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This brochure provides information to help you access courses and services provided by NRCAC. It includes details of NRCAC policies and procedures that could affect you, and various options that may be available to you. It is important that you read this information carefully prior to your enrolment.
NRCAC is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and meets the requirements of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) under the Training and Skills Development Act (2003). NRCAC is registered in New South Wales by the NSW Department of Education and Training and complies with the National Conditions of Registration that outlines good practice in marketing, operation, financing and administration as well as the training and assessment services provided to you.
Some of the information in this brochure applies to domestic students only. International students should contact Administration for further information.
Phone: +61 2 66212266 or
Email: admin@nrcac.edu.au
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
CHOOSING A COURSE
Course information is available from the NRCAC Administration on (02) 66212266 or the following website: www.nrcac.edu.au/courses
Applications are lodged at NRCAC Administration.
For further information, contact the Student Administrator or Course Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS
If you complete an accredited qualification under the Australian Qualifications
Framework, you will receive a Qualification Parchment. If you complete a unit of competence from a training package or an accredited curriculum, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR STUDY
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgment of current skills and knowledge which have been gained
from a range of experiences including work, volunteering, study and general life experiences. It is achieved through the assessment of evidence you provide against a set of criteria in a qualification. Fees apply.
For further information, refer to the NRCAC website.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is the formal recognition that parts of some courses are equivalent in content and level to parts of others. If you are eligible, credit transfer results in: automatic status or credit in part(s) of a course/qualification, and exemption from that part of the course.
Status granted through credit transfer is recorded on your Student Record.
There are no fees when applying for recognition through credit transfer.
For further information, refer to the NRCAC website.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
National recognition is the recognition and acceptance by a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO) of Australian Qualifications Framework Qualification Parchments
and Statements of Attainment issued by another RTO in Australia.
NRCAC accepts Australian Qualifications Framework Qualification Parchments and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTOs. There are no fees for national recognition.
UNIVERSITY ARTICULATION
Many NRCAC courses can provide credit in relevant University studies.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION
You should be at least 16 years of age at time of commencement of the course.
You will need to audition or attend an interview to determine your level of competence and potential for undertaking the course.
You must fill in the enrolment form and acting applicants must also complete the medical form that can be obtained by contacting NRCAC on 02 66212266. Enrolment forms can also be downloaded from our website www.nrcac.edu.au. A recent photo and a cheque or money order for $36.00 non refundable audition/application fee must be attached to the fully completed forms.
FEES
Each course has an established fee. This fee varies between courses, depending on the nature of the course and the materials required. Additional fees may be payable for materials, textbooks or equipment. Details of all fees are available prior to enrolment. Contact Administration.
Payment up front attracts a discount on the advertised course fee.
All fees include a $300 deposit to be paid before the commencement of the course.
Fees by Instalment. You must apply in writing to the Financial Administrator and include a budget and demonstrated capacity to meet your proposed commitment.
Students owing fees for the previous year will not be permitted to enroll in the current year until all outstanding fees are paid.
Your payment option may include lump sum payments or increased fortnightly payments but the $300 deposit must be paid in full before the commencement of the course. Fortnightly payments must also start at the commencement of the course. Installments are deducted from nominated bank accounts or Centrelink payments.
All students must provide credit card/bank account details to administration on enrolment. Until your enrolment is completed and the deposit paid, you are not entitled to:
- attend class,
- receive educational awards,
- use amenities and services,
- receive your student card.
If you withdraw from your course you will still be required to meet your Fees by Instalment obligations. There are a number of organisations and services that offer financial assistance to students.
Contact Centrelink: Abstudy (13 2317) Austudy and Youth Allowance (13 2490) or contact the Student Administrator for advice and referral.
WITHDRAWAL FROM STUDY
If you are thinking of withdrawing from study you should inform your teacher as soon as possible. Staff are available to help resolve difficulties that might influence your decision to withdraw. You must complete a withdrawal/refund/adjustment of fees application form. This form is available from Administration.
NRCAC REFUND POLICY
There are criteria under which a refund may be granted.
NRCAC-initiated refunds
Where a refund results from a situation caused by NRCAC, eg. cancelled class, a full refund of the fees will be given. No administration fee will apply.
Student-initiated refunds
Refunds will not be granted automatically. You are expected to be aware of your work and personal commitments before you enrol, and will need to demonstrate that the cause of withdrawal could not be reasonably anticipated before you enrolled.
A full refund (less administration fee) will be given if you:
- withdraw before the course starts, or
- produce a document that supports your successful application for status in parts of a course, where the full fees have been paid.
This will only apply within three weeks of the start of the course. After that time, all other elements of the refund policy apply if you withdraw as a result of being awarded status.
A 50% refund (less administration fee) will be given if you withdraw for reasons of personal circumstances beyond your control, after the course has started, but within three weeks of the date the course started. Acceptable reasons may include:
- sickness (verified by a medical certificate)
- change of employment hours or location (verified by employer)
- other valid reason at the discretion of the delegate, or
- as a result of a successful RPL application, received within three weeks of the date of the start of any units in which you have enrolled.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
ENROLMENT FORMS
When you complete an enrolment form you will be acknowledging that you have been provided with the information contained in this brochure and on the website. Please ensure that you fill in all sections of the form so that we may support any specific study requirements you have. You are enrolled in a course once you have been selected, completed the enrolment form, and paid the course fees.
You are encouraged to identify on the enrolment form if you have a disability and require support so that a Disability Access Plan can be developed for you.
STUDENT ID CARD
You will be issued with a student ID card. This enables you to access many services including photocopying and printing, library loans, computer and internet login, and travel concessions (for full-time students).
INTERNET USER AGREEMENT
When you sign your enrolment form you will be agreeing to abide by the Internet User agreement. Information technology resources at NRCAC are to be used in a responsible manner for study purposes only. NRCAC monitors internet use and action will be taken for inappropriate use.
LIBRARY USE
When you sign your enrolment form you are agreeing to return by the prescribed due date, any resources lent to you by the library of NRCAC. You are also agreeing to pay for any damage, replacement or loss of resources lent to you by NRCAC. Failure to do so will result in a loss of borrowing privileges.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are not an Australian resident, you must inform us when enrolling. We are obliged to identify students who do not have permanent residence in Australia. You will need to obtain an appropriate visa.
If you are unsure, contact Administration on +61 2 6621 2266 or
email admin@nrcac.edu.au or visit the following website: nrcac.edu.au
PRIVACY POLICY
NRCAC is required to collect and store personal information in order to administer your application and enrolment, to monitor your academic progress and to provide other services. NRCAC will ensure that information collected from you is not excessive and is only used for the purpose for which it was collected.
EDUCATIONAL POLICIES
There are a number of policies relating to educational issues that may affect your study. These polices are available on the website and will be referred to in your Student Handbook.
These policies include:
- Student Conduct Policy
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy
- Access & Equity Policy
- Alcohol & Other Drug Policy
- Assessment Policy
- and a range of Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare policies.
STUDENT CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
NRCAC values:
- difference and diversity
- respect and cooperation
- tolerance
- academic debate
- freedom of expression balanced with social responsibility.
While at NRCAC or engaged in any NRCAC sponsored activity, all students, staff, contractors and visitors are expected to behave in a considerate and courteous manner when dealing with other staff, students and members of the public.
NRCAC is committed to providing students with a healthy, nurturing and intellectually challenging study environment. Students must not act in a way that interferes directly or indirectly with the learning of others, or that hinders staff from carrying out their duties. Students enrolled in NRCAC or considering enrolment are given access to classes and facilities which will be shared with staff and other students. It is therefore expected that students will behave in a manner that is acceptable to the wider community.
You, other students and the staff at NRCAC, have a right to work and study in an environment free from harassment, discrimination or threatening behaviours. The standards of behaviour that NRCAC expects from its students are:
- a sense of self-responsibility about your study program
- that you will treat staff and fellow students courteously at all times
- reasonable personal presentation
- that students take reasonable care of NRCAC property and equipment.
You can expect staff to:
- treat people in a fair and non-discriminatory way
- be professional in performing their duties.
ACCESS AND EQUITY
NRCAC is committed to the provision of a safe and inclusive teaching and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. For further assistance and information contact Administration
HEALTH AND SAFETY
NRCAC is committed to handling occupational health, safety and welfare issues affecting our staff and students. You also have a legal duty to take care and protect your own health and safety and to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others.
Other health and safety policies relate to smoking on campus, drugs and alcohol, vehicle use and car parking.
Note: Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings and is also restricted in other areas of the campus such as near entrances to buildings and outside where work is being undertaken by staff or students. Please observe all no smoking zones and signs.
OPPORTUNITIES TO “TELL US WHAT YOU THINK”
NRCAC is committed to listening and responding to what you as a student have to say, so that we can continuously improve our services to you.
NRCAC will listen with respect to your feedback, treat all feedback confidentially, and take appropriate action. Your feedback is welcome and helps the Institute to improve its services to you. Student Feedback forms are available from Administration
CHECKLIST
Information you need before enrolling
- selection, enrolment and induction/orientation procedures
- course information, including content and vocational outcomes
- fees and charges, including refund policy and exemptions (where applicable)
- flexible learning and assessment procedures
- complaints and appeal procedures
- disciplinary procedures
- recognition of prior learning (RPL) arrangements and credit transfer
If you feel you have not been provided with any of this information, you should contact your teacher.
ENQUIRIES – FURTHER INFORMATION
For all course information enquiries:
Web www.nrcac.edu.au
Phone (02) 66212266
Email admin@nrcac.edu.au
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in the student pre-enrolment information brochure is correct as at August 2008.
NRCAC reserves the right to alter policies at any time without prior notice. Policies may have been only partially reproduced in this brochure.
Enquire at NRCAC Administration for full and current details.
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