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
INDUCTION
Not only do we have our face to face
environment, but we also have our online
student hub.
GENERAL
INDUCTION
Student-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
INDUCTION
Bare with us, as we go through our mandatory
general induction process..
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Attendance 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 REQUIREMENTS
Questions 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 REQUIREMENTS
No textbooks required, as there are many
resources out there that can be used.
All have the same consistent message
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
You 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 to
recognise best practice and to promote continuous
improvement of our services!
There is a process for students
wishing 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!