WELCOME TO

Barefoot Pathways

STUDENT

INDUCTION

2015

All students undertaking on-campus study with Barefoot Pathways, must

be inducted according to the Programs location.

How?

Must attend this session

GENERAL INDUCTIONNot only do we have our face to face

environment, but we also have our online student hub.

GENERAL INDUCTIONStudent-hub is our online learning environment, where we engage with out learners outside of the classroom

The URL is

www.barefootpathways-studenthub.weebly.com

Please write this down..

PROGRAM INDUCTIONBare with us, as we go through our

mandatory general induction process..

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSAttendance 95%

This is strict, if more than 2 classes are missed, you will be advised to sit out class until the next program commences

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSQuestions time

Please, Please, Please use this time for any questions you might have.

Myself and the other lecturers that are within the program, wont have time to answer questions outside of class, with their many other industry roles.

Use this time, write down questions and use the

online-hub

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSNo textbooks required, as there are many

resources out there that can be used.

All have the same consistent message

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSYou will be required to have pre-

purchased a uniform, for industry branding and recognition within your local community

-Polo shirt

-Hoody

They can be organised over the next week

SITE INDUCTION-Todays venue

Wonthaggi YMCA

FEES - REFUNDS/WITHDRAWALS

Refund of fees will be made to students according to

a set criteria.

The Refund process is available to students who change their mind, 2 weeks after the course commencement date.

VET FEE-HELP

Barefoot Pathways is an approved provider of the Australian Government loan

scheme called VET FEE-HELP.

What is VET FEE-HELP?

VET FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme for the

Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher

Education Loan Program (HELP).

This loan scheme enables eligible students studying at the diploma and

above level to apply through Barefoot Pathways for VET FEE-HELP assistance to defer the cost of their studies.

VET FEE-HELP

Barefoot Pathways Diploma programs are available via VET FEE-HELP

-Diploma of Management

-Diploma of Business

-Diploma of Fitness

For more detailed information on VET FEE-HELP assistance call 13 38 78 or

visit www.deewr.gov.au/VETFEEHELP

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

We welcomes your feedback in order torecognise best practice and to promote continuousimprovement of our services!

There is a process for studentswishing to make an informal or formal complaint/

feedback associated with their study.

The required documents can be found in the online repository.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING/MISCONDUCT

Barefoot Pathways will not tolerate

discrimination

harassment

or bullying of any kind.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING/MISCONDUCT

Barefoot Pathways will take action to discipline a student as

per the Student Discipline Procedure.

PRIVACY

Barefoot Pathways is committed to complying with Victorian Information Privacy Legislation by ensuring the privacy of your personal information.

Barefoot Pathways collects personal information as a result of your enrolment for maintaining student records, for the provision of support services and to fulfil our obligation to provide statistical and other

information to government agencies.

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else’s thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own.

If you are suspected of cheating, or plagiarising work, penalties WILL apply.

If you have any questions about how to avoid plagiarism, please seek advice from your teacher

ACCIDENTS, FIRST AID & AMBULANCE

All accidents must be reported to a Designated First Aid Officer (DFO) or your course teacher.

Evening students should report any accident to their teacher.

There is a Designated First Aid Officer (DFO) in each course

Barefoot Pathways does not cover the cost of an Ambulance if used to transport students in case of an emergency, or any related medical treatment.

Barefoot Pathways strongly recommends that all students obtain their own Ambulance cover.

SAFETY EVACUATION PROCEDURES

All premises that Barefoot Pathways training is hosted at, comply with relevant and

current OH&S Legislation.

All students will be given detailed information regarding evacuation during

your course induction.

GOOD LUCK!

We wish you every success in your studies with Barefoot Pathways in 2014!

Any questions……..just ask! We are here to help!