The Australasian Academy of Colourful Healing and Metaphysics
Course
Information
Welfare and Guidance Services
Grievances:
The
Academy has in place a fair and appropriate procedure for students who wish to
report a grievance, in relation to any aspect of the Academy.
Appeals:
The Academy has in place a fair and appropriate
procedure for students who wish to appeal a decision made on the assessment of
learning outcomes. In the first instance the appeal should be made in writing
and forwarded to the Senior Teacher or the Director, for review.
Refunds:
The Academy guarantees the refund of fees to students should it cancel or discontinue a course for any reason. Should a student withdraw from a course for legitimate reasons, a proportion of fees paid will be refunded after an initial interview with the Director.
Insurance:
Flexible Learning and Assessment:
The Academy offers self-paced study throughout each module. The time frame will be approximately one term per module or part thereof, to enable students to compile the evidence needed for assessment of a particular learning outcome. If a student has difficulties with the current means of assessment, listed in the Course Outline, the Academy will offer other forms of assessment after discussion with the student i.e. assessment through self-expression through art etc.
If there are any Language,
Literacy or Numeracy considerations, the assessments will be altered to cater
for these.
Access and Equity Policy
The Academy applies access and equity principles and provides timely and appropriate information, advice and support services in terms of learning materials and personal counselling / mentoring which assist students to identify and achieve their desired outcomes.
The Academy is committed to ensuring that it does not discriminate.
All staff members are aware and adhere to the Access and Equity policy as set out in the Code of Practice for the Academy. If a student should need any clarification on any matter relating to the Academy, the student is asked to arrange an interview with the Senior Teacher or Director.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Academy has an RPL Policy and Procedure should a student wish to apply for recognition on the basis of life experience, they can obtain an application from the Director or Senior Teacher.
Support, will be provided by the Director on the type of evidence to be produced.
Contingency for the Protection of Fees paid in advance
The Academy has a policy and procedure for the protection of fees paid in advance
Equal Opportunity Policy
The Academy abides by the State and
Federal government legislation against discrimination on the grounds of age,
gender, religion sexuality, race, cultural background or disability. The Academy
is committed to the elimination of all aspects of discrimination and promotes a
culture of acceptance, support and assistance to address discrimination and
disadvantage. The Equal Opportunity standards employed by Academy are inclusive
of respect for all individuals as having unique experiences, strengths, talents
and skills and are about better inclusion of difference, which the Academy
recognises as an asset.
Risk
Management Policy
The Academy has a risk management procedure in place. This procedure consists of a document stating what the risk is, the action that needs to be undertaken and the person responsible for the action and the date the action was completed. This document shall be updated under the Version Control procedure each time an action is completed. This Policy and Procedure will be an ongoing procedure for the Academy and will include any risks thought applicable by either staff or students that are brought to the Academies attention.
The Academy has sound client / learner records management procedures in place covering the following:
If a student wishes to view these regulations, they may seek a copy for their perusal from the trainer.
The Academy has a strictly “NO SMOKING” policy for the entire grounds of the Academy. Any student found to have disregarded this policy will in the first instance be interviewed by the Director.
Version 3 Updated 5/2008