STUDENT HANDBOOK
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CONTACT INFORMATION
General Enquiries 08 9267 7777
Training Information 08 9267 7500
Emailinfo.centre@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
Webpolytechnic.wa.edu.au
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Postal Address
PO Box 1336
Midland WA 6936
This publication is available in an alternative format on request.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
The provision of student services at Polytechnic West is coordinated through the
Customer Service Centres located at each campus.
Please visit the Customer Service Centre for information on courses and student services,
general enquiries and day-to-day administration functions including enrolments, changes to
enrolments, the payment of fees, and the issuing of parking permits.
Armadale 40 and 45 Commerce Avenue
Adult Migrant English Program
145 Jull Street
Balga
18 Loxwood Road
Bentley Hayman Road
Carlisle Corner Oats and Bank Streets
Equine Training Centre
State Equestrian Centre
303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon
Jandakot
AeroSpace Training Centre Administration
23 Eagle Drive
Hangar
14 Compass Road
Midland
Corner Lloyd Street and Eddie Barron Drive
Thornlie
Burslem Drive
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THE DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
POLYTECHNIC WEST VET TERM DATES 2015
Term One
Term Two
Term Three
Term Four
Polytechnic West Closes
2015 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Wednesday 1 January
Monday 26 January
Monday 2 March
Friday 3 April
Monday 6 April
Monday 27 April
Monday 1 June
Monday 28 September
Friday 25 December
Monday 28 December
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2 February - 2 April
20 April - 3 July
20 July - 25 September
5 October - 11 December
18 December
New Year’s Day
Australia Day
Labour Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
ANZAC Day
WA Day
Queen’s Birthday
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
A WELCOME FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Welcome to Polytechnic West.
In choosing Polytechnic West as your pathway to
employment or further study, or for a post university
qualification to enhance your learning with practical,
hands-on skills, you have chosen to be part of a
learning community which prides itself on excellence.
The current labour market in Western Australia presents
a number of opportunities and challenges for industry in
gaining the right people with the right skills for the job.
As one of Western Australia’s largest registered training
organisations we’ve been able to take advantage of the
significant opportunities being presented and develop
solutions for individuals and employers.
This year, you have joined a student contingent of
approximately 30,000 at seven campuses across the
metropolitan area. Your Polytechnic West qualification
will open the door to a new world of exciting
possibilities. As a graduate of Polytechnic West you will
be respected for your practical, industry-relevant skills, and your qualification will give you the
chance to take your career anywhere you want.
Your achievements and success stories are the foundation for our long-term success. With this
in mind, Polytechnic West provides a training environment where we work closely with industry
to ensure you are equipped with real world knowledge and skills.
This handbook outlines some important information that you need to know to make your studies
at Polytechnic West enjoyable and hassle-free.
On behalf of the staff, I wish you the best in your studies and congratulate you for taking the first
step towards your new future.
Jill Jamieson
Managing Director
Polytechnic West
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CONTENTS
Contact information...............................................................................................................2
Customer Service Centres....................................................................................................2
The dates you need to know.................................................................................................3
A welcome from the Managing Director................................................................................4
Term timetables.....................................................................................................................5
2015 year planner.................................................................................................................9
STUDENT SERVICES, SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
Aboriginal services..............................................................................................................14
Accidents/Injuries................................................................................................................14
Application for Testamur (Award)........................................................................................14
Apprentice/Trainee information...........................................................................................14
Assessments and assignments...........................................................................................15
Assessment appeals...........................................................................................................15
Bookshop and stationery services.......................................................................................15
By-laws................................................................................................................................16
Cafeterias............................................................................................................................16
Career Counsellors.............................................................................................................16
Centrelink Student Service Centres....................................................................................16
Childcare.............................................................................................................................16
Class induction/attendance.................................................................................................16
Code of Conduct.................................................................................................................16
Confidentiality statement.....................................................................................................17
Equal opportunities..............................................................................................................17
Fees and charges................................................................................................................17
Flexible and Online delivery................................................................................................18
Freedom of Information.......................................................................................................18
Higher Education.................................................................................................................18
Insurance claims.................................................................................................................18
International centre..............................................................................................................18
Language, literacy & numeracy support..............................................................................19
Library.................................................................................................................................19
Lost property.......................................................................................................................20
My Tech...............................................................................................................................20
Parking and security............................................................................................................20
Police clearances................................................................................................................23
Public transport...................................................................................................................23
Recognition of Prior Learning..............................................................................................23
Recognition of qualifications from other Registered Training Organisations.......................24
Record of results.................................................................................................................24
Results and awards.............................................................................................................24
Safety and health................................................................................................................24
Social media........................................................................................................................25
Student email......................................................................................................................25
Student ID cards..................................................................................................................25
Student notices and flyers...................................................................................................25
Student wireless..................................................................................................................26
Students with disability or medical conditions.....................................................................26
Sustainability.......................................................................................................................26
Unique Student Identifier.....................................................................................................27
VET FEE-HELP...................................................................................................................27
Withdrawal, enrolment adjustments, transfers and refunds................................................27
GENERAL STUDENT REGULATIONS
Becoming a PWA student....................................................................................................30
General behaviour...............................................................................................................30
Dress code..........................................................................................................................31
Attendance/Course progress...............................................................................................31
Safety and bullying..............................................................................................................31
Work placement compliance and confidentiality..................................................................32
Children on institute premises.............................................................................................32
Compliance with legislation and policies.............................................................................32
Campus environment and resources..................................................................................34
Appropriate use of PWA Computing and Learning Management System (LMS)................34
Misconduct..........................................................................................................................35
Complaints and feedback....................................................................................................37
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT.................................................................................39
POLYTECHNIC WEST BY-LAWS
Part 1 - Preliminary..............................................................................................................44
Part 2 - General...................................................................................................................44
Part 3 - Student Association................................................................................................45
Part 4 - Conduct on institute land........................................................................................45
Part 5 - Control of traffic......................................................................................................46
Part 6 - Penalties and disciplinary consequences...............................................................46
STUDENT SERVICES,
SUPPORT AND
FACILITIES
ABORIGINAL SERVICES
Polytechnic West’s Aboriginal Services Unit is
available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students with their studies, in finding a
career pathway, and with support.
Our specialised team can provide support and
advice on:
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Training options available at PWA
Industry qualified tutors to support your
training
• Referrals to Centrelink and other service
providers for Abstudy, etc.
• Assistance with filling in application forms
• Links to on line elearning tools such as
Mooditj Moodle
• Choosing the right career
• Course fees and scholarships.
We also offer other services to ensure
students get the support they need. To find
out more, or to arrange an appointment with
Aboriginal Services, call 9267 7777.
ACCIDENTS/INJURIES
All accidents which occur on campus, at your
work placement location, or on an organised
Polytechnic West excursion, must be reported
to your lecturer/supervisor immediately.
If you have caused any damage on campus or
noted a fault on campus, it must be reported to
campus management immediately to prevent
subsequent accidents.
Workshop and laboratory safety rules must be
observed at all times.
APPLICATION FOR TESTAMUR
(AWARD)
On completion of a qualification or course,
students must apply for their Testamur (Award)
by lodging an Application for Testamur (Award)
or Statement of Attainment form with the
Customer Service Centre at their campus
of study. These forms are available from the
Customer Service Centre or Student Portal.
For accredited courses students will be issued
a Statement of Attainment. Replacement
statements are also $50.
APPRENTICE/TRAINEE
INFORMATION
Accommodation Allowance
Apprentices/Trainees who are required to
live away from home during their attendance
at Polytechnic West may be eligible for
accommodation allowance, if the distance
travelled to attend is more than a 200km
round trip.
This subsidy is only available to those who
are attending the nearest Registered Training
Organisation offering the required training.
Application forms and further information can
be sourced from your lecturer or Customer
Service Centre or from the ApprentiCentre
web site trainingwa.wa.gov.au/apprenticentre.
Daily Travel Assistance
Apprentices/Trainees may be entitled to
an allowance for daily travel to the nearest
training venue from their place of residence.
This allowance is only available to those who
are attending their nearest Registered Training
Organisation offering the required training.
To be eligible for assistance, the distance
between their normal place of residence and
their nearest training venue must be more than
a 70km round trip.
The cost of an all day bus or train ticket is
claimable (receipts are required) or, when
private transport is used, a subsidy payment
per kilometre travelled is claimable.
Air travel applies only if an apprentice/trainee
would have to travel 600km or more one way,
by road or rail to the training venue from their
normal place of residence.
Polytechnic West cannot accept liability
for travel unless the appropriate form is
received by the due date. Once booked, travel
arrangements cannot be altered.
Reprints of Testamurs (Awards) cost $50.
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An amount of $20 per block release can also
be claimed as an airport transfer subsidy,
receipts for the airport bus or taxi must be
included with the Travel and Accommodation
Allowance (TAA) claim form.
This information is presented in a Delivery and
Assessment Plan, which may be provided as
a handout or available online as part of the
enrolled course. Students with special needs
should discuss these with their lecturer.
Living away from home allowance (LAFHA)
This allowance may apply if an apprentice/
trainee has to move away from the family
or guardian’s home in order to take up an
apprenticeship/traineeship, remain in an
apprenticeship/traineeship, receive essential
supplementary on-the-job training with another
employer or seek work and commence
an apprenticeship/traineeship within three
calendar months of leaving home.
ASSESSMENT APPEALS
Guidelines on the LAFHA are subject to
change—eligibility criteria and time limits apply.
Please contact your local Australian
Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) for further
information. Call 13 38 73 for the AAC in your
region or visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au
ApprentiCentre
The ApprentiCentre is part of the Department
of Training and Workforce Development. It
provides support to employers, apprentices
and trainees and answers questions regarding:
• the rights and obligations of the
apprentice, trainee, employer/guardian
• training options available
• mediation and dispute resolution services
• registration and suspension of Training
Contracts, issuing of Trade Certificates
and general administration of the
apprenticeship or traineeship.
To contact the ApprentiCentre call 13 19 54,
email apprenticentre@trainingwa.wa.gov.au
or visit trainingwa.wa.gov.au/apprenticentre.
ASSESSMENTS AND
ASSIGNMENTS
Lecturers or assessors will outline
assessment requirements such as the type of
assessments, dates and special conditions, at
the commencement of training for each unit or
group of units.
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If you believe you have received an incorrect
assessment result you may lodge an
appeal. The appeal can only be against an
assessment process.
You should discuss your assessment concerns
with your lecturer/assessor in the first instance
and, depending on the outcome of that
discussion, you may decide to appeal.
A fee will be charged for all assessment
appeals in accordance with the VET Fees and
Charges Policy, and this fee is refundable if
the appeal is upheld. For updated information
on Assessment Appeal fees please check our
website, polytechnic.wa.edu.au or enquire at any
Customer Service Centre.
A panel will consider each appeal and make a
decision based on the evidence presented to
the panel by the student and the assessor.
Forms for lodgement of an appeal are
available from the Customer Service Centre or
at polytechnic.wa.edu.au.
BOOKSHOP AND
STATIONERY SERVICES
Polytechnic West uses The Co-op Bookshop,
one of Australia’s leading academic and
professional booksellers, for students to
purchase their resources. This includes
textbooks, uniforms and other materials.
Student membership is $25; this optional
membership fee provides life-time access to
discounts offered by the Co-op.
Resources can be purchased online, or via
phone, with a valid credit or debit card. Orders
over $50 will be mailed free of charge to your
home address, or you can request delivery to
a Co-op branch or a Polytechnic West Library
for pick up.
Alternatively, you can attend The Co-op’s
Bentley store, located at Curtin University,
Shop 200B Kent Street, Bentley.
The Co-op also provides a second hand book
option and a lease arrangement for textbooks.
The Customer Service Centres also provide a
limited stock of essential safety and stationery
supplies.
For further information visit www.coop.com.au
or contact The Co-op store on 6144 5725.
BY-LAWS
Polytechnic West’s by-laws relate to many
aspects of the organisation. Please refer to
Polytechnic West By-Laws in this document.
CAFETERIAS
Polytechnic West has a cafeteria at each of
its major campuses. The hours of operation
for each facility vary and are posted at the
entrance to each cafeteria.
The cafeterias are operated by an
outside catering company under a licence
arrangement with the organisation.
As a matter of policy, the external caterers
endeavour to set food prices at below normal
commercial retail outlets.
Students are encouraged to give feedback
by contacting their Campus Manager and/or
completing the annual cafeteria survey.
CAREER COUNSELLORS
Career Counsellors can assist with
decisions about your course and/or career
choice. Appointments with an external
Career Counsellor may be arranged at the
CareerCentre - Level 2, 166 Murray Street
Mall, Perth (above Woolworths) or by calling
them on 13 23 98.
Polytechnic West’s Information Officers
can assist with information on courses and
pathways. To speak with an Information Officer
call 9267 7500.
CENTRELINK STUDENT SERVICE
CENTRES
The Centrelink Student Service Centre at Curtin
University can also assist full-time Polytechnic
West students with their applications for Youth
Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. It is located
in Building 106, next to the Curtin Guild Tavern.
Phone 13 24 90 for other specialised Centrelink
Student Service Centres located at Fremantle,
Innaloo, Joondalup and Victoria Park.
CHILDCARE
Childcare facilities are located in close
proximity to all Polytechnic West campuses.
If you are referred by Centrelink JET advisors,
a subsidy may be available to you to assist
with costs.
CLASS INDUCTION/
ATTENDANCE
An induction session is conducted prior to, or
at, the first class where you will be advised of
class attendance requirements.
For apprentices, notification of class absences
will be sent to employers.
For students under 18 years of age,
notification of absences will be sent to your
parent or guardian.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Polytechnic West Student Code of
Conduct outlines the key responsibilities,
which staff and students have to each other,
and acts as a baseline for expected standards
of service and behaviour. It can be used as a
basis for an individual Learning Agreement.
Polytechnic West promotes applied and
practical learning and in doing so, seeks to
form effective partnerships with students of
all ages and cultures to ensure a supportive
learning environment in which people are
treated with respect and their learning and
well-being are provided for.
If a student fails to behave in accordance with
the Student Code of Conduct, a penalty may
be imposed.
For further information, refer to Polytechnic
West’s By-Laws at the back of this document.
As part of their enrolment, all students accept
and abide by PWA’s Student Code of Conduct.
All students are strongly encouraged to
read the Student Code of Conduct before
commencing their studies.
Copies are available within this document,
or at all Customer Service Centres.
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
Our students are entitled to the protection
of their privacy, as is anyone who may have
dealings with Polytechnic West. We hold a
wide range of information about individuals
that is considered personal. There are times
when Polytechnic West staff may require
access to personal information about students.
To the extent that the information is private,
we will restrict access to those staff who need
the information in order to carry out their
responsibilities in the personal or academic
interests of the students.
Polytechnic West will not disclose personal
information about students to other students,
to people outside the institute (other than
in accordance with any legal or academic
obligation) or to staff members who have no
need to access the information without student
consent.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Polytechnic West seeks to serve the diversity
of the wider community by providing equal
opportunities for all.
FEES AND CHARGES
TrainingWA fees are set by the Department
of Training and Workforce Development.
Should you be successful in gaining a place
in a qualification you are required to pay
either a standard rate or concession rate each
semester. Your total fees payable at Polytechnic
West will be a combination of:
• a course fee
• a resource fee
• an incidental fee (where applicable)
• a discretionary fee
Commercial and international students may
have a different fee structure. Please speak
to one of our enrolling officers for further
information.
Payment of Fees
Students are expected to pay all applicable fees
at enrolment. Students who are unable to pay
their fees in full at the time of enrolment must
apply for a direct debit plan and are expected to
pay a minimum deposit of $100.
Students claiming concession must provide
proof of eligibility before the commencement of
classes. The best time to do this at enrolment.
All students must be formally enrolled before
commencing classes. Please take your
Confirmation of Enrolment Form to each of your
first classes.
The WA Equal Opportunity Act 1984, related
legislation and subsequent amendments make
it unlawful to discriminate against people
on the grounds of age; pregnancy; family
responsibility; race; family status; religious
conviction; gender history; sex; impairment;
Please retain your receipt and Confirmation of
sexual orientation; marital status; spent
Enrolment Form for tax purposes or enrolment at
convictions; and political conviction (or lack of). another campus within the same semester and
year. Request for a copy of this form may incur
This Act also makes sexual and other forms
a cost.
of harassment unlawful in employment,
education and in relation to accommodation.
VET FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that helps
It is illegal to victimise someone who has made eligible VET students pay their tuition fees for
a complaint.
certain higher-level VET qualifications. For
more information see our VET FEE-HELP
Any form of harassment or discrimination on
section.
these grounds will not be tolerated, overlooked
or explained away.
For updated information on fees and charges
please check our website, polytechnic.wa.edu.au
or enquire at any Customer Service Centre.
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FLEXIBLE & ONLINE DELIVERY
INSURANCE CLAIMS
The following terms and conditions apply to
online studies at Polytechnic West:
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
Polytechnic West is using an online
environment (eCampus) to support some
training and assessment. You should be
aware that the online learning environment
is considered a face-to-face learning
environment (it is STILL a classroom and you
must abide by the Student Code of Conduct).
Code of Conduct
• Always use appropriate classroom
behaviour
• Respect your peers and your lecturers
• Do not use offensive or discriminatory
language
• Do not put up offensive or inappropriate
material
• Personal information is not to be
published.
Responsibilities and Obligations
• Respect every student’s right to be part of
an equitable learning environment
Password confidentiality
• Your password is confidential and only
to be used by you to participate in your
online course.
Be aware! Your online course will be
monitored by a lecturer/facilitator and
records maintained of all activity. Access
may be denied if any of the above terms and
conditions are not met.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Members of the public wishing to access
documents under the Freedom of Information
Act 1992, should write to the Freedom of
Information Officer, Polytechnic West.
The Information Statement detailing categories
of documents held is available from the
website. Fees may apply to FOI requests.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Polytechnic West does not accept
responsibility for accidents to students
except where legal liability arises due to the
negligence of Polytechnic West. Other than
apprentices/trainees and those on work
experience, all students are responsible for
their own insurance.
International Centre staff are available to assist
international students (with a valid Student
Visa) from all Polytechnic West campuses
with advice on course and progress
information, health and medical cover,
referral to counselling services and
further study options.
All international students are strongly
encouraged to read Polytechnic West’s
International Student Handbook which
contains important information specific
to them. The handbook is posted on the
Polytechnic West International website at
www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/international.
The International Centre is open from 8:30am
to 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Any changes to
the opening hours are posted at
www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/international
As required under Western Australian
legislation, all international students and
students studying in Australian states other
than WA are enrolled with Education Training
International (ETI).
Polytechnic West partners with ETI to provide
the highest quality training and students will be
issued with an ETI-Polytechnic West award at
the successful conclusion of their studies.
Additional information for international
students, including orientation details, is
available from www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/
international or, contact the International
Centre on 9442 8332 or email
internationalcentre@polytechnic.wa.edu.au.
If you’re studying a higher education diploma
or associate degree ,then make sure you
download a copy of the Student Handbook for
Higher Education.
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LANGUAGE, LITERACY AND
NUMERACY SUPPORT
Polytechnic West offers a range of support
strategies for students who want help with
English language, literacy and numeracy.
Find out more from your lecturer or ask at the
Customer Service Centre.
Read Write Now! is a free service by trained
tutors who will teach you on a one-to-one basis
with your English reading, writing, spelling and
speaking skills, as well as basic mathematical
skills. Assistance can be provided on campus
and at other locations. Contact Read Write
Now! on 1800 018 802.
LIBRARY
Polytechnic West has five major libraries
and three satellite libraries to help you find
resources in your specialty study area.
Our libraries provide
• Orientations to the library facilities
• A large and diverse resource collection of
books, magazines and DVDs
• Assistance with searching for information
and answers to reference enquiries
• Networked and wireless computer areas
• Access to electronic information such as
internet and databases.
Campus Services
There are libraries located on each campus
of Polytechnic West, with small collections at
Armadale’s Student Resource Centre and the
AeroSpace Training Centre.
Most campus libraries have MFD/printers,
internet access, and study areas. Midland
campus library has an Assessment Centre.
Copyright
Information on copyright obligations and rights
is available in each library. Students should
know their copyright obligations and ensure
that any copying or printing does not infringe
copyright. Please follow the copyright notices
displayed near MFD/printers.
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External Students
Postal loans and outreach services are
provided for external students. Information can
be obtained from your campus library.
Lending Services
All enrolled students are members of the
library. Your student ID is your library card.
Student ID Cards are available from your
campus library.
Students can renew items at each library,
online or by telephone. Students may use
their student ID card at all Polytechnic West
campus libraries to borrow materials.
Library Code of Conduct
It is your responsibility to abide by Polytechnic
West’s Library Code of Conduct when using
library services. The Library Code of Conduct
is displayed in each library and is available
from the library website. Fines or charges will
be levied for damaged or unreturned items.
Online Information
library.polytechnic.wa.edu.au
Students can access Polytechnic West’s
Library catalogue, databases and web
directories from the library website.
Library publications including referencing and
study guides can be freely downloaded from
the website. The website also has information
on opening hours, contact details, library
policies and rules and services.
Orientations
Information on using and accessing library
collections and resources is available at each
library. Please ask your lecturer to include a
library orientation in your class induction.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Reciprocal borrowing enables Polytechnic
West students to borrow from all other State
Training Provider libraries and the Edith
Cowan, and Murdoch University Libraries.
To use these services students and staff will
need to show their current student ID card.
Check the conditions of use for reciprocal
members at each library. You are expected to
know and follow them.
Referencing and Plagiarism
The APA Referencing Guide provides
information on how to acknowledge sources
and use correct referencing techniques and, is
available from the library website.
Further information regarding referencing and
plagiarism can be found on the library website.
For further information contact the library at
your preferred campus or email
library@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
Balga (F Block) 9207 4218
Bentley (B Block) 9267 7240
Carlisle (A Block) 9267 7450
Midland (D Block) 9374 6274
Thornlie (Block 9) 9267 7620
LOST PROPERTY
Lost something? Check with Customer Service
Centre staff as they record and store lost
property and may be able to help.
MY TECH
My Tech is an online service provided to
all students at Polytechnic West. You can
access a range of information and services
through My Tech including current enrolment
information, qualifications previously
completed, student study plan, important
announcements and a staff search where you
can find your lecturers contact information.
To access you simply use your student
network login. To access My Tech visit the
Polytechnic West website.
PARKING AND SECURITY
Polytechnic West’s Parking Policy states that
all vehicles must display a current Parking
Permit. Parking application forms and permits
are available at the Customer Service Centre.
Security Services
All major campuses employ a security guard
who completes regular patrols of the car
parks and grounds with every effort made
to protect property. Polytechnic West takes
no responsibility for any personal effects or
vehicles that may be stolen or damaged.
Students who may be concerned about leaving
the campus alone at night can speak to their
lecturer and arrange to leave the class in the
company of others or the security guard.
You also have an obligation!
Please ensure your vehicle is locked and
personal belongings are secure at all times.
Do not leave valuables in vehicles, especially
not in full view of the general public. You may
choose to insure your property as Polytechnic
West has no title to your possessions and is
therefore unable to provide insurance cover
for individuals sustaining financial loss from
theft or damage. It is also advisable to ensure
that your vehicle is suitably protected with an
immobiliser or steering wheel lock.
All users park within campus grounds at
their own risk.
Parking bays for drivers with a disability
are available for authorised ACROD permit
holders.
Speeding, Motor Vehicles, Motor Cycles
Campus speed limits must be observed. Any
person endangering themselves or others by
driving a motor vehicle/cycle dangerously,
which includes speeding, tyre burn outs or
other unreasonable acts within the campus
precincts or adjoining roadways and car parks,
risks suspension and being charged under
local council by-laws and the Road Traffic Act.
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Campus Parking Information
Armadale
There is no student parking available at either
40 or 45 Commerce Avenue. Student parking
is available behind the Cheesecake shop or on
Green Street (located on the opposite side of
the rail line).
For students using public transport, turn right
on to Commerce Avenue as you come out of
the station
• 40 Commerce Avenue is located across
the road from the Armadale Bus/Train
Station.
• 45 Commerce Avenue is located on the
same side as the Bus/Train station at the
end of Commerce Avenue (just before you
get to the roundabout).
There is no student parking at the Jull Street
campus.
Balga
The Balga campus car parks come under
the jurisdiction of the City of Stirling parking
by-laws. Infringement notices will be issued to
persons who do not comply with the following
regulations
• Parking permits to be displayed at all
times
• Parking is restricted to marked bays
• Students are not permitted to park in staff
parking bays
• Parking is not permitted on any lawn area
• Speed limit is 15km/h
• No reckless or dangerous driving.
Bentley
The Bentley campus car parks come under the
jurisdiction of the Town of Victoria Park parking
by-laws. Infringement notices are issued to
persons who do not comply with the following
regulations:
• Parking permits are to be displayed at all
times
• Parking is restricted to marked bays
• Students are not permitted to park in areas
marked ‘staff’ or ‘director parking only’ bays
• Speed limit is 15km/h
• No reckless or dangerous driving.
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Carlisle
The Carlisle campus is located within a
densely populated residential suburb. The
campus car park comes under the jurisdiction
of the Town of Victoria Park parking by-laws.
Students are not permitted to park their
vehicles within the campus grounds or in
nominated areas set aside for staff and
visitors.
Polytechnic West does not provide any student
parking; however there is limited paid street
parking in Bank, Somerset, Read, and Withnell
Streets, and opposite the railway on Rutland
Avenue. Check the area for parking advisory
signs as restrictions do apply in some areas.
Rates and times for paid parking vary but
in general it is $2.50 per hour.
Parking for the neighbouring Aqualife facility
is only able to be used by its pool and gym
customers.
Restrictions also apply for parking on street
verges. It is recommended you only park on
the side of a road in a legal parking bay.
When parking, please consider the local
residents and other road users. Please
refer to the campus map available from the
Customer Service Centre.
Please be aware that the Town of Victoria Park
closely monitors parking around the campus
and issue fines for vehicles that are illegally
parked. If a fine is issued, Polytechnic West
cannot have it withdrawn.
Public transport is highly recommended as the
campus is situated opposite Oats Street Bus/
Train Interchange on the Armadale railway
line. Students can catch the train or use the
Circle Bus Route from this station.
It is suggested you refer to the Transperth
Infoline, Infocentres and website for more
information. Timetables for local routes are
also available from the campus Customer
Service Centre.
Equine Training Centre
There is ample free student parking available
at the Equine Training Centre located at the
State Equestrian Centre. A bus service does
not operate to the centre.
Jandakot
The Jandakot campus car parks come under
the jurisdiction of the City of Cockburn parking
by-laws. Infringement notices are issued to
persons who do not comply with the following
regulations
• Parking permits are to be displayed at all
times
• Parking is restricted to marked bays
• Students are not permitted to park in
areas marked Visitor, Staff or Director
• Parking is not permitted on any lawn area
• No reckless or dangerous driving.
Student parking is available across the road
from the AeroSpace Training Centre Hangar.
Students must not park in nominated areas
set aside for staff and visitors, nor in the
public café parking area next to the Learning
Annex, as this area is a tow away zone. The
AeroSpace Training Centre can be accessed
by public transport via the Murdoch Train
Station, and then connecting bus service to
Jandakot Airport. Please check details on the
Transperth website for the most current train
and bus schedules.
Midland
The Midland campus car parks come under
the jurisdiction of the City of Swan parking
by-laws. Infringement notices are issued to
persons who do not comply with the following
regulations:
• Parking permits are to be displayed at all
times
• Parking is restricted to marked bays
• Students are not permitted to park in areas
marked staff or director parking only bays
• Speed limit is 15km/h
• No reckless or dangerous driving.
Students can access the Midland campus car
parks between 7:30am and 10:00pm Monday
to Thursday, and 7:30am and 5:00pm on
Friday. Campus security guards patrol the car
parks regularly during these periods.
Students are reminded that Polytechnic West
accepts no liability for theft or damage to/of
any vehicle, and students are instructed that
parking at Midland campus is at your own risk.
Cyclists to Midland need to ensure that
bicycles and related property are secured to
the bicycle racks provided.
Bicycle racks can be found outside of the staff
parking area adjacent to C Block, on the south
side of B Block and directly outside the Central
Store in H Block (refer to campus map for
clarification).
Thornlie
The Thornlie campus is located within a
densely populated residential suburb and
parking for students at or around the Thornlie
campus is limited.
The campus car parks come under the
jurisdiction of the City of Gosnells parking
by-laws. Parking is available on campus
but availability to park on premises is not a
condition of your enrolment and a parking bay
is not guaranteed. Permits are compulsory and
must be displayed on the internal surface of
the windscreen, in a highly visible location.
Remember to check the area for parking
advisory signs as restrictions do apply in some
areas including street verges. When parking,
please consider the local residents and other
road users. Please be aware that the City of
Gosnells closely monitors parking and issue
fines for vehicles that are illegally parked. If a
fine is issued, Polytechnic West cannot have it
withdrawn.
Public transport is highly recommended
as Thornlie campus is situated near the
Maddington Train Station and buses also
leave from the Murdoch Bus/Train Interchange
on the Mandurah railway line. Refer to the
Transperth Infoline, infocentres and website for
more information.
POLICE CLEARANCES
Many occupations now require a Police
Clearance for employment. As most drug
offences are part of the criminal code in
Western Australia, any conviction for a drug
offence may be released when a person seeks
to obtain a Police Clearance, depending on
the outcome of the conviction. If this occurs,
finding employment may be difficult.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport offers you the opportunity to
avoid traffic and parking problems. Full-time
students are also eligible for fare concessions.
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To benefit from Transperth concession fares
you need a valid Tertiary SmartRider. No other
form of concession will be accepted. Tertiary
SmartRiders are available at Transperth
InfoCentres and all authorised SmartRider
Retail Sales Outlets.
How do you get started?
• Contact Polytechnic West on 9267 7500
• Email rpl@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
• Discuss your options with the enrolment
officer or your lecturer.
For timetable information, contact Transperth
Infoline on 13 62 13, visit the Infocentres
at City Busport, Perth Train Station, Plaza
Arcade, Wellington Street Bus Station or go
to transperth.wa.gov.au. Timetables for local
routes are available from campus Customer
Service Centres.
RECOGNITION OF
QUALIFICATIONS FROM
OTHER REGISTERED TRAINING
ORGANISATIONS
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR
LEARNING (RPL)
Do you already have a qualification, statement
of attainment or academic statement or Record
of Results for units completed at another
registered training organisation? National
recognition is all about recognising these.
Do you have existing skills, knowledge and
experience but not the formal qualification?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be
the answer for you.
Where units of competency have the
same national code but were awarded by
another registered training organisation,
Polytechnic West will recognise these to
assist you in completing the qualification
RPL involves the assessment of skills and
you enrol in. Simply present your original
knowledge you have achieved outside the
documentation (Statement of Attainment,
formal education and training system, for
Academic Statement, Record of Results)
example:
• work skills and knowledge of your industry to the enrolling officer who will verify the
authenticity of these and arrange for a copy
• paid or unpaid work experience
to be placed on file for later reference when
• life experience
you apply for your final award. There is no
• community work experience.
cost for recognition of these units.
RPL may help you with:
• improving your job security
• re-entering the workforce
• job promotion
• changing your career
• reducing your study load
• improving your career development
• entry to further education.
The RPL process involves assessment
of unrecognised learning against the
requirements of a qualification. By removing
the need for duplication of learning, RPL
allows you to continue upgrading your skills
and knowledge through structured training
towards nationally recognised qualifications
and improved employment outcomes.
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Where the national or state code is different,
credit transfer cannot be applied. Credit
transfer is purely like-for-like and can only be
granted where the state and national code
of the units are identical.. Credit transfer
assesses the initial course or subject that you
are using to claim access to, or the award of
credit in, a destination course.
The assessment determines the extent
to which your initial course or subject
is equivalent to the required outcomes,
competency outcomes, or standards in a
qualification. This may include credit transfer
based on formal learning that is outside the
Australian Qualifications Framework.
RECORD OF RESULTS
You will receive confirmation of your Record
of Results by mail on a completion of a term
basis provided all enrolment fees and charges
have been paid in full. Results can also be
accessed via the Student Portal.
A reprint of results that have already been
issued will cost $20.
“CO” indicates a competent outcome. If you
receive an “R” (re-enrol) result for a unit it
means that you have failed to demonstrate
competence for the unit and need to re-enrol.
Students may not re-enrol into a unit in which
they have already achieved competency
without written approval from the Director in
the designated area.
Online Results
Students can view their results via the Student
Portal at polytechnic.wa.edu.au (select
‘Student Portal Login’).
Your Confirmation of Enrolment Form provides
instructions regarding your login and initial
password. Please enquire at the campus
library regarding forgotten passwords.
RESULTS & AWARDS
You can access your results, current
enrolments, award history and forms online,
anywhere, anytime! You’ll find access at
polytechnic.wa.edu.au, under Student Portal.
SAFETY AND HEALTH
Cleanliness
It is our goal to keep campus facilities and
furniture clean and tidy for your use. Please
help by not wearing dirty or greasy clothing
into classrooms or libraries.
Do not bring pets onto campus grounds unless
you have arranged an appointment at the
Centre for Animal Studies Veterinary Hospital
on Bentley campus.
Please dispose of your own litter in rubbish
bins provided.
Food and drink are to be consumed in
designated eating areas only. No food or drink
is permitted in classrooms or workshops, other
than water in a sealed container/bottle.
Spitting within Polytechnic West grounds is
an unhygienic and offensive act which will not
be tolerated; if caught you may be liable to
prosecution.
Fire Hoses and Extinguishers
Fire hoses and extinguishers are provided
for your safety. Please ensure that you know
where these are located and that they aren’t
damaged or vandalised.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures and
campus maps are available from all Customer
Services Centres and libraries. Help us protect
your well-being by knowing what to do in any
emergency and always follow the directions of
the Area Wardens, appointed to guide you to
safety.
First Aid
A First Aid room is provided on each major
campus and trained First Aid Officers are
available on call. In the event that you are
injured and require assistance, report to your
supervisor/lecturer immediately. Unsupervised
use of First Aid facilities or boxes is not
permitted.
It is against Polytechnic West regulations
for pain relief products to be dispensed. All
accidents that require medical attention must
be reported to campus management.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We encourage you to join us – like us on
Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe
to our YouTube channel to stay up to date
with the latest news and events at Polytechnic
West.
Go to
facebook.com/polytechnicwest
twitter.com/polytechnicwest
youtube.com/polytechnicwest
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STUDENT EMAIL
As a Polytechnic West student, you are given
free access to Office 365 Pro Plus which is a
Microsoft service that enables you to access
a range of online applications, email and
storage.
It is important that you check your Office 365
email regularly as Polytechnic West will send
official correspondence via your Office 365
email account. If you already have a personal
email address, you can view the Office 365
account through your existing personal email
by linking the account. Because there are a
wide range of email services, you will need
to consult your email service provider for
instructions on how to link email accounts.
Your Office 365 account is not limited to use
with your training, it is also available for your
personal use.
Your email address is in the format
studentID@polytechnicwest.wa.edu.au
For example,
137654321@polytechnicwest.wa.edu.au
Features of your student account include:
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50GB email inbox
1TB online file storage space (OneDrive)
Access to free web versions of Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
Instructions outlining how to log into your
account can be found at
polytechnic.wa.edu.au.
Just click on “Current Students” and then
“Student Email”.
STUDENT ID CARDS
The Polytechnic West Student ID Card is
available to all enrolled students.
This multi-purpose card can be used as proof
of student status, and for library membership.
The cost of this card is $5.00. For details
on obtaining your student ID card, please
contact the library on your campus. Proof of
enrolment is required so remember to bring
your enrolment form with you.
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General notices and flyers must be displayed
on approved notice boards only. Inappropriate
or offensive material will be removed without
consultation.
Notices and flyers for specific course related
activities/events must be approved by both the
Portfolio Manager and Campus Manager prior
to being displayed.
STUDENT WIRELESS
Polytechnic West provides wireless network
access at various locations around our
campuses.
As a Polytechnic West student, you have
access to connect your device to our wireless
network for access to basic resources such
as internet access. Instructions for connecting
your devices can be found on the Polytechnic
West website on the services for students
page.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY
OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Disability Services staff assist students with
medical conditions or disability (including
learning disability, such as Dyslexia) to access
facilities and participate in training, by offering a
range of support that may include:
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Help to find out about study activities and
requirements
Campus tours
Working with students to inform lecturers
about their needs
Adapting certain study activities or
assessments
Audio and large print resources
Assistive equipment and technology
options
Auslan interpreters
Mentoring and other support options
For advice, please call 9267 7550 or email
disabilityservices@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
SUSTAINABILITY
Polytechnic West supports Government
sustainability programs on energy, water,
waste and land management that are designed
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
conserve water supplies and reduce rubbish
to landfill.
You can help contribute to a sustainable
community by:
• Shutting down your computer and turning
off your monitor at the end of the class
• Turning off the printer, air-conditioner,
heater and classroom lights if you are the
last to leave the room
• Recycling plastic bottles, aluminium cans,
milk cartons, glass bottles and plastic/
cardboard cups in the yellow lid recycling
bins provided at your campus
• Putting rubbish and food waste in the red
or dark green lid waste bins provided
• Turning off machines and equipment
after use in workshops/laboratories, if
appropriate
• Saving water by turning off taps after use
and reporting leaking taps/toilets to staff
• Encouraging others to be sustainable by
setting a good example.
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER
From 1 January 2015 all students will be
required to have a USI. You will need it to enrol
(or re-enrol) at Polytechnic West.
It’s easy...follow these 6 simple steps:
STEP 1 Have at least one form of ID ready:
Driver’s License, Australian Passport,
Medicare Card, Birth Certificate, Visa (with
non-Australian Passport), Immigration Card or
Citizenship Certificate.
STEP 2 Have your personal contact details
ready: Address, email and/or phone number.
STEP 3 Visit usi.gov.au and click on ‘Create a
USI’.
STEP 4 Agree to the terms and conditions and
follow the steps.
STEP 5 Write your unique number down and
keep it somewhere handy and safe.
STEP 6 Bring this number with you when you
enrol.
For more information please contact the
Customer Service Centre, visit usi.gov.au or
phone the Skilling Australia information line
13 38 73.
VET FEE-HELP
VET FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that helps
eligible VET students pay their tuition fees for
certain higher-level VET qualifications.
You do not have to use a VET FEE-HELP loan
to pay your tuition fees.
You can choose to pay all your tuition fees
upfront to your approved VET provider, you
can pay some of your tuition fees upfront and
use a VET FEE-HELP loan for the rest, or you
can use a VET FEE-HELP loan for all your
tuition fees (up to your FEE-HELP limit).
For further information refer to the 2015 VET
FEE HELP information brochure, available
at polytechnic.wa.edu.au under ‘Future
Students’, ‘VET FEE-HELP’
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Part Refund
Students who withdraw for reasons other
than those outlined above, and who lodge a
withdrawal form before 20% of delivery has
been concluded will be eligible for a full refund
of their course fee, and:
• a full refund of the resource fee if the
Please refer to your enrolment invoice/receipt
course is a certificate IV with VET FEEfor the census date of each of your units. For
HELP, a diploma or advanced diploma
any assistance determining your census dates, • 50% of the resource fee if the course is
please contact the Customer Service Centre
below Diploma level.
on your campus.
Notice of withdrawal MUST be in writing or
by completing an Enrolment Adjustment
WITHDRAWAL, ENROLMENT
Form and lodging with the Campus
Customer Service Centre.
ADJUSTMENTS, TRANSFERS &
VET FEE-HELP loans have a census date.
The census date is the last day you can;
• Submit a request for VET FEE-HELP
assistance (to commence a loan)
• Withdraw your enrolment without incurring
the cost or debt for that unit
REFUNDS
This information does not apply to International
or Fee-for-Service students. These students
should refer to the full fees and charges policy
available from the Customer Service Centre at
each campus.
Students must advise the campus Customer
Service Centre immediately in writing, or on
the appropriate form, of any changes to their
enrolment or personal details including:
• withdrawal from a Unit/Module or Course
It is not sufficient to verbally advise
your lecturer
• enrolment in additional classes, transferral
to another class or withdrawal
• address, contact numbers, guardian
details, etc.
Full Refund
Students who withdraw are entitled to a full
refund of fees and charges where:
• a course/qualification or unit is cancelled
or re-scheduled to a time unsuitable to the
student
• a student is not given a place due to
maximum number of places being
reached.
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It is not sufficient to verbally advise your
lecturer.
Students with outstanding fees are still legally
liable for the fees if withdrawing AFTER four
weeks of commencement of study. Students
cannot withdraw after the class end date.
Pro-rata Refunds
Students may be eligible for a pro-rata refund if
they officially withdraw for reasons of personal
circumstances beyond their control, (serious
illness, injury or disability that prevents them
from completing their program of study).
Students are required to provide documentary
evidence to support this claim.
Students who cease attending class(es)
or officially withdraw and do not satisfy the
conditions for a full or partial refund are NOT
eligible for a refund, AND, are still legally liable
for any outstanding fees.
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GENERAL STUDENT
REGULATIONS
RULES TO GUIDE STUDENT CONDUCT
FOR THE 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING (VET) STUDENTS
AND HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Introduction
Polytechnic West (PWA) is a tertiary education
provider in Western Australia, delivering
both vocational education and training (VET)
programs and vocationally oriented higher
education (HE) programs.
International students pay their course tuition
fees to Education and Training International
(ETI), the state registered training organisation
(RTO); and pay their resource/material fees to
PWA at enrolment through one of our Customer
Service Centres. Although enrolled at PWA,
international students come under the legislative
requirements of the Education Services
for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative
framework, ETI policies and the conditions of
their Student Visa issued by the Department of
Immigration and Border Protection.
In partnership with PWA, Education Training
and International (ETI), the international unit of
the Western Australian Department of Training
and Workforce Development, provides VET
and Higher Education programs to international
All students are required to comply with all
and interstate students.
course requirements and to adhere to the
To ensure you get the most from your time at General Regulations contained within this
PWA, meet your responsibilities as a member document and the Academic Regulations of the
of the student faculty and assist others in Institute which for VET students are referred to
fulfilling their responsibilities to you, there are a in the Student Handbook and the International
number of rules you are required to follow.
Student Handbook (for international students
If you break any of these rules there may be on student visa), and for Higher Education
penalties including, in the worst case, expulsion students referred to in the Higher Education
from the Institute. Any breaches may also be Academic Regulations and the International
recorded and passed on to external agencies. Student Handbook (for international student on
student visa).
BECOMING A PWA STUDENT
You will be considered a PWA student when
you complete an enrolment form, have been
offered a place in a current course, pay any fees
required and attend or participate in scheduled
or unscheduled classes or structured learning
activities. All students must be formally enrolled
before commencing classes.
Your enrolment may be cancelled where you
have outstanding fees, unless you receive prior
approval from the Portfolio Manager or the
Course Coordinator. You could still be liable to
pay a portion of course fees if you do not attend
timetabled classes or participate in structured
learning activities within the first two weeks of
the commencement of your course.
For Vocational Education and Training students
refer to the Fees and Charges Policy.
For Higher Education student refer to the Fees
and Refunds section in the Higher Education
Admission, Enrolment and Fee Management
Policy.
As required by the Australian Government,
Polytechnic West has in place appropriate
tuition assurance arrangements for eligible
students.
GENERAL BEHAVIOUR
When communicating and interacting with
PWA staff and other students (either in the
classroom, workplace, online or other learning
environment) you must:
• treat people with respect and fairness
regardless of their background or culture
• show respect for others by not swearing,
using obscenities or making offensive
remarks
• avoid behaviour that could offend,
embarrass or make others feel
uncomfortable
• refrain from harassing or disrupting others
in the performance of their duties or
studies
• avoid unacceptable behaviour - including
bullying, aggressive, intimidating,
threatening or abusive behaviour
• make only truthful statements in regard to
your student status or representation as a
student or entitlements as a student.
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Polytechnic West requires staff and students to
use language that is free from bias and does
not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
age, religious or political convictions, disability
or medical condition.
DRESS CODE
PWA has an adult learning environment which
prepares you for employment in business or
industry, as well as for further career related
training. While attending any organised learning
activity on any PWA campus you are expected
to dress in a manner that is neat, clean and
safe at all times. There is no desire on the part
of PWA to make dress standards too rigid,
however, within Polytechnic West and while
on field practice, you should wear appropriate
clothes and in particular:
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be adequately clothed in accordance
with occupational/workplace health and
safety requirements. You must wear all
personal protective equipment and/or
clothing required for a given situation. You
are responsible for wearing appropriate
clothing which minimises risk to yourself
wear appropriate footwear at all times. It
is not permitted for anyone to enter the
Institute’s grounds or buildings with bare
feet
not wear clothing that is likely to offend or
intimidate others
not wear motorcycle helmets in PWA
buildings
ATTENDANCE/COURSE
PROGRESS
Centre on deferral of your course and its impact
on your student visa.
If you are an international student, your
attendance and course progress will be closely
monitored and recorded by the Institute.
PWA is required to advise the Department of
Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) of
any unsatisfactory course progress that does
not meet DIBP requirements. All international
students must be enrolled in a full-time CRICOS
registered course. You will be reported to
DIBP if you fail to make satisfactory academic
progress in two consecutive study periods (i.e.
semester) and your enrolment and student visa
may be terminated.
If you are receiving additional support services
such as sign language interpreting, you must
advise the relevant support services of any
absence and if possible, provide at least
48 hours notice. Where a student no longer
requires any support they must inform PWA
with 48 hours notice, otherwise they may be
liable for the cost of the support provided.
SAFETY AND BULLYING
The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984
and Regulations 1996, as well as relevant
Commonwealth Legislation applies to all staff
and students of PWA. All staff and students
have a responsibility to ensure that they work
safely, without risk of injury to themselves or
people around them.
When you are on PWA premises or any
premises used by PWA, including sites used
for excursions, field work, work experience,
industry or vocational placement, you have the
additional responsibility to:
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You should attend classes on time and attend
as required.
It is your responsibility to advise your lecturers
of any absences.
If you are absent for an extended period from •
a face to face class, you may be required to
defer your enrolment, transfer to a flexible class
or re-enrol. If you are an international student
you need to seek advice from the International
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follow any safety practices required. For
example, wearing approved clothing
and protective equipment and following
directions, both written and spoken, given
by PWA staff or the host organisation or
employer
not enter these premises with illegal
drugs, alcohol or weapons or be under
the influence of drugs or alcohol
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students carrying the ceremonial blade
for religious reasons (ie. Kirpan) are
permitted as long as it is accompanied
by The Kirpan Card issued by the United
Sikhs Association, is worn under their
clothing, and the blade is not used to
injure or cause any person to fear.
You are entitled to challenge directions or
decisions respectfully if they appear to be
unlawful or unreasonable or endanger a
person’s health or safety.
CHILDREN ON INSTITUTE
PREMISES
Polytechnic West has a duty of care to students
and the general public while they are on the
premises and seeks your cooperation regarding
children on campus.
Children are not permitted to accompany
students on campus for extended periods;
for example while attending lectures, with the
exception of children attending the Polytechnic
West crèches.
Your lecturer will advise you of the safety
requirements for your class. All equipment is
to be used in accordance with these safety COMPLIANCE WITH
procedures. If you do not comply with these
rules, you may be asked to report to the LEGISLATION AND POLICIES
As a student of PWA, you are required to
Portfolio Manager’s office.
abide by State and Commonwealth legislation,
Bullying is unlawful and can lead to prosecution Education and Training International (ETI)
under the Occupational Safety and Health Act policies (international students and multi1984 and disciplinary action by Polytechnic jurisdictional students) as well as PWA’s ByWest under these regulations.
Laws, policies and rules.
WORK PLACEMENT
COMPLIANCE AND
CONFIDENTIALITY
As an enrolled student of PWA, you may be
required to attend a practical work placement
as part of your studies.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
You must be fit for work/study while attending
Polytechnic West.
The possession, use and/or sale of illegal drugs
(including stimulants, depressants, narcotics,
hallucinogens or marijuana) on PWA premises is
against the law and will be immediately reported
to the police. If you are taking prescription
medication it is your responsibility to ensure
that it does not affect your safety or the safety
of others, for example in operating machinery.
Prior to the work placement you may be
informed of key workplace policies which
will prescribe desired behaviours covering
attendance, communication, professionalism
You are not allowed on PWA premises or to use
and confidentiality. It is important that you read
the institute’s facilities when under the influence
and understand these policies.
of illegal drugs or alcohol.
During the placement, you will need to comply
The consumption of alcohol or use of unlawful/
with all workplace policies and maintain the
illicit drugs within campus precincts, including
confidentiality of that workplace. Maintaining
the adjoining car parks and roadways, is strictly
confidentiality means that you must not divulge
forbidden. Offenders risk suspension and being
any information to any outside person that you
charged under the Police Act.
may become aware of during a placement
except where mandatory reporting of workplace If you are an apprentice or a trainee and you are
activities is required.
considered to be under the influence of alcohol
or drugs, your employer will be notified.
Breaches of workplace compliance and
confidentiality are considered to be acts of If you are required to attend a workplace
misconduct under these Regulations.
placement you need to be aware that some
employers reserve the right to undertake
random drug testing.
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Weapons on PWA Premises
It is an offence under the Weapons Act 1999
to be in possession of a knife or other weapon
in a public place or an educational facility
unless the weapon is to be used for educational
purposes, for example, possession of a knife
for butchery or cooking training. It is not a
reasonable excuse to possess a weapon for
self-defence purposes. Any threats to staff,
students, animals or property will be reported to
the police immediately.
Anti-discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Discrimination occurs when a person is treated
less favourably than another person because
of perceived attributes such as race, religion,
pregnancy, gender or disability. Discrimination
whether direct or indirect is unlawful under
the Western Australia Equal Opportunities Act
1984.
All students must comply with the
Commonwealth Discrimination Act, Racial
Discrimination Act (including Racial Vilification
Animals
provisions which make racially offensive
You may not bring pets onto campus grounds behaviour unlawful), WA Equal Opportunity
unless you have arranged an appointment legislative requirements and related legislation.
at the Centre for Animal Studies Veterinary
Sexual harassment is unlawful under the WA
Hospital on Bentley campus.
Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Sexual harassment
Animals may be used in some courses/ is any unwelcome or uninvited physical or
programs delivered by PWA. The use of verbal sexual advance. It is unacceptable
animals for teaching purposes is covered by the and degrading behaviour which includes the
Animal Welfare Act 2002 and Polytechnic West improper assumption of power by one person
meets all its obligations in relevant programs.
over another.
Smoking
Working with Children
PWA is a smoke free environment and you may If you are over 18 years of age and required
not smoke anywhere on PWA premises.
to undertake work placement in a child-related
industry as part of your studies you will be
Copyright
required to apply for and receive a Working
You should know your copyright obligations
with Children Check before commencing the
and ensure that any copying or printing does
placement.
not infringe the Copyright Act 1968.
Mobile devices and sound and
The Act also applies to information published
photographic equipment
on the Internet. For study and research
Social use of mobile phones is not permitted in
purposes, students are allowed to copy 10%
classrooms.
or one chapter of a book, whichever is the
greater, or one article per issue of a journal Use of mobile phones recording devices and
with appropriate attribution of sources. More sound or photographic equipment including
extensive reproduction may be possible.
MP3 players to record lectures or other learning
activities must only be used with the permission
You must comply with licences for the use
of the lecturer and the students in the class.
of intellectual property, including software.
All software loaded on to the Polytechnic’s You will be in breach of the Commonwealth
computers or provided by the Polytechnic is Privacy Act 1988 and may be in breach of
licensed and there is no permission to copy the Copyright Act 1968 if you do not receive
software unless permitted by the licence.
permission from the lecturer or the students
in the class prior to publishing a photo or
Further information on copyright obligations
recording.
and rights is available in each library.
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Reasonable Adjustment
In compliance with Commonwealth and State
legislation, the Disability Discrimination Act
1992, Disability Standards for Education
2005 and Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA),
reasonable adjustment must be made to
accommodate students with disability so they
are not discriminated against in training.
APPROPRIATE USE OF PWA
COMPUTING AND LEARNING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
The Institute has policies and procedures
so that students with disability can access
and participate in training and student life at
Polytechnic West. Support services may be
offered and/or reasonable adjustments made to
the training provided where a student registers
and provides documentary evidence of the
disability with PWA’s Disability Services Unit.
(See page 26 for further information.)
Computing resources are a valuable aid to
teaching and learning. Therefore, while all
users have a right to be treated fairly, they
also have an obligation to act responsibly and
adhere to local, state and federal laws. PWA
will report any alleged breach of such laws and
will co-operate with authority seeking to enforce
these laws.
PWA computing and electronic resources are
not to be used for purposes other than for
program/course requirements unless otherwise
specified within PWA’s policies.
Any misuse of computing or electronic resources
is considered to be an act of misconduct under
these Regulations and will be addressed as
such. This may result in the withdrawal of
access to the resources, or suspension or
expulsion from your course.
These services are provided in line with
PWA policies and procedures. Reasonable
adjustments are determined at interview with
the Student Support Advisor while balancing
the interests of all parties. Assurance of privacy
and confidentiality are provided to the student
Accounts
at all times.
Your computer account is your responsibility
and you must not let another person use it. You
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT AND
are solely responsible for all actions taken from
RESOURCES
the use of your computer user account.
You are required to assist in maintaining
serviceable facilities, resources and equipment You will also receive a PWA Office 365 Pro Plus
account and a PWA email address which you
by:
may activate and access on a regular basis for
• reporting breakage and/or faults with
the duration of enrolment.
equipment to your lecturer or PWA
You must notify PWA of any changes of
administration
account information and provide new account
• leaving classrooms, workshops and
information when requested. Once you cease
laboratories neat and tidy after classes
to be an active student at PWA, your account
and tutorials and ensuring equipment and
will be de-activated and associated data will be
tools are cleaned and correctly stored
deleted.
• not using or installing unlicensed software
on PWA computers
• checking all mass storage devices such
as USB drives, CDs, DVDs are free
of viruses and malware before use on
Institute computers
• returning or renewing library resources or
other borrowed materials and equipment
on time as stated in the PWA library policy
• leaving all facilities, including toilets, clean
and tidy.
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Inappropriate uses
The use of PWA’s networks including
Internet access, computer systems, learning
management system and databases is a
privilege and inappropriate use or access will
result in a suspension of your computer user
account. PWA reserves the right to withdraw
access to computer services if you are found
to have used these services to:
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communicate inappropriately with
others. In particular (but not limited to)
using abusive, aggressive or obscene
language or using the systems to
misrepresent, defame, bully, harass or
stalk others
• obtain, duplicate, demonstrate
or transmit offensive, obscene or
objectionable materials
• install your own software
• intentionally damage or disrupt the
performance of networks or computing
systems
• make deliberate attempts to circumvent
network and data security systems
• gain commercial rewards
• illegally access computer systems
outside of Polytechnic West
• illegally copy software programs or data
• connect your personal computer
equipment to the PWA wired network or
computer systems without authorisation
• deliberately install or use the networks
provided to distribute viruses, malware
or other software that affect normal
operations of ICT devices and
infrastructures.
PWA reserves the right to:
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moderate access to Internet and
Intranet services, including the filtering
of websites
monitor and record all usage of its
computer networks, including its
Learning Management System, Intranet
and Internet services
access your student email account
where it is considered that you may
have misused the email system.
MISCONDUCT
Student misconduct includes both academic
and behavioural misconduct.
Academic Misconduct – Cheating and
Collusion
Academic misconduct includes but is not
limited to cheating (including supporting others
in cheating, plagiarism), collusion (including
working in groups on assessment tasks where
this is not approved by the lecturer), electronic
plagiarism and falsifying information.
Fraudulent evidence
Providing fraudulent medical certificates as a
justification of absence from class is a criminal
offence and could lead to termination of your
enrolment.
Student Behavioural Misconduct
Behavioural misconduct is where your
behaviour is deemed to be disruptive and
to have a negative impact on the learning
environment.
Student Misconduct Procedure
If you are alleged to have committed a breach
of conduct, PWA undertakes to deal with
the matter in accordance with the principles
of natural justice and procedural fairness,
guided by PWA’s by-laws, regulations and the
following procedures:
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Procedure – Dealing with Student
Academic Misconduct
• Procedure – Dealing with Student
Behavioural Misconduct.
In summary:
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Where State or Commonwealth laws
appear to have been breached, the
matter will be referred to the police or
other appropriate authority
A member of the lecturing staff or any
senior staff member will, in respect to a
minor breach of conduct committed by
you in a class, laboratory, library, facility
or premises under their management or
control, inform you of the breach.
This will include documenting the
incident and having you and the staff
member sign an incident report for each
breach
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A member of the lecturing staff or any
senior staff member may, in respect to a
major breach or repeated minor breach
of conduct committed by you in a class,
laboratory, library, facility or premises
under their management or control,
immediately remove you from the class
and direct you to wait outside the Portfolio
Manager’s office. This will include
documenting and having you sign an
Individual Learning Agreement outlining
the behavioural issues and incidents. If
you are a minor (under 18 years of age)
you will be required to have your parent
or guardian present for this meeting with
the Portfolio Manager unless you are an
independent person with a Centrelink
account, or estranged from your parent/
guardian
The Portfolio Manager may interview you
in relation to the breach, and depending
on the nature of the breach, establish
an independent discipline committee to
investigate the misconduct claim
The discipline committee may
recommend to the Managing Director
through the Executive Director, or the
Director of Teaching and Learning and
Higher Education, that one or more of
the penalties stated in Polytechnic West
By-Laws 2003 (Part 6 Penalties and
Disciplinary consequences) be imposed
The Managing Director of Polytechnic
West, on the advice of the discipline
committee and Executive Director, or the
Director of Teaching and Learning and
Higher Education, will advise you of the
disciplinary action and penalty in writing
within 28 days of the alleged incident
If you are under 18, your parent/guardian
will be notified, unless you are an
independent person with a Centrelink
account, or estranged from your parent/
guardian.
Attendance of Parent/Guardian at Interviews
of Students Under 18 Years of Age
In the event of a major breach or repeated
minor misconduct breach which may lead to
suspension or exclusion, your parent/guardian
will be notified and invited to attend any
subsequent interviews in the disciplinary appeal
process.
You may invite your parents or guardian or a
support person to interviews during a disciplinary
and appeal process.
The disciplinary and appeal process will continue
whether or not parents/guardian/support person
choose to attend the interviews.
Misconduct Appeals
If you have been found to breach the student
regulations, you may appeal the decision or the
decision process through PWA’s complaints
appeal process within 20 working days of the
date of the decision. Misconduct appeals should
be in writing and mailed to;
Organisational Effectiveness
Polytechnic West
Bentley Campus
PO Box 1336
Midland WA 6936
External Appeals
If you are not satisfied with the result of the
internal appeals process, you have the right
to pursue the external appeal processes as
outlined below.
You may refer your appeal to the Western
Australian Ombudsman’s office. There is no
cost for lodging appeals. The Ombudsman will
investigate the case, make an assessment and
advise you of the outcome. The Ombudsman’s
Office will also notify PWA of the outcome of the
external appeal.
International students who wish to exercise their
right to have their case heard by an external
body, must first notify the PWA International
Centre within five working days of receiving
written notification of the outcome of the internal
appeals process. The International Centre will
facilitate the external appeals process.
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Further
information
is
available
at COMPLAINTS AND FEEDBACK
h t t p : / / w w w . o m b u d s m a n . w a . g o v . a u / If you wish to make a complaint, or provide
or by contacting the Western Australian feedback about any aspect of your studies or
Ombudsman’s office on:
experiences at PWA, including the enrolment
process, you are actively encouraged to do
Phone:08 9220 7555
so. Both positive feedback and suggestions for
Email:
mail@ombudsman.wa.gov.au
improvement are welcomed.
Lodging Appeals with the Western Australian In the first instance, if you have a complaint or
Ombudsman’s Office:
wish to provide feedback you should attempt
to raise your concern or suggestion informally
By mail:
with an appropriate member of staff. This could
Mail to: Ombudsman Western Australia be a Lecturer, Course Coordinator, Portfolio
PO Box Z5386
Manager or a member of the administrative or
St Georges Terrace
support staff. In most instances, this should be
PERTH WA 6831
an effective way of resolving a specific problem
or making a suggestion that brings about a
Fax to: (08) 9325 1107
general improvement in students’ experiences.
Email:
mail@ombudsman.wa.gov.au
If an informal approach is not successful or if
you prefer to have the matter dealt in a more
The Western Australian Ombudsman’s office formal manner, you should use the Complaints
may take several weeks to investigate your and Feedback Management procedure.
appeal. Should international students have
concerns regarding their student visa during Feedback forms are the main vehicle for
this time, they should advise the International recording feedback and complaints at PWA.
They are an integral part of the Institute’s
Centre at PWA.
quality assurance system and are available at
the Library or the Customer Service Centre.
You may elect to identify yourself or to remain
anonymous. In either case, your Feedback
Form will be formally registered and tracked
and a response will be forthcoming (if personal
details have been provided) within ten business
days.
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STUDENT
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Polytechnic West Student Code of Conduct
outlines the key responsibilities, which staff
and students have to each other, and acts as
a baseline for expected standards of service
and behaviour. It can be used as a basis for an
individual learning agreement.
Polytechnic West promotes applied and
practical learning, and in doing so seeks to form
effective partnerships with students of all ages
and cultures to ensure a supportive learning
environment in which people are treated with
respect and their learning and well-being
are provided for.
POLYTECHNIC WEST IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
We will:
• Ensure our dealings with you are
respectful, prompt, efficient, ethical and
courteous.
• Treat you as a partner in your education.
• Treat you equally regardless of sex,
marital status, pregnancy, family
responsibility or family status, sexual
orientation, race, religious or political
conviction, impairment or age.
• Ensure those of you with disability
have the same opportunity of access to
education as all students by providing
support and mobility access.
• Provide a safe and healthy learning
environment.
• Provide an environment in which energy
and resources are conserved.
• Facilitate an atmosphere that encourages
learning and that is free from harassment
or discrimination.
• Comply with the Privacy Act to safeguard
information you give us.
• Provide opportunities for flexible learning
by fostering partnerships with Industry
and offering modules of study at different
times and in different ways.
• Ensure staff are appropriately skilled
and committed to fulfilling our mission
to deliver practical relevant courses in a
supportive learning environment.
• Provide you with up-to-date and relevant
teaching resources.
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We expect students to:
• Be respectful, courteous, honest, cooperative and prompt in your dealings
with us.
• Act within the law and comply with
Polytechnic West regulations and by-laws.
• Behave in an ethical and honest manner
and not engage in any form of academic
misconduct.
• Work with us to maintain an atmosphere
and physical environment that
encourages learning by treating other
students, staff and the campus facilities
with respect and consideration.
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Advise Polytechnic West at enrolment of
any support you may need during your
study.
Advise Polytechnic West at enrolment
of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
heritage if you wish to receive mentoring
and support throughout your studies.
Advise Polytechnic West at enrolment
of any impairment to your learning if you
require assistance to ensure support is
available where needed.
Behave in a way that does not impact on
the ability of others to learn, or feel safe in
their learning environment or workplace.
Not smoke or be under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs when on campus
or when undertaking any learning related
activities.
Behave in a way that maintains a clean
and attractive environment for other
students, staff, visitors and residential
neighbours.
Not damage or vandalise equipment,
buildings or cars.
Use computers responsibly and comply
with computer use policies.
Be proactive in sourcing and reading
information available.
Make sure you notify the Institute of any
change of contact details.
Respect the privacy of others including
not digitally recording any class or
lecturing activities without first seeking the
permission of staff and fellow students.
Treat workplace learning opportunities
and employers with respect, complying
with all workplace requirements.
Take your learning seriously and strive to
fulfil all course requirements.
Respect the intellectual property
associated with teaching materials and
comply with all copyright requirements.
Acknowledge all third-party materials
used in assignments and use appropriate
referencing styles.
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POLYTECHNIC WEST IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCURATE
INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES AVAILABLE AND COSTS
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Polytechnic West will:
• Ensure the information given to you is
accurate and contains enough detail to
help you make an informed choice about
which course to study and the fit with
your capabilities and circumstances.
• Have available information on student
financial assistance including access to
FEEHELP for eligible students.
• Make available all study timetables,
policies and regulations that directly
affect you and inform you of necessary
guidelines and procedures.
• Process any applications for advanced
standing, credit transfer or credit
recognition including the provision of
RPL, cross crediting and credit exemption
in a timely manner
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We expect applicants will:
• Make your own application for enrolment
and provide verified documentation such
as proof of identity, birth certificate, proof
of citizenship and any other documents
related to your enrolment.
• Manage your application for FEEHELP
assistance, where applicable.
• Read carefully all information provided
and seek further assistance or
clarification as required.
• Provide all necessary information to
enable credit recognition to be processed
in a timely manner.
• Make the organisation aware of any
issues that may affect your enrolment
throughout your course of study.
• Pay, or make arrangements to pay, all
appropriate fees as stipulated by the
organisation.
POLYTECHNIC WEST IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
DURING YOUR STUDY
Polytechnic West will support you by
providing you with:
• A course induction/introduction and
information on the support services that
are available to you during your study
including: Library resources, Learning
Support, International student support,
computer facilities, health and counselling
services and resources for students with
disability.
• Accurate and up-to-date information
on the course: content, requirements,
outcomes, criteria and timelines for
assessment.
• Written information on when and how you
will be assessed.
• Feedback on your progress and ways
in which you can maximise your study
success.
• Opportunities for you to provide feedback
on your experience at Polytechnic West
along with suggestions for improvement.
• Access to information and resources that
support your learning.
• Mechanisms to provide feedback or
resolve issues that might arise during
your study.
We expect students will:
• Attend, participate in or read any course
induction and orientation sessions or
information.
• Make sure you know what the course
requirements are by reading all
information provided.
• Where applicable, attend and participate
in all teaching sessions and use the
learning opportunities and resources that
are made available to you, regardless of
your mode of learning.
• Ask about anything you do not
understand or use a support person to
access the information you need.
• Submit all course work by the due date.
• Take responsibility for accessing support
you need.
• Take joint responsibility with Polytechnic
West for becoming an independent
learner and developing your abilities.
• Notify Polytechnic West staff when
you are absent for any reason or if you
withdraw from a course or programme.
• Be considerate of the needs of others
when using resources.
• Use the mechanisms provided to
promptly resolve any issues affecting
your study.
We would like to make you aware that if a student fails to behave in
accordance with the above expectations a penalty may be imposed
(See Polytechnic West By-Laws on following page or at http://www.
polytechnic.wa.edu.au/pwa/about-polytechnic-west-1/publications/
polytechnic-west-by-laws/)
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POLYTECHNIC WEST
BY-LAWS
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING ACT 1996
of these by-laws are only for the purposes
of information and do not form part of the
by-law.
POLYTECHNIC WEST
BY-LAWS 2003
Application
4. These by-laws apply to the institute land
and to any person on institute land.
Made under section 44 of the
Vocational Education and Training Act
1996 by the Minister for Employment
and Training as the interim governing
council of Polytechnic West.
PART 1 — PRELIMINARY
Citation
1. These by-laws may be cited as the
Polytechnic West By-Laws 2003.
Commencement
2. These by-laws come into operation on
the day on which they are published in the
Government Gazette.
PART 2 — GENERAL
Hours of business
5. (1) Subject to an order under section
38 of the act, the hours of business of the
institute are those fixed by the governing
council.
(2) Different hours may be fixed for different
purposes.
(3) The hours during which the institute is
open for business are to be published in
the manner determined by the governing
council.
Interpretation
3. (1) In these by-laws unless the contrary
intention appears:
[Note — Section 38 of the act enables the
Minister by order to determine vacation
periods for institutes.]
“authorised person” means a person
designated as an authorised person under
by-law 7;
Setting aside land and places
6. (1) Where the governing council sets
aside any land or place for a particular
purpose the governing council may cause a
notice to be erected specifying the purpose
for which the land or place is set aside.
“institute land” means lands under the
control of the institute;
“driveway” means a portion of institute lands
set aside for the purpose of driving vehicles;
“governing council” means the governing
council of the institute and includes the
interim governing council;
“managing director” means the person
appointed to be managing director of the
institute under section 46 of the act;
(2) A person who contravenes a notice
erected under sub-by-law (1) commits an
offense.
Authorised persons
7. The managing director may designate a
person to be an authorised person for the
purposes of these by-laws.
“speed control sign” means a sign that is
erected under by-law 15;
“the institute” means Polytechnic West.
(2) The notes that appear at the foot of any
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PART 3 — STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
(3) There are to be 3 classes of membership
of the student association as follows:
Functions of student association
8. The functions of the student association
are to -
(A) full-year full-time membership
comprising students who are enrolled for
tuition at the institute for a period of not less
than 540 hours during an academic year;
(A) further the common interest of the
enrolled students;
(B) provide for and encourage
communication amongst enrolled students
in matters of common interest;
(C) provide extracurricular activities for the
general well being of enrolled students;
(D) represent enrolled students whenever
such representation is necessary or
desirable and provide the recognised
means of communication between students
and the institute;
(E) co-operate or affiliate with anybody or
organisation having kindred aims;
(F) provide, conduct or manage educational,
cultural, sporting, welfare, recreational or
commercial facilities or activities intended
for the benefit directly or indirectly of
enrolled students;
(G) accommodate and provide for all
types of amenities of facilities for enrolled
students;
(H) promote the good of Polytechnic West
for the benefit of students studying at the
institute.
(B) part-time full-time membership
comprising students who are enrolled for
tuition at the institute for a period of less
than 540 hours but not less than 120 hours
during an academic year;
(C) part-time membership comprising
students who are enrolled for tuition at the
institute for a period of less than 120 hours
during an academic year.
(4) A student is entitled to membership of
the student association only in relation to
the class of membership that is appropriate
to the student.
PART 4 — CONDUCT ON
INSTITUTE LAND
Conduct generally
10. (1) A person shall not hinder or obstruct
another person or otherwise behave in a
disorderly manner.
(2) A person shall not, without the
permission of the governing council:
(A) deface, interfere with or damage any
property of the institute;
(B) hold a public meeting
Membership of student association
9. (1) Subject to this by-law, all enrolled
students are eligible to be members of the
student association.
(C) bring alcoholic liquor on to the institute
land;
(2) A person is not eligible to be a member
of the student association if the person is
a member of the full-time academic staff of
the institute.
(E) bring any animal on to institute land.
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(D) conduct any business for private gain or
reward on institute land; or
Obstruction of institute staff
11. A person shall not hinder or obstruct a
member of the institute staff from carrying
out his or her duties.
Dishonest conduct
12. A person shall not act dishonestly or
unfairly in connection with any institute
examination, assessment or test or the
preparation of any thesis, report or other
work.
Closure of institute
13. (1) The managing director may (A) close the institute or any part of the
institute to the public or to students or both
the public and students, if in the opinion
of the managing director, the persons are
behaving, or are likely to behave, in a
disorderly manner;
(B) require any person whose presence at
the institute is in contravention of a by-law
or is or is likely to be detrimental to the
institute, to leave the institute or any part of
the institute.
(2) A person who refuses or fails to comply
with a request of the managing director
under sub-by-law (1) commits an offense.
PART 5 — CONTROL OF
TRAFFIC
Object of this part
14. The object of this Part is to provide for
the orderly use of institute land by vehicles
and the parking of vehicles.
Speed control signs
15. (1) The managing director may
approve the erection of signs indicating the
maximum speed at which vehicles may be
driven on institute land.
(2) A person shall not drive a vehicle on a
driveway at a speed in excess of the speed
indicated on a speed control sign that
applies in relation to the driveway.
Parking permits
16. (1) The managing director may arrange
for the issue of parking permits.
(2) Parking permits may be of different
classes.
(3) A parking permit is not valid unless (A) if it is issued in relation to specified time
or specified period of time, it is used in
relation to that time or period of time;
(B) if it is issued in relation to a purpose, it is
used in relation to that purpose;
(C) if it is issued in relation to a person or
class of person it is used for a vehicle for
that person or class of person:
(D) if it is issued in relation to a particular
vehicle or kind of vehicle, it is used in
relation to that vehicle or kind of vehicle;
and
(E) if any fees are payable under these bylaws in relation to the parking permit, those
fees have been paid.
(4) A person is not to park a vehicle contrary
to the terms of any permit that applies in
relation to the vehicle.
(5) If a parking permit is used for a purpose
other than the purpose for which it is issued
the managing director may cancel the
parking permit.
PART 6 — PENALTIES AND
DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES
Offences
17. A person who contravenes any of these
by-laws commits an offence. Penalty $1000.
Disciplinary consequences
18. (1) Instead of recovering a penalty
in a court of summary jurisdiction if an
alleged offender is an enrolled student an
authorised person may proceed against
the enrolled student as for a disciplinary
offence and have the complaint heard and
determined by the managing director or an
authorised person other than the person
who commenced the proceedings in relation
to the offence.
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(2) If the managing director or the
authorised person referred to in sub-by-law
(1) is of the opinion that the alleged offender
has committed an offence the managing
director or authorised person may impose
any one or more of the following penalties (A) a fine not exceeding $50
(B) suspend all or any of the privileges of
the enrolled student;
(C) exclude the enrolled student from
attending lectures;
(D) withhold examination results of the
enrolled student;
(E) suspend the enrolled student for a
period not exceeding 2 semesters of any
course or courses;
(F) expel the enrolled student;
(G) refuse re-enrolment as a student
(3) A decision by the managing director
or authorised person imposing a penalty
specified in sub-by-law (2)(f) or (g) is not
effective unless confirmed by the governing
council.
(4) The managing director or authorised
person is to serve notice of any penalty
imposed on an enrolled student under subby-law (2) on the enrolled student within 28
days after the penalty is imposed.
(5) If the proceedings for an offence
against an enrolled student is pending at
any time before the enrolled student is or
may become entitled to an award from the
institute the granting of the award may be
adjourned until after the proceedings are
completed.
(6) If at any time an enrolled student is
entitled to an award from the institute -
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(A) the enrolled student has not paid any
penalty imposed on the enrolled student
under these by-laws; or
(B) the enrolled student without lawful
excuse retains any property of the institute,
the award may be withheld until the enrolled
student has paid the amount of the penalty
or returned the property to the institute.
Adopted by the Minister for Employment
and Training as the interim Governing
Council of Polytechnic West, amended
for 2003.
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GOVERNMENT OF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Information in this booklet is correct at time of production, January 2015.
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For the latest information visit polytechnic.wa.edu.au or call 9267 7500. © 2015