Student Handbook 2021 Ipswich, Darling Downs, South Burnett and South West Queensland
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021 IPSWICH, DARLING DOWNS, SOUTH BURNETT AND SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND 1300 308 233 tafeqld.edu.au TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME If you're new to TAFE Queensland you probably have a few questions about how to get started. This student handbook provides the essential information you need FROM THE to know during your first few weeks at TAFE Queensland. CEO GETTING STARTED STUDENT SUPPORT 4 ORIENTATION 17 MENTAL HEALTH 4 CREDIT TRANSFER AND RPL AND WELLBEING 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 18 CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT It is my pleasure to outcomes. More than 86 per cent of our 6 STUDENT TIMETABLES SERVICES welcome you to TAFE students go on to work or further study, 6 STUDENT ID CARD 18 LEARNING SUPPORT and 100 per cent of our diploma and 8 DIGITAL ACCESS 19 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES Queensland, the largest higher-level courses provide a pathway to STRAIT ISLANDER SUPPORT and most trusted vocational university. STUDENT SERVICES 19 ACCESSABILITY SUPPORT education and training (VET) 20 SCHOLARSHIPS Whether you are completing an entry-level 9 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES 21 BASIC KEY SKILLS BUILDER provider in the state. certificate or a degree, no matter your AND STUDENT HUBS We are in the privileged position of being career or life stage, you will learn all the LIBRARY SERVICES able to help our students change their hands-on skills you need with us to hit the ground running. You will also learn how to 22 SERVICES lives and achieve their career aspirations, STUDENT RULES AND 22 VIRTUAL LIBRARY SESSIONS which continued even during a global be agile in an ever-changing workplace. pandemic. The challenges of 2020 It is what makes our training so valued by RESPONSIBILITIES made us all think differently about our employers. 10 RULES AND POLICIES operations and find new, more agile ways If you are ever in need, we are here to 10 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT CONNECT 11 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW of working and delivering training. help. We provide the specialised support, 23 USING CONNECT 11 PLAGIARISM 23 ACCESS AND LOGGING IN Above all, the COVID-19 pandemic has individual attention, industry contacts 12 PRIVACY AND FEEDBACK 24 CONNECT APP proven the power of VET and that there is and state-of-the-art facilities you need to 13 SURVEYS no doubt VET has played a critical role in succeed. No matter where you come from building Australia's workforce over many or where you want to go, everyone here decades and will continue to do so for is committed to helping you achieve your DISCOVER YOUR decades to come. goals. SAFETY AND CAMPUS Welcome again. We cannot wait to see SECURITY As a member of the TAFE Queensland 25 CHARLEVILLE CAMPUS family, you now have access to how you make great happen. 14 SMOKE FREE CAMPUSES 27 CHERBOURG CAMPUS opportunities and pathways that you 14 SAFETY ON CAMPUS 29 CHINCHILLA CAMPUS 14 COVID SAFE may never have thought possible. Today 31 DALBY CAMPUS 15 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INALA CAMPUS is your first step on your pathway to 33 15 SEXUAL ASSAULT AND 35 IPSWICH CAMPUS greatness and we are excited to be with HARASSMENT 37 KINGAROY CAMPUS Mary Campbell you, every step of the way. ROMA CAMPUS Chief Executive Officer 39 41 SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS You have made a great choice for your TAFE Queensland 43 TOOWOOMBA CAMPUS future, one that will have tangible, real-life 45 WARWICK CAMPUS 2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 3 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED ORIENTATION 2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH We want to make sure you have TAFE QUEENSLAND WEBSITE MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN everything you need to make a great 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 start. Our orientation sessions will give The TAFE Queensland website 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 you all the essential information you need tafeqld.edu.au is also a great resource 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 to have a successful study experience. for new students. Here you can find your 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 campus map, access the student rules 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 29 30 31 As well as a general orientation session, and policies, and view upcoming events. you may also have a course specific and/or international student orientation The Current Students section is also a APRIL MAY JUNE to attend. great place to get familiar with. It covers key student information such as the MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN For more information or to view 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 academic calendar, timetable information, upcoming events and sessions visit 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and technical support options. tafeqld.edu.au/orientation. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Visit tafeqld.edu.au/current-students 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 for more information. 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 ONLINE ORIENTATION UNIT HOW TO ACCESS YOUR JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER ONLINE ORIENTATION MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUNSunday MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUNSunday MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUNSunday All new students should be enrolled in 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 TAFE Queensland's online orientation unit INFORMATION 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 in Connect. In the unit you'll learn how to Visit connect.tafeqld.edu.au 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 use Connect, have digital access to all 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 your orientation materials and resources, Click on the ‘Select a Unit’ icon at the top 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 and join discussions with other students. of the page to choose: 30 31 ‘TAFE Queensland South West Student Orientation’ OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUNSunday MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUNSunday MONMonday TUETuesday WEDWednesday THURThursday FRIFriday SATSaturday SUN 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 CREDIT TRANSFER AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 LEARNING 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 If you've previously completed studies Alternatively, if you have previous work TERM 1 START OF TERM 25 JANUARY TERM 3 START OF TERM 12 JULY at TAFE, university, or another education or volunteer experience in your industry END OF TERM 2 APRIL END OF TERM 17 SEPTEMBER provider it's worth checking to see if you may be eligible for Recognition TERM 2 START OF TERM 19 APRIL TERM 4 START OF TERM 5 OCTOBER you're eligible for a credit transfer. A credit of Prior Learning (RPL). Contact your END OF TERM 25 JUNE END OF TERM 12 DECEMBER transfer can reduce the amount of units local Customer Service Centre for more you need to complete to receive your information or to see if you’re eligible for TAFE QUEENSLAND ONLINE INTAKE DATE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS qualification, saving you time and money. credit transfer or RPL. For more information, including local show holidays and campus closures, visit tafeqld.edu.au/academic-calendar. 4 | TAFE QUEENSLAND 2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 5 GETTING STARTED STUDENT TIMETABLES Your class timetable will let you know TIMETABLE CHANGES when and where your classes will be held. You’ll receive your full class Please note that while we try and keep timetable during your course orientation any timetable changes to a minimum, session. Students in select campuses they may need to change due to may also be able to access their unforeseen circumstances. We’ll do timetable online at tafeqld.edu.au/ our best to keep you informed of any timetables. changes, however we recommend you regularly check your timetable for any updates. STUDENT ID CARD Your TAFE Queensland Student ID is You’ll need to bring your current photo ID your passport to student life. You’ll and proof of enrolment to get your ID card. need it to borrow books from the library, gain access to certain facilities, and REPLACEMENT CARDS to sit exams. It’s also your VIP pass to discounted travel, movie tickets, meals, Your first ID card is free.