rooms

Access to the internet on all student PCs

You may bring your work and files from home(within the guidelines of the Student NetworkUser Agreement) and access to USB ports forthe use of USB memory keys is provided. It ishighly recommended to purchase a USBmemory key for the transfer of data, as floppydisks are no longer deemed reliable and will beeventually phased out.

There are also a few guidelines which governyour usage of College computers and theCollege network, which are covered in theStudent Network User Agreement. Thisagreement is attached at the end of thisbooklet for your reference. Please readthrough it so that you understand theconditions of use of the College network.

Students studying at Bunbury Campus maytake advantage of a 155 seat canteen formeals and snacks. The canteen is open duringteaching weeks between 7.45am and 7.45pmweekdays. A comprehensive range of mealsand snacks is available and customers can pre-order their meals. The cafeteria has tables in-side and outside. A range of snacks and drinksis also available from vending machines.There is an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)located in the canteen.

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College Services

College Bookshop

Disability Services

Library

The Bunbury Technical Bookshop sells newtextbooks, learning material and a wide rangeof stationery items. We also offer a PrintcellService which includes photocopying,scanning, binding and laminating.

Our opening hours are: Monday to Friday8.00am to 4.00pm.

During the first two weeks of each semesterwe are open until 6.00pm Monday to

Thursday.

For enquiries or to place an order pleasecontact us telephoning 9780 7224or email

[email protected]

Child Care

Located at the south east corner (rear) of theBunbury Campus, the College CommunityChild Care Centre provides fully accredited,community-based child care.

The College Community Child Care Centre iscommitted to providing each child with an

environment that values the importance offamily and the uniqueness of each child.

College Community Child Care is a long-daycentre available for 0 to 6 year old children.The Centre is open Monday to Friday betweenthe hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm and isoperational 50 weeks of the year with 2 weeksclosure over Christmas.

For more information please call 9780 7267.

Applicants who indicate on the applicationform that they have a disability or specificlearning challenge are entitled to reasonableand appropriate support whilst pursuing theirtraining at the South West Regional College ofTAFE.

Please discuss support options with yourlecturer at enrolment or the Client Service

Officer - Disabilities who can be contacted on9 7 8 0 7 2 3 7 . A l t e r n a t i v e l y , c o n ta c tAdministration staff on 97807000 to arrange atime to discuss your support needs.

The Library offers students a comprehensiverange of services including the loan of booksand journals, access to online informationresources, interlibrary loans, photocopyingand information literacy training.

Online services may be accessed remotely viat h e L i b r a r y w e b s i t e h t t p : / /swrc.tafe.wa.edu.au (click Services thenLibrary Learning Resources).

For access usernames and/or passwordsplease contact your lecturer or [email protected]

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College Services

Information and Career

Advisory Service

Ngala Maya

Student Outreach Support

Services

The Library provides a number of studentPCs for student use with current software,printing, scanning and access to thestudent network.

24 hour access computer facilities arealso available - come in to the Libraryduring opening hours to apply for anaccess card.

Opening hoursTeaching Weeks

Monday -Thursday 8.00am - 6.00pmFriday 8.00am - 4.30pm

Term BreakMonday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm

Contact usTelephone: 9780 7174 Fax: 9780 7175Email: [email protected]

The staff of the Information and CareerAdvisory Service (ICAS) are able toprovide you with: Information and advice on your study

options Course entry requirements Course costs assistance with preparing

your TAFEWA application for full timestudy

Part time, flexible and external studies

ICAS is located in the Administrationbuilding (Bunbury campus) and is openMonday to Friday from 8.00am through to5.00pm.

Telephone: 9780 7070 orFreecall: 1800 621 445Email: [email protected]

Ngala Maya is a support unit for Aboriginalstudents accessing vocational educationand training and assisting them withacademic and non-academic enquiries,support and information.

Telephone: 9780 7216 or 9780 7275

Provided by SWRC and St John of GodHealthcare Services.

Free and confidential counselling and supportfor students of TAFE.

If you are having difficulties with stress, copingwith workloads, relationships, accommodationor life in general and would like someone to

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2009 Student Induction Handbook

College Services

talk to in a friendly, confidential environmentcontact SOSS on 0419 943 103.

This service is available on Bunbury campusTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdaysfrom 9am - 3.00pm.

Accommodation

Need a Place to Stay?If you need accommodation then PatersonHouse could be the place for you. PatersonHouse is a student residential facility (provided

by the College) offering accommodation withan independent life-style for a maximum of 40students. Within easy walking distance of theBunbury Campus, Paterson House comprises10 units, each of which has four singlebedrooms, a common kitchen area, and acommon bathroom and toilet area. For moreinformation please call 9780 7000.

Competency Based Training

Most of the Colleges training programs arecompetency based. This just means thetraining is focused on helping you to developand demonstrate the competencies requiredby industry for satisfactory performance in theworkplace.

Assessment can be done using differentmethods, e.g. oral tests, written assignments,projects, case studies, simulated exercises,practical tests or demonstrations.

Your lecturer will advise you of thecompetencies to be demonstrated and howthey will be assessed. Your lecturer willprovide you with a schedule of delivery andassessment.

Class Attendance

The College aim is to prepare you for theworkplace. Accordingly if you cannot attend

classes, we expect you to notify your lecturer.This is not only considered good manners, butalso promotes good relations and protectsyour interests. The telephone numbers of theFaculties as well as the regional campuses areprovided on page 2 of this publication tofacilitate this.

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Academic and Enrolment Matters

Attendance is recorded in every class. If youare aged under 18 years and you are absentfrom a scheduled class your parent/guardianwill be notified within 3 working days of theabsence.

Non-attendance by a minor

Completing Assessments onTime

For each unit of competency that you enrol inyou will receive an Assessment Plan that

shows you the assessments you will need tocomplete, along with their due dates.Completion of assessment work on timeprovides evidence of the ability to work withintime constraints. The College has a policy thatif you fail to meet the due date for anassessment task and then also fail to completethe work within an agreed extension period,you will be deemed not competent on thebasis of timeliness. For more details, ask for acopy of either the policy or leaflet onCompleting Assessments on Time from your

lecturer.

What if I need academicsupport?

Educational support in literacy, language andnumeracy is available to students.

Please direct any enquires to your lecturer orPortfolio Manager in your faculty.

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What if I withdraw?

Should you decide that you no longer want tocontinue with some or all of your qualificationyou will need to complete an EnrolmentVariation form. If you withdraw within 4 weeksof the start of your qualification, you will beentitled to a refund. Refunds are made by(EFT) Electronic Funds Transfer. Please referto the information sheet Important Conditionsof Enrolment for refund conditions.

Please note that if you do not advise us by

completing this form, you will be resulted withunsuccessful administrative results and willstill liable for any enrolments fees owing.All Enrolment Variation applications areassessed for refund eligibility and any refunddue will be processed according to the currentDepartment of Training and EmploymentFees and Charges Policy Guidelines.

If you wish to discuss a refund please contactthe Student Management System Coordinator

by phoning 9780 7332.

Generally, you will be eligible for a partial refundprovided you officially withdraw within four (4)weeks of commencing your qualification.


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Centrelink

Please note that if you are a student in receiptof Centrelink payments and cease studying it isyour responsibility to notify Centrelink.Centrelink carries out regular attendancechecks with the South West Regional Collegeand non-attendance or cessation of study couldhave implications for your Centrelink payments.

Fees and Charges

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If you have difficulties in paying your feesplease contact the Finance Officer on97807219 to negotiate other arrangements.

Failure to pay fees may result in: Refusal to admission to classes Results and awards being withheld Refusal to re-enrol until debt is paid in full Action being taken by the College to recover

the outstanding debt.

.Enrolment fees apply to most qualifications inaccordance with the Department of Educationand Trainings Fees & Charges Policy.

Please note it is your legal responsibility to paythese fees. You have 3 payment options:

Payment in full Centrepay with $100.00 Direct Debit with $100.00 Payment Plan with $100.00 (only avail-

able for semester 2, 2009)

The balance of fees is paid by 6 fortnightlyinstalments (ie: 12 weeks). You will be sent amonthly statement reflecting the balanceoutstanding.

Please note that if you are a student in

receipt of Centrelink payments and cease

studying it is your responsibility to notify

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Interpretation of Academic

Results

CO - Competent - This means you haveachieved competence against all the requiredcompetency standards.

CP - Competent, Provisional on completion ofapprenticeship arrangements

E - Exemption - means you have alreadybeen assessed competent in this unit in aprevious qualification.

H - Hold - means you have not yet achievedcompetence against at least one of therequired competency standards but yourlecturer expects you to achieve competencewithin the enrolment period. This is an interimgrade and the lecturer will advise you on whatis required to achieve competence and thelength of the Hold redemption period.

R - Re-enrol - means you have not achievedcompetence or have not redeemed a Holdwithin the given redemption period. You will

need to re-enrol in the unit of competency andbe re-assessed to achieve competence.

Enquiries regarding your results should bedirected to your lecturer or faculty area.Requests for a Statement of Academic Recordshould be made during office hours to theAssessment Officer on an application form thatis available from Administration staff or bytelephoning 9780 7111.

General Result Enquiries

Application for Full

Qualification

(Certificate, Advanced Certificate,Associate Diploma, Diploma, AdvancedDiploma)

To receive your Certificate or Diploma you willneed to apply during your final semester ofstudy, or on completion of your qualification. Ifyou wish to seek entry into a university via theTertiary Institute Service Centre (TISC), youshould contact TISC directly for applicationclosing dates.

Telephone 9347 8000.

In order for the College to keep its records upto date and to ensure your results reach youon time, you will need to complete a form to:

change your name, address or telephone

number withdraw from any unit of competency, (or

the entire qualification), or enrol in

additional units of competency

change your qualification, or change theday or class time for any subjects,transfer to another College

If you are not sure which form you need, call9780 7000 or contact Administration staff.

Alteration to StudentEnrolment or Personal Details

Moving house?

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Workplace Assessments

Recognition of Prior Learning

Workplace assessments are for people inemployment who want to gain formalcredentials for the skills they use in theworkplace. You will need to provide yourlecturer with evidence that you have theseskills and may be asked to demonstrate themin the workplace. (Normal service fees apply).

accumulated life and work experiences areseen as primary candidates for RPL.

The College recognises qualifications ortraining outcomes from other registeredtraining organisations, schools, universitiesand professional organisations. If you havecompleted units of competency throughanother training provider you may be eligiblefor credit transfer or an exemption. You will

need to discuss this with your lecturer.

Students who have gained qualificationsoverseas can have these assessed againstthe Australian equivalent, through Educationand Training International.Telephone: 9218 2100

Exemptions and Transfers ofCredit

Recognition of Prior Learning (or RPL) is anassessment process aimed at confirming andrecognising the competencies a candidate hasobtained outside of a formal education andtraining environment. These competenciesmight have been gained through informal ornon-formal training, or they may have beengained through life or work experience.

RPL assessment enables individuals to foregotraining and move directly to having theircompetencies assessed, thus avoiding the

need for unnecessary training that brings withit additional costs, including time and effort.

Although it is not necessarily a quick or simpleprocess, RPL aims to provide candidates whodo not require formal learning with a flexibleand faster way to have their skills andknowledge assessed against competenciesstipulated in Training Packages andvocationally accredited courses. Mature age jobseekers or existing workers with

Detailed information about the qualificationson offer at South West RegionalCollege is available from a variety of sources.

Information and Careers Advisory Service(ICAS) located at Bunbury Campus

TAFEWA Handbook distributed each yearand available for purchase fromnewsagencies

South West Regional College website

www.swrc.wa.edu.au

Various publications, e.g. brochures areavailable by contacting ICAS

ICAS (in the Administration area, Building A)can also provide information on qualificationcontent, career opportunities and furthertraining options including alternative ways tostudy, e.g. online study or flexible delivery.

Information AboutQualifications

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Important Information for Students

Most qualifications have entry requirements orpre-requisites the TAFEWA Handbookoutlines these, or you may wish to discussthese issues with ICAS or a lecturer.

If you require treatment, ask any member ofstaff to contact a first aid trained staff member.Do not enter the first aid room without telling astaff member.Access to Student Records

All students are able to access their recordsat any time during normal office hours. Youwill be required to positively identify yourselfwith your student ID card before anyinformation is released.

You will need to sign a written agreement ifyou wish another person to have access toyour records. If you have any enquiriesregarding access to your records, see thestaff at the front counter of your campus.

Disciplinary Procedures

All students are required to comply with theStudent Code of Conduct. Basically, the codedemands that students display appropriate

conduct befitting an adult training facility.

Should a breach arise requiring disciplinaryprocedures, the Portfolio Manager will informthe student of the process that will be followedand the students right to support during theprocess. The procedure provides for verbaland written warnings but an extreme case ofinappropriate conduct can result in immediatesuspension and formal expulsion.

First Aid

Hazards

Report all observed hazards to your lecturerwithout delay. If you can safely andimmediately resolve the hazard, please do so.Seek assistance whenever making changes.

Inform your lecturer so there is no furtheroccurrence.

Security

Students are urged not to leave personalbelongings unattended. Make sure lockers aresecured at all times.

Insurance

Students, parents and guardians should be

aware that South West Regional College ofTAFE Insurance does not cover students,whether participating in classes or otherwise,for personal accidents through misadventurenor loss or damage of personal belongings,except in certain circumstances. For insurancecover please contact your personal insurer.

Smoking

For the safety and health of others smoking is

not permitted within 5 metres of any doorwayor window. Smoking is not permitted in anyCollege building or upper level walkways. Ifyou smoke outside, please ensure that yourcigarette butts are extinguished and placed ina bin.



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Please respect

the speedlimit.



Speeding

EvacuationBunbury Campus Only

For the safety of all users of the College thespeed within the College grounds is limited asper signage. The speed humps used to controltraffic are 10 kph. Driving over them in excessof 10 kph speeds may result in damage to yourvehicle. Drivers should particularly exercisecaution near the entrance and bus stop areasas it is used by a large number of primaryschool aged students. Parking is restricted tothe designated student car park areas anddoes not include lawns and gardens. Persons

breaching driving and parking conditionsshould expect to be penalised as per theStudent Code of Conduct

In the event of an emergency, the siren willsound continuously which indicates the needfor all persons to evacuate the buildings.

There are two designated assembly areasknown as Evacuation Area North (front of

Campus) and Evacuation area South (rear ofCampus). Your lecturer or the Director ofOperations will provide advice as to which oneof these areas you are to report to.

The continuous sounding of the siren willindicate the need to evacuate.

Students in a class are to move with theirlecturer in an orderly manner.

All other persons not in a class at the timeof an evacuation are to move to the

designated assembly area.

Any person(s) concerned for the safety ofanother should notify any College staffmember wearing a yellow, red, green or whitehard hat.

Feedback, Complaints andAppeals Procedures

Customer feedback forms are available at allcampuses and in all portfolio areas andbusiness units of the College. A form can be

completed if you wish to pay us a compliment,voice concerns or make suggestions.

You can lodge your feedback by completing acustomer feedback form on paper or on-linevia the College website.

It can also be posted to:

Customer FeedbackSouth West Regional College of TAFE

P.O. Box 1224

BUNBURY WA 6231

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A Result Appeal procedure exists for thosestudents wishing to appeal an academic resultand undertake a re-assessment. AcademicResult Appeal Application forms are availableat all campuses.A form needs to be lodged to instigate the re-sult appeal procedure. More details aboutthese procedures can be obtained from yourlecturer or Portfolio Manager.

TAFE staff and students are expected to:

Be aware of relevant College policies,procedures and instructions.

Comply with these policies, procedures andinstructions.

Result Appeal Take reasonable care of themselves andothers in the College.

Read and take note of the Student Code ofConduct. (A copy of this document isprovided overleaf for your reference).

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Student Code of Conduct

The staff of South West Regional College ofTAFE take pride in the high standard of

training they provide and invite you to work inpartnership with them to achieve the bestlearning experience for all students.

Developing an effective learningenvironment by:

Attending all lectures, workshops andlaboratory sessions

Wearing and maintaining clothing andfootwear appropriate to the workplace.

Arriving on time for all appointments andclasses, and remaining in the class for theduration of the session. If you are unable toattend a class for any reason it is yourresponsibility to advise the College withinnormal business hours (8 am to 5 pm).

Using only equipment supplied or approvedby the College/lecturer. Mobile phonesshould be turned off during classes

Avoiding cheating and plagiarism (using anauthors work without acknowledging that

author, including scanned and electronicallycopied material). Your lecturer can advisehow to correctly reference work, so that nounapproved assistance in the preparation ofany work (including assignments, tests,reports and examinations) for which you areto be assessed is given or received. Ingroup work, by contributing equally inpreparation of work for assessment

Ensuring only people enrolled in classattend that class unless prior permissionhas been obtained from the Portfolio

Manager

Achieving a healthy and safe learningenvironment that maximises the learningopportunities for all students by:

Wearing appropriate protective clothing andequipment, and securing hair, jewellery andclothing to avoid accidents

Engaging in safe and co-operativebehaviour in classrooms, laboratories,

workshops and in other parts of the Collegepremises and while on excursions or work

placement organised by the College

Making an effort to keep the campus cleanand tidy for everyone. Your contribution bydisposing of your own rubbish will greatlyassist

Keeping food and drinks out of classrooms,laboratories and workshops

Abstaining from drugs, alcohol and othersubstances that may affect co-ordination,response rate and/or judgment to the extent

that the safety and effectiveness of thelearning environment is compromised.Note: If you are required to takeprescription medicine, you should adviseyour lecturer if you are in a situation were itmay impact on your performance,particularly activities involving operation ofequipment or activities involving risk.

Your lecturers or technicians will providespecific instructions for your faculty.

Maintaining serviceable facilities and

equipment by:

Reporting breakages of and/or faults withequipment to lecturers, or the campusadministration

Leaving classrooms, workshops andlaboratories neat and tidy after lectures andtutorials and ensuring equipment and toolsare cleaned and correctly stored

Using access to the computer network andequipment only for instructional purposes,

not allowing other access through yourpasswords, not using or installingunlicensed software on College computersand checking all floppy disks for virusesbefore use on College computers.

Parking in areas designated for studentvehicles and always driving safely andcarefully in parking areas

Not smoking in College buildings or duringoutside practical activities. When smoking

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on College grounds avoiding smoking nearopen doors or windows and placingextinguished cigarette butts in the binsprovided

Using sporting equipment only in thoseareas within the College that have beenspecifically designated for sporting activities

Ensuring that everyone is treated equallyand without bullying or harassment (ie anyverbal, visual and/or physical behaviourwhich causes offence or distress to others)by:

Refraining from any activities that may beconstrued as bullying or harassment

Reporting any incidents of bullying orharassment observed in the Collegewhether caused by staff or students

Showing respect and consideration for otherstudents, staff and College visitors.

What is bullying or harassment?

A form of abuse that is repetitive, often hiddenand involves mis-use of power against an

individual or a group. It can be direct orindirect and difficult to identify. Anyone canengage in bullying or harassment and thereasons can vary for each situation.

What does it look like?

Social/relational eg ostracising, rumours,social exclusion, rejection

Physical e.g kick, punch, physical/sexualassault

Mental/psychological e.g stalking, threats,text messaging, gestures

Verbal e.g name calling, swearing,put-downs, racism, sexism, nasty notes.

Should you feel that you have been unfairlytreated or are concerned about your safetyplease raise the matter with a member of theCollege staff who will be able to direct you tothe appropriate College Support Officer.

Information is also available on the Collegewebsite.

Support from College staff

All our staff are carefully selected for theirexpertise so that you may rely on theircapacity to interpret these responsibilities andother College policies in a way that suits yourparticular instructional needs. Our staff willalways aim to provide you with the appropriateadvice on which behaviours constitute aneffective teaching and learning environmentthat is:

Safe and clean

Comfortable and free from distraction

Equitable and accessible to everyone

Without harassment or threat

Respectful of your need for confidentialityand

An appropriate model of workplacebehaviours and practices

If you have a grievance related to EqualOpportunity or harassment of any nature,contact the College for a referral to a contactofficer. Telephone: 9780 7000.Regional students can contact their CampusAdministrators.

The College has the greatest confidence in itsstaff and will support the decisions they makein order to achieve the best learningexperience for their students.

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Notes:

i) College policy is not limited to the statements inthis document. The College has more detailedpolicy statements on these and a range of otherissues in its policy manual. From time to timesuch policies and directions may be appliedwhen appropriate to a particular circumstance.Clarification of policy on any issue can beobtained by direct request to any CollegeManager.

ii) Class attendance rolls are maintained and maybe used for assessment purposes as well as fordetermining entitlement for financial support.

iii) All College staff are bound by our Staff Code ofConduct, Quality Policy and Customer ServiceCharter. Copies of these may be obtained fromany staff member upon request. If you have anycomments to make about the College or its staff,either positive or otherwise, you may do sousing a Customer Feedback form. These areavailable from all staff members and aredisplayed in administration centres and otherpublic locations at all campuses.

iv) Students who do not display appropriateconduct may be excluded by staff fromparticipating in class and may, in extreme

cases, be subject to other penalties andrestrictions as determined by the ManagingDirector including being denied access to theCollege. Offences likely to lead to suspensionand being reported to the relevant authoritiesare:

Property damage

Physical assault

Theft

Misuse of campus equipment or funds

The carrying of any form of weaponry (i.e.items which are specifically designed tocause harm to others or damage property)on College property

Serious verbal assaults or threats of violence

The unlawful possession, use or distributionof drugs on College campuses

Consumption of alcohol on any Collegecampus or at any College activity unlessspecifically authorised by College staff

The basic principles for a collaborativeworkplace:

Focus on the situation, issues or behaviour not the person

Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem ofothers

Maintain constructive relationships

Take initiatives to make things better

Lead by example

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Accessing the Computer Network

7. You may not use SWRC services to create,host or transmit material, or engage inactivities that could cause offence to others.

8. All information accessible via the network should be assumed to be privateproperty.

9. You must not use SWRC services forany activities which contravene the laws ofAustralia or its states and territories, or ofthe destination country in the case of databeing transmitted abroad.

Monitoring of computer usage, including email

and Internet use, is carried out regularly. TheSWRC reserves the right to retrieve any item/file on the computer system at any time,including email, and information accessed viathe Internet.

Consequences for misuse/abuse ofcomputing resources:

Warning Loss of privilege to use computing

resources

Referral to administration for discipline Referral to authorities for legal

processing

Depending on severity, the disciplinaryprocess may include combinations ofconsequences.

Student Network User

Agreement

When you first log onto the College network,you will see a copy of the Student NetworkUser Agreement. You must accept it to bepermitted access to the network. Thismessage will subsequently disappear onceyou have accepted it.

These terms of the agreement are asfollows:

The South West Regional College of TAFE(SWRC) provides computing resources toassist students complete their studies.

The use of computing resources is aprivilege. Students are to use the resourcesin a responsible manner and respect theintegrity of computer systems, networks anddata, and the rules and regulationsgoverning their use as detailed below.

1. All use of computer resources must bedirectly related to your course/qualification of study.

2. You must not reveal your password toothers nor use another persons account.

3. Installation of any software or hard-ware, or changing theconfiguration of any equipment unlessexplicitly directed by a SWRC lecturer isprohibited.

4. You may not act in any way that may dis-rupt the use of the network or com-puting resources.

5. Seeking to gain unauthorised access toSWRC computer systems is prohib-ited.

6. It is prohibited to use SWRC services formalicious purpose.

7. The use of SWRC services forcommercial activity is prohibited.

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How to login at the College

1. Turn the PC on

2. Ensure Workstation Only is NOT ticked

3. Enter your username and passwordUsername is your Student ID (eg080901234)[ Tip - this is on your library cardPast students may need to put08in front oftheir ID ]

Password is your date of birth,ddmmyyyy[ Eg. 1st of February 1982 = 01021982 ]

4. Click OK

If you are presented with this screen, clickOKDO NOT ADD ANYTHING TO THE BOX

Can't login? Please check the following: Is the Student ID correct? check your

library card Is the date of birth entered correctly?

see example above Try using 01011901 as the password.

this is used if the date of birth was notrecorded at enrolment

Ask your lecturer for help. See the IT Help Desk in Building B.

Contact details are provided below.You canchange your password at any time.Press Control + Alt + Delete (on the

keyboard)Click Change Password

Keep your password privateIf others know your password they can:

Access your account and thereforeyour documents, email andinformation.

Perform incriminating activities underyour login.

Your account is for you and you only.

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Good password practices:

A mix of letters and numbers Eg.mdJi5yo(my dog Jim is five years old) -Not easy for others to guess

A mix of lower case & upper case letters Include numbers and special characters

IMPORTANT:The passwords for College PCs, my filesandmy informationare synchronised. That meansif you change yourpassword for one of

these, it will change in all 3.

Your password for my emailand my coursesare separate to the other systems and eachother.

We hope this information has been helpful in

introducing you to the Information Systems atthe South West Regional College. If you haveany further queries, please check with yourlecturer first. We can also be reached at anytime in the I.S. Support Desk in Building B(see campus map) or phone us on 9780 7314Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.For the first three weeks of semester the I.S.Support desk will have extended hours beingopen until 7 pm Monday to Thursday.

For prompt and efficient service, please have

your college ID card ready.

Best wishes and above all enjoy your time atwith us here at the South West RegionalCollege.

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Disclaimer:The information contained herein is current at the date of publication, 12 December 2008, but is subject tochange. The College reserves the right to alter services, policies and procedures whenever the needarises, and to vary them at any time without notice. Changes made after the publication of this handbookwill be reflected on the College website www.swrc.wa.edu.au


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DEPARTMENT/FACILITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT/FACILITY BUILDINGAccess & Participation K Electrical Studies FAdministration A Epicure Training Restaurant KApplied Science C Fitting & Machining F/GAutomotive G General Classrooms MBookshop E Hairdressing Salon BBuilding & Construction N Horticulture PBusiness/Computing Studies B Hospitality & Tourism KCanteen D Library AChildcare studies R Mechanical Engineering F/GCommunity Childcare Centre Q Metal Fabrication & Welding HCommunity Industry Development CID Mortar Trades SCorporate Storage Shed T Ngala Maya KDirectorate J Student Assistance Centre D

Bicycle Rack

Toilets (Disabled Access)

Bus Stop

Information and Career Advisory Service

Public telephoneFirst Aid Study Area Assistant

Toilets

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