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This booklet provides essential information about studying at TAFE NSW, including course outlines, study options, available resources, and student support services.
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Welcome toNorth Coast InstituteKingscliff Campus Semester I 2017
Introductions My Name is : Scott Martin Your Teachers will be: Az de Silva Steven Wigmore Urshula BEere Contact Details will be provided by your teachers or Refer to your IT Student Information Hand Book
Course Information • Course Outline and Structure • Credentials upon completion of course • Timetable • Study options • Available Resources including electronic resources of campus server • Student Assessment Guides (SAGS) T:\~INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT INFORMATION~\2007 Course Documents - SAGs\Semester 2
Relevant Dates Semester 1 Course Start Date: 20 February 2017 Course Finish Date: 16 June 2017 Vacation Period: 10 April to 23 April 2017 (Start back 24th) Semester 2 Course Start Date: 17 July 2017 Course Finish Date: 1 December 2017 Vacation Period: 25 September to 8 October 2017 (Start back 9th)
Student Information Booklet This booklet provides you with : • Information you need to know while studying at TAFE NSW-North Coast Institute in 2017. • Presents essential information about studying at TAFE NSW, • Explains policies, procedures and commonly used educational terms. • Information on support services available to students - services ranging from career and personal counselling, to library and canteen facilities, as well as literacy and numeracy support.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) • TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. • When you commence your TAFE NSW course, the skills that you have learnt can be taken into consideration. • We call this Recognition. • Recognition for a unit of competency means you get advanced standing and will not have to study this unit of competency in your present course of enrolment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) • For specific advice on the evidence you need for a unit of competency, you should contact the relevant head teacher. • If you are concerned about the effect recognition might have on employer requirements, your AUSTUDY or other benefits, you should speak with a counsellor. • Information can also be located at: www.nci.tafensw.edu.au
Student Information • Fast tracking through units/modules and challenge tests • Introduction to teaching team and availability of head teacher • Learning materials available by paying the course related charges or MSDNAA fees
Section Requirements • Attendance • Protocol when absent • Students rights and responsibilities (pg 8 student information kit) • Process for complaints • Access to teachers including Head teacher • Assessment procedures - including Policy for late and missed events • Workplace Health and Safety • Teacher Data – and location of IT documents
Campus Facilities • Library • Student administration • Counsellor http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/studentservices/CounsellingAndCareersService/Pages/default.aspx • Disabilities support http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/studentservices/DisabilitySupportServices/Pages/default.aspx • Student services and cafeteria/lounge • IT Teachers Staffroom • Literacy, numeracy and Study support – Learner Support Centre
Emergency EvacuationProcedure In the event of an emergency/evacuation: • remain calm; • cease work immediately; • follow directions if asked to leave the building. If so, do so immediately in an orderly manner and take valuables; • go to the designated assembly area; • do not leave campus - stay with roll group and wait to have your name called; • do not re-enter the building until directed campus staff. • Emergency Evacuation Areas are marked campus maps throughout the campus.
Harassment &Discrimination It is against the law to harass or discriminate against another person on the basis of age, gender, sexual preference, race, disability, homosexuality, marital status or pregnancy. Harassment includes inappropriate conduct that is unwelcome, demeaning, unreciprocated, intimidating and/or offensive against an individual or a group of people. Viewing of bullying and harassment video • http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/library/Pages/subscriptionvideos.aspx
Student Unique Log On When you log on to a computer at TAFE you will be required to log on with your Student DET User ID This will give you access to: • Your own secure personal drive accessible from any workstation at your Campus. • Access your personal details , enrolments and results on line at Student E Services https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/mvi/ • Access relevant web links and other system from the DET Portal (https://student.det.nsw.edu.au/) Access your Education Email account at the DET Portal
Student Induction Checklist Confirm that the above topics have been received and discussed during class or by appointment by completing and signing the Student induction Checklist provided by your teacher Please tick the box at the bottom of the checklist to give us permission to keep samples of your work for assessment validation purposes