A-Z of study at EG TAFE

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Apprenticeships & traineeships
Get paid while you learn! Apprenticeships and traineeships take between one and four years to complete.

Please note that applications for all courses that offer apprenticeships and traineeships are via employers or the Australian Apprenticeships Centre.

Australian Qualifications Framework—a useful guide
Based on full-time campus delivery.

Assessment
May include assignments, tests, exams, group work, research work, on the job, etc.

Austudy (see Fees & charges - Tuition fees)

Books & stationery (see Fees & charges - Materials/other fees)

Bus services
Bus services operate weekdays between Sale City and Sale-Fulham campus, and between Bairnsdale and Forestech campuses.

Canteens & restaurants
Take-away food is available on campus at Bairnsdale, Forestech and Sale-Fulham for the convenience of students and staff.
The Institute also has three training restaurants (including Café Rossi, a commercial training restaurant), which are open to students, staff and the public for some meals during the year.

Car parking
Parking is available on-site at the Sale-Fulham campus and Forestech. In Bairnsdale, limited all day parking is available close to the campus.

Change of address
Students must notify Student Services of a change of address to ensure that results, statements of attainment and certificates are mailed to the correct address.

Complaints and opportunities for improvement
Students can register complaints for things that have gone wrong and need to be fixed, and they can register opportunities for improvement by making suggestions for things that could be improved. Forms are available from campus libraries and the website.

Computers
The Institute provides access to computers and printers in classrooms and libraries at all campuses by prior arrangement with Institute staff.

Core and elective units
Most courses have core (compulsory) units as well as elective units. Your teachers will ensure that your choice of units aligns with your course requirements.

Counselling
Institute Counsellors are available for all students enrolled at East Gippsland Institute of TAFE.

Deferral
See your teacher(s) or contact Student Services to arrange deferral.

Direct debit
Contact Student Services for information on fee payment options.

Environmental Policy
The management and staff of East Gippsland Institute of TAFE are committed to:

• the achievement of ecological sustainability and the care of the environment in our activities, products and services
• conformance with the Environment Protection Act 1970 and other applicable environmental legislation and agreements.

Equal opportunity
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE is committed to equal opportunity for all students and staff.

Exemptions/credit transfers
Students can apply for an exemption/credit transfer, if applicable.

Fees and charges
Please note that there will be changes to fees and charges every year. Check with Student Services at time of applying.

Click here for Fees information

Flexible Learning Centres (FLCs)
Located in Sale and Bairnsdale, FLCs offer courses flexibly through a combination of home-based study, centre-based tutor support and traditional classes.

Sale: (03) 5143 3566
Bairnsdale: (03) 5152 0700

Internet access
Internet access is available to students (with a student account) for study related use only. Students under the age of 18 require permission to access the internet from a parent or guardian.

Koori Unit
The Koori Unit is located at the Bairnsdale campus and provides support, study and course information to all Koori students enrolled at the Institute. Telephone: (03) 5152 0770.

Libraries
Please phone library staff for information about their services.

Sale: (03) 5142 2441
Bairnsdale: (03) 5152 0745
Forestech: (03) 5155 6801

No smoking policy
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE has a NO SMOKING policy in all EG TAFE buildings, classrooms, vehicles and facilities, enclosed external areas, and within four metres of building entry points.

Occupational Health and Safety
The Institute recognises its legal and moral obligations, in particular to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, to provide a safe and healthy work environment for staff, students, clients, visitors and contractors. Enrolled students should refer to the student induction guide for detailed OHS information relevant to students.

To view the full student induction guide online, click here. To go to the OHS section, click here.

Outreach Centres
Outreach Centres provide access to short courses and a range of certificate qualifications.

You can phone your local Outreach centre on:
Buchan: (03) 5155 9294
Heyfield: (03) 5148 2208
Mallacoota: (03) 5158 0680
Orbost: (03) 5154 1788
Swift’s Creek: (03) 5159 4433
Yarram: (03) 5182 5467

Policies & procedures
Full details on all policies and procedures are available at the Bairnsdale, Sale-Fulham and Forestech campuses through the libraries, counsellors, Student Services, Student Support Services and teachers.

Privacy
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE is committed to the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic) and the Privacy Principles.

Quality Policy
We guarantee high quality vocational education and training programs and services to you, our customers.
We are committed to identifying, anticipating, responding to and satisfying your needs and expectations.
We actively seek your feedback and suggestions for improvement.
We respond quickly and positively within our resource constraints to complaints or problems you raise.
We work with our customers to continually improve the way we do things.
All our staff are here to help you.
We measure our performance in meeting your needs and expectations.

Reception & Student Services (RaSS)
RaSS offices are located at Bairnsdale, Sale-Fulham and Forestech campuses, and the Flexible Learning Centre, Sale.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Recognition of Current Competence (RCC)
RPL/RCC applications will be accepted at all times, but it is advisable to apply four weeks prior to the commencement of a unit/module. Fees apply. Contact Student Services staff for further information.

Recognition of qualifications & statements of attainment
East Gippsland TAFE recognises qualifications and statements of attainment gained from other providers in Australia. Exemptions and credit transfers may be available. Please enquire with your teachers.

Refunds
Contact Student Services for information. Conditions apply.

Sexual harassment
East Gippsland TAFE supports the right of all people to work and learn in an environment that is free of sexual harassment.

Special entry
Special entry may be available on application. See Student Services staff for more information.

Sporting facilities
The Sale-Fulham campus has tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and snooker equipment available for student use. Forestech has volleyball facilities, and Bairnsdale has a pool table and equipment.

Student Activity Group (SAG)
This is an official independent student organisation within the Institute, formed to look after student interests.

Student behaviour management
This policy and procedure protects the rights of all students and staff to learn in a safe and educationally appropriate environment.

Student loans
Contact Student Services for information. Conditions apply.

Student Support Services

StudyAssist Unit provides study support and special needs support for enrolled students.

• Special Needs Support provides support to students with intellectual, learning, physical, psychological or medical disabilities. Co-ordinators are located at Bairnsdale and Sale-Fulham campuses.
• Study Support offers assistance to students with assignments, comprehension of work or study techniques. Staff are located at Bairnsdale and Sale-Fulham campuses.
• Counsellingis available for all students enrolled at East Gippsland Institute of TAFE.

Study pathways (articulation)
Many of our courses offer pathways into university programs.

Teaching and learning roadmap
Copies of the Teaching and Learning Roadmap (2006-2008) are available from Student Services at all campuses.

Unfair treatment
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE is committed to ensuring an environment that is free from discrimination, racial vilification, sexual harassment, victimisation and bullying. Contact Officers are available for guidance on these issues.

Whistleblowers protection
East Gippsland Institute of TAFE is committed to the aims and objectives of the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2001.

Youth Pathways Program
A free support service is provided to unemployed 15-19 year old students who left school before completing year 12, including career guidance and planning, resume-writing and job application assistance, welfare and counselling, referrals to external agencies, Centrelink assistance, and housing and transport information.
For information, telephone campuses at Sale-Fulham on 5142 2409 or Bairnsdale on 5150 4209