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| Home > Student Lounge > Guides and FAQ > Education FAQ | |
Education FAQWhat happens if I miss classes?Students are expected to attend all classes and in some areas minimum attendance levels are set. Your teachers will let you know if this is the case. Youth Allowance will reduce or stop payments if a student accumulates more than five days of unapproved absence in a term, so it pays to be diligent with your timetable.Am I eligible for Abstudy?This scheme provides financial help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to stay at school or go on to further education. Contact the Koorie Programs Unit 5564 8985 or call ABSTUDY 132 317.Can I get recognition for prior learning?Accelerated assessment recognises what you have already learned from life experience, work experience or from any training provided at work. If what you have learned is relevant to your course you may not have to cover those learning outcomes again.If interested, ask for an accelerated assessment application package at the front office or from your teaching department. For recognition of any prior study completed through formal courses see the exemptions section. What if I'm not happy with my grades?Students may appeal against final assessment. The key is to act as soon as any inconsistencies become apparent. Contact Student Records within five working days of receipt of your results statement on 5564 8983.When are exams held?Exams are not held for all subjects. Check with your class teachers as to whether exams will be held in your subjects.Can I get exemptions?An exemption occurs when the Institute Curriculum Committee waives the need for a student to complete the usual class requirements and assessment for a subject. An exemption will normally be granted on the basis that a student has already passed a program of study/training regarded by the Committee as equivalent to the standard in the subject the student is applying for exemption in. There is no cost involved in exemptions. Credit may also be given for skills you have acquired in ways other than through courses. For information on this see the Accelerated Assessment section. See also Student Forms & DocumentsCan I access international study identity cards?These cards provide access to travel and other discounts in Australia and overseas. Contact the Student Association office for information 5564 8965.Can I get information about Koorie Programs?The Koorie Programs Unit advises Koorie students regarding student support services available within TAFE and liaises with all Koorie community organisations regarding training programs through TAFE. Contact 5564 8985 or for Portland and Hamilton 55220258.Are there social activities for night classes students?Night class students will have an opportunity in each semester to attend a function such as a wine and cheese night to meet members of staff and student representatives.How can the Study Skills Centre help me?The Study Skills Centre can help all students with studies in relation to essay writing, report writing, assignments, computers, maths and accounting.What if I want to change subjects?Verify subject changes with the appropriate teaching staff and then make sure your enrolment is changed correctly by notifying Student Records. Additional enrolment fees may be charged. See also Student Forms & DocumentsHow can I withdraw?Student Records must be notified of course or subject withdrawals. Before withdrawing please talk with your teachers or a Student Counsellors. They will be able to offer advice. See also Student Forms & Documents |
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