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To provide CIT students with a learning environment in which there is no unlawful or unjust limitation to access or participation in education and training.
This policy covers all prospective and enrolled students at CIT, including those students who access
VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP. This includes: a) All students who are, or would be entitled to VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP b) All persons seeking to enrol in a program at CIT and who are, or would be, entitled to VET
FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP c) The selection from among the persons who are, or would be, entitled to VET FEE-HELP and
FEE-HELP, and who seek to enrol with CIT d) The treatment of students who are, or would be entitled to VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP.
Discrimination
Equity
FEE-HELP
Higher Education
Support Act 2003
Unfavourable treatment of a person or group of people in an area of public life, on the basis of a characteristic identified in the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, or the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Attributes identified in these Acts include, but are not limited to:
Race, sexuality, gender identity, relationship status, pregnancy, religious or political conviction, breastfeeding, age, status as a parent or carer and disability. These are called ‘protected attributes’ or ‘grounds’.
Is ensuring everyone is treated in a fair manner, according to their individual needs. It requires fairness and impartiality but not necessarily treating everyone the same way. There are occasions where equity involves a decision made in good conscience to treat a person differently according to their circumstances.
An income contingent loan available to students enrolled in an eligible bachelor degree program to assist in the payment of their tuition fees.
A Commonwealth Act also referred to as HESA. This Act includes the following provisions:
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VET FEE-HELP assistance: clause 43 Schedule 1A of the Act
Student Equity Policy including Students who Access VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
Contact officer: Director, CIT Student Services Page 1 of 5
Date created: 19 September 2002
Date updated: July 2015

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VET FEE-HELP
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FEE-HELP assistance: Subdivision 104 of the Act.
An income contingent loan available to students enrolled in an eligible VET unit of study to assist in the payment of their tuition fees.
VET unit of study Refers to a diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate or graduate diploma course of study (program) or a qualification specified in the VET
Guidelines, that CIT is approved to offer VET FEE-HELP for.
1.
CIT is committed to providing equal opportunity of entry into and progress through CIT courses and access to facilities and services for all prospective and enrolled CIT students, if they meet the specific pre-entry requirements for the course.
2.
CIT will promote an environment free from discrimination.
3.
CIT will within its means provide resources, assistance and promotion of programs in a way which reasonably accommodates individual and group differences. This does not prevent
CIT from taking into account, in making these decisions, educational disadvantages that a particular student has experienced or the fact that the student may be enrolled via a VET restricted areas arrangement.
4.
CIT will have an equity officer who can support students to ensure respectful and responsible behaviour is maintained at CIT, including assistance in dealing with issues and complaints regarding discrimination or harassment, and providing support for students in nontraditional areas of study. Equity support is available through Student Support 62073290
Delegation Manual
N/A
Delegation Number
Version
Number
001
002
003
004
005
006
Date Endorsed by Executive
Management
19 September 2002
10 December 2007 –
November 2010
January 2014
October 2014
July 2015
Delegation Delegate
Review Process (Initial Policy, Major
Review or Minor Amendment)
Major Review
Minor Review
Minor Review
Minor Amendment
Minor Amendment
Minor Amendment
Student Equity Policy including Students who Access VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
Contact officer: Director, CIT Student Services Page 2 of 5
Date created: 19 September 2002
Date updated: July 2015

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This Policy is due for review by October 2018 or when changes to work practices or the Authority
Source noted below render the policy out of date.
Minor amendments do not alter the review date.
Authority Source
Related Documents
Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987
Higher Education Support Act 2003 (HESA)
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Australian Standards for Physical Access
Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)
Disability Services Act 1991 (ACT)
Ethics in the ACT Public Service CMD August 2005 (ACT)
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Commonwealth)
Freedom of Information Act 1989 (ACT)
Human Rights Act 2004 (ACT)
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
(Commonwealth)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 (ACT)
Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth)
Information Privacy Act 2014 (ACT)
Public Sector Management Act 1994 (ACT)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Commonwealth)
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Commonwealth)
CIT Student Policies
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Anti Bullying and Harassment Policy
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Responsibilities in the Learning Environment
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Complaints Policy
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Privacy Policy
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Health and Safety of Students Policy
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Unsatisfactory Student Behaviour Policy
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Student Definition, Eligibility and Enrolment Process Policy
Relevant sections: CIT Student Information Guide
Nil Supporting Guide
Policy Owner (Lead Coordinator:
Responsible for major review and
Deputy Chief Executive
Student Equity Policy including Students who Access VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
Contact officer: Director, CIT Student Services Page 3 of 5
Date created: 19 September 2002
Date updated: July 2015

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. any amendments and recommends sign off by the Chief Executive)
Contact Officer (Responsible for input and advice to the policy)
Director, CIT Student Services
Mandatory Consultation
I approve this policy.
N/A
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Chief Executive Officer
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Date
Student Equity Policy including Students who Access VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
Contact officer: Director, CIT Student Services Page 4 of 5
Date created: 19 September 2002
Date updated: July 2015

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PROCEDURES
If students have any issues, they are advised to contact Student Support on 62073290.
Student Equity Policy including Students who Access VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP
Contact officer: Director, CIT Student Services Page 5 of 5
Date created: 19 September 2002
Date updated: July 2015