1. Welcome to North Coast Institute Kingscliff Campus
Notes to Teachers:
This PowerPoint Presentation is to accompany the Students Induction Checklist given to students in hard copy on the first day of class in all IT courses. Location of Students Induction Checklist
Get students to tick off each topic as you progress through the checklist and to sign for them at the completion of the induction
Customise each slide to suit your/course details
Teachers Instructions:
Change the Campus name if applicable
Add the Course Number
Add the Course Name
Semester I 2017

2. Introductions My Name is : Scott Martin Your Teachers will be:
Az de Silva
Steven Wigmore
Urshula BEere
Contact Details will be provided by your teachers
or Refer to your IT Student Information Hand Book
Teachers Instructions
Add your name
Add your Preferred contact details
If you give out your private mobile number you may wish to state hours you are contactable

3. Course Information Course Outline and Structure
Credentials upon completion of course
Timetable
Study options
Available Resources including electronic resources of campus server
Student Assessment Guides (SAGS)
T:\~INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT INFORMATION~\2007 Course Documents - SAGs\Semester 2
Teachers Instructions
Change the hyperlink for the student assessment guides to suit your course.
To do this
1. Delete the current link.
2. Click on Insert > Hyperlink >Link to: Existing file or Web Page, In the Look in box locate
T:\~INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT INFORMATION~\2007 Course Documents - SAGs
3. Locate your course SAGs and click on OK

4. Relevant Dates Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Start Date: 20 February 2017
Course Finish Date: 16 June 2017
Vacation Period: 10 April to 23 April 2017 (Start back 24th)
Semester 2
Course Start Date: 17 July 2017
Course Finish Date: 1 December 2017
Vacation Period: 25 September to 8 October 2017
(Start back 9th)

5. Student Information Booklet
This booklet provides you with :
Information you need to know while studying at TAFE NSW-North Coast Institute in 2017.
Presents essential information about studying at TAFE NSW,
Explains policies, procedures and commonly used educational terms.
Information on support services available to students - services ranging from career and personal counselling, to library and canteen facilities, as well as literacy and numeracy support.

6. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences.
When you commence your TAFE NSW course, the skills that you have learnt can be taken into consideration.
We call this Recognition.
Recognition for a unit of competency means you get advanced standing and will not have to study this unit of competency in your present course of enrolment.

7. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
For specific advice on the evidence you need for a unit of competency, you should contact the relevant head teacher.
If you are concerned about the effect recognition might have on employer requirements, your AUSTUDY or other benefits, you should speak with a counsellor.
Information can also be located at:

8. Student Information
Fast tracking through units/modules and challenge tests
Introduction to teaching team and availability of head teacher
Learning materials available by paying the course related charges or MSDNAA fees

9. Section Requirements Attendance Protocol when absent
Students rights and responsibilities (pg 8 student information kit)
Process for complaints
Access to teachers including Head teacher
Assessment procedures - including Policy for late and missed events
Workplace Health and Safety
Teacher Data – and location of IT documents

10. Campus Facilities Library Student administration
Counsellor
Disabilities support
Student services and cafeteria/lounge
IT Teachers Staffroom
Literacy, numeracy and Study support – Learner Support Centre
Outline of Campus facilities followed by a campus tour.

11. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
In the event of an emergency/evacuation:
• remain calm;
• cease work immediately;
• follow directions if asked to leave the building. If so, do so immediately in an orderly manner and take valuables;
• go to the designated assembly area;
• do not leave campus - stay with roll group and wait to have your name called;
• do not re-enter the building until directed campus staff.
Emergency Evacuation Areas are marked campus maps throughout the campus.

12. Harassment & Discrimination
It is against the law to harass or discriminate against another
person on the basis of age, gender, sexual preference, race,
disability, homosexuality, marital status or pregnancy.
Harassment includes inappropriate conduct that is unwelcome,
demeaning, unreciprocated, intimidating and/or offensive
against an individual or a group of people.
Viewing of bullying and harassment video

13. Student Unique Log On
When you log on to a computer at TAFE you will be required to log on with your Student DET User ID
This will give you access to:
Your own secure personal drive accessible from any workstation at your Campus.
Access your personal details , enrolments and results on line at Student E Services
Access relevant web links and other system from the DET Portal ( Access your Education account at the DET Portal

14. Student Induction Checklist
Confirm that the above topics have been received and discussed during class or by appointment by completing and signing the Student induction Checklist provided by your teacher
Please tick the box at the bottom of the checklist to give us permission to keep samples of your work for assessment validation purposes