Specialised Training Services

Entry Requirements

Before commencing any course of study with Specialised Training Services, you need to complete an enrolment plan and induction interview, at this time, we will determine if you have the pre-requisite requirements for the course you want to study.  We will also discuss the likely vocational outcomes of the course with you.

If you are completing the course by distance education, this interview can be conducted over the phone or over the Internet.

During the induction, we’d like to learn more about you:

·                    why are you doing the course?

·                    what do you hope to achieve?

·                    are you looking for a job?

·                    what time frame would you like to complete the course in?

·                    what type of learner are you.

We also need to decide what course will best meet your needs, and which units are appropriate for you to complete.  This is the development of your individual learning plan.

Qualification Requirements

STS offer a range of  Nationally Recognised Course and Specialised Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation.  In order to be eligible for the qualifications learners must be assessed as Competent ( C ) in each of the Competency Units listed above. If students are assessed as Not Yet Competent (NYC) they will be given feedback and asked to resubmit the assignment with revisions.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already learnt the work that you are doing in a module - STOP !

Students may seek RPL for individual units of competency based on previous structured training programs, demonstration of competency to a STS teacher or prior work or life experience. Proof can take the form of a challenge test or documentation. Please call STS for details.

Credit Transfer

STS will recognise any valid units of competency from another training provider, please discuss this with your trainer.

Training & Assessment

During your Orientation your teacher will discuss with you what you want to achieve out of this course, what skills you are currently using and how you would like to increase them. Together you will design a plan for your learning to suit you. This may include Seminars, Classes, the use of Home Study Guides and Texts or small Workshops with other students. Your teacher will give you a list of the seminar and class dates. 

There are also different ways in which you can do your assessment - depending on the unit of competency you are demonstrating you can use practical performance, assignments, practical projects, written tests or role play and questioning. You may even be able to fit your assessment in with something you are doing at work. Your teacher will show you what they need to see and work out with you how you will go about demonstrating your ability. It is wise to keep a book or binder of loose leaf pages for you to write all of your Activities in for future reference. Please also keep a copy of all assignments sent in.

Assignments

*          Submit all assignments to the Address on the front of this Course Outline.

*          All assignments should clearly state your NAME, the COURSE YOU ARE STUDYING and the MODULE / ASSIGNMENT you are completing

*          Re-Evaluation of Assessment can be done if you are unhappy with the result of your assessment. For more details, please refer to the STS appeals process.

*             Plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in failing the module

Seminars

Seminars and workshops are scheduled throughout the year.  These are not compulsory.  To keep up to date with what is being offered at workshops you should regularly check our website www.sts-training.com

Legislation that may affect you

There are many pieces of legislation, which have an impact on your learning experiences, for more details, please visit our web site – www.sts-training.com/legislation.htm

Code of Practice

All Registered Training Organisations have a Code of Practice, this is displayed in all of our classrooms, and is also available for viewing on the Internet – www.sts-training.com/code.htm

Important information in this code of practice includes:

s         Management, Administrative and Financial Practices

s         Training and Assessment Standards

s         Legislative Requirements

s         Access and Equity And Recruitment

s         Marketing and Advertising

s         Client Service, Welfare and Guidance

s         Student Information and Assistance

s         Grievances & Complaints

s         Appeals

s         Internal and External Review

s         Refund Policy

s         Recognition of Prior Learning/Recognition of Current Competence

s         Credit Transfer

s         Assessment Criteria

s         Issue of Certificates

s         International Students      (not relevant to STS at present)

s         Sanction

If you have difficulty accessing this document, please ask your trainer for a printed copy.