Central student orientation BSBCMM401a

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What will I be studying ?

BSBCMM401A Make a Presentation

Is one of the 10 units needed to

complete your qualification

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• These qualifications are also available as full time or part time study options

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Other Study Options at Central



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Our websitewww.central.wa.edu.au




MyCentral



All students must activate their free student email account

Central will be notifying you of important information via your student email

You must access the correspondence and other notifications sent to you via your student email on a regular basis

Information for current students

Student portal log-in




User ID and password is found on the bottom of the enrolment form.Used for access in class, the Library and the Student Portal

This password will not work if fees have not been paid

Student Code of Conduct

This can be found on the Central Institute of Technology website or in the Essentials Guide: Student Handbook and covers:

•Expected standards of behaviour•Plagiarism•Academic misconduct•Conditions of computer use•Misuse of Institute property•Smoking issues•Equal opportunity




Bookshop• located on level 2, 25 Aberdeen Street,

Northbridge

• Textbooks, supporting materials, stationery needs, gifts, cards, diaries and more

• student cards ($10)

• phone: 9427 1212 or Fax: 9427 1979

• email: [email protected]

• – see Bookshop page on website under Current Students




Library• borrow books, journals, DVDs etc.

• use the computers, printers & photocopiers

• access online resources – databases, e-books, course related subject guides and tutorials on writing and information skills

• access Study Skills workshops

• ask library staff for help with computers, in finding resources and assignment writing or email [email protected]

• access a copy of ‘Library Services for Students’10




Your Learning Plan is importantThe unit or units for this

Learning Plan

Your lecturer’s contact details

Your assessments

The due dates




How do I contact my lecturer ?

Contact details are on your Learning Plan

Feel free to phone or email to make an appointment to see your lecturer

Please let them know if you are unable to attend an appointment




What is competency based training (CBT) ?

• competency based assessment is based on competency standards set by industry

• competency means that students have satisfactorily demonstrated:

• necessary knowledge and skills

• ability to apply knowledge and skills to practical situations and industry standards

• relevant employability skills

• you do not receive marks for your assessments13




Central’s assessment policy• assessments are to be submitted on or before

the due date

• please provide a medical certificate or other evidence if you are unable to meet the date, or sit an assessment, due to illness

• you will be given constructive feedback on your assessments

• at the lecturer’s discretion you may be given a 2nd attempt on an assessment if your work meets the majority of the assessment criteria




Academic MisconductCheating • E.g. Copying or handing in someone else’s

work

Plagiarism• E.g. Taking another person’s work or ideas

and claiming them as your own

Collusion • E.g. Two or more students exchange or share

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What else should I know about assessments ?

• ask your trainer/assessor to clarify what is required

• keep a copy of your assignments

• start your assignments well before the due date

• use the library resources and staff (they can also help with research, referencing and report writing )

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Recording of Results in a UnitCompetent (CO)

Final result - on review of all the assessments

Re-enrol (R) If final assessment result does not meet the unit requirement and student is required to re-enrol

Hold (H) If assessment result does not meet the unit requirements and students have been advised to resubmit by a negotiated date

If you wish to appeal an academic result, the appeal must be lodged within four weeks of the date of the Statement of Academic Record being issued




The Individual Student Needs

Checklist• please let your trainer/assessor know if you need any support to help you succeed in your study

• this information will remain confidential• there is a variety of support including assistive

technology, note takers, literacy and numeracy support, interpreters, etc…

• support is for temporary and permanent conditions

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Other Services

Other services include:•The Desk•JobsCentral•Counselling

For more information on these and other services please visit the Current Students tab on our website



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I’m thinking about withdrawing…

You may be thinking about withdrawing from a unit/course, however….

• please talk it over with your trainer/assessor first

• ask your lecturers about alternatives to withdrawing• Before you withdraw, contact the Student Success

Centre on 9202 4323 to discuss your options

• Details of the refund policy are on the back of the enrolment form




• If you are a VET Fee Help Student upfront part payments will be refunded, if you withdraw on or before the Census Date

• No refunds are paid if you withdraw after the Census

Date

• No incidental fees are refunded

• Details of the refund policy are on the back of the enrolment summary form

Refund Policy




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How students give feedback

You can give us compliments, suggestions for improvements or complaints by

• telephone• letter• email• in person to an employee of Central Institute of

Technology• on end-of-unit feedback surveys or forms• internet – Central Institute of Technology website




Study skills . . . some tips

• manage your time effectively

• attend class

• revise delivery material and questions after each session

• ensure your portfolio of evidence, where applicable, is up to date

• form a study group

• ask for assistance early 23WA International Training



Key contactsLocation:Administrative Assistants9427 1693 or 9427 1307

Learning Portfolio AdministratorSandra Pinto 9427 1025

Learning Portfolio ManagerSue Egerton 9427 1249

Principal LecturerColleen Critchett 9427 1691




Good Luck .

We hope your experience

with

Central Institute of Technology

is

challenging, enjoyable and very rewarding

and

helps you on your road to success.




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Central student orientation BSBCMM401a