Orientation Sem 1, 2016
Faculty of
Business & Finance
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Accounting Staff
Mirka Jukich-Cabral
Janelle Eggins
Head Teachers
Accounting & Finance
Accounting & Finance
Full Time Teachers
Stephen Makepeace
Julie Ogle
Stephanie Shipway
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Maria Pacchiarotta
Banking Staff
Head Teachers
Mirka Jukich-Cabral Accounting & Finance
Janelle Eggins
Accounting & Finance
Full Time Teacher
Anjali Singh
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Accounting
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Banking
Certificate III in
Financial Services -
Certificate IV in
Financial Services Banking
Diploma in
Financial Services –
Banking
Advanced Diploma in
Financial Services Banking
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•Entry level Banking roles
•Teller
•Customer Service Officer
•Entry level Banking roles
•Lending Officer
•Card Services Officer
•Business Banker
•Customer Service Officer
•Team Leader
•Team Leader
•Business Banking
Manager
•Branch Manager
•Lending Manager
Units
• Subjects are called Units of Competency
• Some class times have more than 1 unit
• Multiple assessments during the semester rather
than just at the end of semester
• Student assessment guides for each unit will be
handed out in each class and available on the wiki.
This will include the assessment policy and resubmit
rules.
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Competency Based Units
• You have been enrolled in units of competency for
the accounting and banking courses.
• This requires your teachers to determine whether
you are competent in each unit.
• We have to collect evidence to support your
competency in the unit.
• This may be a combination of class test and
assignments done at home.
Attendance in every class
is very important.
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Organising Commitments
Diarise everything in your lives:
• TAFE classes
• Homework
• Collection of evidence dates
• Assignment due dates
• Sport, recreation and entertainment dates
• Family commitments
• Allocate an adequate amount of time for study on a
regular basis.
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Home Study
• For every hour of class time, do approximately one
hour of study / homework
• Therefore for a 20 hour course you will also need
10-20 hours at home / library study. Plan for this.
• There will be a library session later in the morning to
explain the features of the library and how to use the
facilities provided for students.
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TAFE – room numbers
• Blocks A, B, G etc
• Floor numbers 1 – 4
• Accounting staff rooms are located in B201 and
which means:
• B Block, 2nd floor, room 1 Near the exit door.
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Student Email
You have been provided with a student email account
by TAFE.
ACCESS to this account is through student E-services
OR DET Portal.
Redirecting your email – will be done tomorrow in the
workshop
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Classroom computers
• User name is the PC name
• Password is tafestudent
• To access the internet you need your personal login
– Your first name dot last name
– Password is your date of birth dd/mm/yyyy
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Internet Access
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/logins
With Student e-services you can:
• View your personal details, enrolment details and
module / unit results.
• View your employer details.
• Change your contact details.
• Request a transcript of results.
• View notifications and calendar information
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Moodle
• https://swsi.moodle.tafensw.edu.au/
• Login
• Search for course name
• Click on name
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Wiki page
• Google
“Granville Accounting Wiki”
http://accounting-granville.swsi.wikispaces.net/
• Save home page in favourites or bookmark it
• Best to use Google Chrome – NOT safari or internet explorer
• Click on Certificate IV on left side navigation
• Request registration and type your student
number in comment box
– should have access within 2 days
• “Class Materials” for
• Click on the subject you want to search
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TAFE card
• Student identification and stored value card which is
given to all enrolled students.
• It contains your name, student number, a
photograph and is used for library borrowing, travel
concession and discounts at many business and
entertainment venues.
• It contains a reloadable “purse”, which you may use
for photocopying and parking.
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TAFE card
• You must carry your TAFEcard at all times when on
college premises.
• You will need to show it as identification to sit final
exams.
• If it is lost or stolen, report this immediately to the
administration office. Replacements cost $20.
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TAFE Classroom Behaviour
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Adult Educational facility (not school)
You are responsible for your own learning.
Expect respect from staff and fellow students.
Zero tolerance to harassment.
No abusive language including swearing.
No answering mobile phones or texting during class
Punctuality – classes start on time, miss the beginning of a
class and you risk being lost for the rest of the lesson.
• Student discipline policy https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/dis
cipline/stu_discip/PD20020075_i.shtml
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Receipts
• Have your TIMETABLE & Payment Receipts with you
at all times.
• Both of these documents will be needed for
attendance at classes.
• To attend class you must have paid your fees.
• Any problems with receiving emails to be able to pay,
please see Admin before leaving today
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Stationery Needs
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Lecture pad / writing paper
Pencil, eraser, pens, highlighters
Small ruler
Diary
Watch (mobile phone cannot be used)
Calculator
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Cheap (no more than $15)
Non Programmable
No noisy buttons or sounds
No need to buy expensive one (Sharp EL738) until 2nd or 3rd
semester
– Not allowed to use mobile phone as a calculator
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Textbooks
• Most units have a workbook which you can access on
the wiki and print.
• Most teachers will ask you to print the learning
materials and lecture notes before the class.
• If you need to buy a text book, google for best prices
and delivery cost.
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Computer Competency
• At your first class your teacher will discuss with you
Computer Competency Assessments.
• If you have previous computer skills, Microsoft Word,
Excel or MYOB please discuss with your teacher in
the first couple of weeks.
• DO NOT LEAVE TILL THE END OF THE SEMESTER TO
DISCUSS.
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Student Rights
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Be treated fairly and with respect
Learn in a discrimination – free environment
Not be subject to harassment
Learn in a supportive and stimulating environment
Have access to counselling and advice
Have your privacy respected
Have access to information about TAFE procedures
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Student Responsibilities
• Treat students and staff with respect and fairness
• Follow reasonable directions of TAFE staff
• Act responsibly by complying with TAFE rules about:
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Swearing
Spitting
Eating and drinking in class
Littering
Harassment of others
Damaging, stealing or misusing property
Alcohol, drugs and smoking
Mobile Phones
Copyright and Computers
Student Responsibilities
Comply with TAFE student requirements about:
• Being punctual and regular in class attendance
• Submitting assignments by the due date
• The Library
• Workplace Health and Safety
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Car Parking
• $3 per entry
• Swipe TAFE card on entry
• You can load money onto your TAFE card at the card
machine located in A block and other areas.
• Check your account balance on the vending machine
• If parking in local streets, watch the time limits as
parking police patrol
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Classes for Accounting &
Banking
• Classes start next week
• Please refer to your timetables for details.
• If you do not yet have a timetable, please
see a teacher after this session.
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Classes for Accounting &
Banking
• WIKI
• Moodle
• Bring your own device (BYOD)
– Laptop or tablet when not in a computer room
(B212)
• Flexible/Online learning – teacher will advise if
applicable
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Classes for Accounting &
Banking
• Disability
• Language, literacy & numeracy
– RU Ready
• If already completed, we will collect your results
after this session
• If still need to complete after the library tour today
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RPL
• Recognition of Prior Learning
• If you have studied the units that are in your course
before, please bring in your certificate as proof
• If you have extensive work experience of the
elements in the unit and don’t want to learn the
subject officially, then you will need to apply for RPL
http://erecognition.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/
• via the following website.
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Lock Down Procedures
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEINiaHGDFA&f
eature=youtu.be
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Student Services Guide
• https://swsi.tafensw.edu.au/Students/CurrentStudents/Student-information/Student-ServicesGuide
Dress standards
• No offensive slogans on clothing
• Dress appropriately and respect dress rules, where
applicable
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Student Assistance
• There are a number of services in Granville college
that can offer you assistance during your studies.
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Library
Adult Basic Education/Learning support
Careers and Counselling
Equity unit
• Your teacher will discuss these services with you in
your first lesson.
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Smoking
Smoking only in designated areas of the college – these are
signposted
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Next
• Library tour at 11:15 – Meet near Library service desk
• RU Ready – B212 11:30-3:30 (available for assistance)
– If you have your certificates already printed, please hand
them in today before you leave
• Tomorrow Thursday 4th Feb
– Introduction workshop for Banking and Accounting
– Room B116
– 9:30 – 12:30
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