Welcome to TAFE SWSi!
I am glad that you have chosen TAFE SWSi to help further your career, education and training. An award winning training provider, we are committed to working with you to achieve your study and career goals. In addition to our world-class teaching facilities, wide variety of courses, flexible study options and great study locations, we offer a range of services and personalised support to help you throughout your studies. This Student Services Guide is designed to give you all the information you need to access these services. In this guide you will find information about our libraries, student association, disability support and career and counselling services. You can also find information about things you may need once you have commenced study, the standard of service you can expect from us, as well as your rights and responsibilities. We’ve tried to think of everything you might need so that your time at TAFE SWSi is the best experience possible. I wish you every success during your time with us and hope you enjoy your studies. Peter Roberts, Institute Director
Contents 2014 Key dates.................................................................. 2
Important student information...................................... 22
Locations............................................................................ 3
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)................................ 22
Contacts............................................................................. 15
Apprenticeships and Traineeships.................................... 22
Enrolment and Fee information....................................... 16
Student e-Services............................................................... 23
TAFE NSW Fee........................................................................16
DEC Portal ............................................................................. 23
Payment exemptions ...........................................................16
Your TAFEcard....................................................................... 23
Concessions............................................................................. 17
Using TAFE SWSi computers ............................................. 24
Temporary residents’ tuition fee........................................ 17
Attendance ............................................................................ 24
Financial assistance.............................................................. 17
International student attendance..................................... 24
Refunds....................................................................................18
Transferring courses or units of study............................ 24
Travel concessions ................................................................19
Changing your personal details.........................................25
Support while you study.................................................. 19
Student assessment and examinations...........................25
Student Administration........................................................19
Graduation..............................................................................25
TAFE SWSi Libraries..............................................................19
Articulation to university....................................................25
Childcare centres at TAFE SWSi .......................................20
Rights and responsibilities ............................................ 26
Career advice and counselling ..........................................20
Alcohol and other drugs...................................................... 27
Support for students from a non-English
Management of risk or harm to students and staff ..... 27
speaking background ..........................................................20
Work, Health and Safety...................................................... 27
Support for international students...................................20
Emergencies...........................................................................28
Disability support services.................................................. 21
Anti-Discrimination policy..................................................28
Services for indigenous students....................................... 21
Harassment and bullying....................................................28
Student Association.............................................................. 21
Complaints policy..................................................................28 1
2014 Key dates
* Please visit www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au for 2014 enrolment dates or call 13 SWSi (13 7974) The information is correct at time of printing but may be subject to change. 2
Bankstown College 500 Chapel Road, Bankstown Getting there: on-site parking (fees apply);
street parking; bike parking 907, 908, 910, 913, 925, M90,
M91, M92 Bankstown, 10 minute walk GATE
L GATE
D C
E
G
GATE
Building G - Customer Service Office, Security
A
J
Raw Ave
GATE
Building E - College Manager, Counselling and Careers Service, Disabilities Consultants
French Ave
Building C - Canteen, Multicultural Education, Student Association
GATE 2
GATE 1
GATE 3
Chapel Rd
Building J - Library Building L - Child Care Centre Grassed Areas Buildings Carparks For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/bankstown
Internal Roads External Roads
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Campbelltown College 181 Narellan Road, Campbelltown Getting there: on-site parking; bike parking 890, 891, 892, 894, 894X, 895,
898, 900 Macarthur, 10 minute walk
Building B - College Manager, Customer Service Office Building C - Student Association, Canteen, Bookshop
H L
E
F
B G
Building E - Disability Unit
K M
C
GATE
A
D
Building G - Children’s Centre Building H - Counselling and Careers Service Building L - Library
J GATE
GATE
Narellan Rd
Buildings Carparks Internal Roads For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/campbelltown
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External Roads Covered Walkways
GRANVILLE College 136 William Street, Granville Getting there:
Elizabeth St
on-site parking (fees apply);
GATE
street parking; bike parking
GATE
Kt
Granville, 15 minute walk
Ks
Kq
Kp
J
I
K G
L
GATE
Building D - CafĂŠ
Kr
M
The Avenue
Building C - Counselling and Careers Service, Disabilities Unit
GATE
N
906, 908
Building A - College Manager, Customer Service Office, Library, Security
GATE
GATE
E
G F
Building E - Student Association
D
Building F - IT Building N - Children’s Services Centre
A
C
B GATE
William St
Buildings For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/granville
External Roads
Carparks
Sports Courts
Internal Roads
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Lidcombe College 73 East Street, Lidcombe Getting there: on-site parking; street parking;
bike parking M92 Lidcombe, 20 minute walk
N M
Building A - Canteen, Counselling and Careers Service, Customer Service Office, International Student Coordinator, Library, Physical/Neurological Disabilities Unit, Security, Student Association Building E - Intellectual Disabilities Unit
J K L
D
C
E
B
F
G
A
Optus
GATE
GATE
GATE
East St
Buildings Carparks Internal Roads For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/lidcombe
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External Roads Covered Areas
Lidcombe College (CHULLORA CAMPUS) Corner Muir Road and Worth Street, Chullora Getting there:
G
on-site parking; street parking;
F
bike parking
GAT E
E
925 Lidcombe, 40 minute walk
D3
I
D2
C
Building C - Library
Wor th
Building B - Canteen, First Aid, Student Association
St
M
P
Building A - Customer Service Office
L K
B
D1
H O N
A
GATE
Buildings Carparks
Muir Rd
Internal Roads External Roads
For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/chullora
Covered Areas Sports Field
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Liverpool College College Street, Liverpool Getting there:
Buildings
on-site parking evenings/
Carparks
weekends only; limited street
Internal Roads
parking
External Roads
902, 903, 904, M90
Railway Line
Liverpool, 5 minute walk
W
Building A - Library F J E
G
K
St
Building C - Counselling and Careers Service, Disability Consultants
Elizabeth
Building B - College Manager, Customer Service Office
H
Building D - First Aid
D
B
Building H - Canteen, Student Association Building T - Security
A
Y
Building Z - Aboriginal Coordinator
S College St
For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/liverpool
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C
GATE
T
Z GATE
to Education and Training Centre
Liverpool College (Education and Training Centre) Corner Bigge Street and Moore Street, Liverpool Getting there: GAT E
Internal Roads
poo
External Roads
l Co
Liverpool, 100 metres
iver
902, 903, 904, M90
Carparks
to L
limited street parking
Buildings
e
lleg
Building M - Flexible Learning Centre, TAFE International Education Centre
ore
Mo St
Bigge St
For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/liverpool
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Macquarie Fields College 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields Getting there: L
on-site parking; street parking;
GATE
bike parking S9, 870, 871, 872 Macquarie Fields, Glenfield, 20 minute walk
J
Building A - College Manager, Counselling and Careers Service, Customer Service Office Building B Ground - Library (East)
H West
H East
K C
F
I
B West
Building C - Security Building J - Student Association, First Aid, Canteen
B East
E
Canterbury Rd
BBQ
M
A
GATE
GATE
Victoria Rd
Buildings For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/macquariefields
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External Roads
Carparks
Covered Areas
Internal Roads
Macquarie Fields College 2 Austool Place, Ingleburn (Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre) Getting there: limited on-site parking;
bike parking 870, 871, 872
Buildings Carparks Internal Roads External Roads
n rso
nde
He
Ingleburn, 15 minute walk
St
Specialising in - Carpentry and Joinery, Building Industry High Risk Licensing, Rigging and Scaffolding, Transportable Housing Units, Building Focused HSC, School, TAFE and University Career Pathway Options
GATE
GATE
Austool Pl
For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/mbisc
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MILLER College Corner Hoxton Park Road and Banks Road, Miller Getting there: on-site parking; street parking,
covered bike parking
P Q N
T80, 802, 803, 853, 854 Liverpool, 20 minutes by
H
bus/bike C
L
D
J
Building B - Canteen, Security, Student Association
B
E F
Building M - Counselling and Careers Service, Library, Aboriginal Learning Circle
A M
G
Hoxton P ark Rd
Building A - College Manager, Customer Service Office, Institute TVET Unit
K
Banks Rd
Buildings For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/miller
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External Roads
Carparks
Pathways
Internal Roads
PADSTOW College Raine Road, Padstow Getting there:
Lester Rd GATE
on-site parking; street parking;
bike parking T
M92, S5 F
Padstow, 10 minute walk E
Building B - Canteen, College Manager, Customer Service Office, Library, Student Association
J
Building C - Disability Consultants Building D - Security Building J - Counselling and Careers Service
G
B
C
A
K
H GATE
Cahors Rd
GATE
D
GATE
Raine Rd
Buildings For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/padstow
External Roads
Carparks
Covered Areas
Internal Roads
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Wetherill Park College The Horsley Drive, Wetherill Park Victoria St
Getting there:
GATE
on-site parking; street parking,
bike parking
T
812, 813, T80 (10 minute walk) Q
Fairfield, 15 minutes by bus/bike
R
Z
Building B - Canteen, Student Association Building E2 - Security Building J - Multicultural Education
Emerson St
P B
N A
DL
DP
CT
Building Q - Counselling and Careers Service Building T - Children’s Services Unit
H
E1 E2
CP
Building Z - College Manager, Customer Service Office, Library
S
Y
J
F K
L
M
Buildings
GATE
The Horsley Drive
Carparks Internal Roads
For college information and a detailed map and legend visit: www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/wetherillpark
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External Roads Covered Areas
Contacts Service/Location
Counselling
Childcare Centres
Library
Student Association
Bankstown
9780 5554
9780 5673
9780 5644
9780 5674
Campbelltown
4620 1885
4620 1756
4620 1750
4620 1781
Granville
9682 0300
9682 0389
9682 0311
9846 8252
Wetherill Park
9609 9265
9609 9201
9609 9272
9609 9290
Lidcombe (Chullora)
9643 4548
9643 4540
9643 4535
Liverpool
9827 5128
9827 5212
9827 5296
Macquarie Fields
9829 0244
9829 0226
9829 0307
Miller
9825 7453
9825 7414
9825 7445
Padstow
9722 5393
9722 5319
97225396
Disabilities Support
College
Intellectual Autism
Lidcombe, Bankstown, Chullora, Padstow
9643 4592
Spectrum
Granville, Wetherill Park
9682 0384
Campbelltown, Miller, Macquarie Fields, Liverpool
4620 1803
Neurological
All colleges
9722 5358
Psychiatric
Bankstown, Padstow, Chullora, Lidcombe, Granville
9780 5711
Campbelltown Liverpool, Wetherill Park, Macquarie Fields, Miller
9825 7307
Vision
All colleges
9825 7477
Physical
Lidcombe, Bankstown, Chullora, Padstow, Miller, Liverpool
9643 4537
Granville, Campbelltown, Macquarie Fields and Wetherill Park
9682 0404
Granville, Wetherill Park, Lidcombe, Chullora
9682 0265
Padstow, Bankstown
9722 5349
Hearing
Contact
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Enrolment and Fee information TAFE NSW Fee A fee applies to most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol. The fee depends on the type and length of the course in which you enrol. For 2014 TAFE NSW fees for government subsidised courses contact 13 SWSi or visit www.SWSi.tafensw.edu.au/cf. The TAFE NSW Government subsidised fees are subject to personal circumstance and residing or working in NSW. Other fees may apply. Some TAFE NSW fees can be paid in two equal payments. The first payment, together with any material charges, is due when you enrol. If you are undertaking a full year enrolment (in courses longer than one semester) you may have the option of paying the full year TAFE NSW fee in two equal half yearly payments.
you are enrolling in mainstream courses and intending to study for a full year you will be required to pay your second half-yearly fee payment no later than 30 May 2014.
You can pay by EFTPOS, credit card (Visa, MasterCard) or personal cheque, bank cheque or money order made payable to ‘TAFE NSW’. Depending on personal circumstances or course choice other fee arrangements may apply. See payment exemptions, concessions and financial assistance for more information. A tuition fee may also apply for temporary residents. When you study at TAFE SWSi, you may be able to claim Centrelink benefits such as Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance. Check with Centrelink to find out what you can claim. You may also be able to claim student travel concessions on public transport. Call 13 SWSi to find out more.
Features of the half-yearly fee payment option include:
Payment exemptions
you
If you receive a disability support pension, or you have a disability and are a client of a disability consultant, you may be exempt from fees on one course per year. To claim this exemption, you will need to provide relevant documentation.
if
are able to pay for half a year at a time
you choose not to return and pay for the second half of the year (withdrawing prior to the commencement of Semester 2) you will not owe a debt to TAFE NSW.
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if
If you take more than one course in a year, you will pay the concession fee for the additional course(s).
Concessions If you receive a benefit or allowance from the government, you may only need to pay a concession fee of $106.00 per course enrolment. You may also be eligible to pay the concession fee if you are recognised as a dependent child. To claim the concession fee, you will need to show your benefit documents when you enrol. Please note that the TAFE NSW concession fee is not payable by instalments.
TAFE NSW has the right to ask any or all students to produce documentary evidence of their residency status in Australia.
Financial assistance If you are undertaking a graduate certificate or graduate diploma at TAFE SWSi, VET FEE-HELP is available. Some Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas that articulate into a university degree can also be paid for using VET FEE-HELP. If you are studying the Associate Degree in Accounting, FEE-HELP is available.
Call us on 13 SWSi to check whether you are eligible and which documents you need to bring with you when you enrol.
VET FEE-HELP or FEE-HELP are the Commonwealth Government student loan programs for vocational and higher education that allow eligible students to defer all or part of their fees.
Temporary residents’ tuition fee
You will need to apply for VET FEE-HELP or FEE-HELP when you enrol. You will need your Tax File Number (TFN) and proof of citizenship/visa status to complete the form.
If you are a temporary resident eligible to study at TAFE SWSi, you may be required to pay a tuition fee in advance. The 2014 tuition fee is $11 per nominal hour, per subject/ unit. Your visa code determines whether you are eligible to study at TAFE SWSi and if you are required to pay tuition fees. You will need to speak with a Customer Service Officer to calculate all fee payments.
For further information visit www.studyassist.gov.au.
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Refunds You may be eligible for a full or partial refund of the TAFE NSW fee if: you
cannot start or continue a course because it has been cancelled by the college or institute
you
get Austudy or Youth Allowance and can show evidence of this to the college
you
are offered and accept a place in a university or another TAFE NSW college within the first three teaching weeks
you
enrol to repeat a subject, but are granted a pass in that subject by an assessment review committee
you
advise the college that you are withdrawing from your course before attending classes.
Separate arrangements apply for courses approved for FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP. Depending on when you withdraw, you may be entitled to a refund of any up-front payment you’ve made, or re-credit of your FEE-HELP or VET FEE-HELP balance if you have taken a VET FEE-HELP loan.
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You have the right to apply for a review of a decision not to re-credit a FEE-HELP or VET FEE-HELP balance. To obtain a withdrawal application or to view VET FEE-HELP student review procedures visit https://www.tafensw.edu.au/ courses/fees/vfh.htm For more information on VET FEE-HELP tuition fees and refunds view the VET FEE-HELP Tuition Fee and Refund Policy or contact the SWSi VET FEE-HELP Coordinator on 9827 8420. For further information on FEE-HELP refunds you can visit www.studyassist.gov.au or enquire at your college. If you are eligible for a fee refund you will receive it within four weeks of lodging a refund application. To cancel a short course booking that you have paid for, you should advise TAFE SWSi in writing at least seven days before the course is due to commence. If less than seven days’ notice is provided, we cannot give you a refund but you may send a suitable person in your place.
Travel concessions To be eligible for free travel, you must be a domestic TAFE NSW student under 18 years of age at 1 January of the year of your travel concession application. You must be enrolled in a full-time TAFE NSW course for a minimum of 20 hours a week, not employed, living more than 3.2 kms from the college and attending the college closest to your home where enrolment is available. Overseas students are not eligible. NSW Tertiary Student Concession Cards are available for all students who are enrolled in a course of study requiring at least 20 hours per week of classes for a continuous period of at least nine weeks. Travel concessions are available to eligible apprentices and trainees who hold an Indentured Apprentice/Trainee NSW Transport concession Card. Apprentices and Trainees must be registered with the NSW Department of Education and Communities (DEC). Applications can be downloaded from the Transport for NSW website. Application forms for travel concessions are available from the Customer Service Office at your college. When enquiring about travel please bring your enrolment form.
Support while you study Student Administration Student Administration and Customer Service Officers are located at each TAFE SWSi college. Please see the college maps (pages 3-14) for Student Administration Office locations. Contact a Customer Service Officer if you have questions about enrolment, course information and administration matters.
TAFE SWSi Libraries Every TAFE SWSi college has a library with the textbooks, audio-visual and e-Resources you need for your course. You can also use computers and printers and find quiet study spaces for individual or group work. Qualified staff can help you use the library effectively and assist in teaching you successful research skills using a range of sources. Opening hours vary between colleges. Visit www.SWSi. tafensw.edu.au/library for opening hours for each college library as well as a range of online information sources, such as databases, eBooks, eJournals, online videos and an extensive range of research based services. See page 15 for college library phone numbers. 19
Childcare centres at TAFE SWSi Bankstown, Campbelltown, Granville and Wetherill Park Colleges have childcare centres, open Monday to Friday. See page 15 for contact numbers.
Career advice and counselling Our qualified counsellors are here to provide you with advice, career development assistance and support while studying. Our Career Counsellors can help you identify your strengths, skills and abilities and give you the support you need to make important decisions about your future. Once you know the career direction you want to take, a Career Counsellor can help establish a study pathway and identify what you need to do in order to achieve your goals. TAFE SWSi’s career advice service is a free and confidential service available to all students at each college location. Contact your local college to make an appointment with a Career Counsellor.
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Support for students from a non-English speaking background TAFE SWSi’s Multicultural Coordinators provide a range of specialist services to assist those who are from a nonEnglish speaking background. They can help you choose the best course for you and access tutorial support to improve your English while you study. Our Multicultural Coordinators can also assess your qualifications from overseas and help you select an Australian equivalent, as well as help organise Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Support for international students If you are an international student you can access our TAFE International Education Centre (TIEC), where you can study, improve your English language skills and access a range of student facilities. International Coordinators are also located at all colleges where International students are enrolled. The coordinators will look after your day-to-day needs and provide you with assistance to successfully settle into college life and make the most out of your stay in Australia.
For assistance, contact an International Coordinator at your college.
Disability support services If you have a disability, TAFE SWSi’s Disability Teacher Consultants can provide specialist support to assist you while you are studying. These include sign language interpreters, readers and note-takers, course and assessment modifications, adaptive technology, tutorial support and mentoring for those who are deaf, hearing impaired, sight impaired or those who experience physical access difficulties. Phone numbers for hearing impaired and contacts for visually impaired, intellectually and physically disabled support services can be found on page 15.
Services for indigenous students The Aboriginal Learning Circle at TAFE SWSi is dedicated to providing indigenous students with a tailored, culturally sensitive learning environment. They can help you with choosing the right course and career pathways, provide help with enrolment applications, advice on how to apply for fee exemptions, scholarships and financial assistance such as Abstudy, as well as
providing tutorial assistance and mentoring to support you throughout your course. TAFE SWSi also provides an indigenous recruitment and employment service for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The service will help you find employment, provide you with the skills and advice to seek employment and build a career and help you obtain wage subsidies or employee support funding. For more information, contact the Aboriginal Learning Circle on 9825 7333.
Student Association The Student Association enriches college life for students by providing services, activities and facilities to enjoy. By joining the TAFE SWSi Student Association, you can get student discounts on shopping, parking, printing and binding, books and entertainment. The Student Association also provides lunchtime entertainment and organises social and sporting events for members. Visit your local college to join, or visit www.studentassociations.info for more information.
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Important student information Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Valuable life experience, work experience, on-the-job training and courses you have taken previously can all count towards recognition of prior learning, or RPL. You will be assessed on what you already know and can get credit that counts towards your course. That means you might not have to do all (or any of) the units in a course, allowing you to finish your qualification sooner. The process includes providing evidence of your abilities plus taking part in an interview with a trained assessor. If you are found to be eligible for recognition for a unit of competency, you’ll be able to move on with completing your course. If you think you might be eligible for RPL, ask your Head Teacher or Customer Service Officer at your college about applying for recognition. Visit www.SWSi.edu.au/ erecognition to apply for RPL or find out more.
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships Under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (NSW), Apprentices and Trainees must be under a ‘Contract’ or ‘Training Agreement’ with their employer before they can study an apprenticeship/traineeship course at TAFE NSW or gain an apprenticeship. ‘Contracted’ apprentices are then entitled to: study
an apprenticeship at TAFE NSW (Australian citizens or permanent residents only)
financial
assistance and ongoing advice and support.
If successful as a contracted apprentice, you are entitled to receive your trade certificate. If you are unsure as to whether you are under an apprenticeship ‘Contract’ or ‘Training Agreement’, ask your employer to contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre at http://apprenticeship.det.nsw.edu.au or contact us on 13 SWSi for your nearest Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Student e-Services
DEC Portal
Student e-Services (SeS) delivers an Internet service for TAFE students to view and confirm their enrolment details.
A personalised portal is provided to all students in TAFE NSW through the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) Portal.
Through SeS, you are able to: view
your personal, enrolment and employer details
view
your unit results
change
your contact details
request
a transcript of academic record
view
notifications and calendar information such as scheduled TAFE NSW final exams.
To enable you to access SeS; you will have been given a username and temporary password when you enrollor register online. Or, if you did not enrol or register online you will receive your username and temporary password during the face–to-face enrolment process. Or, if you have paid your course fees your username and password would have been printed on your receipt. After receiving your username and temporary password, you can to go to the website www.tafensw.edu.au and click the ‘Student login’ button found in the top right to login to SeS and set your own password and access your information.
The portal acts as a gateway to a range of educational and curriculum resources, and provides you with access to your personal DEC email account. The DEC Portal can be accessed from any location with an internet connection and a web browser. You will be provided with a username and password soon after enrolment (see Student e-Services (SeS)). You can access the DEC portal from the TAFE SWSi homepage or by visiting student.det. nsw.edu.au.
Your TAFEcard All students enrolling in a TAFE NSW course will be given a TAFEcard, which is a student identification and stored value card. It contains your name, student number and photograph. You can use your TAFEcard for a variety of services such as photocopying, parking and with the Student Association. You will also need to show your TAFEcard as identification for access to some college facilities, to sit final exams and when requested by TAFE NSW staff. 23
If your TAFEcard is lost or stolen you need to report it immediately to your college Customer Service Office. A replacement TAFEcard costs $20.00.
Using TAFE SWSi computers Computers are available in our libraries to help you with writing assignments, practising computer skills learnt in the classroom and researching information. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and other software packages are available, as well as internet and CD-ROM databases. The internet is to be used for educational purposes only and you will be required to use your DEC username and password to access the internet.
Attendance You should attend at least 80 per cent of all classes if you want to make the most of your studies and successfully complete your unit or course. If you stop attending classes or transfer to another college, you must report this to your teacher. If you are sick, unable to attend class or an exam, or have missed an exam due to uncontrollable circumstances please advise your teacher as soon as possible. 24
International student attendance TAFE NSW is obligated under Commonwealth Government legislation to notify the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) of student performance. Poor performance may result in automatic visa cancellation. You should aim for 100 per cent attendance to gain the full benefit of your course.
Transferring courses or units of study If you wish to transfer to another course, you must complete an Enrolment Adjustment - Course Transfer Form within three weeks of commencing your original course. If you wish to transfer to another college, you should approach the relevant Head Teacher of the college you wish to transfer to. The Head Teacher must approve your transfer on a Personal Adjustment College Transfer Form. If you need to change your class and subjects/units during the year, you will need to complete an Enrolment Adjustment - Personal and Subject Details form. Both forms are available at you college Customer Service Office.
Changing your personal details
Graduation
You can make changes to your personal contact details, such as address or phone number through the TAFE NSW Student e-Services (SeS) website.
Ensure that you get the recognition you deserve for your studies by collecting your qualification at the graduation ceremony (usually held in May of the following year at your college).
Alternatively, you can complete an Enrolment Adjustment Personal and Module/Unit Details form, available from the Customer Service Office at your college. To change your name or date of birth, you must bring your original documents such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate to your college Customer Service Office.
Student assessment and examinations Students undertaking TAFE NSW courses have subjects assessed by either class mark and internal exams held in class time and/or externally supervised exams. When you begin your studies you will be given detailed information about how you will be assessed and how your results will be recorded and reported.
Family, friends and employers are welcome at this ceremony. If you cannot come to the graduation ceremony please make arrangements with your college Customer Service Office to collect your qualification.
Articulation to university Certificates III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications completed at TAFE NSW may be used for academic credit and entry into some university courses. You will need to check with the relevant university for specific credit details and entry requirements. TAFE SWSi also offers degree and graduate programs in partnership with universities including Federation University, Canberra University and Charles Sturt University. For more information on university pathways, visit www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/hed.
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Rights and responsibilities
observe
safe practices.
Behave in a responsible manner by not: As a student at TAFE SWSi, you have the right to: be
treated fairly and with respect by TAFE SWSi staff and fellow students
learn
in an environment free of discrimination and harassment
pursue
your educational goals in a supportive and stimulating atmosphere
privacy
concerning TAFE Commission records or documents that contain personal information
have
ready access to assessment procedures and results.
By signing the enrolment form you have a responsibility to: treat
other students and TAFE SWSi staff with respect and fairness
not
engage in plagiarism, collusion or cheating in any assessment event or exam
be
punctual and regular in attendance
submit
assessment events by the due date or seek approval to extend the due date
return
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or renew library books on time
entering
trade workshops without permission or supervision
harassing
fellow students or staff
damaging, being
stealing, modifying or misusing property
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
spitting
or littering
bringing
weapons onto TAFE SWSi premises
engaging
in any behaviour which could offend, embarrass or threaten others
illegally
copying software licenced to TAFE NSW or TAFE SWSi or installing any software, including games and shareware, onto Institute computers.
If you fail to comply with your responsibilities as a TAFE SWSi student, penalties may apply. The NSW TAFE Commission Student Discipline Policy (2000) outlines all behaviours listed as a breach of discipline and applies to all TAFE NSW students. You can obtain a copy of the policy from your teacher, read it in a college library or access online via www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies, under the ‘TAFE’ tab.
Alcohol and other drugs TAFE NSW policy prohibits smoking inside and within close proximity of all college buildings, and the use of alcohol and illegal drugs on college grounds. Using alcohol or illegal drugs at TAFE SWSi can affect your and other students’ safety and ability to learn. Inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs by students at TAFE SWSi will be the subject of disciplinary action. If you are concerned about your own or another person’s safety at TAFE SWSi, Work Health and Safety legislation requires you to inform your teacher immediately.
Management of risk or harm to students and staff TAFE NSW is required by law to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and visitors on our premises. In order to meet these legal obligations it is necessary for us to assess and manage any known risk of violent behaviour. If you have a history of violence that may suggest you could pose a potential risk of any type to other TAFE SWSi students, staff and/or visitors, it is a condition of your enrolment that you advise the College Manager, Counsellor or your teacher prior to enrolling in your course of choice.
Following your advice of a potential risk, we will provide appropriate support and a management plan.
Work, Health and Safety It is TAFE SWSi’s responsibility to provide an environment that is both healthy and safe. We provide you with a safe learning environment by: meeting
relevant work health and safety standards
training
staff in appropriate accident prevention, fire and evacuation procedures
maintaining providing
and cleaning our buildings regularly
security services.
It is your responsibility to follow safety regulations and instructions, as well as report accidents and health and safety issues to either your teacher or a senior member of staff. Some courses require you to wear protective clothing. You will need to follow your teacher’s instructions on the safe use of materials and equipment. First Aid Officers are located at all colleges. If you are injured or ill, please ask your teacher, security or first aid officer to assist you. 27
Emergencies
Harassment and bullying
During the first week of class, a teacher will take you through the college’s emergency procedures. In the case of an emergency, notify a staff member immediately and follow their instructions. Security officers are located in each college.
Harassment is any conduct (verbal, written or physical) that is unwanted, unwelcome or which may be offensive.
It is important to learn and remember the fire exit locations closest to the classrooms you use. You can find emergency procedures, including evacuations, clearly displayed in classrooms.
If you believe you are being harassed, bullied, discriminated against or unfairly treated in any way, it is important that you contact your teacher or a counsellor at your college.
Anti-Discrimination policy
Complaints policy
All TAFE NSW staff and students have an obligation under NSW legislation not to discriminate, treat unfairly or harass people because of who they are, who they are related to, or who they associate with on the following grounds:
If you would like to register a complaint or suggestion, you can do so in person, by telephone or by completing a complaint form, available from your Customer Service Office.
gender,
It is preferable to give your name and sign your complaint. Anonymous complaints can be acted on only in certain circumstances. Each complaint is recorded on a complaint form by you or by the member of staff receiving the complaint. This form is a confidential document.
including pregnancy
age,
marital status, sexuality, race, colour, ethnic or ethno-religious background, descent or nationality
disability,
including intellectual, physical, psychiatric and HIV/AIDS
If there is a complaint that a student or staff member has acted in a discriminatory way, see your teacher or a counsellor at your college. 28
It is against the law in NSW to harass or discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, physical or intellectual disability, race or sexual preference.
When a complaint is registered, we will take action to resolve and address the complaint on your behalf.
BANKSTOWN COLLEGE 500 Chapel Road Bankstown NSW 2200 CAMPBELLTOWN COLLEGE 181 Narellan Road Campbelltown NSW 2560
MACQUARIE FIELDS COLLEGE 32 Victoria Road Macquarie Fields NSW 2564 MBISC 2 Austool Place Ingleburn NSW 2565
GRANVILLE COLLEGE 136 William Street Granville NSW 2142
MILLER COLLEGE Cnr Hoxton Park & Banks Rds Miller NSW 2168
LIDCOMBE COLLEGE 73 East Street Lidcombe NSW 2141
PADSTOW COLLEGE Raine Road Padstow NSW 2211
CHULLORA CAMPUS Cnr Muir Rd & Worth St Chullora NSW 2190 LIVERPOOL COLLEGE College Street Liverpool NSW 2170
Parramatta Office Shop 1B, 69 Phillip Street Parramatta NSW 2150 WETHERILL PARK COLLEGE The Horsley Drive Wetherill Park NSW 2164 December 2013 MC13/261
Connect with us Phone: 13 SWSi (13 7974) In Person: Speak to our Customer Service Staff at your local college or make an appointment to see a TAFE Counsellor