Central student orientation BSBRES401a Analyse and present research information

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3. What will I be studying ?
Analyse and present research information
BSBRES401a
Is one of the 10 units needed to complete your
qualification
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4. • These qualifications are also available as
full time or part time study options
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Other Study Options at
Central
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5. Our website
www.central.wa.edu.au
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6. MyCentral
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All students must activate
their free student email
account
Central will be notifying you of
important information via your
student email
You must access the
correspondence and other
notifications sent to you via your
student email on a regular basis
Information for
current students

7. Student portal log-in
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User ID and
password is found
on the bottom of the
enrolment form.
Used for access in
class, the Library
and the Student
Portal
This password will
not work if fees
have not been paid

8. Student Code of Conduct
This can be found on the Central Institute of Technology website or in
the Essentials Guide: Student Handbook and covers:
• Expected standards of behaviour
• Plagiarism
• Academic misconduct
• Conditions of computer use
• Misuse of Institute property
• Smoking issues
• Equal opportunity
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9. Bookshop
• located on level 2, 25 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
• Textbooks, supporting materials, stationery needs,
gifts, cards, diaries and more
• student cards ($10)
• phone: 9427 1212 or Fax: 9427 1979
• email: bookshop@central.wa.edu.au
• – see Bookshop page on website
under Current Students
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10. Library
• borrow books, journals, DVDs etc.
• use the computers, printers & photocopiers
• access online resources – databases, e-books, course
related subject guides and tutorials on writing and
information skills
• access Study Skills workshops
• ask library staff for help with computers, in finding
resources and assignment writing or email
helplibrary@central.wa.edu.au
• access a copy of ‘Library Services for Students’
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11. Your Learning Plan is important
The unit or units for this
Learning Plan
Your lecturer’s contact
details
Your assessments
The due dates
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12. How do I contact my lecturer ?
Contact details are on your Learning Plan
Feel free to phone or email to make an appointment
to see your lecturer
Please let them know if you are unable to attend an
appointment
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13. What is competency based
training (CBT) ?
• competency based assessment is based on competency
standards set by industry
• competency means that students have satisfactorily
demonstrated:
• necessary knowledge and skills
• ability to apply knowledge and skills to practical situations and
industry standards
• relevant employability skills
• you do not receive marks for your assessments
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14. Central’s assessment policy
• assessments are to be submitted on or before the due
date
• please provide a medical certificate or other evidence if
you are unable to meet the date, or sit an assessment,
due to illness
• you will be given constructive feedback on your
assessments
• at the lecturer’s discretion you may be given a 2nd
attempt on an assessment if your work meets the
majority of the assessment criteria
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15. Academic Misconduct
Cheating
• E.g. Copying or handing in someone else’s work
Plagiarism
• E.g. Taking another person’s work or ideas and
claiming them as your own
Collusion
• E.g. Two or more students exchange or share work
and claim it as their individual effort
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16. What else should I know
about assessments ?
• ask your trainer/assessor to clarify what is required
• keep a copy of your assignments
• start your assignments well before the due date
• use the library resources and staff (they can also help with
research, referencing and report writing )
• please provide the trainer/assessor with constructive
feedback
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17. Recording of Results in a Unit
Competent (CO)
Final result - on review of all the assessments
Re-enrol (R)
If final assessment result does not meet the unit requirement and
student is required to re-enrol
Hold (H)
If assessment result does not meet the unit requirements and
students have been advised to resubmit by a negotiated date
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18. The Individual Student Needs
Checklist
• please let your trainer/assessor know if you need any
support to help you succeed in your study
• this information will remain confidential
• there is a variety of support including assistive technology,
note takers, literacy and numeracy support, interpreters,
etc…
• support is for temporary and permanent conditions
We can’t help if we don’t know what you need
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19. Other Services
Other services include:
• The Desk
• JobsCentral
• Counselling
For more information on these and other services
please visit the Current Students tab on our website
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20. I’m thinking about withdrawing…
You may be thinking about withdrawing from a unit/course,
however….
• please talk it over with your trainer/assessor first
• ask your lecturers about alternatives to withdrawing
• Before you withdraw, contact the Student Success Centre
on 9202 4323 to discuss your options
• Details of the refund policy are on the back of the
enrolment form
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21. • If you are a VET Fee Help Student upfront part
payments will be refunded, if you withdraw on or before
the Census Date
• No refunds are paid if you withdraw after the Census
Date
• No incidental fees are refunded
• Details of the refund policy are on the back of the
enrolment summary form
Refund Policy
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22. How students give feedback
You can give us compliments, suggestions for
improvements or complaints by
• telephone
• letter
• email
• in person to an employee of Central Institute of Technology
• on end-of-unit feedback surveys or forms
• internet – Central Institute of Technology website
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23. Study skills . . . some tips
• manage your time effectively
• attend class
• revise delivery material and questions after each session
• ensure your portfolio of evidence, where applicable, is up to
date
• form a study group
• ask for assistance early
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24. Key contacts
Location:
Administrative Assistants
9427 1693 or 9427 1307
Learning Portfolio Administrator
Sandra Pinto 9427 1025
Learning Portfolio Manager
Sue Egerton 9427 1249
Principal Lecturer
Colleen Critchett 9427 1691
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25. Good Luck .
We hope your experience
with
Central Institute of Technology
is
challenging, enjoyable and very rewarding
and
helps you on your road to success.
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