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Welcome to
Sarina Russo Institute
Welcome to Sarina Russo Institute (SRI)Welcome to SRI – University Access
Studying at SRI International
KEY STAFF
• Jane Roberts: RTO Director
• Raelene King: Head Trainer
• Shirley Jones: Manager Operations
• June Menzies: Student Counsellor
Computer Log In
PLEASE WAIT for us to
help you!
• russoschools\Sxxxxx (school computers)
• Sxxxxx (Student Portal and wifi)
• Same PASSWORD for all!
Self-Paced orientation:
Open the Student Portal in Internet Explorer
Click on SRI Orientation
Open the PowerPoint in full screen mode
Use your headphones to watch videos
• Classes are scheduled from Monday and FridaySession times each day:
8.30am – 11.30am
12.00pm – 3.00pm
• You will be able to see your timetable 1 month in advance
• BUT check every week on Fridays for room/class changes
• Assessment weeks are scheduled throughout the course
• Students will be given notice of any timetable change
Timetable – session times
Checking your timetable
Your timetable (sample)
E= 100 Eagle Street
Q= 349 Queen Street
Check your timetable every week – rooms may
change, even if your class is the same
Check your timetable on iLearn link “UA timetables”
Checking your timetable
• Classes are held in various rooms – check your timetable
• Computer rooms Queen St - Level 1, 4 7 and 8
After classes: All equipment turned off Chairs pushed into place Desks left neat and tidy Rubbish in bins No eating or drinking in classrooms
Classrooms
• Your belongings should be kept with you at all times.
• Books cannot be left in the building overnight.
• You should not leave your possessions in classrooms or the computer room during lunch or other breaks.
Lost Property• check with Teachers and Resource Centre (level 2)
Personal belongings
Electronic items
•Mobiles must be switched off while you are in class and must only be used during the break times
•MP3 players, iPods and the use of headsets (listening to music) are not allowed in class unless specific to your online tutorial
If you are seen using any electronic devices during exams or assessment, it will be considered as cheating according to the student Code of Conduct
If English is not your first language, you need to continue to develop you language skills throughout your course to prepare for work/university.
Please use ENGLISH ONLY in classReview new vocabulary each nightLimit your use of dictionaries in classTry to work with students of different nationalities
Need extra support?Ask your TeacherSee the Counsellor
Language support and development
If you are experiencing challenges with:
•Studying•Assignment writing•Time management – work/life/study balance•Referencing•Any other assessment related topics•Referral/advice for health and well-being
Please make an appointment via the Student Portal
Academic counselling
A student is considered to be achieving satisfactory course progress if they are passing at least 50% of their competencies in a study period.
If you are not achieving satisfactory progress, you may be issued with a Course Progression Warning letter and we will implement an Intervention Strategy to help you complete your course. This may include:
• Resist or repeats• Extra tuition/study support• Change to study load• Extension of course
If, after the Intervention Strategy has been put in place, you fail to achieve satisfactory progress in a second consecutive compulsory study period, you will be issued with an Intention to Report for Unsatisfactory Progress.
Course progress and assessment
Course progress and assessment
We recommend you attend every class and complete all
class work and tests to improve faster.
• You can check your progress with your teacher or Academic
Coordinator, and request an Academic Report at any time
• Your progress will be checked at the end of each six week
block
• If you are having trouble progressing, we will offer you an
Intervention Strategy, which may include:
• Recommending extra study or practice,
• Repeat of the units where a ‘Not competent’ has been given
If you need to:
•Suspend/defer your studies•Cancel your course•Transfer to another school•Extend your course
meet with the Head Trainer and complete a Request for Enrolment Variation
Supply additional evidence as required Variations may incur fees and affect your CoE
Course variations
Holidays
Holiday periods are built into the structure of each course -see Academic Calendar in the handbook.
The school also closes for the last 2 weeks of December each year.
Additional holidays will NOT be granted –
you must apply for suspension of your course
if you have compassionate or compelling
circumstances (with evidence)
Your Course outline
• See course details on Portal – Courses -International
Your Student Handbook
Sample Academic Calendar
• Competency based training is an approach to learning that places emphasis on learning skills and knowledge to enable a person to work effectively in their industry area.
• When students can demonstrate the requirements of the unit, they are assessed as:
C = Competent
• If you cannot perform these skills you are assessed as: NC = Not Competent
After your competency has been assessed, you can access your results on iLearn
Competency based training (CBT)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) is available to all students.
• RPL means that students may receive recognition for any previous learning, work or life experience
• To apply for a Credit Transfer/RPL, complete application form - available on Student Portal
• You may make an appointment to discuss your credit transfers/RPL’s with Rae King via the Student Portal
• It is recommended that you apply during the first week of your course You MUST apply for an RPL within 1 week of commencement of the
unit All RPL/CT applications will be processes within a three (3) week
period. Students are required to keep attending
classes until assessment of the RPL/CT application is finalised.
Course completion
Certificates
Certificates are issued within 21 days after you finish your courseALL fees must be paid to receive your certificate
For more information on certificates and grades, see your Student Handbook
Finance – international students
• Sarina Russo Institute does not send out payment reminders to international students – check your payment plan on your Letter of Offer.
• It remains the responsibility of the student to ensure payment is made on time. Late fees apply. Non-payment of fees may be reported to the Dept of
Immigration and your CoE cancelled Certificate Awards and Statement of Results and/or Attainments
will not be issued while there are outstanding fees• It is the students responsibility to ensure their contact details are
always up to date.
Finance – payment options
• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) or EFTPOS - payable at Reception on Ground floor
• Direct Deposit into our National Aust Bank Account
• Direct Debit from a nominated personal bank account (please see Finance for an authorization form)
• Credit Card - Automatic monthly deduction from a nominated credit card (please see Finance for an authorization form)
For account queries please call:
3001 7870 or 3001 7876
Or email:
Finance – contact details
Students have access to a fair and free complaints and appeals
process:
Attendance issues
Course assessment/grades
Any other academic or non-academic issue
Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and
Procedure in your Student Handbook.
Complaints and appeals
All appeals require EVIDENCE for a result to be changed, or for low attendance to be considered.
EVIDENCE includes but is not limited to the following:
A Medical Certificate issued from an AUSTRALIAN doctor at the time you were sick, stating the specific problem.
Consultation with SRI staff member at the time of the incident.
Other documented evidence such as typhoon in homeland.
Complaints and appeals
Complaints and appeals
• Acceptable EVIDENCE is NOT:
• A Medical Certificate from an overseas doctor issued to
another person.
• A backdated medical certificate.
• Consultation with SRI staff member many weeks after the
event.
• An appeal with no specific information such as dates,
events or times.
• An appeal at the end of the course saying you were sick
during the course but took medicine from home.
Complaints & appeals• External appeals (International Students)
Overseas Student Ombudsman
www.oso.gov.au
Click to watch video
Institute and visa information
Visa requirements
All students should be aware of their visa conditions.
Student visa conditions include:
•Maintain a course of study (with CoE’s)
•Maintain satisfactory attendance (above 80%)
•Maintain satisfactory course progress
• Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight (in study periods)
• Provide your current address to your school
•Have health cover (OSHC) for your visa period
Visa requirements
All students should be aware of their visa
conditions.
• Other visas (Working Holiday, Student Dependent,
Tourist): make sure you are aware of your visa
conditions regarding Study and Work allowances
• ALL VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can
remain in Australia (your visa end date)
Click for more
Attendance
To get the best out of your study, you should
attend every lesson.
•if you arrive late to class, you may be marked absent
•if you are sick for more than 2 days, see a doctor and email your
medical certificate to [email protected]• Please note you are NOT marked present if you have a medical
certificate – these are kept on your student record
• If you will be away for a week or more due to illness or injury,
contact us immediately, as we may need to SUSPEND your course
•You can check your attendance on the Student Portal: (or ask your
trainer for you percentage of attendance)
Students are in a professional environment and are expected to behave in a respectful manner.
Attendance record
• below 80%: risk being reported to Department of Immigration and having
your enrolment and visa cancelled
• below 80%: you will NOT pass the course and progress to your next
course (pathway students)
• All students, regardless of visa, must have over 80% attendance in each
course to receive a course certificate
Code of Conduct
UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT INCLUDES:
Harassment of staff or other students
Threatening behaviour
Sexual harassment
Bullying
Cheating or stealing
Bringing OR being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at school
Misconduct may result in written warnings, suspension
or cancellation of enrolment.
Students are in a professional environment and are expected to behave in a respectful manner.
Meet with Academic Coordinator to:
Talk about problems relating to classes
Discuss your study goals/progress
Discuss attendance
Advice for health services and
general problems/wellbeing
Email for an appointment
Support and counselling
Other Campus services available to all students:
• Student Counsellor, level 9
• The Learning Centre, level 8
• Library, level 2
Support and counselling
• Student Lounge (level 1)
• Kitchen and eating areas (level 1 & 7)
• Vending machines (level 1)
• Student information (level 2)
• English noticeboard (level 7)
• Prayer room (level 5)
Student areas
Student activities
Click to
Permission to work:
•Student visa: 40 hours per fortnight
•Working holiday visa: unlimited hours
•Tourist/visitor visa: no work allowed
Getting started:
•Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT
•Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER
Working in Australia
Click to apply
Click for info
Getting help:
•Visit the Activities Officer (Rebeca Berti) in the Joblinx
office, room 701• Free courses (coffee making, hospitality skills)
• Assistance with your resume
• General advice about balancing work/life/study
• Email: [email protected]
Working in Australia
Click for info
Options for students:
1.Homestay with an Australian family
2.Specialist student accommodation
• Uniresort, Student One, Urbanest, The Pad
3.Privately rented accommodation (house or apartment)
• There are laws for renting in Queensland to protect you –
always rent legally!
Accommodation
Click for info
Computers throughout the building + labs on level 1, 4, 7 & 8
•There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week
•You can access the computers from 7:30am-9pm
•WI-FI is also available: ‘SRInstitute’
•Please note classes are also held in computer labs
Library – level 2•Access computers and printers
•Assistance from staff to reset passwords
•English Language resources
•Lost property
•Quiet study space
Computers and wifi
Your student ID
Print in the computer labs and resource centre
Discounts: movies, tourist attractions
Please carry your ID every day
ElisapetaAH HI
ENGLISHExpiry: 21 Dec 2013
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Health and safety
Safety in our building
Building is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri Some floors are open on weekends Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold
open! ALARMED Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the
building. TOILETS are located in the front stairwells,
disabled toilets are located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5 Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits
Follow staff directions during an evacuation
Emergency Services – FREE call:
Ambulance Police Fire
LEARN your ADDRESSand TELEPHONE
number!
Other AssistanceAfter Hours Helpline:
1800 994 989PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE
NOW
Use this Free App: click for more information
Personal Safety
click image to watch the video
The Law and legal help
Please be aware that laws in Australia may be different
from your own country. Breaking the law in Australia
may put your visa at risk.
•Take particular care with:
• Driving: make sure you have a VALID license to drive in
Australia. See Queensland Dept of Transport:http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence
• Observe the road rules, specifically speed and drink driving;
penalties are strict, especially during holidays
• Alcohol and drug laws
• Laws for minors (under 18 years) e.g: gambling, drinking
•If you require legal assistance, you can contact your country’s
consulate http://protocol.dfat.gov.au/Consulate/listStates.rails?state=4
OR Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188
Your Health
See a GP (General practitioner) if you are sick Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness Know your OSHC health insurance fund
Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for health advice and buy medicines
Carry your medication prescription in English
First Aid is available at school
click for more information
Always wash your hands well and often
Always use tissues and throw away afterwards
Always cover your mouth/nose if you cough or sneeze
If you are very sick, stay at home to rest Visit a doctor or chemist
Staying healthy in Winter
Staying healthy in Summer
Drink plenty of water during hot
weather
Water coolers are in kitchens and
throughout the building
Staying safe at the beach
click image to watch a video
Health and safetyWelcome to Brisbane!
Brisbane CBD and transport
click for Google Map
Brisbane Transport
concession tickets on public transport
Purchase ADULT tickets (BLUE go card)
Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane: cheaper than paper tickets
‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F) and all weekends and public holidays
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
click for more information
Brisbane Transport
Always carry your student ID and your Go card – you can be fined if you don’t show your student ID
You should use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane – this is much cheaper than paper tickets
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
ElisapetaAH HI
BUSINESSExpiry: 21 Dec 2013
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Brisbane Transport
Other transport options include:
Nightlink services: weekends/holidays
CityCycle
FREE services – CityHopper Ferry, Spring Hill Loop and City Loop (buses)
click on images for more information
Brisbane and surrounding areas
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Moreton Bay Islands
Brisbane
click for Google Map
Websites Brisbane information/events
www.visitbrisbane.com.auwww.studybrisbane.com.auwww.choosebrisbane.com.au/study
SRI Facebook page
Need more information?
Community Telephone Directory in your Student Handbook
Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall
Student Hub – level 2
Student Services (ground floor)
• Look for ashtrays or designated smoking areas
• If you smoke in a smoke-free area you can be fined on the spot ($250 or
more)
• Cannot smoke within 5 metres of a bus stop or anywhere on a train
platform or ferry stop
• No smoking in the Queen Street Mall
• Smoking laws are strict throughout Australia and new laws have
recently been introduced in Queensland
• Check here https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/atods/smoking/laws/index.html
Smoking
SRI Website and Student Portalwww.sri.edu.au
Go to the portal and follow the directions
Logging onto the Portal
Updating your Personal Details
Complete your Personal Details and click send
Privacy statement
Please write your full name Sign and date
Publicity consent
Please tick YES or NO Sign and date
Contacting us
Email [email protected]
Include:
•Your full name
•Student ID
•Your question or request (appointment, document, problem)
•Check your email or SMS for a reply
USI – Unique student identifier
Unique Student Identifier (USI)What is a USI? (click here to view the video)
- Gives students access to their online USI account
- Contains all of your training record results as of January 1 2015
- Easy access to training records and results
Who needs a USI?
- All students enrolled in nationally recognized training (excluding university)
How to get a USI?
-Once I create the number you will receive an email with your USI number
Follow link and complete – www.usi.gov.au
Place number and password into a secure location for easy reference
What is iLearn?
iLearnWhat is iLEARN?
•iLEARN is the Sarina Russo Student Learning Management
System (LMS)
•The LMS permits you to:
• View your course materials
• Communicate with other students and your teachers
• Submit assignments
• Complete tests
• Participate in virtual classrooms
•You can login to iLearn from the www.sri.edu.au website
How to access iLEARN
Go to the web address:http://sri.edu.au/
1. Click on PORTAL (1) Access the portal
How to access iLEARN
3.Click on the iLEARN
(2) Select iLearn
(3) Enter your student number in the username field(4) Enter the password from your ‘welcome’ email in the password field.
(2)
iLearn login page
(3)
(4)
First time log ins – Welcome message
5.Explore the options in the welcome message to familiarise yourself with the features
Or click close
(5) Here you can edit your personal details and change your iLearn password.(6) Here you can check the progress of your grades in your courses.
My SRI
(5)
(6)
(7) Here you will see a list of all the courses you are enrolled into.(8) Here you can access the Sarina Russo Institute domestic student online induction.(9) Here is a list of all programs in the Sarina Russo Institute course catalogue
My Courses
(8)
(7)
(9)
(3) Discussion Boards. Click to subscribe and you can comment on forums and threads. This is great opportunity to hear from other students and share ideas.
Communication tools
(2)
Tabs – My Community
Some courses use the community function 10.If you are a member of a community it will be displayed under My Organisations in the Community tab
iLearn Live
• Web based conferencing and virtual classroom tool
• Operates on Web CT technology so you can access it through your web browser
• Recommended browser for optimal experience is Google Chrome
• A headset with a microphone is required for full participation options in iLearnLive
Download this App
Bb Student This app will permit you to view your courses and also participate in iLearnLive on your mobile device.
Changing your passwordMy SRI tab
14.Select Personal Information from Tools list
Changing your passwordPersonal Information
15.Select Change Password
LLN Assessment - BKSB
BKSB
•BKSB is an online intuitive assessment tool for language, literacy and numeracy (LLN). The Australian Government’s long term strategy is to not only educate but also increase levels of all Australians in these three vital areas of learning and as such are now placing a greater emphasis on them.
•It is a government requirement that all students undertake some form of LLN assessment prior to commencing their course. This is meant as a guide for both the learner and trainer as it will highlight the learners strengths and weaknesses. This also gives the trainer valuable information on where the learner may need extra assistance with their course.
•There are two tests which must be undertaken, one for Maths and one for English and at the end of each test you will be given a score ranging from 1 to 5.
•BKSB also has another section for those learners who may wish to improve their Maths and English levels over the length of the course. Please ask your trainer if you would like to undertake this and they can discuss this further with you.
BKSB -Complete User ID and password
Welcome page
You can adjust your profile and avatar
Commence the testing here
Commence the test
Click here to take the test
Click next to agree to terms
The math sample test
Answer here then click next, then continue to the end of the test
Log out when finished
ChecklistHave you:
Read your course information
Understood your visa conditions
Read Complaints & appeals
Watched safety videos
Logged into the Student Portal & completed “Personal Details Update”
Completed Privacy/publicity form
Applied for your USI
Completed BKSB
Please review your self-paced orientation and
student handbook.
These are available to you anytime online:
www.sri.edu.au (Student Portal)
Enjoy your study with SRI