Student Guide 2011 - TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute

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About Northern Sydney InstituteTAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) is one ofAustralia’s largest vocational education and training institutions,and is a global provider of Australian education and trainingqualifications. The Institute offers over 500 courses and a widerange of commercial programs to 50,000 local and internationalstudents annually.Ideally located to service customers across the northernmetropolitan region of Sydney, the Institute is well served byrail and bus networks. College locations are in close proximityto northern Sydney’s major business districts, retail centres,entertainment facilities, beaches and bushland areas – and arewithin easy reach of the Sydney CBD.There are seven TAFE NSW colleges in the Institute: Crows Nest,Hornsby, Meadowbank, North Sydney, Northern Beaches, Ryde andBradfield Senior College.The range of courses and programs on offer are continuallyreviewed to ensure that NSI graduates are industry-ready with skillsrequired by today’s employers. The Institute continues to upgradeits college facilities to provide a modern learning environment withenhanced training capabilities.The Institute also offers customised training and consultancyservices for you or your business as well as short personalenrichment programs. These programs are offered frequentlythroughout the year and complement the full range of coursestraditionally offered in the February and July semesters. If you havea training need, we can meet it for you.Visit the Northern Sydney Institute website for more information onour services and programs:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.auTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 5

Bradfield Senior College6TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE192 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest NSW 2065PO Box 1007, Crows Nest NSW 1585Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9448 4208 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/bradfieldCelebrating over sixteen years of student service, Bradfield Senior College has established a unique Sydney-wide role integrating TAFE NSWqualifications, industry training and the Higher School Certificate (HSC). The college offers a full range of Preliminary (Year 11) and HSC (Year 12)courses, as well as a range of TAFE NSW subjects. Bradfield students gain specialised vocational skills and learn in an adult oriented setting withhighly qualified professionals who provide a caring and supportive environment.Bradfield Senior College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai people.PARKINGThere is no onsite parking at the college. Restricted parking is available on the Pacific Highway and surrounding streets. Most students and staffpark in surrounding streets.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – Bradfield Senior College is serviced by trains on the northern lines, usually following through from the western lines. The college is on thePacific Highway, 20 minutes walk from North Sydney and St Leonards train stations.Buses – Sydney buses stop outside the college, at the Mater Hospital bus stop, providing services from North Sydney and St Leonards trainstations as well as City, Epping/North Ryde, Bondi Junction and Chatswood connections. Students from the Northern Beaches change at NeutralBay Junction to connect with services which stop within ten minutes walk.TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet (accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 7

Crows Nest College8TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationCROWS NEST COLLEGE149 West Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9448 4451 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/crowsnestThe college is located in the thriving cosmopolitan atmosphere of Crows Nest and offers courses in child studies, hospitality, real estate,international business management, project management and English. Facilities include the Asian Culinary Arts Centre where students canlearn a range of Asian and Western cooking skills. With direct access by bus routes to the city, North Sydney and Chatswood central businessdistricts, the college provides a unique blend of specialist facilities with an enjoyable ‘community like’ environment where staff and studentswork together. One of Sydney’s best-known restaurant districts, the local area offers an extensive variety of international cuisine experiences plusgourmet delis, cafes, boutique shops, regular weekend markets and recreational facilities.Crows Nest College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai people.PARKINGThe college has one car park which is available from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am – 10pm, and Friday 7.30am – 6pm, however car parking islimited and car pooling and public transport are recommended. Contact the Administration Office or the College Association for informationregarding parking fees.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – The college is situated between St Leonards and North Sydney train stationsBuses – The college is on the City and North Shore bus routesTIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet (accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 9

Hornsby College10TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationHORNSBY COLLEGE205 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9472 1697 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/hornsbyThe college offers courses in information technology, multimedia, graphic design, fine arts, ceramics, photography, automotive mechanical,automotive electrical, construction (carpentry, building technology, architectural drafting), electrotechnology, access and foundation studies(School Certificate, English for Speakers of Other Languages), computing applications, office administration, accounting and finance, andbusiness management. Hornsby College also offers pre-vocational training in a number of trade areas.Hornsby College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai and Darug people.PARKINGThe college is split into three areas. Student parking is located inthe following areas, subject to availability of parking spaces:East college – day/evening all week; Lower college – day/evening allweek. Access via TAFECard use only.PARKING FEESStudents:College Association Members: $4 per dayNon College Association Members: $12 per dayMobility Disabled Students: No charge (Students who aremobility challenged need to be assessed by a Disabilities Consultantor Counsellor as being mobility challenged.)Disabled Students: Disabled students who are not mobilitychallenged pay the daily student rate.PUBLIC TRANSPORTThe college is just a few minutes walk from Hornsby train stationand bus interchange.Trains – Hornsby is serviced by trains from the Central Coast as wellas the North Shore, Strathfield and Sydney.Buses – Two private bus companies service this area.They are Shorelink Bus Co. Phone: 9457 8888, andHills Bus Co. Phone: 9651 1944.TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet(accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 11

Meadowbank College12TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationMEADOWBANK COLLEGESee Street, Meadowbank NSW 2114Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9942 3555 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/meadowbankThe college offers a range of courses including business studies, child studies, construction, engineering, fine arts, general education, hair andbeauty, health and fitness, hospitality, information technology and transport. The college’s specialist Sports and Fitness Centre and MassageTherapy Clinic have excellent facilities for aerobics, weight training and massage. Other purpose-built facilities include the fine arts See StreetGallery, Sydney Academy of Hair, Beauty and Make-up, and language laboratories. Meadowbank is home to the NSI Cisco Networking Academy,a regional academy offering the highest level training available in networks and CCNA network security.Meadowbank College is built upon the homelands of the Gurningai and Darug people.PARKINGStudent parking is available as follows: See Street – day/evening,Monday to Friday; Rhodes Street – day/evening, Monday to Friday;Staff Car Park, Monday to Friday after 6pm. Access is via TAFEcarduse only.PARKING FEESStudents:College Association Members: $4 per dayNon College Association Members: $12 per dayMobility Disabled Students: No charge (Students who aremobility challenged need to be assessed by a Disabilities Consultantor Counsellor as being mobility challenged.)Disabled Students: Disabled students who are not mobilitychallenged pay the daily student rate.CAR POOLINGAsk your friends or classmates and try to get a car pool going. Youcan also register your name with the College Association if you areinterested in starting a car pool and they will try and match you upwith people who live around your area.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – The college is located at Meadowbank train station.Trains from Hornsby as well as Strathfield and Sydney City serviceMeadowbank station.Buses – A private bus company services this area –North and Western Bus Co. Phone: 9808 1000TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet(accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 13

North Sydney College14TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationNORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards 2065Phone: | 131 674 Fax: 9942 0011 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/northsydneyConveniently located between two of Sydney’s major commercial business areas, North Sydney and Chatswood, North Sydney College offerscourses across a wide range of trade, business, information communication technology, general education and digital media areas. The collegehas specialist facilities for industry training in hairdressing and beauty, nursing, plumbing, shop fitting and joinery, vehicle collision repair, electricaltrades and telecommunications. The film and television section at the college houses the only digital broadcast-quality training studios in TAFE NSW.North Sydney College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai people.PARKINGThe student car park is available at all times subject to availability of parking spaces. There are two entrances to the car park: Westbourne Streetoff the Pacific Highway and Reserve Road. Access via TAFECard use only.PARKING FEESStudents: College Association Members: $4 per dayNon College Association Members: $12 per dayMobility Disabled Students: No charge (Students who are mobility challenged need to be assessed by aDisabilities Consultant or Counsellor as being mobility challenged.)Disabled Students:Disabled students who are not mobility challenged pay the daily student rate.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – The college is within walking distance of St Leonards train stationBuses – The college is on the City and North Shore bus routes.TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet (accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 15

Northern Beaches College16TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationNORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9941 5220 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/northernbeachesThe college delivers programs in automotive mechanics, business, building, community services and welfare, computing, event management,fine arts, hair and beauty, Higher School Certificate, horticulture, general education, marine studies, marketing, maritime, nursing, officeadministration, sport and recreation, information technology, tourism and hospitality and welding. Specialist facilities include the GawuraAboriginal Learning Centre, a newly refurbished ceramics studio, a life-size maritime simulator and full-scale building skills training facility.Northern Beaches College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai people.PARKINGAccess via TAFEcard use only.Car Pooling – ask your friends or classmates and try to get a car pool going.PARKING FEESStudents: College Association Members: $4.40 per dayNon College Association Members: $12 per dayMobility Disabled Students: No charge (Students who are mobility challenged need to be assessed by aDisabilities Consultant or Counsellor as being mobility challenged.)Disabled Students: Disabled students who are not mobility challenged pay the daily student rate.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – N/ABuses – The college is on the City and Northern Beaches bus routes.Private bus line – Forest Coach Lines – Phone: 9450 2277.TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet (accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 17

Ryde College18TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College InformationRYDE COLLEGE250 Blaxland Road, Ryde NSW 2112Phone: 131 674 | Fax: 9448 6291 | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/rydeRyde College is a specialist training centre for hospitality, tourism, horticulture and environmental management. Hospitality students train incommercially equipped kitchens, bars, restaurants and cafes. Facilities linked to training for the horticulture industry include computerisedglasshouses, landscape design studios, a cricket pitch, golfing green, tennis court and a bowling green.Ryde College is built upon the homelands of the Guringai and Darug people.PARKINGVehicle access is off 59 Parkes Street West Ryde. Student car and motorcycle parking is available on the two lower car parking levels closest toBuilding H. Parking for horticulture students is available in the car park on the right hand side of the roadway near the Parkes Street entrance.Drivers must give due consideration to the safety of pedestrians while on college premises. Bicycle racks are available on Level 3 near the liftentrance, Building A. Access via TAFECard use only.PARKING FEESStudents: College Association Members: $4 per dayNon College Association Members: $12 per dayMobility Disabled Students: No charge (Students who are mobility challenged need to be assessed by aDisabilities Consultant or Counsellor as being mobility challenged.)Disabled Students: Disabled students who are not mobility challenged pay the daily student rate.PUBLIC TRANSPORTTrains – From the Parkes Street entrance, it is a 15 minute walk to West Ryde train station.Buses – Sydney Buses service the Ryde area.TIMETABLESVarious bus and train timetables are available on the Internet (accessible from computers in the library).Visit www.131500.info or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 19

College facilitiesACCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – Accessible toilets and lifts areavailable. Contact Student Administration for further information.Phone: 9448 4200CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Parking is available upon request forstudents with disabilities. Contact the Disabilities Section forfurther information. Accessible toilets are available on all levelsopposite the lifts. Phone: 9941 5280 or 9448 4431HORNSBY COLLEGE – There are disabled reserved parking placesin the college grounds, RTA sticker required. Locations of disabledparking spaces can be obtained by contacting security.Phone: 9942 0636MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – There are designated disabledparking spaces for students with disabilities in all three studentparking areas. Accessible lifts, ramps and toilets are availableacross the whole campus. For further information and assistanceplease contact the Disabilities Section. Phone: 9942 3788NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – There are designated disabledparking places in the college grounds, RTA sticker required.Phone: 9942 0712NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – Parking is available for studentswith disabilities, RTA sticker required. Contact the DisabilitiesSection for further information. Phone: 9941 5280RYDE COLLEGE – Parking is available for students with disabilities.Accessible toilets are available in the: Acacia – Lower Level,Banksia and Flindersia Buildings, Building H – Level 2, TelopeaCentre, Building A – Level 4, Lounge and Level 5.Phone: 9448 6449BOOKSHOP (DURING TERM TIME)BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – Not available at this location.CROWS NEST COLLEGE – The bookshop is open:Monday to Thursday, 10am – 2pm. College Association discountscan apply.Location: Building A, Level 1, Room No 1.59. Phone: 9448 4421HORNSBY COLLEGE – The bookshop is open:Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 6.30pm and Friday 8.30am –3.30pm, during term. College Association discounts can apply.Location: Building A, Ground Floor. Phone: 9987 4899MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – The bookshop is open:Monday to Thursday 8am – 6pm and Friday 8am – 3pm,during term. College Association discounts can apply.Location: Building P, Ground Floor. Phone: 9942 3701NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – The bookshop is open:For the first 3 weeks of each semester 9am – 7.30pm Mondayto Thursday and 9am – 2pm each Friday. For the balance of eachsemester, 10am – 6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am – 2pm eachFriday. Closed during vacation periods.College Association discountscan apply. Location: Building E. Phone: 9942 0799NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – The bookshop is open:Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm and Friday 8.30am – 2pm(may vary during term). College Association discounts can apply.Location: Building M, Ground Floor. Phone: 9905 8328RYDE COLLEGE – The bookshop is open: Monday to Thursday9am – 1.30pm, 2.30pm – 6pm. College Association discounts canapply. Location: Building H, Level 1. Phone: 9448 623420TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

CAFETERIABRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday toFriday, 7.45am – 4pm during term.Location: Building B. Phone: 9448 4259CROWS NEST COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday toThursday, 7.30am – 8pm and Friday, 7.30am – 2pm, during term.Location: Level 1.HORNSBY COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday to Thursday,8am – 8pm and Friday, 8am – 3pm, during term.Location: Building A, Ground floor. Phone: 9472 1528MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday toThursday, 7.30am – 8pm and Friday, 7.30am – 3pm, during term.Location: Building P, Ground Floor. Phone: 9942 3012NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday toThursday 7.30am – 8.15pm and Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm (teachingweeks). Monday to Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm (non-teaching weeks).Note: Closing times may vary during vacation periods.Location: Building F. Phone: 9942 0079NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – The cafeteria is open Monday toFriday, 7.30am – 8pm, during term.Location: Building M, Ground Floor. Phone: 9941 5348RYDE COLLEGE – The college cafeteria and Banksia Kiosk are openMonday to Friday during term time.Location: College cafeteria Level 1 – Building H. Phone: 9448 6685Banksia Kiosk Ground Floor – Banksia Building. Phone: 9807 9559TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 21

College facilitiesCASHIERPayments may be made by cheque, EFTPOS, money order orcredit card (MasterCard or Visa). If paying by cheque or moneyorder please make payable to ‘TAFE NSW – Northern SydneyInstitute’ then write your name, address and course number on thereverse side.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEThe Cashier’s office is open: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm.Location: Building A, Administration Office. Phone: 9448 4215CROWS NEST COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm.Location: Administration Office, Ground Floor. Phone: 9448 4412HORNSBY COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.Location: Building F. Phone: 9472 1211MEADOWBANK COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4pm.Location: Building J, Ground Floor. Phone: 9942 3527NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm,during term Monday – Friday, 10am – 7pm during enrolments.Location: Building A, Ground Floor. Phone: 9942 0663NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open: Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm.Location: Building A, Ground Floor. Phone: 9941 5227RYDE COLLEGEThe Cashier’s Office is open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm.Location: Building H, Ground Floor. Phone: 9448 627722TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

CHANGE ROOMSBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGENot available at this location.CROWS NEST COLLEGELevel 1, Rooms 1.02 and 1.06HORNSBY COLLEGEBuilding J, Level 2, Room No JLG1/10MEADOWBANK COLLEGEWomen – Building P, Level 1 Building J, Level 1Men – Building P, Level 1 Building H, Level 1NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEBuilding Q, Level G, Room No 05B, Building P, Level 2, Room Nos32 and 33, Building P, Level 1, Room No 29,Make-Up Rooms Building P, Level 1, Room Nos 73 and 74NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEBuilding M, Level 3RYDE COLLEGEBuilding A, Level 5 and 6, Banksia Building,Flindersia Building, Telopea BuildingCOMPUTERSComputers are available for student use.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – Library, computing rooms andLearning Centre.Phone: 9448 4200CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Library, Level 3.Phone: 9448 4442HORNSBY COLLEGE – Library, Building A, Level 1.Phone: 9472 1258MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – Library, Building P.Phone: 9942 3720NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – Library, Building Q, Ground Floor.Phone: 9942 0918NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – Library, Building M, Level 2.Phone: 9941 5390 or 9941 5394RYDE COLLEGE – Library, Building H, Level 2.Phone: 9448 6326Student username and passwords are provided at the timeof enrolment.WIRELESS ACCESSTAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute provides wireless access forstaff and students via the detguest wireless service. This serviceprovides Internet access only (access to file shares and printers isnot available through this service). Information on connecting tothe wireless service can be found in the libraries. Access to theinternet requires authentication, is filtered and subject to the TAFENSW Acceptable Use Policy. A valid username and password isrequired to access this service which is provided during enrolment.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 23

College facilitiesCONFERENCE FACILITIESBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGETheatre space, Multifunction Meeting Room. Phone: 9448 4200HORNSBY COLLEGEBuilding A, Level 1, Room No A.1.11. Phone: 9472 1258MEADOWBANK COLLEGEConference and Training Room facilities are available for hire.Phone: 9942 3695.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEBuilding A, Ground floor, Room A.G.20. Phone: 9942 0006RYDE COLLEGEThe college’s restaurants and auditoriums are available forconferences and functions. The college restaurants give fulland part-time students the opportunity to practice and developprofessional skills in a simulated industry environment.Function Coordinator. Phone: 9448 6292Restaurant Reservations. Phone: 9448 6270CUSTOMER SERVICESCustomer Services staff provide information to prospectivestudents regarding TAFE NSW courses, applications, enrolments,examinations and results, and facilities.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – Location: Building A,Room A3.04. Phone: 9448 4215CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Course Information Office is openMonday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm. Location: Administration Office,Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674HORNSBY COLLEGE – Course Information Office is open Mondayto Thursday, 8.30am – 6pm, and Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Location:Building F, Customer Service Centre. Phone: 131 674MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – Course Information is open Mondayto Thursday 8.30am – 6pm, Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Location:Building J, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – Course Information is open Mondayto Friday, 8.30am – 5pm. Location: Building A, Ground Floor,Customer Service Centre. Phone: 131 674NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – Course Information is openMonday to Thursday, 8.30am – 6pm and Friday 9am – 5pm.Location: Building A. Phone: 131 674RYDE COLLEGE – Course Information is open Monday to Friday,8.30am – 5pm. Location: Building H, Ground Floor.Phone: 131 67424TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

LOCKERSLockers are available at the college for student use. Studentsneed to supply their own lock and remove it upon graduation/withdrawal. Lockers must be cleared out at the end of eachsemester.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGELocation: Building B, Levels 3 and 4. Phone: 9448 4200CROWS NEST COLLEGELocation: Various locations throughout the college. Contact theCollege Association. Phone: 9448 4421 for details.HORNSBY COLLEGELocation: Various locations throughout the college.MEADOWBANK COLLEGELocation: Various locations throughout the college.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGELocation: Building B, Level 1, hallways. Building B, Level 2, hallways.Building P, Level 1, hallway opposite lifts.Building P, Level 2, opposite lifts. Building P, Level 3, opposite lifts.Building P, Level 4, opposite lifts.Building Q, Level 1, opposite lifts. Building M, Level G, entrance toSpray Painting and Panelbeating areas.Phone: 9942 0035NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGELocation: Various areas of the collegeRYDE COLLEGELocation: Change rooms on levels 5 and 6 Building A, and in theBanksia Building (Horticulture). Phone: 9448 6223PHOTOCOPYING/PRINTINGPay photocopier facilities, including colour facilities are available tostudents in the library. Discounts on photocopying are available toCollege Association members.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGELocation: Library, Building C, Level 1. Phone 9448 4253CROWS NEST COLLEGELocation: Library, Level 3. Phone: 9448 4442HORNSBY COLLEGELocation: Library; Building A, Level 1. Phone: 9472 1258Ground Floor, Building K, Graphic Design and Print RoomMEADOWBANK COLLEGELocation: Library, Building P – Level 1, Phone: 9942 3786,Q Block Study Centre.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGELocation: Library, Building Q, Ground Floor.Phone: 9942 0918NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGELocation: Library, Building M, Level 2. Phone: 9941 5390RYDE COLLEGELocation: Library, Building H, Level 2, Acacia Building and in theCollege Association Office. Phone: 9448 6244.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 25

College facilitiesPUBLIC TELEPHONESBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEBuilding B, Level 3 opposite Room B3.22CROWS NEST COLLEGEWest Street outside the college.HORNSBY COLLEGENot available at this location.MEADOWBANK COLLEGEBuilding P, cafeteria.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGELibrary (Building Q)NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEGround Floor Buildings A, MRYDE COLLEGEBanksia Building.RESTAURANTSThe college restaurants give hospitality students theopportunity to practice and develop professional skills in asimulated industry environment.For restaurant bookings visit our website at:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/specialistcentres/restaurantsCROWS NEST COLLEGEFusion Restaurant and Solomons Terrace. Phone: 9448 4410.NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEPittwater Room, Building M, Level 3. Phone: 9941 5382RYDE COLLEGEAmbassador Restaurant, Building A, Level 4. Phone: 9448 627026TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

SHOWERSBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEAvailable in Amenities Block in the Main Quadrangle.CROWS NEST COLLEGEWomen – Level 1, Room 1.02Men – Level 1, Room 1.06HORNSBY COLLEGEWomen – Building J, Level 4, Room J.1.7Men – Building J, Level 2, Room No J.1.22MEADOWBANK COLLEGEWomen – Building P, Level 1, Building J, Ground FloorMen – Building P, Level 1, Building H, Ground Floor.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEBuilding A, Level 2, Room No 3. Building A, Ground Floor, Room No26A. Building B, Pool Room Area. Building E, Ground Floor, Room15A (disabled). Building M, Ground Floor, Room Nos 23 and 10A.Building M, Level 1, Room No 16 (ladies). Building P, Level 2, RoomNos 32 and 33. Building P, Level 3, Room No 37 (disabled). BuildingQ, Ground Floor, Room No 05B.NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEBuilding M, Level 3.RYDE COLLEGEWomen – Building A, Level 5 and 6. Building H, Level 1,Banksia Building. Flindersia Building, Telopea Centre.Men – Building A, Level 5 and 6, Building H, Level 1.Banksia Building, Flindersia Building, Telopea Centre.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 27

College facilitiesSPORT, RECREATION FACILITIESBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEA pool table is located inside the cafeteria in Building B. Tabletennis and board games (scrabble, chess etc) are available fromthe College Association Office.Phone: 9448 4276CROWS NEST COLLEGEA pool table is located in the cafeteria on the First Level and cuesare available from the College Association. A table tennis table isalso located in the cafeteria, Level 1. Volleyball facilities in collegegrounds. Equipment is available from the College AssociationOffice on Level 1. Phone: 9448 4421HORNSBY COLLEGEA selection of board games and DVDs are available for loan at theCollege Association Office, Building A.Recreational reading materials (magazines, DVDs, newspapers) areavailable in the library, Building A, Level 1.Swimming: Hornsby Shire Pool (located at the southern end ofcollege) offers a discount to Hornsby College students.Phone: 9472 1573MEADOWBANK COLLEGEVolleyball – two courts are available on the Western side ofthe college green. Basketball/Tennis Courts – access is availablethrough the College Association Office. Equipment is availablefrom the College Association Office. A hiring fee applies.Phone: 9942 3703NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEA student lounge and various sporting facilities such as tenniscourts, basketball courts and games rooms are provided by theCollege Association. Location: Building B, Ground Floor.Phone: 9942 0035NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEVarious sporting equipment is available from the CollegeAssociation Office. Just show your Association card or otherstudent ID. There is a wide range of novels, CDs and DVDsavailable from the library for student use. TAFEcard must beshown. Phone: 9941 5335RYDE COLLEGEFacilities include: tennis, lawn bowls, croquet, table tennis,pool table, cards/board games, CDs and DVDs. Various sportingequipment is available from the College Association office. Justshow your Association card or other student ID. There is a widerange of novels, music and DVDs available from the library.TAFEcard must be shown. Location: Building H, Level 1.Phone: 9448 624428TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

STUDENT ADMINISTRATIONContact Student Administration if you have questions aboutenrolment, course information, TAFEcard, e-Services, transport,concession cards, change of address/name, examinations, results,transcript of academic record, certificate issue, and Lost and Found.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – The Administration Office is openMonday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, during term, and 9am – 5pm, invacation. Location: Building A, Room A3.04. Phone: 9448 4200CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Student Administration is openMonday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.Location: Administration Office, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674HORNSBY COLLEGE – Student Administration is openMonday to Thursday 8.30am – 6pm and Friday 8.30am – 5pm.Location: Building F, Customer Service Centre. Phone: 131 674MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – Customer Service and StudentAdministration Centre. Student Administration is openMonday to Thursday 8.30am – 6pm and Friday 8.30am – 5pm.Location: Building J, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – Student Administration is openMonday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.Location: Building A, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – Student Administration is openMonday to Thursday, 8.30am – 6pm and Friday, 9am – 5pm.Location: Building A, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674RYDE COLLEGE – Student Administration is open Monday to Friday,8.30am – 5pm.Location: Building H, Ground Floor. Phone: 131 674TAFE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (TELC)FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS AND VISITORSHighly professional language teaching in a rangeof programs:> General English from beginner to advanced> High school preparation> Prepare for TAFE and Uni-Link courses> Working holiday programsTELC FACILITIES> Access to all college amenities and services> Accommodation, guardianship and airportpickup services> Free Internet and email accessFor information on TELC courses and fees contact:Admissions OfficerTel +61 2 9448 4550 Fax +61 2 9448 4477Email: telc@tafensw.edu.auwww.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/TELC149 West St, Crows Nest NSW, 2065CRICOS Provider Name: TAFE NSW Technical and FurtherEducation Commission CRICOS Provider Code: 00591ETAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 29

Support while you studyNorthern Sydney Institute provides a range of services tosupport students while they study.30TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLETAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute is committed to enhancing the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleand communities.GAMARADA – ABORIGINAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNITThe Institute’s Gamarada Aboriginal Education and Training Unit provides services in support of Aboriginal students.Our general philosophy:• to promote and enhance opportunities for Aboriginal people to access NSI• to provide support and advice to assist all Aboriginal students achieve their goals• to enhance awareness of Aboriginal issues across NSI.The Gamarada Aboriginal Education and Training Unit provides and supports Aboriginal clients with a range of vocational education and trainingoptions across NSI.Services to Aboriginal clients include:• course information • tutorial support • teacher liaison • advice on pathways to higher education• direction to other services ie: Abstudy • course development • general student supportLocation: Meadowbank College, Building H, Room No H.3.4. Phone: 9942 3577GAWURA – ABORIGINAL LEARNING CENTREThe Gawura Aboriginal Learning Centre at Northern Beaches College is a purpose built learning facility for Aboriginal studies. The centre isstrongly themed as a welcoming learning environment for all students to enhance their awareness on Aboriginal Culture.Location: Northern Beaches College. Phone: 9941 5353www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/Services/IndigenousStudents.aspxTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 31

Support while you studyCareersConnect@nsiLooking for a job? Check out CareersConnect@nsi, the job vacancyand employment information service aimed at connecting studentsand graduates with potential employers.Using the CareersConnect@nsi website you can search for jobs,create a resume, create an e-portfolio, sign up for e-newsletters,register to attend workshops and access loads of information toincrease your chance of success.There are full-time, part-time, casual, trainee positions andapprenticeships as well as work experience opportunities availableacross a wide variety of industries and locations.CareersConnect@nsi also offers employers a service to advertisefor staff and the opportunity to directly target over 35,000 currentstudents and recent graduates across our seven colleges.Student website:www.careersconnect.nsi.tafensw.edu.auEmployer website:www.careersconnect.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/employers32TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

CHILDREN’S CENTRESNSI Children’s Centres, for the children of enrolled students, offerquality care and educational programs. These centres are locatedin the grounds of Hornsby and Meadowbank Colleges and haveaffordable rates (Government subsidy applies). The Children’s Centresare also open during the TAFE vacation periods but close overChristmas. Bookings are essential as demand for placement is high.Hornsby College – Building N. Phone: 9472 1548Meadowbank College – Building N, located between the‘See Street Art Gallery’ and See Street Car Park.Phone: 9942 3642 or 9942 3643COLLEGE ASSOCIATIONCollege Associations provide ‘out of class’ services, facilities andprograms that can help make college life easier.Services provided include:• movie and theatre tickets• photocopying• organising various activities including sports,entertainment and trips away• binding• bookshop• printing• lockers• sport equipment hireDiscounts for Association members include:• photocopying• movie tickets• text books• laminating• bus and train ticketsMembership is open to all students and staff, full or part-time, fora small annual fee. The Association has a board of management,newly elected each year, that leads the Association to set andachieve its goals. Membership is only $20 for an entire calendaryear, which is payable at enrolment. Just tick the box on theenrolment form. You’ll quickly save much more than your joining fee.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE – Building B, Ground Floor,cafeteria area, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 3pm.Phone: 9448 4276CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Level 1, Room No 1.59, Monday toThursday 10am – 2pm. Phone: 9448 4421HORNSBY COLLEGE – Building A, Room No G.1.04, Monday toThursday 8.30am – 6pm, Friday 8.30am – 2pm. Phone: 9472 1573MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – Building P, Ground Floor, Monday toThursday 10am – 6pm, Friday 10am – 3pm. Phone: 9942 3703NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE – Building B, Basement (next to thecafeteria), 10am – 6pm during term. Phone: 9942 0035NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE – Building M, Ground Floor,Room 13. Phone: 9941 5335RYDE COLLEGE – ‘The Bubble’, Level 1, Building H, Monday toThursday 8am – 6pm, Friday 8am – 4pm. Phone: 9448 6244TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 33

Support while you studyCAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELLING SERVICES | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/counsellingTAFE NSW counsellors provide a free service to enrolled TAFE NSW students and prospective students. Most colleges have both day andevening appointments. It is easy to talk to a TAFE counsellor – just drop in or phone us to make an appointment.TAFE counsellors can help you with:• Education and study skills e.g. preparing for exams, dealing with learning difficulties, time management and organisation, goal-setting andplanning, pathways to further study/university.• Career development skills e.g. exploring your career options, career change, career progression, next step planning.• Life skills such as managing stress, or other problems that may be limiting your potential.• Counselling and/or referral for personal issues that may be affecting your studies e.g. anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, relationships,grief and bereavement.• Referral to other TAFE support services, including help for students with disabilities.• Referral to community agencies and services for financial, legal and medical issues.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEBuilding C, Level 2, Room No C2.09. Opening hours during term: 9am to 5pm. Phone: 9448 4219CROWS NEST COLLEGELevel 2, Room No 2.52. Phone: 9448 4440 or 9448 4411HORNSBY COLLEGEBuilding C, Ground Floor, Room No C.G.07. Phone: 9472 1512MEADOWBANK COLLEGEBuilding P, Level 2. Room P.2.07. Phone: 9942 3710NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEBuilding D, Ground Floor, Room No D.G.02. Phone: 9942 0056NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEBuilding A, Ground Floor, Room A.G.13. Phone: 9941 5205RYDE COLLEGEBuilding H, Level 1, Room H.1.06. Phone: 9448 620134TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

DISABILITIES SUPPORT | www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/servicesTAFE NSW Disability Teacher/Consultants work with students with a disability to achieve reasonable adjustments. Assistance is available at allcolleges for vision impairment, hearing impairment and deafness, physical, psychiatric, learning and intellectual disability. The services providedinclude advice and educational support. Strategies include: flexible attendance, tutorial support, modified courses, employment access, adaptiveequipment, alternative format material, interpreters for deaf and hearing impaired students, exam support, and access and mobility.HEARING IMPAIRMENT AND DEAFNESSBRADFIELD, CROWS NEST, NORTH SYDNEY, NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Hearing Impairment and Deafness servicing the above colleges is located atNorth Sydney College, Building Q, Room No Q.4.16. Phone: 9942 0065 TTY. Phone: 9942 0054 VoiceHORNSBY, MEADOWBANK, RYDE COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Hearing Impairment and Deafness servicing the above colleges is located atMeadowbank College, Building P, Room No P.5.07. Phone: 9942 3172 TTY or Phone: 9942 3788 VoiceINTELLECTUAL DISABILITYBRADFIELD, CROWS NEST, NORTH SYDNEY, NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Intellectual Disability servicing the above colleges is located atNorthern Beaches College, Building M, Ground Floor, Room 29. Phone: 9941 5281HORNSBY, MEADOWBANK, RYDE COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Intellectual Disability servicing the above colleges is located atHornsby College, Building C, Room No CG.09B. Phone: 9472 1272LEARNING DISABILITYALL COLLEGES – The Teacher/Consultant for Learning Disability servicing all colleges is located atCrows Nest College, Main Building, Room No 2.48. Phone: 9448 4431TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 35

Support while you studyPHYSICAL DISABILITYBRADFIELD, CROWS NEST, NORTH SYDNEY,NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Physical Disability servicing theabove colleges is located at Northern Beaches College,Building M, Ground Floor, Room 29. Phone: 9941 5280HORNSBY, MEADOWBANK, RYDE COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Physical Disability servicing theabove colleges is located at Ryde College, Banksia BuildingRoom B25. Phone: 9448 6449PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITYALL COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Psychiatric Disability servicing allcolleges is located at Meadowbank College, Building E,Room No E.G.409. Phone: 9942 3655VISION IMPAIRMENTALL COLLEGESThe Teacher/Consultant for Vision Impairment servicing allcolleges is located at Hornsby College, Building C,Room No CG.09A. Phone: 9472 121636TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

FLEXIBLE DELIVERYNorthern Sydney Institute offers opportunities for students to complete all or part of their course flexibly. Some courses are currently beingoffered using a combination of face-to-face delivery, online learning materials and online communication tools. Many students find this mix ofcollege attendance and online delivery a satisfying way to learn.Flexible delivery can allow students to access learning materials via the Internet at anytime from any place. Work can be uploaded or emailed toteachers for feedback. Communication between students and teachers can be facilitated through chat rooms, discussion forums and email. Thismay provide the flexibility required to help balance your work and study commitments.The Head Teacher of the course area can advise you on flexible delivery options for specific courses.INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTCoordinators are available to help international students settle into college and community life.For more information please contact the Manager, International Student Services, on Phone: 9448 4499 or 9448 4411.INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICESCrows Nest College – Level 2, Room 2.35, 149 West Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065.Phone: +61 2 9448 4499, Fax: +61 2 9448 4498, Email: issnsit@tafensw.edu.au or go to www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/internationalENROLMENT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students are enrolled into courses with a CRICOS code. All applications for enrolment are processed through the InternationalStudents Centre, PO Box 707 Broadway NSW 2007.Application forms are available on the website: www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/international or www.detinternational.nsw.edu.au/tafeTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 37

Support while you studyLEARNER SUPPORTFree to enrolled students for help with English, mathematicsand science.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGELocation: Building C, Room No C2.07. Phone: 9448 4262CROWS NEST COLLEGELocation: Based at North Sydney College. Phone: 9942 0717HORNSBY COLLEGEPhone: 9472 1208MEADOWBANK COLLEGEStudents who require Tutorial Support need to talkwith their Head Teacher/Teacher who will then makeappropriate arrangements.NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGELocation: Building P, Level 4, Room No 35. Phone: 9942 0717NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGELocation: Building J, Level 1, Room No 4. Phone: 9941 5502RYDE COLLEGELocation: Building H, Level 2, Room No 26. Phone: 9448 6660INDIVIDUAL LEARNING CENTRESIndividual Learning/Flexible Study Centres are Tutorial SupportCentres where students receive individual assistance withcommunication, mathematics, computing, science andhumanities subjects. Attendance is free if you are already enrolledin a TAFE NSW course with a tutorial support component.Assistance may also be provided for non-TAFE NSW students(conditions apply).BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGELocation: Building C, Room No C2.07. Phone: 9448 4262CROWS NEST COLLEGEBased at North Sydney College. Phone 9942 0717HORNSBY COLLEGELocation: Building A (enter through Library). Phone: 9472 1294MEADOWBANK COLLEGELocation: Building Q, Room No 1.2. Phone: 9942 3786NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGELocation: Building P, Level 4, Room No 35. Phone: 9942 0717NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGELocation: Building J, Level 1, Room No 4. Phone: 9941 5509RYDE COLLEGELocation: Building H, Level 2, Room 6. Phone: 9448 666038TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

LIBRARIESModern and up-to-date libraries are located at each NSI collegeand offer a wide range of resources, services and facilities forstudents and staff to support teaching and learning. This includesquality collections of resources in a range of formats (includingeResources, eJournals, books, DVDs, CDs, videos, magazines)and ready access to the latest equipment (including laptops, PCs,digital projectors, printers, scanners, photocopiers, DVD players).Generous loan limits apply and renewals and reservation servicesare available on request. Item location and other information aboutthe entire TAFE NSW Library collection is provided via a web basedcatalogue www.tafecat.tafensw.edu.au. Resources not held atyour College Library can be transferred from another TAFE NSWLibrary via a state-wide inter-library loan service (conditions apply).Library membership, loans and all library services are free (exceptfor printing and photocopying) and are available to all currentlyenrolled TAFE NSW students (your TAFEcard is your library card).Each NSI Library provides students and staff with free access toInternet, subscription database and information networks.Trained and qualified library staff provide support for your researchand assessment tasks and a range of study facilities are available,including individual study carrels, seminar rooms for groups of upto 30 people and group study rooms for 5 – 10 people and videoconferencing facilities for staff. Free wireless access available atall libraries.Further information about services and resources, including our‘Ask a Librarian’ service, is available from the NSI Libraries website:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/librariesTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 39

Support while you studyLOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATIONBRADFIELD LIBRARYHours of operation during term time:Monday to Thursday 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 5pmBuilding C, Ground Floor. Ph: 9448 4253, Fax: 9448 4255,Bradfield.Library@tafensw.edu.auCROWS NEST LIBRARYHours of operation during term time: Monday and Wednesday8.30am – 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 7.30pm,Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Building A, Level 3, Room No 3.17.Ph: 9448 4442, Fax: 9448 4451,CrowsNest.Library@tafensw.edu.auHORNSBY LIBRARYHours of operation during term time:Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 8pm, Friday 8.30am – 5pmBuilding A, Levels 1 and 2. Ph: 9472 1258, Fax: 9472 1359,Hornsby.Library@tafensw.edu.auMEADOWBANK LIBRARYHours of operation during term time:Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 8pm, Friday 8:30am – 5pmBuilding P, Level 1. Ph: 9942 3720, Fax: 9942 3714,Meadowbank.Library@tafensw.edu.auNORTH SYDNEY LIBRARYHours of operation during term time: Monday to Thursday8.30am – 8.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Building Q, GroundFloor. Ph: 9942 0918, Fax: 9942 0920,NorthSydney.Library@tafensw.edu.auNORTHERN BEACHES LIBRARYHours of operation during term time: Monday to Thursday8.30am – 8pm, Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Building M, Level 2.Ph: 9941 5390, Fax: 9441 5395,NorthernBeaches.Library@tafensw.edu.auRYDE LIBRARYHours of operation during term time: Monday to Thursday8.30am – 8pm, Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Building H, Level 2.Ph: 9448 6384, Fax: 9448 6684Ryde.Library@tafensw.edu.auNOTE: Check with your library for vacation opening hours.40TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICESTAFE NSW has specific policies, courses and services to ensure that people from non-English speaking backgrounds make full use of, and haveequitable participation, in its programs.ALL COLLEGES – Phone: 131 674OUTREACHOutreach courses help people overcome barriers to employment, education and training. Courses take place both at the college and off campusin the community. Outreach courses are for those people who have little access to education through isolation, who are socially or economicallydisadvantaged or who have a physical or intellectual disability. Interested groups or individuals should contact the Outreach Coordinator.CROWS NEST/NORTH SYDNEY/NORTHERN BEACHES – Location: Crows Nest College, Main Building, Room 1.53A.Phone: 9448 4426HORNSBY COLLEGE – Location: Building T, Room 6. Phone: 9472 1239MEADOWBANK COLLEGE – Location: Building Y, Room Y.5.1. Phone: 9942 3815TAFE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (TELC), NORTHERN SYDNEY INSTITUTEThe English Language Centre offers intensive courses for international students and working holiday makers as well as short courses for overseasvisitors. It caters for students who want to improve their English for employment, travel or further study in Australia or overseas.CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Location: Reception, Level 2, 149 West Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065. Phone: +61 2 9448 4550,Fax: +61 2 9448 4477 or go to www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/telc or Email: telc@tafensw.edu.auNSI International Alumni: www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/international/alumniWOMEN’S SUPPORTFor information on career planning for women including customised courses, professional support groups, networking, mentoring etc, contactthe Women’s Strategy Officer.CROWS NEST COLLEGE – Main Building, Room 2.60. Phone: 9448 4429TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 41

Student matters42CHANGE IN PERSONAL DETAILS/ADDRESSYou can change your address and contact telephone numbers byaccessing Student e-Services (see section on Student e-Services) oryou can complete an enrolment adjustment form at the studentadministration office and we will change your details for you. Namechanges require proof of name change e.g. marriage certificate,passport, etc. Incorrectly spelt names should be verified byproducing documentation with the correct spellinge.g. drivers licence.CHANGES TO COURSESTAFE NSW reserves the right to:• run or withdraw any course• hold a course at a college other than that advertised• alter the times or dates for the whole or any part of the course.If any of these course changes become necessary, you will beadvised of the changes and the alternative arrangements whichmay be available for you to complete your course.ENROLMENTThere are two main enrolment periods in TAFE NSW. Semester 1enrolments take place in late January/early February, Semester 2enrolments take place in late June/early July. Usually, classescommence the week after enrolment. Some courses requirecompletion of an Application Form and/or attendance at aninterview/testing session. The Course Information Officer at eachcollege can give information concerning enrolment/interview/testing dates and times at that college. Phone: 131 674 or go towww.nsi.tafensw.edu.au (see page 66 for application andTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011enrolment dates for 2011). Re-enrolling students will be notifiedby mail of the re-enrolment procedures and payment options fortheir course for the following year.ARE YOU UNDER 17?From January 2010, if you are under 17 years of age, newlegislation in NSW may affect the options open to you.Information is available at:www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/schoolleaveage or callNorthern Sydney Institute on 131 674.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEPreliminary (Year 11) classes commence in late January.HSC (Year 12) classes commence in early October. All coursesrequire completion of a specific Bradfield Senior CollegeApplication Form, attendance at an interview session andsubmission of a portfolio where appropriate. For furtherinformation or an Application Form contact 9448 4215. You mayalso download an Application Form from the college website atwww.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/college/bradfieldENROLMENT BY PROXY• An Enrolment Proxy Form is used to nominate a proxy who willenrol on behalf of a student.• A student is only able to enrol by proxy in exceptionalcircumstances which prevent enrolment in person.• A student will supply the proxy with all supporting documentsthat may be required for enrolment.• A student’s proxy will complete and sign the student’sEnrolment Form and pay any relevant fees and charges or applyfor an exemption on behalf of the student.• A proxy is only able to enrol on behalf of one student.

The Proxy Form must be completed and attached to the EnrolmentForm. Proxy Forms are available from Student Administration at thecollege or go to the TAFE NSW websitewww.tafensw.edu.au/applyenrol/enrollingENROLMENT – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students are enrolled into courses with a Cricoscode. All applications for enrolment are processed through theInternational Students Centre, Ground Floor 827–839 George StreetBroadway NSW 2007. For details contact +61 2 9217 4801/4802.Application forms are available on the website:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/international orwww.detinternational.nsw.edu.au/tafeENROLMENT – TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERSTAFE NSW allows holders of temporary visas to enrol in coursessubject to places being available and individual course entryrequirements being met. Enrolment conditions apply to studentsholding temporary visas, depending on the visa sub-class.Temporary Visa Holders who are approved to study in TAFE NSWmay be required to pay an additional tuition fee for each subjectstudied in a course. (Most Temporary Visa Holders pay the TAFENSW fee and tuition fees; some Temporary Visa Holders areexempt). If you are a Temporary Visa Holder or are unsure of yourresidency status contact the Temporary Visa Holder Coordinator atyour college. Each college in the institute undertakes a residencyaudit each semester. You will be required to produce a currentpassport or documentation form the Department of Immigrationand Citizenship (DIAC) showing a current visa sub-class.Further information is also available atwww.tafensw.edu.au/courses/enrol/guide/visa_holder.htmTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 43

Student matters44FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEAustudy/Youth Allowance – these schemes provide financialassistance based on income and asset tests to students who are 16years old and over. Youth Allowance applies to students up to, andincluding, 24 years of age. Austudy is for those 25 years of age andover. In most cases you need to be enrolled in a full-time course.Abstudy – the Abstudy Scheme provides financial assistance onan income-tested basis to students of Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander descent. This assistance is paid to full-time and part-timestudents enrolled in an approved course. If you are eligible forAbstudy, you may also be able to claim incidental allowancesand living-away-from-base expenses (from your normal place ofresidence). Application forms and information booklets for theseschemes are available from the nearest Centrelink office.RECOGNITION – GETTING CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUETAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge you have gainedin other courses, life experience, work or training provided atwork. You may be able to have your prior learning recognisedand credited against a course of study. When you apply forRecognition, you need to compare the things you have learnedfrom your formal or informal study, work and life experience withthe learning outcomes of a TAFE NSW unit. You may be entitledto gain Recognition which will exempt you from attending one ortwo units, or maybe all, of a TAFE NSW course.Recognition is granted on the basis of documentary evidenceof formal studies completed within TAFE NSW or with othereducational organisations where credit transfer arrangementsexist, for example, formal qualifications from TAFE NSW,university, school, (HSC) or other registered training organisationsTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011in Australia. When you enrol in a course of study recognitionmay also be granted on the basis of documentary evidence ofstudy, work or life experience that match the knowledge and skillscontained in the TAFE qualification.Cost of Recognition: There is no fee for processing Recognitionapplications for students currently enrolled in TAFE NSW. However, ifyou are not currently enrolled, a fee may be charged.When to apply: It is best to apply for Recognition before classesbegin, however it’s preferred no later than the third week afterthe start of your course of study.Lodging your application: Visit the Customer Service Centre at yourcollege or ask your teacher how to apply. You will need to bringoriginal or certified copies of your qualifications and your currentTAFE NSW Enrolment Form.For further information: Call 131 674or email: nsi.recognition@tafensw.edu.au or go to:www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/recognitionTAFE NSW CREDIT TRANSFERIf you have successfully completed exactly the same or equivalentunit(s) of competency/module(s) in your current course, yourTAFE NSW Transcript of Academic Record will indicate that theresult from your previous study is transferred to the unit(s) ofcompetency/module(s) for which you are seeking recognition.Your Head Teacher/Teacher can advise you of the modules inwhich your results will transfer. There may be some unit(s) ofcompetency/module(s) where it is NOT possible to transfer yourresult. Instead your TAFE NSW Transcript of Academic Record willindicate that the unit of competency/module has been achievedby advanced standing.

STUDENT e-SERVICES (SeS)As a student you can view your personal and enrolment details,subject results and employer details on the Internet. You willeven be able to change your contact details online and request atranscript of your enrolment record to be sent to your home. Atenrolment you will be given a username and password to accessSeS from the TAFE NSW website at www.tafensw.edu.au. Pleaseremember to set up your secret question and answer so that youcan manage your username and password.WHAT IS STUDENT e-SERVICES?Student e-Services delivers an Internet service for TAFE NSWstudents to view and confirm their enrolment details. Through SeSyou are able to:• view your personal and enrolment details, andsubject/module results• view your employer details• change your contact details• request a transcript of results• pay any outstanding TAFE fees• view notifications and calendar information such as scheduledTAFE NSW final examinations.TAFE NSW uses your preferred given name (or your First GivenName) + Family Name to create a unique username for you toaccess the TAFE NSW Student e-Services. If you supply a preferredgiven name (e.g. Kim rather than Kimberley), your user name willreflect the preferred given name (e.g. Kim.Jones). If there already isa Kim Jones you will be Kim.Jones.2.HOW DO I ACCESS STUDENT e-SERVICES?To log into Student e-Services go to the websitewww.tafensw.edu.au and click on ‘Student login’ on the topright hand corner. Enter your username and password given toyou at enrolment.Students who have already accessed and used SeS may continueto do so, using their existing username and password. Studentswho enrolled via the Internet will use the username and passwordsupplied in the letter offering a place in the course of study.INTERNET AND EMAIL ACCESSAll students enrolled at TAFE NSW will receive a username andpassword and are required to login with this individual Usernameand password to access computers on campus, online servicesand information including filtered Internet browsing and email.The Department of Education and Training (DET) Portal providesa personalised learning space for students to access DET suppliedemail, filtered Internet browsing and other online educational andcurriculum resources. The DET Portal will provide remote access(e.g. from home and libraries) to your TAFE email.Authenticated login allows Internet use to be monitored andtraced to an individual who can be held to account. Your TAFEemail account will be filtered for inappropriate content.Students must abide by the Department of Education andTraining’s (DET) policies when using the DET Internet and emailservices. Parents or Guardians of students aged under 18 yearswill need to inform the student’s college in writing if they donot want their child to have access to the NSW DET Internet andemail facility.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 45

• Existing Worker Trainees and School-based Trainees are coveredby separate funding arrangements and are not required to paythe fee.• Fees for commercial courses/TAFE PLUS, fee-for-service coursessuch as TAFE Delivered HSC Vocational Educational and Training(TVET), international students and temporary visa holders arepriced according to a different schedule.• There may be additional costs associated with your course ofstudy. Details are available on the websitewww.nsi.tafensw.edu.au• Apprentices and trainees must provide proof of their status as anapprentice or trainee at the time of payment.PAYMENT METHODSTAFE NSW is committed to maintaining a safe environment forboth staff and students and does not accept cash as a means ofpaying fees. The TAFE NSW fee and any other enrolment-relatedcharges may be paid by:• EFTPOS• Credit cards (Visa or MasterCard)• Personal cheque, Bank cheque or Money Order (payable toTAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute)If you are enrolling in a course which required an application,you will have the option of paying the TAFE NSW fee (and otherenrolment-related charges) via the Internet. All re-enrolling studentswill be given the option of paying their TAFE NSW fees (and otherenrolment-related charges) via the Internet.Enrolment-related charges may include course-related charges,licence fees, College Association membership, commercialrecognition, temporary visa holder tuition fees or fees forcommercial courses.Behind in paying your TAFE NSW fee, the concession fee orother fees or charges?If you have outstanding fees or charges in the current year, orprevious years, you will not receive any of the following documents:• Testamur• Transcript of Academic Record• Record of Successful Study• Statement of Competencies Achieved• Report to Employer.PAYMENT OF THE TAFE NSW FEE IN INSTALMENTSIf your course runs for more than one semester you may be able topay your TAFE NSW fee in two equal instalments. The first paymentis made when you enrol. The second payment is required by31 May 2011. Paying by instalments will not be available forstudents that are eligible for a Concession fee or students enrollingin a commercial program.VET FEE-HELPTAFE NSW is an approved VET FEE-HELP provider. A VET FEE-HELPstudent loan may be available to eligible full-fee paying students incommercial Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses,and some commercially offered Advanced Diploma andDiploma courses.For more information phone 131 674 or emailNSI.Study@tafensw.edu.auwww.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/courses/applyingandenrolling/feesandfinancialassistanceTAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 47

Student matters48CONCESSION FEESStudents who receive a Commonwealth benefit or allowance(see list below) at the time of their enrolment may be eligible topay a concession fee of $52 per course enrolment per annum,rather than the full TAFE NSW fee. The concession fee is notpayable by instalments.1 Age Pension2. Austudy including Veterans’ Children Education Scheme3. Carer Payment4. Disability Support Pension5. Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment6. Family Tax Benefit Part A (maximum rate)7. Farm Help Income Support8. Mature Age Allowance9. Newstart Allowance10. Parenting Payment (Single)11. Sickness Allowance12. Special Benefit13. Veterans’ Affairs Payments14. Widow Pension including Widow ‘B’ Pension15. Wife Pension16. Youth AllowanceStudents who are recognised as a dependant child/spouse/partnerof a recipient of an eligible benefit or allowance may also beeligible for the concession fee.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011TAFE NSW FEE – EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENTAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt frompaying the TAFE NSW fee.Students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and studentswith a disability receive a full fee exemption for one TAFE NSWcourse per year and are eligible for the $52 concession fee forsubsequent enrolments in that year.There are also a number of courses that are exempt from theTAFE NSW fee. These include specific courses for readingand writing, numeracy, volunteer training, employment skills,work readiness, community training, school mentoring, careeropportunities and signed language.To find out if you are eligible for a fee concession or full feeexemption, please contact the administration section of yourlocal College. If you are eligible for a fee concession or full feeexemption you will be required to complete an ‘Exemption orConcession Application Form’ and supply documentary evidencesupporting your application.TAFE NSW FEE – REFUNDA refund of all or part of the TAFE NSW fee may be given in thefollowing exceptional circumstances:• you have overpaid the TAFE NSW fee• you enrolled in a course that has been cancelled by the collegeor Institute• you have paid the full TAFE NSW fee but now receive YouthAllowance or Austudy commencing within two weeks of thedate of enrolment or the date of first attendance at class (youwill be eligible for the Concession fee)

• you are offered and accept a place in a course at university or atthe same/another TAFE NSW college within the first threeteaching weeks• you enrol in a course only to repeat a failed unit/module butare then granted a pass in that unit/module by an AssessmentReview Committee• you formally advise the college, before classes commence andwith no attendance, that you are withdrawing from the course• you made a full-year payment and withdrew with no attendancein Semester Two. You may be eligible for a refund of theSemester Two TAFE NSW fee• the college delegate is of the opinion that you would beunreasonably disadvantaged if you were not granted a refund,for example, if you meet with a serious misadventure and youwere unable to continue your enrolment.HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ANDTERTIARY PREPARATION CERTIFICATE (TPC)TAFE NSW FEE REFUNDSTAFE NSW students who enrol or re-enrol in and complete a:• TAFE NSW HSC Pathway course (6500 Certificate III in HSCStudies) and have been awarded the NSW Board of StudiesHigher School Certificate (BOS HSC), OR• TAFE NSW HSC Pathway course (6505 Statement of Attainmentin HSC Studies) and have been awarded the BOS HSC, OR• TAFE NSW HSC Pathway course (19361 TAFE Statement in HSCStudies) and have been awarded the BOS HSC by satisfying BOSrequirements for 10 units of HSC courses, OR• TAFE NSW Tertiary Preparation course (6502 Certificate IV inTertiary Preparation), OR• TAFE NSW Tertiary Preparation course (9048 Certificate IV inTertiary Preparation)are eligible for a refund of all the TAFE NSW fee or concession feepaid for the course.In addition, if you completed one or more of the following* TAFENSW HSC or TPC Preparatory courses prior to completing theHSC Pathway or Tertiary Preparation course, the TAFE NSW fee orconcession fee paid for those courses will also be refunded:• 6500 Certificate III in HSC Studies• 6501 Statement of Attainment in HSC Preliminary Studies• 6502 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation• 6503 Certificate III in Preparation for Vocational and Further Study• 6504 Statement of Attainment in Preparation for Vocationaland Further Study• 6505 Statement of Attainment in HSC Studies• 6508 Certificate III in Preparatory Mathematics and Science• 6509 Statement of Attainment in Preparatory Mathematicsand Science• 9045 Statement of Attainment in Preparing for Mathematicsand Science Further Study• 9046 Certificate III in Preparation for Vocational andFurther Study• 9048 Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation.• 19361 TAFE Statement in HSC Studies (satisfying BOSrequirements of 10 units of HSC courses)* Current at November 2010.To be eligible, students must provide proof of course completion(either a TAFE NSW Testamur or a TAFE NSW Course CompletionNotice) and apply for the refund at their campus of enrolment.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 49

Student matters50For the HSC, students will also need to produce a copy of theNSW Board of Studies Higher School Certificate.Note: This refund does not apply to school students or students in other educationalinstitutions. Students must complete the HSC or TPC in TAFE NSW after 1 January 2008to be eligible for a refund. The refund applies to all eligible students regardless of thedate they commenced their study. Refunds for the additional HSC and TPC Preparatorycourses listed above, which were completed earlier, will only apply upon coursecompletion of either the HSC or TPC. Other course-related or materials charges areexcluded from this refund.TAFEcardTAFEcard is TAFE NSW’s compulsory student identification cardcontaining your photograph, name and student number that:• contains provision to record membership of the libraryand College Association and to register eligibility forTravel Concession• subject to availability at your college, allows access to parkingand secure areas (e.g. computer labs), and photocopying facilities.Students should carry their TAFEcards at all times while at collegeto access facilities, and to prove identity.Please keep your TAFEcard as it can be re-activated if you decideto re-enrol.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011HOW DO I GET MY TAFEcard?• On the day of enrolment, you will have your photo takenfor your TAFEcard. Your enrolment is not complete until youhave had your TAFEcard photo taken. If you were previouslyissued with a TAFEcard, you do not have to sit for a newphotograph. Your TAFEcard will be automatically updated whenyour enrolment is processed. If you are rejoining the CollegeAssociation, please have your membership updated by aTAFEcard operator, after you have paid the College Associationmembership fee.• If you are enrolling on behalf of a student please inform theenrolling officer at the time of enrolment who will give youinstructions on how the student can arrange for a deferredissue of the TAFEcard.• Students will only be issued with one TAFEcard regardless ofmultiple enrolments.• A replacement fee of $20 applies to lost/stolen cards.• If you enrolled via the Internet you will need to take your receiptfor fee payment to the college administration office when youfirst attend TAFE and have your TAFEcard photo taken.Got a TAFEcard? Want to find out how you can get greatdiscounts from a variety of retail merchants?Many retailers and service providers offer student discounts, thoughit may not always be advertised. During your studies you maymake savings just by showing your TAFEcard whenever you make apurchase. If you have current College Association Membership youwill have access to even more benefits. Examples of places offeringstudent discounts are movie cinemas, bookshops, music stores,food outlets and clothing stores. Software resellers also often haveeducational prices for students. For specific details of discountsavailable in your local area, contact your nearest College Association.

TRAVEL CONCESSIONS• Students enrolling in full-time courses (at least 20 hours per weekover four days) are eligible for free travel to and from college byGovernment bus, train or ferry if they are under 18 years of ageas at 1 January, the year of enrolment and live more than astipulated distance from the college of enrolment. Studentsenrolled in commercial (TAFE Plus) programs are not eligible for atravel concession.• Students enrolling in full-time courses (who attend 20 hours perweek or more) and no less than 10 weeks in duration are eligiblefor unrestricted concession travel (half fare) on Government bus,train or ferry.• Students enrolling in full-time courses (can be less than 20 hoursper week) are eligible for concession travel on private buses toand from college. Conditions may apply.• Apprentices enrolling in trade courses are eligible forconcession travel (half fare) to and from college on the days theyattend classes.• Bradfield Senior College Preliminary and HSC students whomeet school travel requirements may be eligible for free and/orconcession travel.You should check your eligibility for travel concessions withthe administration section of your college from the first dayof classes.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 51

Assessment, Awards and Graduation52STUDENT ASSESSMENTStudents undertaking TAFE NSW courses have subjects assessed byeither class mark and internal examination held in class time and/or externally supervised examination. When you begin your studiesyou will be given detailed information about how you will beassessed and how your results will be recorded and reported.Details of dates and times of externally set examinations can befound on college notice boards prior to examination periods.Students who fail a subject on two occasions may be asked tojustify their continued enrolment in the subject to the CollegeDirector, (or Learning Coordinator at Bradfield Senior College)continued enrolment in the subject. For further informationconcerning assessments contact the Head Teacher/Teacher ofyour section.FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:EXCEPTION TO FULL-TIME STUDY AND REPEAT OF UNITS.Part-time study is permitted where, to complete a course, a studentneeds to repeat one or more failed units. This is interpreted asapplicable to the last semester of a student’s course, where extraunits are being taken to complete the course i.e. usually unitswhich have been failed previously. In these circumstances the unitsmay be repeated only once.A student may repeat a unit of study more than once only ifenrolled in a full-time load. Part-time enrolment in order to repeat aunit mid course is not permitted.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011GRADUATION PRESENTATIONMost colleges host an awards ceremony to present certificatesand awards to students who complete courses. These functionsare generally held the year after course completion and studentsare advised by post of dates and times. (Bradfield Senior College’sAwards Ceremony is held in December of the same year thatcertificates and awards are achieved).NORTHERN SYDNEY INSTITUTEEXCELLENCE AWARDSThe Excellence Awards are a proud tradition of TAFE NSW –Northern Sydney Institute. These prestigious awards are presentedannually to the most outstanding students in Northern SydneyInstitute (NSI) during the previous academic year. This is anoccasion when top graduates from a range of studies in all sevencolleges join with family and friends, industry and governmentrepresentatives, NSI teachers and staff to recognise their excellenceand outstanding achievements. NSI Excellence Award winners arestudents who have been selected on their academic achievementin TAFE NSW and further studies, demonstrated leadership qualitiessuch as group learning skills and/or community involvementand industry service, and whose attitude to learning and careeraspirations are exceptional.

Final Examinations InformationFinal Examinations for category A and B examinations are conducted outside normal class time and each examinable subject is scheduledat the same time and date throughout New South Wales. Students should be familiar with their rights and responsibilities in relation tothese examinations.1. At enrolment (or shortly after)1.1 You will be advised by your teacher during your first class of the assessment method used for each subject. This will identify your subjectswhich have a Final Examination.1.2 If you have a permanent or temporary disability which may affect your ability to sit an examination, or finish it in the required time,contact the College Disabilities Coordinators, who will determine if you qualify for special concessions (e.g. a modified examination). Ifthe nature and/or degree of the disability changes after the granting of a concession, the College Director must be informed BEFORE theexamination.1.3 All examinations’ answers must be written in English unless otherwise directed in the question paper. If you believe that you need to usean approved bilingual dictionary during an examination check the College notice board (or look in the Student Assessment Guide givenout in the first lesson) for the particular examination you are sitting. If a bilingual dictionary is permissible you may take one into theexamination room without seeking written approval. There should be no handwritten notes on the dictionary, although underlining andhighlighting is permitted.1.4 The information on the notice board (and in the Student Assessment Guide given out in the first lesson) will state whether calculatorscan be used and whether these can be programmable or must be non-programmable.1.5 You are responsible for checking College notice boards for the examination timetable dates and times. The room allocations will beshown on the notice boards, just prior to the scheduled examination dates.1.6 If you have two examinations scheduled for the same time and date, give WRITTEN notification to the College Director of your College,who will arrange for you to sit one of the examinations earlier, or later, in the day. (Please give reasonable notice to ensure there issufficient time for these arrangements to be made). You will be supervised during breaks between the two examinations.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 53

Final Examinations Information continued1.7 You must sit each examination at the College of enrolment for that subject. If circumstances arise which prevent you from attending thecorrect College you MUST seek approval IN WRITING from both your College of enrolment and the College where you wish to sit theexamination. Approval will only be given where circumstances prevent you attending the College of subject enrolment.1.8 If you are an OTEN or Block Release student you should notify your enrolment College of the location where you wish to sit yourexamination. This notification should be done shortly after enrolment or, at least four weeks before the examination date.2. On the day of the Examination2.1 You should be seated for the Final Examination at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time. If you arrive more than 30minutes after the starting time you will NOT be permitted to attempt the examination.2.2 Before the examination starts you must place all notes, cases, bags and other items which are not authorised for the purpose of theexamination at the front or rear of the room. Mobile telephones and pagers must be disabled by removing the batteries. Under NOcircumstances can they be used in the examination room.2.3 Complete the Name Slip issued by the supervisor, who will collect it during the examination.2.4 Print the information required on the front of each examination answer booklet and place similar information on each sheet of drawingor graph paper used.3. During the Examination3.1 At all times follow directions given by the supervisor. Failure to comply with such directions will be considered a serious breach ofdiscipline and could result in a Fail result for the examination result.3.2 All Final Examination papers include ten minutes reading time.3.3 During reading time you can make notes on the question paper but must NOT commence working through the questions until thesupervisor gives permission. If the answers are to be written on the question paper all notes should be written on note paper supplied bythe college.3.4 If you have a query, or require another answer booklet, raise your hand for assistance.54TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

Final Examinations Information continued4. Malpractice4.1 Malpractice is where any action taken by a person gives that person, or another person, an unfair advantage, or disadvantages anotherperson in any assessment situation, including an examination.4.2 If you engage in malpractice, such as copying, using unauthorised notes or aids, or exposing your worked papers so that another studentmay copy them, you will be liable to disciplinary action.4.3 The penalties for malpractice in an examination range from failure in the subject being examined to exclusion from the college for aspecific period of time. Charges may be laid by the police.5. Behaviour5.1 You are entitled to sit for your examination in conditions which are free of disruption from the supervisors and other students, exceptwhere the supervisor is conveying information relevant to the conduct of the examination.5.2 If you engage in disorderly, offensive or aggressive conduct towards the supervisor or other students, you can be told to leave theexamination room, and may be failed in the examination by the College Director.5.3 You must not leave the room within 30 minutes of the examination start unless accompanied by a supervisor.5.4 If you do not attempt any questions you must write your name, course, examination subject, and “No questions attempted” on ananswer booklet, and sign it.5.5 When the supervisor closes the examination all work is to cease immediately. Before you hand in your answer booklets check that yourdetails have been completed on the front of every booklet and on any sheets of paper which contain answers. If more than one booklethas been used place all other booklets and loose pages inside the first booklet. Indicate on the first booklet the total number of answerbooklets used.5.6 If the question paper is not restricted (restricted papers have a yellow cover), or does not require the answers to be written on it, youmay take it with you on leaving the room.6. Missed Examinations6.1 If you miss an examination, or if you know beforehand that you cannot attend an examination, you must contact your college studentadministration who will inform you of the action to be taken. You may be given permission to sit a concessional examination at the nextscheduled examination date.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 55

Your Rights and Responsibilities56TAFE NSW aims to provide you with the opportunity to study, learnand develop skills in a safe and supportive environment. When yousign your enrolment form, you agree to follow TAFE NSW policiesand procedures – details are available in TAFE NSW libraries andat the campus at which you enrol. The campus will also provideyou with information and procedures relating to examinationsand course assessments and results. You may be penalised if youdisrupt your class, harass other students or teachers, damageproperty, cheat in examinations or otherwise act in a way contraryto the good conduct of TAFE NSW. You can appeal against certainpenalties. Your penalty might then be reduced, removed, orincreased. TAFE NSW encourages students to form representativegroups and have representatives on Institute councils.STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESSTUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO:• be treated fairly and with respect• learn in an environment free of discrimination and harassment• learn in a supportive and safe environment• have access to counselling• have personal records kept private, subject to statutory requirements• be given information about assessment procedures at thebeginning of the subject• make a complaint to any staff member without fearof victimisation• receive feedback on their progress.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

STUDENTS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:• treat other people with respect and fairness• do all assessment tasks and examinations honestly• do all assessment tasks by the due date or ask for an extension ifthere are exceptional circumstances• return or renew library resources on time• follow normal safety practices e.g. wear approved clothing andprotective equipment and follow directions both written andverbal given by all TAFE NSW staff• not damage or steal property• not enter the campus with drugs, alcohol, weapons or be underthe influence of drugs or alcohol• not do anything that could offend, embarrass or threaten others• not disrupt classes or use mobile phones or pagers inthe classroom• show concern for others by:- not swearing in classrooms and other learning areas- not smoking in the college buildings- not eating, drinking and smoking in the classroomsDISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AGAINSTANY STUDENT WHO BREACHES THE TAFECOMMISSION REGULATIONSALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS (AOD) USETAFE NSW has a responsibility to provide students and staff witha safe learning and working environment. The use of alcohol andother drugs at college is an occupational health and safety concern.It can be the cause of accidents, undesirable behaviour, nuisance toothers and damage to property. It is often illegal, and may be a riskto your health.AOD use during TAFE NSW activities is not permitted, nor isattending class or college if you are under the influence of alcoholor illicit drugs. Action will be taken if AOD use is detected.Cigarette smoking is only permitted in some designated outdoorareas of colleges and you must observe all ‘No Smoking’ warnings.You always have a responsibility to ensure that your behaviour isnot disturbing other people, is not a breach of college disciplineand that you comply with any directions from staff.ALCOHOLYou will be in breach of the TAFE NSW Student Discipline Policyif you:• consume alcohol in any area other than where it is clearlyindicated to be permitted• are under the influence of alcohol at college or college activities• consume alcohol on college grounds or on college activitiesbefore you turn 18• supply alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 in college groundsor activities.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 57

Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesSMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTYou will be in breach of the TAFE NSW Student Discipline Policyif you:• smoke in any area of the college other than where smoking ispermitted• sell or supply cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 incollege grounds or activities.Note: Northern Beaches College is a ‘tobacco free’ campus.Smoking is not permitted anywhere on college grounds.ILLICIT DRUG USEDetection of any of the following activities will be acted on. Allare breaches of the TAFE NSW Student Discipline Policy and arenot permitted:• being under the influence of an illicit drug at college• use, possess or supply a prohibited/illicit drug or substance.(This is also against the law)• use a phone or computer to communicate about the supply ofa prohibited drug. (This is also against the law).VOLATILE SUBSTANCESSome courses may require you to use dangerous, hazardousand volatile substances. You will be given instructions on theirsafe handling. In the interests of health and safety you must notinterfere with or misuse any of these materials.PRESCRIPTION DRUGSPrescription or over-the-counter medications may impair yourjudgement. While you are affected by medication, you may notbe able to safely use equipment or handle chemicals. It is yourresponsibility to discuss this with your teacher or Head Teacher.They have a duty of care to you and your fellow students and mayneed to know of your condition so that they can ensure safetyarrangements. You have a right to privacy and while your teachermay need to inform the Head Teacher, it is against the law forthem to tell anyone else without your permission.NSI students are welcome to discuss any problems with thecollege Career Development and Counselling. This is a free,confidential service.58TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

ANTI-DISCRIMINATIONDiscrimination means treating someone differently because theyhappen to belong to a particular group of people. Many types ofdiscrimination are against the law. It is unlawful to discriminateagainst people on the grounds of: who you are related to orwho you associate with, age, carers’ responsibilities (caring for orsupporting a child or other immediate family member), disability,homosexuality (gay or lesbian or someone thinks you are gay orlesbian), marital status, race (including colour, ethnic or ethnoreligiousbackground, descent or nationality), sex (including sexualharassment or pregnancy) and transgender. It is against the law toincite vilification on the grounds of race, homosexuality, HIV/AIDSor transgender.If you feel you have been discriminated against at TAFE NSW, seeyour teacher, head teacher or campus manager. You could alsotalk to a TAFE NSW Counsellor, Institute Multicultural EducationCoordinator, Aboriginal coordinator or harassment contact officer.If your complaint is still not resolved you can seek advice from theAnti-Discrimination Board on (02) 9268 5555, or 1800 670 812(toll free – NSW only), TTY (02) 9268 5522 or fax (02) 9268 5500.www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/adbCOMPLAINTS POLICYIf you have a problem with or complaint about TAFE NSW, you mayreport it to any staff member. They will record your concerns sothey can be dealt with confidentially and promptly. We suggest yousee someone you know. You can also record your complaint on a‘Suggestion or Complaints Form’ available from the administrationstaff at your college. The NSW Department of Education andTraining policy for responding to suggestions and complaintsis available online at: www.det.nsw.edu.au/about-us/how-weoperate/how-we-handle-complaintsEMERGENCIES/EVACUATIONSIn the event of an emergency/evacuation direction:• remain calm• cease work immediately• follow directions – if asked to leave the building, do soimmediately in an orderly manner• go to the designated assembly area• do not re-enter the building until directed to by college staff.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 59

Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTWe care for the environment around us at Northern SydneyInstitute. We are committed to minimising the environmentalimpact of our activities and have an environmental managementsystem in place to control our activities and continually improve.As a student you have a responsibility to:• consider the environmental impacts of your activities and striveto minimise that impact, including limiting your printing wherepossible and using the Institute’s water dispensers to reduce thepurchase of drinks in single use plastic bottles• prevent pollution of the environment, including preventionof litter• use energy, water and natural resources wisely and responsibly,including reporting leaking taps and turning off lights andequipment when not in use• support any environmental programs and activitiesimplemented in our colleges and classrooms• comply with environmental legislation, regulations andother requirements• achieve the objectives, targets and responsibilities of ourenvironmental management system.60TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) –YOUR RIGHT TO ACCESS DOCUMENTATIONThe Freedom of Information Act 1989 (FOI Act) was replaced on1 July 2010 by the Government Information (Public Access) Act(GIPA Act). The GIPA Act gives you the right to request access todocuments held by most government agencies, includingTAFE NSW. Some documents may be informally available; otherswill require a formal application to be made. For more informationcall the Information Access Unit Phone: 9561 8100.HARASSMENTEach college has an Harassment Contact Officer who is able toassist you with any issues or concerns you might have.BRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGEBuilding B, Level 3, Room B3.16. Phone: 9448 4202CROWS NEST COLLEGEBuilding A, Level 1, Room No 1.53. Phone: 9448 4426HORNSBY COLLEGECustomer Service Centre, Building F, Ground Floor.Phone: 9472 1219/1239MEADOWBANK COLLEGECustomer Service & Student Administration Centre Building J, GroundFloor. Phone: 9942 3523NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGEStudent Administration, Building A. Phone: 9942 0954NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGEBuilding A, Ground Floor, Room A.9.9A.Phone: 9941 5225RYDE COLLEGEBuilding H, Room 41. Phone: 9448 6205TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 61

Your Rights and Responsibilities62MANAGEMENT OF RISK OF HARM TOSTUDENTS AND STAFFTAFE NSW is required by law to ensure the health and safetyof students, staff and visitors on our premises. In order tomeet these legal obligations it is necessary for us to assessand manage any known risk of violent behaviour. If you havea history of violence that may suggest that you could pose apotential risk of any type to TAFE students, staff and/or visitors itis a condition of your enrolment to advise the College Manager,a TAFE Counsellor or your Head Teacher prior to attending yourfirst class.For these purposes ‘violence’ is not restricted to physical acts.It includes any behaviour in the last ten years that seriouslyinterferes with the physical or psychological safety and wellbeing of others such as:• actual violence to any person• possession of or use of a weapon or any item with theintention to cause harm or injury to others• threats of violence or intimidation of others• suspension or expulsion from any school or educationalinstitution for violent or aggressive behaviour.TAFE NSW is committed to offering vocational education andtraining to the entire community. Following your advice of apotential risk, we will carry out an assessment of the risk and,if necessary, provide support and a management plan. Only inexceptional circumstances will a risk assessment lead to exclusionfrom enrolment. It is our aim to provide an appropriate, safeenvironment to suit every student’s needs and maximise yoursuccess in your studies.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

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Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETYTAFE NSW has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfareof all employees, students and visitors at TAFE NSW. Atenrolment you will be informed of any course requirementthat you provide and wear protective clothing and equipment.During an orientation session on your first attendance you willbe given information on what to do in case of an emergency orif you are injured and require first aid. All of our courses includeinstruction and training on occupational health and safetyrelevant to your training.To help us provide a safe environment for all staff and students,occupational health and safety legislation also reinforcesyour duty to take reasonable care for the health and safetyof others. You must not interfere with or misuse anythingprovided for you in the interest of health and safety. Youshould report any safety issues or concerns to your teacher orcampus staff as soon as possible.For further information about occupational health andsafety visit a TAFE NSW Library, ask your teacher, or visit theWorkCover Authority website: www.workcover.nsw.gov.auPROTECTIVE CLOTHINGCertain courses require the wearing of a uniform and/or protectiveclothing during classes. Clothing must be purchased by the studentand entry to the class will be refused unless specified protectiveclothing/uniform is worn. Information as to requirements in this areawill be given at the time of enrolment.PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLEIn line with NSW Government legislation TAFE NSW iscommitted to promoting the safety, welfare and well-being ofchildren and young people (defined legally as people under 18years of age) whether they are students, apprentices or trainees inschools, colleges, workplaces or programs conducted byTAFE NSW or under the auspices of TAFE NSW. TAFE NSWemployees are required, by law, to report children and youngpeople suspected to be at risk of harm to the NSW Department ofCommunity Services.64TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

STUDENT PRIVACY AND PERSONALINFORMATION PROTECTIONWhen you enrol at TAFE NSW, the collection, storage, use anddisclosure of any personal information you provide is protectedunder the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.Any health information you provided is protected under the HealthRecords and Information Privacy Act 2002. Any information we askyou to provide will only be that which is necessary for the purposesof your course enrolment, learning and study records. Informationprovided will be held securely and disposed of securely when nolonger needed.The information may be disclosed to Centrelink, the Department ofVeteran’s Affairs, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship,the Universities Admissions Centre, Office of the Board of Studiesand the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)and/or an agency authorised to undertake surveys. In order to meetthe requirements of Registered Training Organisations under theApprenticeships and Traineeships Act 2001, apprentice and traineeinformation is provided to employers, Australian ApprenticeshipCentres and State Training Services (or the relevant State TrainingAuthority). State-wide and regional statistics derived frominformation provided by all students will also be provided to theCommonwealth.While the provision of this information is not mandatory underlegislation, it is a requirement of TAFE NSW that this informationbe provided in order for your enrolment to be accepted. This is toassist TAFE NSW in recording enrolments for certain target groupsfor which funding is provided for student services. Without thatfunding, TAFE NSW would be unable to continue providing trainingand services at current levels.You may correct your personal details by contacting your TAFE NSWcollege administration or by using TAFE NSW Student e-Services.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESIN WORK PLACEMENTWhen you enrol at TAFE NSW, the collection, storage, use anddisclosure of any personal information you provide is protectedunder the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.Any health information you provided is protected under the HealthRecords and Information Privacy Act 2002. Any information we askyou to provide will only be that which is necessary for the purposesof your course enrolment, learning and study records. Informationprovided will be held securely and disposed of securely when nolonger needed.TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 65

Important DatesAPPLICATION AND ENROLMENT DATESSEMESTER ONE 2011Applications for high demand courses closedFriday 29 October 2010.All other courses enrol Thursday 27 January andFriday 28 January.SEMESTER TWO 2011Applications for high demand courses will closeFriday 20 May 2011.JUNE/JULYEnrolment days and times will vary between collegesand courses. Check enrolment arrangements atyour college.Semester One 2012. Applications for high demand courses open early August and close late October 2011 – Dates to be confirmed.Note: Those applying for, or enrolling in courses at Bradfield Senior College should contact the college for special enrolment andapplication details, vacation dates and prospectus.2011 TAFE NSW STUDENT CALENDARSEMESTER ONE 20117 February – 26 JuneAutumn Vacation 11 – 27 AprilWinter Vacation 4 – 17 July(Marking and Assessment 27 June – 3 July)SEMESTER TWO 201118 July – 4 DecemberSpring Vacation 26 September – 9 OctoberSummer Vacation begins 19 December(Marking and Assessment 5 – 18 December)SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT DATES WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE AS THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLEGo to www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au or call 131 67466TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011

College MapsBRADFIELD SENIOR COLLEGE192 Pacific HighwayCrows Nest NSW 2065CROWS NEST COLLEGE149 West StreetCrows Nest NSW 2065HORNSBY COLLEGE205 Pacific HighwayHornsby NSW 2077MEADOWBANK COLLEGESee StreetMeadowbank NSW 2114NORTH SYDNEY COLLEGE213 Pacific HighwaySt Leonards NSW 2065NORTHERN BEACHES COLLEGE154 Old Pittwater RoadBrookvale NSW 2100RYDE COLLEGE250 Blaxland RoadRyde NSW 2112TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 67

Training SolutionsExperience and ExpertiseFlexible, Convenient, CustomisedFrom short programs to customised training, consulting services to business partnerships –if you have a training need, we can meet it for you.We specialise in customising training to suit the needs of your industry, organisation or evenyourself. We provide consultancy services and deliver flexible training programs according toyour needs, whenever and wherever you want.Our trainers are among the best in the country, with expertise in a vastrange of industry areas. Our quality training programs are nationallyand internationally recognised. The ISO 9001 Benchmark in Qualityawarded to the Institute is your assurance that what we do, we do well.Fast-track your training and maintain acompetitive edgeto help your business do better68TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011131 674 or go to www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au

Quick Find IndexAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support..............31Access for Students with Disabilities ......................... 20Alcohol and Other Drugs (OAD) use ..........................57Anti-Discrimination ...................................................59Application and Enrolment Dates ..............................66Assessment ...............................................................52Bookshop ..................................................................20Bradfield Senior College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.........................7Cafeteria ...................................................................21Calendar – TAFE NSW 2011 Calendar........................66CareersConnect@nsi..................................................32Career Development and Counselling Services........34Cashier.......................................................................22Change in Personal Details/Address ..........................42Change Rooms..........................................................23Children’s Centres .....................................................33College Association ...................................................33Complaints Policy ......................................................59Computers.................................................................23Conference Facilities...................................................24Course Information/Customer Services.......................24Crows Nest College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.........................9Disabilities Support....................................................35Emergencies/Evacuations...........................................59Enrolment – International Students ...........................43Enrolment – Temporary Visa Holders .........................43Enrolment .................................................................42Enrolment by Proxy ...................................................42Environmental Commitment ......................................60Examinations – Final..................................................53Excellence Awards .....................................................52Financial Assistance ..................................................44Flexible Delivery.........................................................37Freedom of Information .............................................61Graduation Presentation ...........................................52Harrassment ..............................................................61Hornsby College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.......................11Individual Learning Centre.........................................38International Student Support....................................37Internet and Email Access...........................................45Learner Support.........................................................38Libraries.....................................................................39Lockers ......................................................................25Management of risk of harm tostudents and staff .....................................................62Map – Northern Sydney Institute, Locations...............67Meadowbank College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.......................13Multicultural Education Services.................................41North Sydney College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport ......................15Northern Beaches College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.......................17Occupational Health and Safety.................................64Photocopying/Printing Facilities..................................25Privacy and Personal Information Protection...............65Protection of Children and Young People ...................64Protective Clothing ....................................................64Public Telephones ......................................................26Recognition ...............................................................44Restaurants................................................................26Ryde College – Location/Contact Details, Parking and Transport.......................19Showers.....................................................................27Sport, Recreation Facilities .........................................28Student Administration...............................................29Student e-Services......................................................45Student Responsibilities in Work Placement...............65Students’ Rights and Responsibilites .........................56TAFE English Language Centre (TELC)...............29 and 41TAFE NSW fee (Payment Methods,Fee Exemption, Concession Refund) ..........................46TAFEcard....................................................................50Training Solutions.......................................................68Travel Concessions ....................................................51VET FEE-HELP............................................................47Women’s Support.......................................................41TAFE NSW – NSI Student Guide 2011 69

College LocationsBradfield Senior College192 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest NSW 2065Crows Nest College149 West Street, Crows Nest NSW 2065HORNSBYHornsby College205 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077Meadowbank CollegeSee Street, Meadowbank NSW 2114North Sydney College213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065Northern Beaches College154 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale NSW 2100NSI COLLEGESTRAIN LINEMEADOWBANKRYDEHORNSBYNORTHERN BEACHESNORTH SYDNEYCROWS NESTBRADFIELDMEADOWBANKSYDNEYRYDENORTH SYDNEYBRADFIELDNORTHERN BEACHESCROWS NESTRTO Provider Number 90011CRICOS Provider Code 00591ERyde College250 Blaxland Road, Ryde NSW 2112NSI COLLEGESTRAIN LINESYDNEYISO 90011099a1a131 674 • www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au