1. FOSTER & PROMOTE AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING CULTURE

2. At the end of this unit, you will be able to identify groups of people who may be at risk of exclusion and develop strategies which foster and promote an inclusive learning culture.

3. What is an inclusive culture? What is an inclusive culture?

4. Standard 6 of AQTF Access and equity and client service The RTO applies access and equity principles and provides timely and appropriate information, advice and support services which assist clients to identify and achieve their desired outcomes.

5. Standard 6 of AQTF 6.1: The RTO’s policies and procedures must incorporate access and equity principles.

6. Standard 6 of AQTF 6.2a: The RTO must set out its access and equity policies in a code of practice or similar document. 6.2b: The RTO must ensure that copies of any instruments developed under Standard 6.1 are provided and adhered to by staff.

7. Standard 6 of AQTF 6.3: The RTO must disseminate clear information to each client, prior to enrolment, about each of the following:

8. Standard 6 of AQTF client selection, enrolment and induction/orientation procedures; course information, including content and vocational outcomes; fees and charges, including refund policy and exemptions (where applicable);

9. Standard 6 of AQTF provision for language, literacy and numeracy assessment; client support, including any external support the RTO has arranged for clients; flexible learning and assessment procedures;

10. Standard 6 of AQTF welfare and guidance services; appeals, complaints and guidance grievance procedures; disciplinary procedures; staff responsibilities for access and equity; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) arrangements.

11. FACTORS AFFECTING PEOPLE WHO MAY BE AT RISK Age Age Gender Gender Sexuality Sexuality Socio-economic background Socio-economic background Cultural background Cultural background LOTE LOTE Technology accessibility Technology accessibility Technology literacy issues Technology literacy issues Literacy Literacy Numeracy Numeracy Physical disability Physical disability Learning disability Learning disability Intellectual disability Intellectual disability Religious practices Religious practices Medical condition Medical condition Psychological problems Psychological problems Psychiatric illness Psychiatric illness Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders Women (under represented) Women (under represented) Men (under represented) Men (under represented) Rural/remote learners Rural/remote learners Youth at risk Youth at risk Refugees/Asylum seekers Refugees/Asylum seekers

12. Assessment Tasks Go to the online Discussion area for this unit to see what your two task are. Remember that these assignments are due on April 21!