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Applied Computer Training
Course
Student Handbook
2014 - 2015
Student Name ____________________________
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Table of Contents Welcome Note Page 3 Course Curriculum Page 4 Module Summary Page 5 College Calendar Page 14 Role of Class Teacher Page 14 Code of Conduct Page 15 Work Experience Page 17 Assignment & Assessment Deadlines Page 18 Accommodation Service Page 18 Crèche & Welfare Page 18 Guidance & Counselling Service Page 19 Disability Support Service Page 20 VTOS Page 20 Information Resource Centre Page 20 Computing Regulations Page 23 Deadline Policy Page 23 Assignment Submission Page 24
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Applied Computer Training Course Welcome The Applied Computer Training Course for parents is now updated and new subjects introduced to accommodate the needs of students, employers and third level colleges. The course content concentrates on the practical computer skills and general administration skills required to work in a modern business or office environment. Educational, career and personal guidance is a strong feature of the course and students are given all the support they need to make informed decisions regarding their future career and life choices. Following completion of this course the students will possess a range of computer skills allowing them to avail of employment opportunities in the business or industrial sectors in areas such as office/clerical/administrative/computer input work and sales & service industry.
Progression On successful completion of the course with the appropriate exam results, students may use this qualification to go on to Third Level Education e.g. CIT to progress into the first year of the Higher Certificate in Business Studies for Mature Students, other courses or a job.
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Course Curriculum Course: Applied Computer Training Course
Certification: FETAC Level 5 – Business Studies, 5M2102
Duration: 1 year Course Outline
Module Title Module Code Module Level
Business Administration Skills (BUSN)
5N1610
Level 5
Marketing Practice (MAR)
5N1400 Level 5
Communications (COM)
5N0690 Level 5
Work Experience (WORK) 5N1356 Level 5
Spreadsheet Methods (SPM)
5N1977 Level 5
Word Processing (WP)
5N1358 Level 5
Occupational First Aid (OFA)
5N1207 Level 5
Payroll – Manual & Computerised (PY)
5N1546 Level 5
Database Methods (DM)
5N0783 Level 5
Project Time/Library Access Time (LAT)
Students are advised to keep a backup of all work handed up to teachers during the year. Subject Guidelines The following is a brief outline of the aim of each subject on your course. Deadlines stated may be subject to change and at the discretion of the subject teacher. Course Co-ordinator: Suzanne Hanley Class Teacher: Suzanne Hanley E-mail: [email protected]
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MODULE SUMMARY Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module has been designed to provide extensive practical experience in the use of spreadsheet software in typical business and other activities. It provides the learner with an understanding of fundamental spreadsheet concepts, practical experience in spreadsheet design and implementation and an introduction to the use of macros and additional functions.
Objectives of Module:
To develop a fundamental understanding of spreadsheet concepts and their range of application. Gain extensive practical experience in spreadsheet design and implementation.
To explore spreadsheet software commonly used in business and other activities, and demonstrate initiative in responding to spreadsheet assessments.
To create an awareness and understanding of uses/functions of macros.
Assessment
Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Project 50% 2nd March 2015
Examination = 2 hrs (Practical)
50%
End of April/Start of May 2015
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Business Administration Skills 5N1610 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module provides the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the administration requirements of a range of organisations to enable the learner to operate effectively under supervision in a variety of administration contexts.
Objectives of Module:
To enable the learner to develop an understanding of:- o organisation types and structures, o the impact of the internal and external factors which affect a
business organisation, o the functions of management including human resources within a
business organisation o meetings and produce associated documentation o business documents (in relation to sales, purchases, stock control,
insurance and human resources) o the financial aspects of a business o a range of hardware and software associated with business
administration
Assessment
Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Assignment 1 30%
11th March 2015
Assignment 2
30% 11th February 2015
Examination = 2 hrs (Theory-Based)
40% End of April/ Start of May 2014
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Marketing Practice 5N1400 Level 5 Teacher: Therese Cadogan Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate effectively in a range of marketing related contexts using the principles and concepts underpinning marketing practice.
Objectives of Module:
To facilitate the learner o to understand the principles and practice of marketing. o to understand the functions of a marketing department. o to understand the role of marketing in everyday life. o to understand the role of marketing in organisations. o to acquire the knowledge to work effectively as a marketing assistant. o in developing a marketing plan for a specific product or service. o in understanding the role of Market Research and research methods.
Assessment Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Assignment 1 30%
January 2015
Assignment 2
30% March/April 2015
Examination = 2 hrs (Theory-Based)
40% End of April/ Start of May 2015
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Communications 5N0690 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module aims to facilitate the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development.
Objectives of Module:
To facilitate the learner to acquire communications skills relevant to vocational, personal and interpersonal development
To assist the learner to explore the use of modern information and communications technology (ICT), in personal and vocational life.
To enable the learner to develop an awareness of the essential role played by communications and relevant legislation in human interaction.
Assessment Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Structured Report 15%
March 2015
Business Documents 15%
November 2014
Communications Technology Essay 10% February 2015
Reading Task 1 - Vocational Text 5% December 2014
Reading Task 2 - Literary Text 5% December 2014
Oral/Video Presentation 15%
March 2015 *
Taped Interview
15% February 2015 *
Group Work - Discussion and Negotiation Skills
10% January 2015 *
I.C.T. Practical Skills Demonstration
10% January 2015
* Dates of oral work are subject to change
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Work Experience 5N1356 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module involves learners preparing and planning for work, working under direction in a specific vocational area and reviewing and evaluating that work. The experience of work enables learners to develop work skills, evaluate employment opportunities and cope with changing work environments. This module aims to provide learners with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time.
Objectives of Module:
To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.
To enable the learner to plan and prepare for successful participation in a relevant work placement.
To facilitate the learner to explore their personal profile, and match it to appropriate work placement.
To enable the learner to explore a chosen vocational area.
To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of work and employment, including the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee.
To enable the learner to evaluate their work placement experience including managing feedback from their supervisor in order to inform future career choices/plan.
Assessment
Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Planning and Preparation
20% January 2015
Vocational Study
15% 11th March 2015
Learner Account of Work Placement
20% March 2015
Future Planning
5% March 2015
Supervisor’s Report of Work Placement
40% March 2015
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Word Processing 5N1358 FETAC Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description The aim of this module is to enable students to develop their word processing skills on a personal computer. The student shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. The students shall also demonstrate their competence in utilising the more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating tables and tabs, manipulating pictures and images within a document, producing attractive documents to mailable standard and applying mail merge tools. The general aim of the module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to use a word processing application to produce documents in a variety of contexts to a mailable and publishable standard whilst working autonomously and under general direction.
Module Content:
Describe a typical word processing application in terms of common uses and features including – text manipulation, document formatting, graphics, tabs, tables, mail merge and label printing
Identify frequently-used toolbar icons and related functions associated with file handling and text formatting.
Create mail merge and labels.
Print mailable documents and labels using a range of print features to include – print preview, single and multiple copies, printing specific pages, selecting parameters and adjusting the appearance and positioning of text and graphics.
Exams covering text processing, document configuration, proofing tools, file management skills, tables, use of markup facilities to track changes in documents, graphics, print features, templates and use of additional resources e.g. help facility, reference books, websites to solve at least one familiar word processing problem and one unfamiliar word processing problem.
Assessment Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Assignment - Part 1 10%
November 2014
Assignment – Part 2 10%
December 2014
2 Practical Examinations (each one 1.5 hrs)
80%
1st One = February/March 2015 2nd One = End of April/Start of May 2015
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Occupational First Aid 5N1207 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 5 Module Description The module is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the associated Guide to these Regulations. The module aims to equip the learner with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace. Learners who successfully complete this module will be able to provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until discharge or the arrival of medical assistance.
Module Content: Unit 1 First aid in the workplace Unit 2 Patient assessment Unit 3 Respiratory emergencies Unit 4 Cardiac first response Unit 5 Wounds and bleeding Unit 6 Altered levels of consciousness Unit 7 Musculoskeletal injuries Unit 8 Burns and scalds, chemicals, electric shock
Assessment Method % of Total Marks
Deadline
Examination = 45 mins (Theory Based)
20%
April 2015
Skills Demonstration i.e. Basic Life Saving Skills = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Skills Demonstration i.e. Other Occupational First Aid Skills = Candidates will be assessed in 2 of the following skill areas:
1. Patient assessment 2. Respiratory emergencies 3. Wounds 4. Bleeding 5. Shock 6. Altered levels of consciousness 7. Musculoskeletal injuries 8. Burns and scalds 9. Electric shock
40%
40%
End of April/Start of May 2015 (examined by external examiner) End of April/Start of May 2015 (examined by external examiner)
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Payroll – Manual & Computerised 5N1546 Level 5 Teacher: Ber Langford Credit Value: 15 Module Description Learners will acquire the knowledge, skills and competence necessary to enable them operate and maintain accurate payroll records using manual and computerised systems, for an organisation, working under general direction and supervision. Objectives of Module:
To explore with the learner the essential and appropriate terminology associated with personal taxation.
To facilitate the learner to develop an awareness of the skills necessary to use both manual and computerised payroll systems.
To explore with the learner the importance of accuracy and security in preparing and maintaining payroll records.
To facilitate the learner to develop the skill, knowledge and understanding of how to operate the cumulative, emergency and temporary tax system.
Assessment
Method % of Total
Marks Deadline
Assignment 1 10% November 2014
Assignment 2 10% January 2015
Assignment 3 40% March 2015
Examination = 2 hrs (Practical)
40% End of April/Start of May 2015
Students must keep a backup of all work.
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Database Methods 5N0783 Level 5 Teacher: Suzanne Hanley Credit Value: 15 Module Description This module has been designed to provide practical experience in the use of database software in typical business and other activities. It provides an understanding of fundamental database concepts and practical experience in database design, implementation and organisation. It also introduces the learner to the use of additional database operations. The general aim of the module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to create and modify databases under limited supervision.
Objectives of Module:
To facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of databases and
their range of applications.
To facilitate the learner to develop the skills to create databases from
design specifications.
To enable the learner utilise a wide range of database functions in order to
manipulate, retrieve and output information.
To assist the learner to develop skills to design and implement a database.
To enable the learner to create a database according to a given brief,
under time constraint.
Assessment Method
% of Total Marks
Deadline
Project
50% 6th March 2015
Examination = 2 hrs (Practical)
50%
End of April/Start of May 2015
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College Calendar 2014/2015 College Opens Monday August 25th Orientation Tues, Wed, Thurs September 9th – 11th Classes Commence Monday September 15th Mid Term Monday October, 27th – Friday 31st October Work Experience Monday 17th November – Friday 21st November Graduation Thursday 27th November College Closes Friday December 19th College Re-opens Monday January 5th, 2015 Work Experience Monday 9th February – Friday 13th February Mid Term Monday February 16th – Friday February 20th College Closed St. Patricks Day (Monday/Tuesday 16th - 17th) Easter Holidays Monday March 30th – Friday 10th April College Re-opens Monday April 13th Bank Holiday Monday May 4th College Closes Friday May 29th
Role of Class Teacher If you have any queries or concerns in relation to a particular subject, speak with that subject teacher. Your class teacher is the person who will try to help you if you have any questions / problems / concerns within the college. She/he will be available within college hours to help and support you. Class and subject teachers can direct you to appropriate members of staff or external individuals that can give advice about personal issues, your academic studies, study support and social events.
Partnership in Learning The College aims to encourage students to pursue their studies in an atmosphere that encourages partnership in learning. The focus within the college community is, therefore, on personal responsibility to each other. The College is dedicated to the promotion of equality of opportunity, to the
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avoidance of unfair practice and to respect for and courtesy towards each other regardless of race, religious beliefs, social class, gender or sexual orientation.
Code of Conduct:
Be proud of the good name of the college and do nothing to take form that good name
Adopt a responsible attitude in helping to create a supportive community in which everybody can flourish
Respect the rights of all others within the college community. Treat everybody with respect, regardless of differences in culture, ability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social class
Take responsibility for your learning by attending regularly and punctually, working hard at your studies and completing all your assignments on time
Attend all timetabled classes, unless in exceptional circumstances where an alternative arrangement has been negotiated with the College Authorities
Provide an explanation to your Class Teacher in the case of an occasional absence, and a Medical Cert in the case of a longer absence through illness
Co-operate with teachers and all other college staff Seek help if you need it and let us know quickly if you have any difficulties Help to make the college a safe place for all Take care of college buildings and furnishings, and respect the property of
others
In line with current Health & Safety Legislation, there is NO SMOKING allowed within the college buildings. This includes the student canteen.
Continuous / Serious breaches of College Regulations may result in referral to the College Attendance Committee, and noted accordingly on your personal file.
Attendance & Punctuality
One of our most important considerations at this college is to see you complete your course, with Full Certification and to see you enter the Workplace with marketable skills, having experienced the best of work practices. From our many years of experience we know that this is just not possible unless you commit yourself to full participation in your chosen course of study.
Full Participation Involves:
Punctuality at all times Attendance at all of your timetabled classes and at Work Experience Handing up work/assignments/projects on time Co-operating fully with staff in the maintenance of accurate attendance
records
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Poor Attendance/Punctuality may result in:
Referral to the College Attendance Committee Difficulty in providing a favourable reference to other colleges, training
agencies or employers Difficulty in recommending you for Full National Certification Withdrawal of a place in second year, where a second year programme
exists Termination of your Student Grant/VTOS Allowances
Students are required to:
Notify the College immediately if I am absent from class for any reason Give a written note to the class teacher to obtain permission for absences
that I will be aware of in advance (e.g. dental and medical appointments, representing the college at sporting activities etc.). However, I accept that, where possible, I should make such appointments outside of college time.
Avoid participation in work or other activities which are not part of my course curriculum, during college hours
Take responsibility for ensuring that I am marked in on the class register if I arrive after it has been marked.
Follow instructions given by teachers in relation to all aspects of my studies.
Where a student is absent for long periods, even with medical certification, the attendance committee, taking into account the educational interests of the student, may advise him/her to take time out and return to the college the following year to pursue their course again.
Where a student is absent for more than five days without permission or medical certification they will be written to by the Chairman of the Attendance Committee and invited to come before the Committee to offer an explanation within seven days. Since students who are absent for more than fifteen days, without permission or medical certification, are normally deemed to have left their course they will only be allowed back if they can provide the Committee with a satisfactory explanation and adequate guarantees as to their future good attendance.
Where the Attendance Committee decides that a student should not be allowed back he/she would be informed of his/her right to appeal to the College Appeals Committee. The Chairman of the Attendance Committee will send a letter to this effect to the student on the day of the interview. The student will be allowed seven days to respond in writing.
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Work Experience Student Contract
Work Experience is offered as an integral part of all courses in the College. The importance of Work Experience lies in the fact that:
It provides an opportunity to experience a real work environment It challenges students to experience working conditions and regulations in
the real world It is mandatory module under FETAC/NCVA and Department of Education
regulations and must be completed successfully in order to obtain a full NCVA/FETAC award
It provides a valuable link between the College and world of employment Many students are offered employment on foot of their diligent application
to work experience
When taking up work experience you are expected to represent the college to the best of your ability. A high standard is expected of each student. Students on work experience remain subject to the College Code of Conduct, and in addition should comply with any guidelines laid down by the employer.
In particular your attention is drawn to the following:
Learning: Work experience is part of the learning process on which you have embarked in St. John’s Central College. It is very important that you take responsibility for your own learning while on work experience, in order to gain the maximum benefit from the time you spend with your employer.
Attendance: You are expected to be present and punctual at your designated work experience place during normal working hours.
Absence: If you are unable to attend at your work experience, you must inform your employer and class teacher immediately. Absence from work experience is permissible only in very exceptional circumstances e.g. illness, and will require a full explanation, Medical Cert etc. Absence from Work Experience will automatically be referred to the Attendance Committee
Appropriate Dress/Hygiene Many employers have a dress and/or hygiene code, whether due to the nature of their business or for Health & Safety reasons. You must comply with this code.
Instructions/Initiative: You are expected to follow all reasonable instructions issued by your employer and to show initiative in your work practice.
Documentation: You are required to keep/collect all relevant work experience documentation as advised by your Class Teacher. If you have a genuine difficulty during your work experience, you should contact the College immediately. Under no circumstances should you leave or change your work experience without prior permission from the College.
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The College staff has worked long and hard over many years in establishing and maintaining the valuable network of employers. Any action by a student that might jeopardize this would be viewed as a serious breach of the College Code of Conduct, and will result in the student being referred through the College Disciplinary structure.
Student Conduct:
Cooperate with the class teacher in securing a suitable work experience placement and inform the class teacher of suitable contact details.
Notify the college and the employer immediately if I am absent from work experience. I understand that such absence will only be tolerated in extreme circumstances.
Make no appointments, except in the most extreme circumstances, which would require me to be absent from work experience.
Avoid participating in any other work or activities that would require me to absent myself from work experience.
Follow the instructions given by my teachers and work supervisors relating to my work experience.
Act in a manner in the work situation, which does not endanger my own health and safety or the health and safety of others.
Assignment & Assessment Deadlines Keep a back up of all of your work on computer disk/USB key. You will be asked to declare that the work is your own and has not been plagiarised or simply copied from books or the Internet. All student work must be handed in by the notified deadlines. Student requests for extension of deadlines are made to the Deputy Principal.
Accommodation Service
Once you register as a student in the college you receive an Accommodation brochure if required, giving details about suitable/available flats, digs, apartments etc. Further updated information can be found on the Accommodation Notice Board. Enquire at the main office.
Crèche Cuddles Crèche is our on campus crèche run by Oonagh Cagney, Crèche Manager. She is the Crèche Manager responsible for the provision of crèche places and can be contacted on 4255566.
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Guidance and Counselling Service
What the service offers:
Settling into college Having difficulty attending college Relationship difficulties Feeling down or depressed Problems relating to alcohol or drug use Feeling troubled or stressed Loneliness Unplanned pregnancy Assignment/exam pressure Any other concern you may have
There are two counsellors in the college: Collette Twomey Room 306B – for personal & careers counselling (Collette deals specifically with counselling students on the Applied Computer Training Course – times of availability listed below {may be subject to change}
Monday 10 am – 12 pm & 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Drop-in 12.30 pm – 1 pm Wednesday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm Drop-in 9.30 am – 10 am Thursday 10 am – 1 pm Friday 9.30 am – 10 am & 11 am – 1.30 pm
If Colette is not in her office and if you wish to make an appointment please contact her at tel: (021) 4255557 or e-mail her at [email protected] Deirdre Dalton Room 306A – for careers counselling Collette Twomey Room 306B – for careers counselling
There are regular bulletins on notice boards regarding open days at third level colleges, CAO information, job vacancies, etc.
Personal development skills such as time management, stress management, assertiveness, and communications skills development are also covered.
The service aims, not only to help the students to deal with immediate issues but also to develop skills that will enable one to cope more confidently with issues that will effect a person at various stages in their life. It offers both individual and/or group work and is confidential in nature. All are welcome to use it at any time.
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Disability Support Service
This service is provided to help students with disabilities to integrate more fully into college life. It is available to any student who needs special supports because of a disability. Gretta Looney, is the Disability Support Officer – Tel: (021) 4255547 or e-mail [email protected]. The Disability Support Service is located in the Student Training/Services Centre at the rear of the staff car park.
VTOS (Vocational Training & Opportunities Scheme)
The person responsible for VTOS is Verona Noonan – Tel: (021) 4255545 or e-mail [email protected]. Her office is located in the Student Training/Services Centre at the rear of the staff car park.
Information Resource Centre
Introduction:
The Information Resource Centre (IRC/Library) in St John’s Central College is intended to be the main source of information provision, both printed and electronic in the college.
Students can access materials from shelves electronically using the OPAC system on computers in the IRC.
Students can access lecturers’ notes on-line. Teachers will provide details.
Layout: The IRC is on two levels connected by a spiral staircase. Access is only through the 3rd floor, as the 4th floor door is for emergency use only. Silent study and leisure reading areas are all incorporated into the IRC. The Internet is accessible from all the computers in the IRC
Opening Hours: Currently the IRC is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm for research and study purposes. The lending/borrowing service is open from 10.00 am-2.00pm Mon-Fri. It is supervised at all times by members of the College staff.
Safety and Security:
The IRC is accessed from the 3rd floor of the College only. Access via the emergency exit on the 4th floor is strictly prohibited and is only to be used in emergencies. Use of this exit in non-emergency situation may result in a loss of IRC privileges.
When the fire alarm sounds, IRC users must immediately evacuate the building through the fire exits.
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Membership:
Membership is automatic to all members i.e. registered students on award bearing programmes and staff of St John's Central College.
Members must produce library card to enter IRC.
IRC staff reserves the right to deny borrowing privileges to persons who do not produce cards.
Members assume full responsibility for their own card. They are not allowed use another person's card for the purpose of borrowing materials. Cards are not transferable. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to IRC staff or the main office.
Borrowing Policy:
The IRC stock is currently divided into books, periodicals and multi-media. This stock will be divided, for lending purposes, into short term and standard loans. Short-term loans will be of two-day duration for students and three days for staff. Standard loans will be of one - week duration for students.
Items on loan can be renewed, provided these items are not in demand by other learners.
Students can borrow a maximum of 2 books and 1 multimedia item at any given time from the IRC.
Certain materials may be subject to special regulations limiting their use or loan. Some of these materials will be confined permanently to the IRC.
No materials can be removed from the IRC without submission to library staff.
The Information Officer is solely responsible for the issuing of IRC materials to IRC members.
The Information Officer is also responsible for the issuing and collection of fines for IRC materials outstanding.
Failure to produce a library card will result in a failure to receive library materials.
Borrowers must return material to the IRC by the due date. Borrowers with overdue material may not be permitted to borrow further items, or renew other items until relevant fine is paid.
Members will be charged 50 cent a day for materials outstanding and 1euro a day if materials are not returned after a period of 7 days.
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All library materials must be treated with care. Any material lost, damaged or destroyed, while in the possession of the borrower, shall be paid for at a cost estimated by the IRC Committee.
If requested by any member of library staff, users of the IRC must identify themselves and show any books or other library materials in their possession.
Loan items can be recalled at the discretion of IRC staff.
Conduct:
Personal stereos must be switched off. Mobile phones must be switches off or in silent mode. Outgoing calls from mobile phones may not be made anywhere within the IRC.
No food or drink is allowed in the IRC.
It is forbidden, by law, to smoke in the IRC.
Coats, bags and other belongings of members in the IRC are the sole responsibility of those members.
Members may not loiter in entry areas or stairs in the immediate vicinity of the IRC.
Noise must be kept to a minimum, especially in designated study areas.
Repeated loud talking, annoying behaviour or abusive language will result in a withdrawal of IRC privileges.
Repeated breaches of the above will result in permanent exclusion from the IRC.
Damage to IRC stock (this includes computers, books, CD ROMS, DVDs videos etc) will result in a fine to be agreed by the committee and a removal of library privileges.
Defacing the physical surroundings of the IRC is strictly prohibited.
IRC staff retains the right to bar members of IRC they deem to be obstructing the learning environment outlined in the Policy.
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Computing Regulations No food or drink is allowed in the computer rooms. Personal stereos and mobile phones must be switched off. It is forbidden, by law, to smoke in the computer room. Students will not interfere or cause damage to computer or related
equipment. Users are expected to act ethically and responsible in their use of the
Internet/e-mail and to comply with the relevant national legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Users must not post messages on newsgroups or chat areas that are likely to be considered abusive, offensive or inflammatory to others.
Discrimination, victimisation or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin is against College Policy. Users must not bully, hassle or harass other individuals via Internet/e-mail. Users must not send messages that are likely to be considered abusive, offensive or inflammatory by the recipient/s.
Computers in St. John’s Central College are available for curriculum related learning and research. The College reserves the right to terminate or redirect Internet use in cases where it perceives that non-academic use is occurring.
The intentional/unintentional introduction of computer viruses to computer systems in the College is an offence. Students are responsible for ensuring their computer software and diskettes are free from computer viruses. Failure to report the detection of computer viruses is also deemed unsatisfactory behaviour in the use of the College computing facilities.
Misuse of Internet/e-mail may result in disciplinary action, including written warnings, withdrawal of access privileges and, in extreme cases, suspension or expulsion. The College also reserves the right to report any illegal activities to the appropriate authorities.
Students are responsible for all use of their computer accounts. Individual password security is the responsibility of each user. Student accounts will be monitored if it is perceived that computer facilities are being used for non-academic purposes.
All security incidents involving Internet access will be reported to the IT Administrator.
Deadline Policy • All assignments will have a date for completion and submission. It is vital that deadlines are met and adhered to. • Only in exceptional circumstances (normally certified) are allowances made. • When a student is aware in advance of a reason for non-submission by the deadline they can apply for an exemption/extension. Requests for an exemption/extension with Tutor recommendations must be lodged with the Deputy Principal. • Where group work is involved tutors may stipulate in advance the outcomes for a given assignment where there is a lack of performance by the individual.
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Assignment Submission • It is important that an assignment is handed in only to the tutor who is designated to collect it. It is the general policy of the College that tutors should only take in their own assignments. There is no guarantee that an assignment that is not handed in to the designated tutor will be accepted or graded. • Students must keep a back-up copy of work submitted for assessment wherever possible.
