Student Code of Conduct

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Students of Strategix are entitled to:

• Learn in an environment free of discrimination and harassment

• Be informed in advance of assessment procedures

• Pursue their educational goals in a supportive and stimulating environment

• Privacy concerning personal information

• Lodge a complaint using an effective grievance process

• Be treated with courtesy, fairness and respect.

For you and other students to have the experience mentioned above, we ask that you participate in all activities with an open mind and a positive attitude towards learning.

All students must follow and behave in accordance with the requirements outlined below and Strategix’s Working Together Policy.

Attendance

• Be punctual and attend scheduled workshops (where applicable)

• Students are not permitted to have any family members (including children) or any other person attend sessions unless enrolled in the same course or previously approved by a training manager

• Attend scheduled assessment events and submit assessment items on time

• Follow specified timelines for completing activities as outlined in the Training Plan.

Full information surrounding attendance is outlined within the Student Attendance Information Sheet. Attendance also ties into your progress in the course. Refer to the Student Progress Information Sheet for more information.

Dress Standards

• Students are expected to dress in a manner that is neat, clean and safe at all times, as would be expected in the workplace

• When working with equipment or performing practical tasks on campus, students must wear closed in shoes and ensure clothing is appropriate for the task

• Maintain a reasonable standard of grooming, including appropriate standards of hygiene.

Behaviour

• Show sensitivity to issues regarding gender, ethnicity, class, age, sexuality or physical disability

• Behave in a responsible manner by not littering, harassing or offending fellow students or staff, damaging property or persons, or attending class affected by alcohol or illegal drugs

• Respect and value the experience of colleagues

• Be responsible for your study program

• Take reasonable care of Strategix’s property and equipment

• Treat staff and fellow students courteously and with consideration at all times

• Conduct that disrupts staff and students and hinders them from delivering education and training programs and services in an orderly manner is a breach of Strategix’s policies. This applies not only in classrooms but in all parts of Strategix’s premises and training locations

Any individual or group behaviour that is discriminatory, abusive, indecent, violent, excessively noisy, disorderly, dangerous, offensive or which unreasonably disturbs other groups or individuals is prohibited.

Alcohol and Drugs on Strategix’s Premises

• Students are not allowed on Strategix’s premises or to use Strategix’s facilities while adversely affected by alcohol or other drugs

• The consumption, possession, use or sale of illicit substances or alcohol on Strategix’s premises is not permitted

• In the specific case of a student attending training/assessment activities under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, help to contact appropriate referral agencies will be offered. If a student is unable to meet their responsibilities, they will be asked to talk to the College or Academy Manager regarding changes to be made, including the possible cessation of attendance.

Smoking on Strategix’s Premises

• Smoking is not permitted throughout Strategix’s premises and facilities, including all outdoor areas and in the areas immediately outside entrances

• Smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of Strategix’s building entrances.

Eating and Drinking on Strategix’s Premises

Consumption of food and/or drinks is restricted to the communal and uncarpeted areas and is not permitted in classrooms.

Conduct Dangerous to Others

Conduct that constitutes a danger to anyone’s health, safety or personal wellbeing, will not be tolerated. This includes physical abuse, threatening behaviour, harassment, discrimination, possession of dangerous weapons or the creation of a condition that endangers or threatens the health, safety or wellbeing of self or others.

Misuse of Strategix’s Property

Any act of misuse, vandalism, theft, malicious or unwarranted damage or destruction, defacing (including graffiti), disfiguring or unsafe or unauthorised use of property belonging to Strategix is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Sanctions

Behaviour contrary to the Student Code of Conduct often constitutes a breach of Strategix’s policies. There are a number of sanctions (penalties) that can be imposed on people who breach the policies, including suspension, expulsion or other exclusions, and the withholding of results.

You should appreciate that serious offences such as assault, theft, wilful damage and unlawful activities are highly likely to attract a suspension or even expulsion. For a serious offence, suspension may be applied immediately, impacting on your ability to continue or complete your studies.

For minor breaches of the code of conduct, you will receive a warning asking you to rectify your behaviour. This may be a verbal reminder of the expected behaviour or an official written warning.

You should be aware that criminal prosecution and legal proceedings may ensue by external authorities, such as the police, in addition to any action taken under Strategix’s policies, where a student’s conduct breaks the law.

If you are unsure about what is the right thing to do in any circumstance, you are encouraged to ask advice from Strategix staff.

Confidentiality

As an enrolled student at Strategix, you may be required to attend practical work experience placements as part of your studies. In the course of these placements, you may become familiar with information that is confidential to that workplace. You must not divulge any information that you may become aware of as a result of placement.

International Student Visa Requirements

As an international student studying in Australia you must satisfy the requirements of your student visa. This includes but is not limited to:

• Maintaining your overseas health insurance cover

• Payment of all course fees as they become due and maintaining your financial viability

• Maintaining satisfactory course progress

• Informing Strategix of any change of address or contact details whilst you are studying with the college

• Maintaining attendance in line with Strategix’ Student Attendance Policy

• Not working more than 40 hours per fortnight whilst study is in session and full time during semester breaks.

Should Strategix become aware of a breaches in visa requirements, we are required to notify the Department of Home Affairs of the breach. This may/can lead to the cancellation of your visa.

English Language Proficiency

You must have sufficient English language proficiency, educational qualifications or work experience to enrol in the course with Strategix. Refer to the English Language Proficiency Information Sheet for further information.