Australind Senior High School
Australind Senior High School is a Registered Training Provider (RTO) – National Provider No 50533.
Introduction to Vocational Education and Training programs
SCHOOL MOTTO
“Through Endeavour, Success”
VISION OF THE SCHOOL
“Australind Senior High School will provide an environment that allows each student the opportunity to value endeavour, achieve success and to exhibit care and respect.”
ADMISSION TO VET PROGRAMS
Admission to VET programs at Australind Senior High School utilises a selection process that gives the student every opportunity to access our Vocational Programs.
There is a general prerequisite of a C grade or better in English and Mathematics. However, candidates will be selected on merit, based on interest, commitment and work habits.
Students are counselled before admission to help with selections; this ensures that students from a wide range of social, economic and educational backgrounds have equal access to the VET programs.
Students must be prepared to attend regularly, participate in all activities, be committed to success and take personal responsibility.
FEES AND CHARGES
A list of charges is attached to students’ booklists and given to students prior to the commencement of the course. Fees are collected and safeguarded according to the Financial Management Regulations 2007 (WA) and as per the Contributions Charges and Fees Manual (Department of Education).
MARKETING
Australind Senior High School advertises its VET courses in an ethical manner. Only those courses and qualifications we are registered to deliver and assess by the Training Accreditation Council and School Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA) will be advertised.
As a Registered Training Organisation, Australind Senior High School Registered is able to deliver and assess nationally recognised training qualifications and must meet national standards.
The following courses are offered through our Registered Training Organisation:
- BSB20115 Certificate II in Business
- SIR20215 Certificate II in Retail Services
- ICT20115 Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
- MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades)
- SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
On successful completion of course requirements, Australind Senior High School is able to issue nationally recognised qualifications and Statements of Attainment.
Australind Senior High School is also able to offer additional VET courses in partnership with other organisations as follows:
Through IVET –
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
- SIS20319 Certificate II in Sport Coaching
- SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
Through COSAMP –
- CUA20615 Certificate II in Music Industry
In the event that Australind SHS ceases delivery of one of the above courses, the school will seek alternative delivery options so that students can complete their course.
Other courses are accessible through other registered training organisations, (ie Trade Training Centre, TAFE etc), but the costs vary. The VET Coordinator is able to provide advice on costs and course requirements.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
Students can be expected to be engaged in practical learning activities, which will maximise their future training pathways and career options.
Australind Senior High School has the materials, facilities and appropriately trained staff to deliver within its scope of nationally recognised training.
Staff at Australind Senior High School are committed to students being provided with a learning environment that adheres to a strict Code of Conduct.
Students receive an Assessment and Delivery Plan for their training program. This plan will show what competencies will be assessed, where and when the assessment will occur, and the assessment methods to be used.
All VET courses are delivered over two years (4 terms in Year 11 and 3 terms in Year 12). Workplace learning placement (work experience) is organised by the Workplace Coordinator for each student each year, who has a comprehensive network of employers keen to take our students.
COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
Australind Senior High School has a Complaints and Appeals Policy Procedure. Complaints and appeals will be dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively; with the intention of resolving the complaint/appeal as early as possible. A student may appeal against an assessment result and if successful in their appeal, they will have the opportunity for reassessment.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process whereby the skills you have acquired from life, work experience; formal or informal training can be formally acknowledged and recognised. RPL can apply to one or more Units of Competency or even a whole course.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION/CREDIT TRANSFER
As a Registered Training Organisation, Australind Senior High School recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. Credit is the value assigned for the recognition of equivalence in content and learning outcomes between different types of learning and/or qualifications.
STUDENT WELFARE AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
Australind Senior High School follows a whole school approach of a caring school. Thus all VET students have full access to the full range of welfare and guidance services.
ATTENDANCE AND BEHAVIOUR
Students who undertake any of the Vocational Education Training at Australind Senior High School are expected to conform to the school’s rules on attendance, behaviour and dress code.
The rules for Post Compulsory students include:
- attendance at schools for all periods and functions including compulsory sporting carnivals.
- punctual attendance for all lessons
- application to set class or activities
- completion of set assignment, tasks or homework
- acceptable classroom behaviour
- if absent, on return, provision of valid explanation in writing from parents or doctor, within 7 days of return to school
- meeting school dress code requirements as set for the VET course
- abiding by all school rules.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Students recognised with special needs include, but are not limited to:
- Vision and Verbal impairment
- Physical disability
- Intellectually disadvantaged
- Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds
Staff delivering VET competencies and who have students with special needs in their group, will develop a suitable flexible learning program using the “Building Diversity Policy” as a framework to provide for individual talents and experiences and to offer choice and flexibility to cater for individual circumstances.
