9. TAFE Lecturers
• Industry experts
• Assess your competence
in skills and knowledge
as stated in Training
Packages
• Lecturers will speak to
you about course
requirements and
assessments
10. Studying at TAFE
• Not the same daily routine or relationship
with your teachers as at school
• The amount of time spent at your TAFE in
class will depend on your course
• Independent learning – take responsibility,
plan your time, seek help, do your
homework and hand in your assessments
on time or request an extension in writing
11. Studying at TAFE
• Classroom discussions – join in, ask
questions, give your opinion, be
proactive, respect other opinions
• You will be expected to do a lot of work
outside class times, including work
placement hours
12. Additional Learning
Apart from attending classes, it is expected that you will
complete additional learning at home, which may include
reading, research, structured activities and completing
assessments
Additional Learning outside of TAFE Classes (minimum):
• Cert II – 2 hours per week
• Cert III – 5 hours per week
• Cert IV – 10 hours per week
• Diploma – 15 hours per week
13. Student Code of Conduct
• Alcohol and drugs
• Bullying and
Harassment
• Cheating and Plagiarism
• Commitment to
Learning
• Computers and Internet
• Copyright
• Duty of Care
• Minors
• OSH
• PPE
• Respect for Others
and Property
• Sexual Harassment
• Smoke Free Policy
• Student Discipline
• Unacceptable
behaviour
14. Disciplinary Procedures
Severity
–
Minor
or
Major
Verbal Warning
•Breach of Student Code of Conduct or learning area requirement
•Lecturer issues verbal warning, documented on student file
Written
Warning
•Exclusion from classroom/workshop
•Letter of concern to parent/guardian (if student under 18)
•Student placed on Behavioural Contract
Final, Written
Warning
•If Behaviour Contract breached , student suspended
•Appeal process
15. Attendance
• If you cannot attend let your
lecturer know
• Attendance is recorded in
every class
• If you miss a required
assessment you may need a
medical certificate and
discuss with lecturer
whether assessment can be
rescheduled
16. Dress Code
• Clothing and footwear should be appropriate
to your chosen industry and workplace
―Smart casual
• Specific requirements
―Uniforms
―Personalprotectiveclothingandequipment
―Special footwear
―Securing long hair
―Name badges
• You will not be able to complete
assessments or learning tasks if not
adhering to prescribed dress code
17. Mobile Phones
• Every course is different
• Some situations and areas -
no mobiles allowed
• Commonsense and
courteous approach
18. Bullying and Harassment
• Bullying is when an individual or group
uses its power and strength to
repeatedly, deliberately and
intentionally use words or actions
against another or a group that hurts,
harasses, humiliates verbally, physically,
psychologically or electronically making
the victim feel oppressed, traumatised
and powerless
• Bullying could be unlawful under
Federal and State anti-discrimination
legislation
19. Say No to Bullying
• South Regional TAFE has a zero tolerance to
bullying and cyber bullying
• Bullying can cease in under 10 seconds if a
bystander intervenes.
• Report behaviour and actions to any staff
member
20. Cheating and Plagiarism
• You have a responsibility to avoid
cheating and plagiarism - making reference to
an author’s work without acknowledging the
author
• This includes scanned and electronically
copied material and other student’s work
• Your lecturer can advise you how to reference
your work correctly so that no unapproved
assistance occurs, including assignments,
tests, reports and examinations
21. Award Certificate/Diploma
• Must have completed all units to claim award
• Complete an Application for Award form available from
your lecturer or reception
• Ensure your correct address is written on the form
• Hand to your lecturer for their sign off
• No award certificate/diploma will be issued unless this
form is completed
• Reprints of academic results cost $20 and certificates
cost $50 – so store in a safe place!
22. APPEALS
• The College allows appeals against assessment in
relation to incorrect
– Resulting of units
– Skills recognition
– Exemptions and credit transfers
• Students are required to complete an
Assessment Appeal application form – cost of
$25
25. What to do
• If you have an accident or a near miss
whilst on campus please report
immediately to your lecturer, study
area, Reception or Student Services
• The College has a process to follow
and will investigate the incident
OHS and Incidents
26. Emergencies and Evacuations
• Take direction
from the
Emergency
Warden or your
lecturer
• Do not leave the
premises without
notifying your
lecturer
27. Insurance
• Students are NOT covered for Personal
Accident whilst on campus
• Personal Accident cover is available for
students who are undertaking unpaid work
experience and excursions that is allocated or
arranged by South Regional TAFE
• The onus is on you if you want your own
Personal Accident insurance or private health
cover if you believe coverage is not adequate
for your circumstances
28. Under 18s - Minors
• Duty of Care – balance between preventing unreasonable
risk of harm and encouraging a students’ independence and
maximising vocational learning opportunities
• We not provide direct supervision of students outside of
classroom lectures
• In cases of serious injury or illness, we will immediately
contact your parent/guardian/responsible adult
• You are responsible for your own learning and are expected
to manage your workload and seek assistance from lecturers
when needed
• You need to discuss your course progress with your
parents/guardians
29. WiFi
You can bring your own device and logon
to the TAFE WiFi.
If you would like to work on your own
laptop your lecturer will help you to set it
up.
30.
31. Computer Access
• Same password to use PCs on campus and Office365
• Password complexity:
At least 8 characters long
1 Upper case
1 lower case
1 number
no 3 consecutive characters from ID/name
• Change your password on campus or via Office365
• For forgotten passwords use self service reset page
http://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com
• Or talk to Library staff
32. Printing
• Secure Printing –
StudentMyPrint
• Swipe Your Student ID
card to pickup your print
job at any photocopier
• Recharge your account at
library or money loader
o 10c B/W A4
o 15c Colour A4
33. Library Resource Centre
• Study and academic support
• After hours access (Security Card $30 refundable when card returned
• Access to electronic resources
34. Security
Electronic security entry
Take care of your valuables
Lost property at Reception
Report any suspicious items
If you are concerned for your
safety after 5pm contact
Campus Warden
on 0418 931 308
37. Student Services can
help with
• General enquires, advice, help
and assistance
• International student support
• Disability student support
• Minors, underage and
independent minors
• Student behavioural issues
38. Student Counsellor
Need help? Or someone to talk to? A counsellor is available
via web cam -
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30am to 3:30pm (appointments recommended)
counselling.bunbury@srtafe.wa.edu.au
9780 7112
Provided by Black Swan Health
40. Census Date – Withdrawal from course
• The date by which you must have completed and
submitted a withdrawal form (Change of Enrolment
Status form), if you wish to
― withdraw and receive a refund; or
― not be liable for the course fees
• Students who cease attending class/s or do not
officially withdraw as above are NOT eligible for a
refund AND are legally liable for any outstanding fees
• Verbal advice will not be considered as an official
withdrawal you must complete a withdrawal form
41. Thinking of dropping out?
• Before you decide to leave your course, have
a chat with your lecturer, Course Information
Team or Student Services
• There may be ways to get around or reduce
your problem such as:
― transferring to another course,
― reducing your workload, or
― managing your time better
42. Complaints and Feedback
• You have the right to:
―raise a complaint
―challenge a decision
―expect that every effort will be
made to resolve it
―raise issues without prejudice or
fear of reprisal or victimisation
• Via online Feedback Form
• Hardcopy forms at reception/library
43. Make the most of your training
1. Get to know your lecturer
2. Ask lots of questions
3. Seek help when you need it
4. Get involved in class discussions
5. Think of attending TAFE and on work
placement as being at work
6. Eat well
7. Get plenty of sleep
8. Find the time and place that works best for you
to do your studying
9. Pack your bag the night before
10. Put key dates in your diary, calendar, phone
44. Cert IV in Digital Media
Margaret River Campus
45. Course
Overview
• Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies, a 12-month full-time course
incorporating:
• 📷 Photography and print design
• 🎥 Video production
• 📺 Web design
• Delivered in class, supported by online content
• Enrolment period is ONE semester only, at the end of the semester you will need
to enrol again for the second semester.
• Students can either start in semester one or two. If enrolling in semester 2
additional support can be given throughout the design process
46. Adult Learning Environment
Duty of care including minors –
❢ if you are under 18 you are considered a minor
📨 If a minor is absent from class the parent or guardian will be
notified
👆 To avoid unnecessary notifications, provide a satisfactory
reason for your absence.
What studying at TAFE can do for you
Prepares you for the workplace
Exposes you to a diverse student body
TAFE lecturers have years of industry experience
47. Adult Learning Environment
🕒 Class start and finish times
👌 Notifying your lecturer when you are going to be off campus
🍵 Taking breaks (apart from the lunch break)
🔑 Responsibility is the key
48. Course Format
🔧 Workshops
👣 Self Paced Leaning
📖 Content Online
▶ Online tutorials from LinkedIN Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Attendance is Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 3:15pm with
45 min lunch break at 12:30pm
📝 Delivery Plan - handout
56. Assessments
▶ Real life tasks
▶ Feedback on all assessments
▶ Each assessment will cover a number of units
▶ Completed by the due date, if you can’t complete your
assessment by the due date you must contact your lecturer
before the assessment is due.
▶ In order to qualify for your Cert IV in Digital Media you will
need to successfully complete all of the assessments to the
required standard.
▶ You are able to be reassessed and appeal and assessment
decision.
57. Thank you for your attention
We wish you all the best for your
training!
Albany | Bunbury | Busselton | Collie | Denmark l Esperance | Harvey | Katanning
|Manjimup | Margaret River | Mt Barker | Narrogin
www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
58. Logging onto the TAFE computers
Your TAFE account details are:
• Username: Your Student ID
• Default Password: TafeDDMMYYYY
• Email Address: StudentID@tafe.wa.edu.au
date of birth
(where DDMMYYYY is your date of birth, e.g. Tafe25121999)
Editor's Notes
South Regional TAFE digital media facilities include …….
Fran Jackson has been teaching digital media at TAFE since 2004 and has 10 years of industry experience (in what area?). Mike Dunn, who will deliver the Diploma of Digital Media next year, has vast industry experience for a company creating animation and visual effects for award-winning film productions in Australia and around the world.