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Welcome to Hunter Central Coast RTO 90222! Our quality training teachers are committed to meeting industry standards and providing timely advice and support for students. Experience real industry settings, a safe learning environment, and specialized staff to assist with skills development.
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Welcome VET Course Student Information 2009 HUNTER CENTRAL COAST RTO 90222
Quality Training Teachers have a commitment to: • ensuring training meets industry standards and needs • valuing the views of employers and students on the quality of training • providing students with timely advice and support for their learning.
Quality Learning That offers students: • the opportunity to develop skills in a real industry setting • a safe and healthy learning environment • counselling and careers advisory services • specialist staff to assist with • literacy, language and numeracy skills • facilities and learning materials for students with disabilities • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
What you need to know about …. • Vocational Training Courses • Skills and knowledge required by industry • VET Courses & the HSC • Dual accreditation – • HSC • AQTF qualification • UAI option
What you need to know about …. • Assessment tasks/events provide students with the opportunity to show their skills and knowledge • “Competence” means a studentcan perform tasks to the level required by industry • Competent / not yet competent • Vocational qualifications • Statement of Attainment • Certificate I, II or III • For my course is ….
What you need to know about …. • Results from assessments • recorded by teacher • sent to BOS • reports • available from your teacher • Examinations • evidence of assessment competence • evidence for BOS if undertaking optional HSC exam
Work placement • mandatory70 hours • organised by a work placement service eg Career Links, Hunter Valley Youth Express, Youth Connections • details and arrangements provided by your teacher and your local work placement coordinator • students are not paid • if you do not complete work placement you will not have the course recognised by the Board of Studies. This may mean that you will not receive your HSC.
Recognition of Prior Learning or Current Competencies What does RPL/RCC mean? When do I apply for RPL/RCC? How do I apply for RPL/RCC? • complete the application form • attach relevant evidence such as competency • records, a result notice or certificate • submit to your teacher. • RPL panel will review and check that your skills / • knowledge are at an appropriate industry standard. • the decision will be discussed with you and written • response provided.
Course Costs For this course the cost is $$$ This includes the cost of materials used in class Other costs may include: • safety clothing / uniforms • equipment • work placement travel • A refund may be considered depending upon the reasons for withdrawal from the course and the amount of the course completed
VET Awards • NSW Training Awards • Career Links • Hunter Valley Youth Express • Youth Connections • WorldSkills
My rights in this course… • To be accurately informed • To be treated fairly • To have my competencies recognised • To have the opportunity to evaluate my learning experience
My responsibility in this course… • To be properly prepared • To respect the rights and property of others • To claim my rights appropriately
If I believe my rights have not been met … • I should firstly…discuss it with my class teacher • if still not satisfied ... discuss it with the Head Teacher and/or School VET Coordinator • if still not satisfied ...discuss it with the school Principal • if still not satisfied …write to a Regional Vocational Education Consultant
Appeals Process • informal approach • teacher’s direct supervisor will mediate • formal appeals process by writing to the Principal • appeals panel • further appeal to Hunter Central Coast Registered Training Organisation.
For my VET course • Course structure • Assessment schedule
Student declaration I acknowledge receipt of the: • Hunter Central Coast Student Information Brochure 2008, including: • Course information • Student rights and responsibilities, support and appeals • Recognition of Prior Learning procedures • VET subject outline, which includes information on course content and qualifications I may receive • Assessment schedule for the course • I have read and understood, and been provided with an explanation of these documents and the opportunity to ask questions about them.