Welcome to the Student OrientationRecognition of Prior Learning - RPL . What is RPL? • RPL is an assessment process to recognise your prior learning which avoids unnecessary training

CRICOS No. 03020E, 02444M, 02007K RTO No 0275, 30837, 31397

Welcome to the Student Orientation Make Great Happen

13 72 48 tafebrisbane.edu.au

Acknowledgement of Country

“I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the

land on which this event is taking place”.


Lets talk about TAFE

TAFE Queensland Brisbane has • Campuses from Caboolture down to

Loganlea • Students online from all across

Queensland • Over 30,000 students

What do I need to know about TAFE?

• It is an adult learning environment • Involves independent learning • You have a duty of care • Has student rules you need to know that

can be found on the website


Customer Service

Can help you with • Enrolment

• Getting your Student ID card

• Making course payments

• Course information

• Updating your personal

information

Customer Services love to chat so call them on 13 72 48


Administration

Can help you with • Making an appointment with a Teacher

• Handing in assessments

• Room changes to your timetable

• Please note: your timetable is

available online at

http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/current-

students/timetables


Unique Student Identifier (USI)

• From 1 January 2015 if you are undertaking a nationally recognised program at TAFE Queensland you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

• You can create your USI online at www.usi.gov.au • The USI is made up of ten numbers and letters and gives you access to

your own online USI account. It will look something like this: 3AW88YH9U5

• Once you create your USI you must forward it to us for processing. You can do this by either emailing your name, student number (if known) and USI to [email protected] , use the flyer provided or web form

• A USI is required before your award (qualification) can be released.


Your Library Service

Where you can access

• eBooks and online resources

• Library website subject guides

• Computers

• Print and copy stations

• Wireless internet

• Quiet and group study rooms

• Assignment and referencing help

Student ID cards need money for printing so top up using the Equitrac pay station in the Library


Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb)

• All new students are required to complete a basic key skills builder (bksb) initial assessment prior to commencing your course

• bksb is an online tool providing an overview of learning strengths and determines English and Maths levels

• bksb helps identify how we can best support you throughout your studies


bksb continued…

What you need to do • Log in to bksb using the instructions that will be emailed to you after

you have enrolled or on the flyer provided

• Complete the initial assessments for both English and Maths (approx 25 mins each)

• After the assessment, you may be contacted with the offer of further assistance and free learning skills support


Learning Skills Centre

• Free support from experienced and friendly teachers for all levels of

ability

• Sessions are run in your campus library

• Timetables vary between campuses so check in the library, or on the

website, for times at your location

• No booking required, just call in

• Stay for 5 minutes or 5 hours!

• Computer access available in all support locations


Learning Skills Centre continued...

Areas supported include: • English – language, spelling and grammar

• Maths

• Basic IT – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Structure of assignments

• Understanding questions and requirements of assignments

• Study skills

• Referencing We can also proof read assignments for spelling and grammar mistakes


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Support

Can help with

• Accommodation options • Abstudy/Centrelink and Job network

providers • General counselling • Liaise with teachers about your academic

progression • Work with staff to facilitate cross-cultural

understanding

To have a yarn make an appointment by calling Indigenous Support on 3244 6222


Disability Support

If you have a temporary or permanent disability that impacts on your studies please speak to one of our Disability Officers about your specific needs. A Disability Officer can help you in a number of areas, including:

• Assistive technology • Study Skills • Confidential advice and guidance • Developing an individual support plan

Call Student Support on 3244 5095 or email [email protected]


Counselling Services

Counsellors can help with

• Adjusting to study • Tips on how to manage your study

effectively • Personal issues impacting on

your study • Career guidance and pathways

to further study

Call Student Support on 3244 5095 or email [email protected]


Campus Life

Take a walk around campus and you could find

• The bookshop • Kitchens with microwaves and seating areas • ATMs • Cafes/Restaurant • Prayer room • Hair salon • Free wireless access • The Fitness Centre

Please note these may differ across TAFE Queensland Brisbane campuses


Public transport concession - TransLink

Tertiary Transport Concession Card (TTCC) Are you a full-time student travelling on public transport? You are required to have a Tertiary Transport Concession Card as well as your student ID card to purchase and travel on a concession fare in Queensland. Eligibility rules can be found at translink.com.au

Apply now by contacting Customer Service or visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30


Campus Security

Remember • You may be asked to show your student

ID card so carry it with you at all times

• You have a duty of care to report incidents or suspicious behaviour

• There are Security Call Points around the campus

• Parking is FREE on most campuses (there is no student car park at South Bank campus)


Workplace Health and Safety

Remember • Students are not permitted in classrooms,

workshops or computer labs without a teacher present

• No eating or drinking is permitted in classrooms, workshops or computer labs. Bottled water is allowed

• Alcohol and illegal drugs are prohibited on campus • Skateboards and scooters are not permitted on

campus

• First Aid Officers are available on all campuses


Workplace Health and Safety continued...

• It is important to familiarise yourself with evacuation points

• Smoking is only permitted in designated areas

• Drive carefully and observe the speed limit on campus roads

• Dress Code: don’t wear offensive t-shirts

• Appropriate footwear for your training program and safety is required

• Refer to the TAFE Queensland Student Rules for further details about

Personal Conduct and Behaviour

http://tafeqld.edu.au/current-students/student-rules/


Connect Learning Management System (LMS)

What is Connect? • Connect is our online Learning Management System. You can access your

class notes, communicate with your teacher and other students and upload your assessments – all online- using Connect. You can also access Connect both on and off campus – anytime of the day, night and weekend

Do you need Connect? • After you have enrolled, check with your teacher (at orientation or first day

of class) if the units you are studying this semester use Connect.

Contacts are provided on the ‘Ready to Connect’ flyer for students

How do you access Connect? • Simply log in online – go to

https://connect.tafeqld.edu.au/


Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL

What is RPL? • RPL is an assessment process to recognise your prior learning which

avoids unnecessary training.

• For example: you may have worked, volunteered, trained or have other education which gives you skills and knowledge equivalent to a unit/s of study offered in our courses.

• Basically why sit in class if you have evidence of the skills. If this could be you, talk to your teacher in the first instance.

Contact the RPL team on 1300 RPLExpress or email [email protected]


How does RPL differ from credit transfer?

Credit Transfer This is the process whereby formally documented qualifications/units of study completed through another RTO, are recognised as equivalent to your proposed study. RPL Even if you have never formally studied or trained in a particular area, you may have gained knowledge and skills through work or volunteering. This is the experience recognised through RPL. Open Learning Don’t forget if something changes and you are unable to continue studying in class, consider TAFE Queensland Brisbane online learning.

You need to apply for a credit transfer in the first 5 weeks to be eligible for any refund of fees


Tell us how we are doing

Have you got a Compliment, Complaint or maybe a Suggestion about our business? Well we want to hear from you!

How?

Online at our website or

complete our Feedback Form

which is available at all our

Customer Service Centres

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accordance with the

Information Privacy Act and

will not be disclosed to any

third party without your

consent, unless required by

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Welcome to the Student OrientationRecognition of Prior Learning - RPL . What is RPL? • RPL is an assessment process to recognise your prior learning which avoids unnecessary training