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Anti-Discrimination

Staff, and clients are bound by Anti-discrimination Legislation, the Disability Services Act 1986, and the Affirmative Action (Equal Employment Opportunity for Women] and any other relevant State or Commonwealth Privacy legislation. These are available free of charge on the WEB at http://scaleplus.gov.au/.

Training services will be made available to all clients (and potential clients) regardless of race, gender, religion, age, marital status, physical or intellectual impairment, or sexual orientation. Support mechanisms are available for employers and clients.

Sexual Harassment

In accordance with Sexual harassment Legislation, harassment, bullying and intimidation will not be accepted in the workplace, or in the training environment. Professional Development of staff will be reviewed at least annually, aimed at addressing this and other discriminatory behaviours.

Literacy, Numeracy and Special Needs

Worksafe Training Centre is committed to assisting students with differing abilities to succeed.

Students individual needs will be assessed prior to training. Requirements such as alternative formats, adaptive technology and adjustments for other disabilities will be identified and provided where practicable.

Should you require any special assistance such as literacy or numeracy help, disability access or other physical or learning needs, please inform the Course Coordinator at this time.

Some training courses demand a high level of literacy and numeracy to successfully complete. Please discuss any concerns about the levels required for specific training programs and work projects.

Language, literacy and numeracy expectations are based on the National Reporting System established by the Australian National Training Authority and the Federal Government. Reasonable and affordable modifications will be made to learning and assessment strategies to meet specific learner language, literacy and numeracy needs. If necessary students will be referred to organisations that can provide specific language, literacy and numeracy assistance.

Individual units of Competency which are not License(s) to Perform High Risk Work
The learner's language, literacy and numeracy levels are expected to be equivalent to Level 2 of the National Reporting System.

Licence to perform High Risk Work Unit of Competence qualifications
The learner's language, literacy and numeracy levels are expected to be equivalent to Level 3 of the National Reporting System.

Student Records and Privacy

In accordance with relevant State and Commonwealth Privacy Acts, Worksafe Training Centre is committed to protecting your privacy and your personal information.

It is necessary for Worksafe Training Centre to collect personal information about you with your consent. WTC keeps enrolment forms, training schedules and records of your assessment on file stored confidentially. State and Federal Training Authorities, NCVER and Worksafe Training Centre will use the information gathered for statistical and reporting purposes. It may also be used to claim State and/or Commonwealth Government funding for your training. We will not disclose, sell or pass on your personal details in any way other than the purposes stated without your consent.

If at any stage your personal details change throughout the course of your training, inform your trainer/assessor so that your details can be amended. You have the right to access the personal information recorded at any time and provide any necessary corrections. Please contact your trainer or Course Coordinator.

Please discuss any comments you want added to your file about medication or health if it is important for monitoring and support.

Selection of students

Worksafe Training Centre will provide accurate, relevant and up to date information to trainees prior to commencement. This will include, but not be limited to:

copy of code of practice
recognition of prior learning information
mutual recognition information
student code of conduct
complaints, appeals and discipline policy and procedures
trainee support services
fee refund policy

In addition, access will be available to the following documentation on request.

certification to be issued to the trainee on completion, or partial completion of the course
competencies to be achieved during training
assessment procedures
arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
facilities and equipment
application process and selection criteria
fees and costs involved in undertaking training

Recruitment of trainees will be conducted at all times in an ethical and responsible manner and be consistent with the requirements of the Training Package. Worksafe Training Centre will ensure that trainee application and selection processes are explicit and defensible and comply with access and equity principles.

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