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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE CEO                                                                                                                            CONTENTS
         CEO Nicholas Hunt

         Welcome to William Angliss Institute, Australia’s largest specialist centre for                           Academic Calendar			4
         foods, tourism, hospitality and events training.
                                                                                                                   Campus Map and Key Contacts		                 6
         Established in 1940, the Institute prides itself on providing expert professional
         education and training in these fields.                                                                   Getting Started			8

         In 2018 William Angliss Institute was recognised for the quality of our education                         Fees and Finances			                          10
         programs, student support services and focussed student activities. During the
                                                                                                                   Know your department		                        12
         year the Institute was recognised at the Victorian International Education Awards
         receiving the prestigious honour of the Victorian Premier’s Award - International                         Course Information			14
         Education Provider of the Year. At the Victorian RACV Tourism Awards the Institute
         was awarded gold for Best Tourism Education and Training Provider 2018.                                   Student Services			20

         Through becoming a member of the Institute’s learning community you will also                             Get Involved			24
         benefit from the close links we have established with industry.                                           Health, Safety and Security		                 26
         I urge you to take advantage of the opportunities available to you through                                On-campus Facilities			28
         extracurricular activities and other experiences for students. These activities will
         help develop and extend your professional networks and support your career                                Your Rights & Responsibilities		              30
         development.
         As the preferred supplier of staff to Food Services Australia, Melbourne City
                                                                                                                   All information in this guide is accurate as at January
         Council, Good Food & Wine Show, and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
                                                                                                                   2020. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure its
         among others, our students have unrivalled access to the food, tourism,
         hospitality and event industries in Victoria and New South Wales.                                         accuracy, changes may have occurred since this date.

         As a student of William Angliss Institute, you have access to a range of helpful
         services and support, so I encourage you to immerse yourself in your course and
         in campus life and I look forward to welcoming you to our alumni community
         on graduation.
         Best regards,

                                                                                                                   William Angliss Institute
                                                                                                                   ABN 66 266 583 978
                                                                                                                   RTO No. 3045
         Nicholas Hunt                                                                                             CRICOS Provider No. 01505M
         Chief Executive Officer                                                                                   Higher Education Provider HEP 9534
                                                                                                                   555 La Trobe Street
                                                                                                                   Melbourne Victoria 3000
                                                                                                                   Australia
                                                                                                                   T +61 3 9606 2111

                                                                                                                   WWW.ANGLISS.EDU.AU
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR                                                                       ACADEMIC CALENDAR
HIGHER EDUCATION (DEGREES)                                                              VET (CERTIFICATES III & IV, DIPLOMAS, ADVANCED DIPLOMAS)
    ACTIVITY                            DATES                                            ACTIVITY                                                       DATES
    SEMESTER ONE                                                                         Orientation                                                    10 - 15 February

    Orientation                         17 - 21 February                                 Semester 1 commences                                           17 February

    Semester 1 commences                24 February                                      Graduation                                                     11 - 12 March

    Graduation                          10 March                                         Mid-semester break                                             13 - 18 April

    Census date                         23 March                                         End Term 1                                                     24 April

    Mid-semester break                  6 - 17 April                                     Commence Term 2                                                27 April

    Classes end                         29 May                                           End Semester 1                                                 27 June

    SWOT VAC week                       1 - 3 June                                       Mid-year break                                                 29 June - 25 July

    Exam period                         4 - 19 June                                      Orientation                                                    20 - 25 July

    Semester 1 results                  3 July                                           Semester 2 commences                                           27 July

    Supplementary/special exam period   29 - 31 July                                     Graduation                                                     11 - 13 August
                                                                                         Mid-semester break                                             21 - 26 September
    WINTER SCHOOL
                                                                                         End Term 3                                                     3 October
    Winter School commences             29 June                                          Commence Term 4                                                5 October
    Census date                         6 July                                           End Semester 2/Academic year                                   5 December
    Classes end                         24 July
    SWOT VAC                            27 - 28 July                                    A note on census dates for VET students
    Exam period                         29 - 31 July
                                                                                        VET subjects have independent census dates. To check your census dates please refer to your units on
    Winter School results               7 August                                        eStudent or speak to your Student Management Centre (pg 12).
    SEMESTER TWO
    Orientation                         27 - 31 July                                    NATIONAL AND VICTORIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
    Semester 2 commences                3 August
                                                                                        William Angliss Institute is closed on these dates:
    Graduation                          11 - 13 August
    Census date                         31 August
    Mid-semester break                  14 - 25 September
                                                                                         PUBLIC HOLIDAY                                                 DATES
                                                                                         New Year’s Day                                                 1 January
    Classes end                         6 November
                                                                                         Australia Day                                                  27 January (day in lieu)
    SWOT VAC                            9 - 11 November
                                                                                         Labour Day                                                     9 March
    Exam period                         12 - 27 November
                                                                                         Good Friday/Easter Monday                                      10 April/13 April
    Semester 2 results                  11 December
                                                                                         ANZAC Day                                                      25 April
    Supplementary/special exam period   16 - 18 December
                                                                                         Queen’s Birthday                                               8 June
    SUMMER SCHOOL                                                                        Friday before AFL Grand Final                                  25 September
    Summer School commences             14 December                                      Melbourne Cup                                                  3 November
    Census date                         TBC                                              Institute closed (includes Christmas and Boxing Day)           23 December 2020 - 1 January 2021

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CAMPUS MAP MELBOURNE                                                                             KEY CONTACTS
                                                                                                 DEPARTMENT                                  LOCATION                           CONTACT
                                                                                                 Angliss Bistro                              Building D | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2120
                                                                                                 Angliss Restaurant                          Building E | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2108
                                                                                                 Bakeshop                                    Building D | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2409
                                                                                                 Café 555                                    Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2148
                                                                                                 Careers & Employment                        Building C | Level 1               (03) 9606 2137
                                                                                                 Coffee Academy                              Building D | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2401
                                                                                                 Conference Centre                           Building A | Level 5               (03) 9606 2512

                                                         Courtyard
                                             Courtyard

                                                                                                 Course Enquiries                            Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2111
                                                                                                 Disability Support                          Building C | Level 2               (03) 9606 2232
                                                                                                 First Aid                                   Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 3704
                                                                                                 Going Global                                Building C | Level 1               (03) 9606 2137
                                                                                                 Graduation                                  Building C | Level 1               (03) 9606 2137
                                                                                                 Information Centre                          Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 8595 5144
                                                                                                 International Office                        Building B | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2169
                                                                                                 International Student Coordinator:          Building E | Level 1 | Room E106   (03) 9606 2373
                                                                                                 Centre for Food Trades & Culinary Arts
                                                                                                 International Student Coordinator:          Building A | Level 4 | Room A441   (03) 9606 2527
                                                                                                 Centre for Hospitality & Tourism
                                                                                                 Learning Advisors                           Building C | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2574
                                                                                                 Learning Resource Centre                    Building C | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2237
                                                                                                 Lost Property (Reception)                   Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2111
                                                                                                 Medical Centre                              Building C | Level 2               (03) 9606 2208
    Accessible Toilet
    Ramp Access

                                                                                                 National Indigenous Community Coordinator   Building C | Level 1 | Room C107   (03) 9606 2469
                                                                                                 Reception                                   Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 2111
                                                                                                 Scholarships                                Building C | Level 1               (03) 9606 2137
                                                                                                 Security                                    Building A | Ground Floor          (03) 9606 3704
    No Ramp Access

                                                                                                 Short Courses                               Building C, Level 2                (03) 9606 2168
    Toilets

                                                                                                 Student Activities                          Building C, Level 1                (03) 9606 2137
    Stairs

                                                                                                 Wellbeing & Counselling Services            Building C, Level 2                (03) 9606 2210
                                                                                                 Youth Learning                              Building C, Level 1                (03) 9606 2517
    Prayer Room
    Public Phone
    Lift

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GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST                                                            GETTING STARTED
It’s important for you     Now that you’re enrolled, it’s time to tick off
                           all these items:
                                                                                     STUDENT CARD                                         myWAI Student Portal/Moodle
                                                                                                                                          mywai.angliss.edu.au
to know key contacts,       ¨¨    Pay your fees
                                                                                     Once you have completed your enrolment and
                                                                                     made payment of your course fees, you can order      Moodle is your online learning management
fee information, student    ¨¨    Order your Student Card                            your Student Card from the Information Centre        system. Your teacher/lecturer will store
                                                                                                                                          information about your subjects on Moodle. You
                                                                                     (Building A, Ground Floor). Your Student Card
services, and how to        ¨¨    Submit your credit transfer/recognition
                                  of prior learning documentation to your            is used to access printers and photocopiers and      will need to access Moodle to obtain your Subject
                                                                                                                                          Outline and information about the assessment
navigate campus.                  program area (if relevant)                         enables you to borrow from the LRC. You will need
                                                                                     your Student Card to sit exams for Higher            requirements of your subjects.
                            ¨¨    Get a copy of your timetable and know
                                                                                     Education subjects.
                                  where your classrooms are                                                                               You will not be able to access myWAI/Moodle if
                                                                                     If you damage or misplace your card, you will need   you have overdue fees or library sanctions.
                            ¨¨    Meet key academic and support services
                                  staff at Orientation                               to order and pay for a replacement card from the
                                                                                                                                          For troubleshooting enquiries, please visit the
                                                                                     Information Centre.
                            ¨¨    Locate your Student Management Centre                                                                   Learning Resource Centre (LRC) (Building C,
                                                                                                                                          Ground Floor) or email eLearning Support at
                            ¨¨    Find out about Student Services - where
                                  they’re located and how to make an                 COMPUTER AND NETWORK ACCESS                          esu@angliss.edu.au.

                                  appointment                                        You need your Student ID to access the Institute’s   Wi-Fi
                            ¨¨    Read the Student Code of Conduct, with             computer network, email, myWAI Student Portal/
                                                                                                                                          Once you’re enrolled and have logged onto
                                  an emphasis on student policies and                Moodle and Wi-Fi.
                                                                                                                                          myWAI for the first time, you should be able to
                                  procedures                                                                                              connect to the wireless network:
                                                                                     You will need to set up your password the first
                            ¨¨    (For international students) Understand            time you access anything. Head to passwordreset.
                                                                                                                                          •   select WAI-BYOD network
                                  student visa compliance, housing, health           myangliss.edu.au to set up your password, reset
                                  matters and personal safety                                                                             •   your username:
                                                                                     your password or change your password. It is
                                                                                                                                              myangliss\your student ID
                           If you’re missing a few things, you can find              important not to share your password with anyone.
                                                                                                                                          •   type in your network password
                           more information and key contacts within
                                                                                     Email
                           this guide so you can get settled into life at
                           William Angliss Institute.                                As a William Angliss Institute student, you will     GET YOUR TIMETABLE
                                                                                     receive your own student email address. It is
                                                                                     expected that all students check their official      VET Students
                                                                                     email at least once a week as this is our primary
                                                                                                                                          Class timetables are given to all commencing
                                                                                     method of communicating official information to
                                                                                                                                          students during Orientation. If you have any
                                                                                     you, including changes to your course, emergency
                                                                                                                                          questions relating to your timetable, please
                                                                                     notifications, and student interest programs.
                                                                                                                                          contact your Student Management Centre (pg 12).
                                                                                     You can also forward your student email to a
                                                                                     personal email so you don’t miss out on important    Higher Education Students
                                                                                     communication from the Institute.                    You can access your timetable via eStudent.
                                                                                     To set up your student email, visit                  Enrol and register for your classes to create
                                                                                     mywai.angliss.edu.au/studentemail.                   your timetable.

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FEES & FINANCES
FEES                                                   CENSUS DATE
All tuition and student service fees must be paid      This is the date on which all enrolment
in full two weeks prior to the commencement of         requirements must be finalised and is your last
classes, however materials and excursions costs        opportunity to withdraw from your unit or subject
may differ.                                            of study without incurring tuition fees for that unit
                                                       (Diploma and above courses only).
You can view fees and make payments via the
eStudent platform under “My Finances”, or use          The census date is the deadline for submitting
the BPAY information contained on your invoice,        your request for government loan schemes or to
or pay via the Information Centre either by phone      change your enrolment or loan arrangements.
or in person between 9:30am and 4pm.
                                                       If you do not wish to continue with your studies,
Students with outstanding fees and charges may         you need to formally withdraw by census date or
be blocked from facilities and resources (such as      you will have to pay for the unit you are enrolled
the Institute Wi-Fi, eStudent, Moodle, etc) until      in, or you may incur a VET Student Loan, or FEE-
the debt is resolved.                                  HELP debt with the Commonwealth Government.
                                                       There is no provision to extend the census date
REFUND OF TUITION FEES                                 deadline for individual courses or units.

Refunds for Certificate III or IV courses must be      Census dates for degree students are listed within
lodged no later than four (4) weeks after the course   the academic calendars in this guide and angliss.
commencement date. Refunds may be available for        edu.au/calendar.
unit withdrawals, credit transfers, recognition of
prior learning, course withdrawal, course deferment    VET Students
or course cancellation.                                Each subject has its own census date. You can
                                                       check your census dates by logging onto eStudent.
                                                                                                                  PAYMENT PLANS                                            SCHOLARSHIPS
Refunds for Diploma, Advanced Diploma and
                                                                                                                  All domestic students, who are enrolled into             Study what you love with a little help from the
Degree courses utilising VET Student Loans or
                                                                                                                  a William Angliss Institute course, may apply            William Angliss Institute Foundation and our
FEE-HELP must be submitted prior to the relevant
census dates. Students who withdraw after this date,
                                                       FEE ASSISTANCE                                             prior to the start of study to place some or all         industry partners.
                                                       There are some free and subsidised programs that           of their tuition fees on a payment plan. Fees for
will be responsible for outstanding loan fees.                                                                                                                             Our scholarships provide educational
                                                       you may be able to access as well as a range of            materials, student services, and excursions cannot
                                                                                                                                                                           opportunities and financial assistance to support
For more information please contact the                options to assist you in payment of course fees.           be included and must be paid in full by their
                                                                                                                                                                           you while you’re studying with us and help you
Information Centre or the International Office.                                                                   published due dates. You may also be asked to
                                                       You can find more information about subsidised                                                                      achieve your career ambitions.
                                                                                                                  finalise these prior to the commencement of your
                                                       fee payments and payment assistance via                    payment plan.                                            Scholarships (up to $5,000) are offered to local
                                                       angliss.edu.au/fees.                                                                                                and international students twice a year.
                                                                                                                  There is a $20 Payment Plan Set-up Fee and either
                                                       Wellbeing and Counselling Services can also assist         weekly or fortnightly payments will be arranged          Scholarships are available in the following categories:
                                                       with limited material aid such as uniforms and             through Direct Debit.
                                                       equipment. They can also provide advice on how                                                                      •   Merit – demonstration of academic excellence
                                                       to access financial aid in the community. Students         Standard payment plan applications can be up to          •   Equity – demonstration of financial and/or
                                                       experiencing financial hardship during the                 fourteen weeks. To apply, visit the Information Centre       educational disadvantage
                                                       semester are encouraged to access the Wellbeing            and request a Payment Plan Application Form.
                                                                                                                                                                           For more information on eligibility and available
                                                       and Counselling Services for support and advice.
                                                                                                                                                                           scholarships, visit angliss.edu.au/scholarships.

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KNOW YOUR DEPARTMENT                                                                                               KNOW YOUR DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION                                                                                        CENTRE FOR TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
 STUDY AREA                              LOCATION                           CONTACT                                 STUDY AREA                            LOCATION                              CONTACT
                                                                                                                    Events, Travel & Tourism, Aviation    Building B | Level 3                  (03) 9606 2127
 All degree programs                     Building A | Level 3 | A352        (03) 9606 2511                                                                                                      TEAsmc@angliss.edu.au
                                                                            rhiannon.dawlings@angliss.edu.au
                                                                                                                    Angliss International Hotel School    Building A | Level 4                  (03) 9606 2287
 ASSOCIATE DEAN (HIGHER EDUCATION OPERATIONS)                                                                                                                                                   hospsmc@angliss.edu.au
 Andrew Dolphin                          Building A | Level 3 | A353        (03) 9606 2213                          Hospitality                           Building A | Level 4                  (03) 9606 2287
                                                                            andrew.dolphin@angliss.edu.au                                                                                       hospsmc@angliss.edu.au
                                                                                                                    Youth Learning                        Building C | Level 1                  (03) 9606 2517
CENTRE FOR FOOD TRADES & CULINARY ARTS                                                                                                                                                          ylsmc@angliss.edu.au
                                                                                                                    STUDENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
 STUDY AREA                              LOCATION                           CONTACT                                 Carolyn Nielson                       Building A | Level 4 | A420           (03) 9606 2226
 Non-Apprentices                         Building D | Ground Floor | DG26   (03) 9606 2118                                                                                                      carolyn.nielson@angliss.edu.au
                                                                            cftca.smc@angliss.edu.au                INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
 Apprentices                             Building E | Level 1 | E118        (03) 9606 2390                          Anita Olshina                         Building A| Level 4 | A420            (03) 9606 2527
 STUDENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR                                                                                                                                                                 anita.olshina@angliss.edu.au

 Lana Spivey                             Building E | Level 1 | E118        (03) 9606 2581                          PROGRAM LEADERS
                                                                            lana.spivey@angliss.edu.au              Corinne Maxfield                      Building B | Level 3 | B310           (03) 9606 2384
 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR                                                                       Events, Travel and Tourism                                                  corinne.maxfield@angliss.edu.au

 Marilena Richards                       Building D | Level 1 | D124        (03) 9606 2373                          David Wilson                          Building A | Level 4 | A420           (03) 9606 2556
                                                                            marilena.richards@angliss.edu.au        Hospitality and Youth Learning                                              david.wilson@angliss.edu.au

 PROGRAM LEADERS
 Claire Benson                           Building E | Level 1 | E121        (03) 9606 2550
 Commercial Cookery                                                         claire.benson@angliss.edu.au           INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
 Angela Tsimiklis
 Baking and Patisserie
                                         Building E | Level 1 | E102        (03) 9606 2651
                                                                            angela.tsimiklis@angliss.edu.au
                                                                                                                   Building B, Ground Floor                                      CHANGE OF DETAILS
                                                                                                                   (03) 9606 2169                                                We regularly communicate important
 Kathy Majstorovic                       Building D | Level 1 | D114        (03) 9606 2147                         international@angliss.edu.au
 Food Processing                                                            kathy.majstorovic@angliss.edu.au                                                                     information to you via your student email
                                                                                                                   The William Angliss Institute International                   (or your nominated email address), SMS,
                                                                                                                   Office is responsible for admission, International            and phone calls. Keep your personal details
                                                                                                                   Orientation, and welfare of all William Angliss               up to date by contacting your SMC when
                                                                                                                   international students. The International                     changes occur.
                                                                                                                   Office provides advice on matters relating to                 International students must register change
                                                                                                                   the course program, student visa regulations,                 of address through the International
                                                                                                                   Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)               Office within seven days of the change as a
                                                                                                                   requirements, payment of course fees, and further             mandatory condition of their Student Visa.
                                                                                                                   study options.

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COURSE INFORMATION                                                                                              COURSE INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE                                             CANCELLED CLASSES                                        DEFERMENT OF STUDIES                                     VET Students
                                                                                                                                                                         Applying for RPL can shorten the duration of
                                                       In the event that a class needs to be cancelled,         Students currently enrolled may apply for deferral       your study time or may award you a full or part
VET Students
                                                       location changed, or time amended due to teacher         on satisfactory completion of their current              qualification on the basis of an RPL assessment.
All students must be in attendance for the first       illness or other unforeseen circumstances, every         semester’s work and prior to classes commencing
class of each unit and attend all subsequent           attempt will be made to contact the students prior       for the next semester.                                   Speak to your SMC for information on how to
classes until the assessment has been completed,       to the class via SMS/email to alert them of the                                                                   apply and associated costs.
including re-assessments, unless otherwise             changes. Notification and instructions will also be      Leave of Absence
advised. There is an expectation that attendance       posted on the door of the classroom.                                                                              Higher Education Students
                                                                                                                Leave of Absence may be for a maximum of two
will be 100%, except in cases of illness where a
                                                                                                                semesters and may depend on the scheduling of            Students may receive academic credits towards
valid medical certificate must be submitted.
                                                       CHANGES TO YOUR ENROLMENT                                the appropriate stage of the student’s course. The
                                                                                                                Institute cannot guarantee that the student will
                                                                                                                                                                         course requirements for both formal and informal
                                                                                                                                                                         prior learning.
Higher Education Students
                                                       If you need to vary your enrolment after paying          automatically be admitted back into the course at
Students are expected to attend all classes. An                                                                                                                          You can view the RPL policy and procedure at
                                                       fees you need to obtain one of the following forms       the end of their leave period.
excuse of unfamiliarity with subject matter or                                                                                                                           angliss.edu.au/policies.
                                                       from your SMC or the Information Centre:
instructions will not be accepted if seeking special                                                            The Leave of Absence Application form is available
                                                           Variation of Enrolment Form
consideration or appealing assessment decisions.       •

                                                       •   Cancellation/Refund Form
                                                                                                                from your department or the Information Centre.
                                                                                                                All applications must be submitted to the SMC for
                                                                                                                                                                         SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
International Students                                                                                          students, the Associate Dean (HE Operations) for
                                                       The form needs to be completed and then                  Higher Education students, and the International         VET Students
The Institute has an expectation that the                                                                                                                                If you are experiencing personal difficulties which
                                                       signed by your department’s Program Leader or            Office for international students.
attendance of all students will be 100%.                                                                                                                                 are impacting on your ability to comply with
                                                       Student Management Coordinator. If you do not
Attendance will be monitored on a regular basis                                                                 Your Student Management Coordiantor must                 course or assessment requirements, you should
                                                       notify your department of your unit or subject
and the Institute will record non-attendance,                                                                   approve any extensions to a Leave of Absence             complete and submit a VET Special Consideration
                                                       withdrawal you may be given an ‘N’ (not yet
including absences due to illness or any other                                                                  application. It is your responsibility to contact your   Application form for special consideration and
                                                       assessed as competent) result for that subject.
circumstance, on file. This information may be                                                                  department in writing to express your intention          extensions of assessment due dates.
                                                       If you do not process your variation before the
used in the decision to report the student to the                                                               to resume studies at least two months before the
                                                       census date you will be charged for the unit, even
Department of Home Affairs for unsatisfactory                                                                   next semester begins.                                    We recommend students get assistance with
                                                       if you do not attend.
course progress.                                                                                                                                                         special consideration from the Wellbeing and
                                                                                                                International Students                                   Counselling Service.
Should you require further advice on this issue,
please visit the International Office (Building B,     CHANGE OF INSTITUTION/PROVIDER                           International Students must consult with staff           Special circumstances must be proven by a
Ground Floor) or international@angliss.edu.au.                                                                  in the International Office as special conditions        certificate from a doctor or an appropriate
                                                       International Students                                   are attached to student visas regarding Leave            professional, and granted at your department’s
                                                       Students cannot transfer to another Australian           of Absence. International students are not               discretion. If a class assessment is missed,
LATENESS                                               education provider if they have completed                permitted to take leave from their studies except        alternative forms of assessment may have to be
                                                       less than six calendar months of study in their          in exceptional circumstances and they must               undertaken.
Students who arrive excessively late, or who
                                                       principal program. If students are studying more         return to their home country for the leave period.
continue to be late for class or assessment, may                                                                                                                         You need to speak with your department or the
                                                       than one program, the principal program is the           The maximum period of leave for international
not be permitted to attend that class and will be                                                                                                                        Wellbeing and Counselling Service for a copy of
                                                       final program of a packaged offer.                       students is six months.
noted as absent in the attendance records.                                                                                                                               the VET Special Consideration Application form.
For some practical classes students who arrive         If a student has completed six months of the
late may have to repeat the class in their own         principal course at William Angliss Institute and        RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)                      Higher Education Students
time. In the case of apprentices, late arrivals and    decides to change provider, they must notify the                                                                  Special Consideration forms can be downloaded
                                                                                                                Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – also known
non attendances will be reported directly to the       International Office of their intention to move to                                                                from mywai.angliss.edu.au/my-he (Forms and
                                                                                                                as Skills Recognition or Credit Transfer – involves a
employer.                                              another Institution within seven days of issue of                                                                 Documents).
                                                                                                                formal recognition of the skills and knowledge that
                                                       Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) by their new
                                                                                                                you have gained through work experience, work-
                                                       education provider.
                                                                                                                based training, life experience and previous study.
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COURSE INFORMATION                                                                                                   COURSE INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT                                                Higher Education Students                                  Higher Education Students                              Where a student is found to have cheated,
                                                                                                                                                                            colluded, or plagiarised during assessment, they
                                                          Assessment of students may be undertaken in                Students who lodge a timely special consideration
You will receive a Subject Outline in your first          a variety of ways, including examination, case             request may be allowed to resubmit an assessment.      will be listed on a database and immediately
class in each subject cluster or unit, or you’ll be       studies, reports, essays, projects and research                                                                   placed on probation. If a second incident of
directed to download the outline from Moodle.                                                                        Special Consideration forms are available              cheating or plagiarising is proven then the student
                                                          studies. At the start of each subject, students
The Subject Outline states the elements of                                                                           from mywai.angliss.edu.au/my-he                        concerned will face expulsion from the course.
                                                          will be informed of the formal assessment
competency, the forms of assessment and the                                                                          (Forms and Documents).
                                                          requirements of that subject.                                                                                     All reported cases of plagiarism are investigated
dates of assessment.
                                                          Assessment regulations are specified on                                                                           in line with the Academic Integrity Policy and
Off-campus students will obtain workbooks with            mywai.angliss.edu.au/my-he (Policies and Procedures).      EXAMINATION REGULATIONS                                Procedure. Penalties may range from an academic
details of the unit and assessment in it, rather than                                                                                                                       warning, termination from the course, and even
Subject Outlines.                                         Events and Functions                                       Higher Education Students                              referral to the authorities for fraud investigation.

The use of electronic linguistic dictionaries,            Teachers of relevant units will provide guidelines         It is your responsibility to be familiar with          Details of this policy and procedure can be found
mobile phones and calculators are not permitted           regarding student-managed events and functions.            examination regulations. The regulations are           at angliss.edu.au/policies.
in assessment situations. Students can only take          Students must refer to these guidelines before             published to mywai.angliss.edu.au/my-he and
pens, pencils and paper based dictionaries into           contacting external parties on behalf of the               notice is provided at the examination rooms.           Turnitin - Higher Education Students
tests and exams – unless otherwise specified in the       Institute as part of their assessment task
                                                                                                                     You are required to provide your Student Card as       Turnitin is anti-plagiarism software which will scan
Subject Outline.                                          (e.g. suppliers, potential sponsors, and
                                                                                                                     identification to be permitted to sit an exam.         your submission against a range of electronic sources,
                                                          collaborators) and representations of the Institute
                                                                                                                                                                            including; www, electronic journals, databases,
VET Students                                              brand. A separate result will be given to each             If you are found in breach of these regulations, you   government reports and other student assignments.
                                                          individual within the group. Copies of assessments         will be removed from the examination and may be
In industry and in TAFE, competencies are the basis
                                                          may be retained by the teacher until the following year.   subject to a misconduct investigation.
for measuring performance. Students are required
to demonstrate competence in specified levels of                                                                                                                            RESULTS
performance in each unit they study. Assessment           ASSESSMENT RESUBMISSION                                    CHEATING, PLAGIARISM                                   It is your responsibility to check your results
of students may be undertaken in a variety of ways,                                                                                                                         online through myWAI and eStudent. You should
such as formal or informal tests, assignments,            VET Students                                               AND COLLUSION                                          check the accuracy of your results and discuss
practical demonstrations, project work, written or                                                                                                                          any discrepancies with your teacher or Program
                                                          Students who do not achieve competency on                  Copying another’s work without acknowledgement
oral reports, simulation, third party reports and                                                                                                                           Leader/Associate Dean (HE Operations) as soon
                                                          their first attempt will be given a second attempt to      and other forms of cheating are viewed seriously.
observation within the classroom or workplace.                                                                                                                              as possible.
                                                          achieve competency within that teaching period.            You are expected to uphold academic integrity and
During the first class of each subject the teacher        Special consideration (pg 15) must be sought prior         avoid plagiarism. The way students present ideas       Any outstanding fees must be paid before results
will give an introduction to each unit that will be       to the due date of an assessment.                          and information in assessments must be totally         are accessible. Official copies of results can be
undertaken in that subject, and assessment details                                                                   their own.                                             requested through the Information Centre.
                                                          VET students who have not achieved competency
will be given in relation to all units. At the start of
                                                          in a unit within the teaching assessment period            Plagiarism occurs when someone submits work
each unit, students will be informed of the formal                                                                                                                          Appealing Results
                                                          must re-enrol in the following teaching period.            that was written by someone else and claims it
assessment requirements and completion dates.
                                                                                                                     as their own. It is considered to be plagiarism if     You may appeal an assessment result if you feel
                                                          Students who are required to re-enrol in a
For all assessment tasks, students will be given two                                                                 a student uses material found in a text or online,     you have been disadvantaged or discriminated
                                                          unit which they have previously not been
opportunities to demonstrate competence. Where                                                                       without referencing the source in the body of the      against. For further details on the Appeals process
                                                          successful in completing, are required to pay an
students are assessed for group activities it is                                                                     text, or uses the work of another student or friend.   please speak to your department, the Wellbeing
                                                          additional tuition fee. The International Office
important they attend classes designated for work                                                                                                                           and Counselling Service, or refer to the grievance
                                                          will determine the fee for the repeat units that           Collusion occurs when two people or more work
on group projects.                                                                                                                                                          process detailed at angliss.edu.au/policies.
                                                          international students will be required to pay             together on an assignment/assessment which is
                                                          before re-enrolment takes place.                           supposed to be done individually.

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COURSE INFORMATION                                                                                             COURSE INFORMATION
STUDENT PROGRESS WITHIN A COURSE                      PROBATION                                                RE-ENROLMENT FOR                                      GRADUATION
The prerequisite for entry into the next stage/       Any student with unsatisfactory progress will be         CONTINUING STUDENTS                                   Graduation ceremonies take place twice a year
semester of a course is the successful completion     notified in writing that they have been placed on                                                              for students who complete Certificate or above
                                                                                                               Continuing students will need to re-enrol each
of the preceding stage/semester subjects. Students    probation and may be required to present before                                                                courses. The Graduation ceremonies offer the
                                                                                                               semester. If you have unpaid fees from a previous
who have not completed all of their subjects          a committee, prior to enrolment in the next                                                                    perfect opportunity to celebrate your hard work
                                                                                                               semester you will not be permitted to re-enrol.
may be permitted to commence the next stage/          semester.                                                                                                      and achievements with fellow graduates, family,
                                                                                                               Students with unsatisfactory progress will not be
semester if they have the approval from their                                                                                                                        friends, and Institute staff.
                                                      The Committee will review relevant evidence              permitted to re-enrol unless approved by their
department.
                                                      provided by the student, such as medical                 department.                                           The graduation process is automatic; your
                                                      certificates, letter from a counsellor or treating                                                             eligibility will be assessed by your department
Unsatisfactory Progress - VET Students                                                                         If you are re-enrolling into a continued course of
                                                      clinician, report from learning support, and make                                                              once official results have been released for the
Unsatisfactory progress is defined as an                                                                       study, you will be notified of your enrolment
                                                      a decision about the student’s enrolment in the                                                                final semester.
incomplete result in five or more units of                                                                     schedule by your department. At the completion of
                                                      course for the following semester.
competency in a semester or repeated failure to                                                                re-enrolment you will have completed the following:   To be eligible to graduate, you must have
complete an individual unit.                          A student who does not attend an interview will                                                                completed all academic requirements of the
                                                                                                               •   confirmed enrolled subjects
                                                      not be permitted to re-enrol.                                                                                  course, any placement or work experience
                                                                                                               •   updated and verified the information on your      requirements, and have all outstanding fees paid.
Unsatisfactory Progress - Higher                      Following the interview and review of evidence,
Education Students                                                                                                 enrolment form                                    You will receive an official invitation once your
                                                      the Committee, in negotiation with the student,              had your Student Card updated
                                                                                                               •                                                     eligibility has been confirmed by your department
Unsatisfactory progress is defined as failure to      will decide upon a course of action and devise a
                                                                                                               •   received a timetable                              department.
pass 50% of enrolled subjects in a semester and/or    study plan for the following semester.
failure to pass a subject in consecutive semesters.                                                            If you are unable to attend the required enrolment    For further information, visit Student Services
                                                      The progress of the student will be monitored and
                                                                                                               session you must arrange for a nominated person       (Building C, Level 1) or contact
Progress is assessed by the Higher Education          reviewed mid probation.
                                                                                                               to enrol on your behalf. In order to do this, you     graduation@angliss.edu.au.
Student Progress Committee and can result in
conditions of enrolment, recommendations on           In the event that the agreed study plan has not          must complete and sign a Proxy Form which is
enrolment or termination from course of study.        been adhered to, the student will be referred to         available from the Information Centre. A Proxy
                                                      the Student Progress Panel. To find out more             Form allows the nominated person to sign and pay
                                                      about the Student Progress Panel and appeals             for an enrolment on your behalf.
International Students
                                                      procedures, students should seek advice from
The Institute is required to monitor international
                                                      their department.
students’ course progress. You will be contacted                                                               COURSE COMPLETION
by the Institute at any stage during a semester
advising you that your course progress is a matter                                                             Completion of the course occurs when a student
of concern to your teachers and coordinators.                                                                  has successfully completed all identified subjects
                                                                                                               in the course sequence within the allocated time
If your progress is not satisfactory for one                                                                   frames. International students should complete the
semester you will be placed on probation and                                                                   course within the duration of their student visa.
will require an intervention strategy. If progress
remains unsatisfactory for two consecutive                                                                     Upon demonstration of all of the competencies
semesters, the Institute will notify you in writing                                                            required within your course, you will be issued
of the intention to file a report to the Department                                                            with the qualification for which you have enrolled.
of Home Affairs for unsatisfactory course progress.                                                            A Statement of Attainment is issued in cases where
You will be given the opportunity to go through an                                                             there is partial completion of a qualification.
appeal process.                                                                                                Achievements recognised by a Statement of
For more information, speak to the International                                                               Attainment can accumulate towards a qualification
Office (Building B, Ground Floor).                                                                             within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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STUDENT SERVICES                                                                                                 STUDENT SERVICES
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC)                          LEARNING ADVISORS                                        CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT                                STUDENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Building C, Ground Floor                                LRC, Building C, Ground Floor                            Building C, Level 1                                   Building C, Level 1
(03) 9606 2237                                          (03) 9606 2574                                           (03) 9606 2137                                        (03) 9606 2137
lrc@angliss.edu.au                                      learningadvisors@angliss.edu.au                          careers@angliss.edu.au                                studentservices@angliss.edu.au
library.angliss.edu.au                                                                                           careers.angliss.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                                       There are free activities, events and social
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) offers               The Learning Advisors provide free learning and
                                                                                                                 Careers and Employment provides students and          gatherings on and off campus for you to enrich
traditional library services, access to computers       study advice for all students, including:
                                                                                                                 recent graduates with access to job opportunities,    your student experience. Getting involved in our
and to the Institute’s wireless network.
                                                        •   understanding assessment requirements and            career development services, and industry             programs and events is a fantastic way to meet
A current Student Card is your passport to most of          course work                                          engagement. Services include access to:               new friends from across the Institute!
the services and facilities in the LRC:                 •   writing reports, essays or other assessments                                                               Clubs and Societies
                                                                                                                 •   CareerHub – an online jobs portal
•    borrowing library resources                        •   English language                                         careers.angliss.edu.au                            Joining a student club or society is an awesome
•    booking a study room or media pod                  •   research and referencing                             •   careers events to help you with your              way to make friends, enjoy your time on campus,
•    photocopying and printing.                         •   time and study management                                employment search and networking skills           and explore new interests.
                                                        •   numeracy, finance and budgeting                      •   on-campus employer information and
                                                                                                                                                                       Student Services can also help you establish a new
The LRC has three Multi-Function Devices                •   studying for tests                                       recruitment sessions
                                                                                                                                                                       club! We provide funding, support, and guidance
(MFD) that can be used for your printing and                computer skills and online learning                      resume writing and interview skills workshops
                                                        •                                                        •
                                                                                                                                                                       to club leaders.
photocopying needs. To operate photocopiers/
                                                                                                                 Appointments are available from Monday to
printers you need to have money added to your           Learning Advisors provide a drop-in service (no                                                                mywai.angliss.edu.au/ss/clubs
                                                                                                                 Friday, 9am - 4pm. Bookings can be made through
Student Card, which can be done in the LRC.             appointment required) in the LRC from Monday             careers.angliss.edu.au.
Please ensure that you use all the credit on your       to Friday, 10am – 4pm.                                                                                         Student Lounge
Student Card before you finish your studies, as                                                                                                                        The Student Lounge (Building C, Level 1) is a large
                                                        If you feel you need more time with a Learning           Disney Cultural Exchange Program
there can be no refund.
                                                        Advisor, you can book an appointment online.             (Work Abroad)                                         indoor space and the social hub of campus. The
Overdue items will attract demerit points. Any                                                                   Broaden your studies and immerse yourself in new      Student Lounge and Balcony is the perfect place to
long-term overdue items and/or demerit points of                                                                 cultures. When you live and work internationally,     eat, meet and relax between classes.
1000 or over will result in computer and network                                                                 you enrich your study experience by learning
privileges being disabled (this includes myWAI,                                                                  about a new culture and work environment,             Student Lounge opening hours
Moodle, e-resource access on and off campus),                                                                    meeting new people and discovering a new part of      During semester
results withheld, and graduation may be affected.                                                                the world.                                            Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 10:00pm
                                                                                                                 Disney representatives are on campus twice a          Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
LRC opening hours
                                                                                                                 year to recruit for the Australia & New Zealand       During semester break
During semester                                                                                                  Cultural Exchange Program, a five to twelve-month
    Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm                                                                                                                                  Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                                 paid internship at Walt Disney World Resort, near
    Saturdays: 7:30am - 4:00pm                                                                                   Orlando, Florida.
    After hours access from Monday to Friday will                                                                Living and working at the resort allows you to
    be advertised on lrc.angliss.edu.au. During these                                                            connect with people from across the globe, and
    times, the LRC will be unstaffed.                                                                            develop valuable leadership, presentation, and
                                                                                                                 customer service skills - all things that Disney is
    During semester break
                                                                                                                 known for worldwide.
    Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                                 Contact us for more information or assistance to
The LRC is closed for public holidays and the                                                                    check your eligibility.
Institute’s end of year shut down period.

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STUDENT SERVICES                                                                                                 STUDENT SERVICES
WELLBEING AND COUNSELLING SERVICES                     DISABILITY, ACCESS AND INCLUSION                          INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT                                  APPRENTICESHIP SUPPORT
Building C, Level 2, Room C205/C206                    Building C, Level 2, Room C204                            ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT                           Building D, Level 1, Room D117
(03) 9606 2210                                         (03) 9606 2232                                                                                                   (03) 9606 2415 / 0468 714 303
wacs@angliss.edu.au                                    disability@angliss.edu.au                                 ISLANDER STUDENTS                                      judy.keenan@angliss.edu.au
mywai.angliss.edu.au/ss/counselling                                                                              Building C, Level 1, Room C107                         Apprentices may encounter a wide range of
                                                       The Disability service provides support for               (03) 9606 2469
A range of free and confidential support services                                                                                                                       issues and challenges as they work through
                                                       Institute students with diagnosed disabilities,           jon.belling@angliss.edu.au
are available to William Angliss Institute students,                                                                                                                    their apprenticeship. Whether these relate to
                                                       medical conditions, and mental health conditions,
including:                                                                                                                                                              the workplace, study, or personal matters, they
                                                       who require reasonable adjustments in order to            The Institute is committed to encouraging the          can impact on a student’s ability to successfully
•    up to six sessions of individual counselling      participate in their course.                              enrolment and development of Aboriginal and            complete the apprenticeship. The Institute has a
     per year                                                                                                    Torres Strait Islander students, and can assist with
                                                       The Disability Liaison Officer consults with the                                                                 full-time on-campus Apprenticeship Support Officer
•    referral to support services who can help with    student to establish individual needs, gather             enrolments, re-enrolments, deferments, as well as      who can provide confidential advice and support.
     improving your mental health and wellbeing        relevant and appropriate medical documentation            a range of other information.
     information and support around applying for                                                                                                                        The Apprenticeship Support Officer Program is run by
•                                                      and develop an Individual Access Plan containing          For more information contact the
     special consideration                                                                                                                                              the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
                                                       reasonable and necessary adjustments. The                 National Indigenous Community Coordinator
•    group sessions                                    Disability service uses an inclusive, person-             (Koori Liaison Officer) on (03) 9606 2469.
•    information and referral to services who can      centred approach, to ensure that students are
     help with accommodation, legal issues, and        able to exercise choice and control in their own          Abstudy
     financial difficulties                            support.
                                                                                                                 Abstudy is a student assistance program for
To see a counsellor, drop into C206 in Building C,     The Disability Service is committed to maintaining        Australian indigenous students – Aboriginal or
Level 2, from Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm.             the privacy and confidentiality of personal student       Torres Strait Islanders who want to stay at school
                                                       information                                               or go on to further studies. Abstudy may help
Accommodation                                                                                                    indigenous students who are undertaking full-
                                                       To make an appointment, contact the Disability            time or part-time studies, distance education or
Rental offers for shared and student accommodation     Liaison Officer.                                          correspondence courses.
can be found on a student noticeboard in the
Student Lounge.                                        Anaphylaxis                                               For more information on Abstudy contact
                                                       Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can        Centrelink on 1800 132 317 or contact the
Resources are available from Student Services
                                                       be caused by some foods. Students may handle              National Community Initiatives Coordinator.
to assist with your accommodation search
and provide knowledge about your rights and            all types of food substances during their learning
responsibilities as a renter.                          activities. If you have a diagnosis of Anaphylaxis
                                                       you should do two things:
Wellbeing and Counselling Services can provide
information and referral to services that can help     •   carry your Epipen with you at all times
with financial or legal issues.                        •   ensure the Institute is aware of your condition
                                                           through your enrolment details and provide a
                                                           Medical Action Plan to the Disability Liaison
                                                           Officer before commencing classes

                                                       The information you provide may be used for
                                                       your safety while undertaking your course but will
                                                       remain confidential.

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STUDENT SERVICES
GET INVOLVED!
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES                              STAY CONNECTED

                                                                                                             FREE
Student Representatives are here to support          Keep in touch so you don’t miss out on important
the interests and voice of all students. They        announcements, major campus events, and more
represent the student voice at senior Institute      opportunities to get involved:
meetings, raising student concerns and providing
feedback about course, administrative processes,          @williamanglissinstitute
and student life.
Get in contact with your representative at                /williamanglissinstitute
studentrep@angliss.edu.au.

                                                                                                             BREAKFAST
                                                          /ssswai
If you’re interested in applying to be a Student
Representative, check mywai.angliss.edu.au/ss/
student-representatives for when applications
open. These roles are volunteer positions provide
you with the experience to develop skills in
leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
                                                                                                               TUES & THURS
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Student Ambassadors are passionate supporters
                                                                                                              7:45AM - 9:30AM
of William Angliss Institute, who are paid to
represent the Institute to the public. Ambassadors
work alongside the Marketing, Future Students
                                                                                                             STUDENT LOUNGE
Team to help promote William Angliss Institute                                                                    FB.COM/SSSWAI
through various on and off campus events.
This is a paid casual opportunity to gain
experience in marketing, business administration
and events.
Visit angliss.edu.au/ambassador for information
on how to apply.

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HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY                                                                                        HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
MEDICAL CENTRE                                        ACCIDENTS/INJURY                                           EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES                       PROPERTY
Building C, Level 2                                   Any accident resulting in personal injury that             In the event of an emergency evacuation, the          You must look after your personal belongings as
(03) 9606 2208                                        occurs on Institute premises must be recorded in           Institute has TWO alarms.                             the Institute does not accept responsibility for
reception@waimedicalcentre.com.au                     the Injury Register. If a student has an accident on                                                             the loss of personal belongings. Security Officers
                                                                                                                 The FIRST ALARM is an ALERT ALARM (beep,
                                                      campus they should report it immediately to an                                                                   are present on site and patrols are conducted
                                                                                                                 beep, beep) - prepare to evacuate and be on alert
The Medical Centre offers a bulk billing, fully       Institute staff member who will fill out an Injury,                                                              throughout the day and night. All incidents of
                                                                                                                 for an evacuation announcement.
confidential service to all students. International   Accident and Hazard Form. The form must be                                                                       theft, forced entry, fire, malicious damage and the
students with a valid Overseas Student Health         provided to the Human Resources department by              EVACUATION ALARM (whoop, whoop, whoop)                like must be reported using an Incident Report
Cover (OSHC) card can also see the doctor at          a staff member within 24 hours of the incident.            – you must evacuate (get out of the building) and     form.
no additional cost. A Medicare or OSHC card                                                                      make your way to the assembly area. You will be
                                                      Apprentices and students attending classes as                                                                    You will be held responsible for, and will be
is required for an appointment. A full range                                                                     directed by the Fire Wardens wearing the yellow
                                                      directed by their employers are covered by their                                                                 required to make good, any damage you may have
of medical services are offered at the Medical                                                                   fluoro vest to where the assembly area is located.
                                                      employer’s WorkCover insurance while at the                                                                      caused to apparatus and equipment or to the
Centre, including pregnancy testing and advice,
                                                      Institute. Details of student’s place of employment        The Institute’s Assembly Area is Flagstaff Gardens.   structure and fittings of the Institute buildings
pap smears and contraception, pathology testing,
                                                      should be given to treating doctors and hospitals.         Do not use lifts when evacuating. Do not re-enter     due to negligence.
health checks, dietary advice, referrals and
                                                      An employer must be notified as soon as possible           the building until instructed to do so. Information
travel medicine.                                                                                                                                                       Any damage caused to property, including
                                                      after an accident that has required medical                about emergency evacuation is available on
                                                                                                                                                                       emergency service equipment, by a student will be
                                                      attention.                                                 Evacuation Diagrams and Standard Fire Orders
Opening hours                                                                                                                                                          reported to police for appropriate action.
                                                                                                                 which are posted in prominent locations
Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm                     If you have sustained an injury that impacts on
                                                                                                                 throughout the Institute.                             Please report any visible damages to property to a
                                                      your ability to engage with your course please
                                                                                                                                                                       staff member for follow up by Property Services.
                                                      contact the Disability Liaison Officer (pg 22).
FIRST AID                                                                                                        Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
                                                                                                                 (PEEP)                                                Lost Property
If first aid is required, contact Reception
(Building A, Ground Floor) by pressing 9 on any
                                                      SECURITY                                                   The Institute is required to prepare individual
                                                                                                                                                                       Any personal property found on campus
                                                                                                                 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP)
Institute telephone handset or (03) 9606 2111, or     All buildings at the city campus of the Institute                                                                can be handed into Lost Property at Reception
                                                                                                                 for each student who may have difficulty using
contact Security on (03) 9606 3704.                   are under constant security surveillance. Students                                                               (Building A, Ground Floor) and items will be
                                                                                                                 the stairs or requires assistance to evacuate
                                                      should be aware that whilst on Institute premises,                                                               disposed of at the end of each semester.
The location of first aid kits are marked on the                                                                 the building during an emergency evacuation.
                                                      video surveillance cameras are in use. However,
Emergency Evacuation Maps posted throughout                                                                      The PEEP is designed to ensure that the person
                                                      it is in the interest of all students to protect their
the Institute. The Institute also maintains                                                                      requiring assistance is aware of the Institute’s
                                                      personal property at all times. Lost property
defibrillator equipment for use in the event of a                                                                procedures for managing their safe egress during
                                                      can be reported using an Incident Report Form
cardiac arrest.                                                                                                  an evacuation.
                                                      available from Reception.
The Institute First Aid Room is located in Building                                                              The PEEP is developed for the individual in
                                                      Trained security officers patrol the campus during
C, Level 1 within the Student Lounge. Contact                                                                    consultation with the Disability Liaison Officer.
                                                      opening hours for the safety of the community and
the Student Services office or Security if access
                                                      William Angliss Institute property. Any incidents
is required.
                                                      or suspicious activity should be reported to
                                                      Security immediately on (03) 9606 3704.
                                                      In a life threatening emergency, always call
                                                      000 first.

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ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES                                                                                              ON-CAMPUS FACILITIES
FOOD                                                  CLUB CHEF                                                   SMOKING ON CAMPUS                                        Smokers are restricted to the following areas:
                                                                                                                                                                           •   La Trobe Street Courtyard
The following food outlets are available on           Textbooks, uniforms, merchandise, and equipment             The Institute’s buildings, entrances and traffic
campus:                                               can be purchased from our on campus Club Chef               ways must remain free of tobacco smoke and               •   Little Lonsdale Street garden area, rear of
                                                      (Building A, Ground Floor).                                 vapour from e-cigarettes; smoke free zones apply             Building E
Angliss Bistro*
                                                                                                                  within 5 metres of all building entrances to the
 Building D, Ground Floor                             Contact Club Chef on (03) 9642 3621.
                                                                                                                  Institute. For the safety of all employees, students     GREEN WAI
Angliss Restaurant*                                                                                               and visitors, smoking or use of e-cigarettes in any
                                                                                                                                                                           The Institute is committed to reducing its carbon
 Building E, Ground Floor
                                                      WHERE TO SECURE YOUR BIKE                                   enclosed areas of the Institute is strictly forbidden.
                                                                                                                                                                           footprint, improving sustainable practices and
The Bakeshop                                                                                                                                                               promoting a healthy environment for our staff and
                                                      Bicycle racks are located in the courtyard area             ‘No smoking signs’ are displayed throughout the
 Building D, Ground Floor                                                                                                                                                  students. Visit mywai.angliss.edu.au/ss/green-wai
                                                      near La Trobe Street and outside Building E in              Institute and appropriate bins and ashtrays are
Café 555                                                                                                          supplied for smokers in suitable outdoor locations.      for more information.
                                                      Little Lonsdale Street. Bikes should be securely
 Building A, Ground Floor
                                                      locked. Bike parking outside of marked spaces is
*The Bistro and Restaurant are staffed by students,   not permitted.
and are learning environments. As such open times
may vary, and are subject to class scheduling.
                                                      CAR PARKING
BREASTFEEDING                                         The Institute does not have any on-site parking
                                                      facilities for students and it is recommended that
A private space is available in the Student Lounge    students use public transport.
(Building C, Level 1) for breastfeeding mothers.
                                                      There is limited metered parking available on
Visit Student Services for access.
                                                      La Trobe Street, Little Lonsdale Street, and
                                                      Spencer Street (carefully check parking
CHILD CARE                                            restrictions and rates).

Child care services are not available on campus.
Wellbeing and Counselling Services (Building C,       LOCKERS
Level 2) can provide resources on other services
                                                      Lockers are provided for students to store their
and locations.
                                                      uniforms and equipment. There are a limited number
                                                      of lockers available and are provided on a first come,
CHANGE ROOMS                                          first served basis. Lockers are cleared by Security staff
                                                      at the end of each year with prior notice. Items found
Change rooms are located in Building D, Ground        in lockers will be moved to Lost Property (pg 27).
Floor and Building E, Level 1.
                                                      Students are required to provide their own lock.
You are not permitted to change in toilets or         Combination locks are highly recommended as they
in corridors as it is unhygienic and culturally       are more secure.
insensitive.
                                                      The Institute will not accept responsibility for
                                                      belongings lost or stolen from your locker. It is highly
RETREAT SPACES                                        recommended you do not leave valuable items in
                                                      your lockers.
Male and female retreat spaces are provided in
Building D, Ground Floor as a space for quiet
contemplation or prayer.

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YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
                                             While studying at William Angliss Institute, you have an obligation to adhere to the expectations as outlined
                                             in the Student Code of Conduct and Institute policies. Students are expected to read and understand all

STUDENT
                                             these policies, which are in place to protect you as a student.
                                             The Student Code of Conduct is available on myWAI and policies can be found on angliss.edu.au/policies.

DISCOUNT                                     STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
                                             During your time at the Institute, you are expected
                                                                                                     •

                                                                                                     •
                                                                                                         interfering with someone’s personal property or
                                                                                                         work equipment
                                                                                                         deliberately excluding or isolating someone
                                             to meet the Standards of Behaviour outlined in the      •   psychological harassment

20% off for                                  Student Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will
                                             result in disciplinary procedures.
                                                                                                     •

                                                                                                     •
                                                                                                         assigning meaningless tasks unrelated to the job
                                                                                                         giving people impossible assignments e.g. set-

current students                             For serious breaches this may involve permanent
                                             expulsion from the Institute and, in cases of           •
                                                                                                         ting up someone to fail
                                                                                                         deliberately withholding information that is vital
                                             suspected criminal activity, may involve referral           for effective performance
                                             of the matter to the relevant law enforcement
                                                                                                     Some conduct is considered a criminal matter
Discount is applied to the                   authority. Illegal activities on campus, including
                                             dealing in drugs or carrying weapons, are strictly
                                                                                                     and will be referred to the police. These include
total food bill when dining at               forbidden and will be referred to Institute Security
                                                                                                     physical assault, stalking, threats to harm someone
                                                                                                     and damage to property. In Victoria, certain forms
                                             and the police as appropriate.
the Angliss Restaurant or                                                                            of serious bullying including conduct that is
                                             Where alleged misconduct threatens either               intended or could reasonably be expected to cause
the Angliss Bistro (subject                  staff or student wellbeing, or the integrity of the     the victim physical or mental harm (including self
to availability).                            Institute’s network, students may be suspended
                                             by the relevant Program Leader or Associate Dean
                                                                                                     harm) is also considered a criminal matter.
                                                                                                     If you are being bullied or have witnessed bullying,
                                             (HE Operations) for a period of not more than 15
Bookings are essential:                      days during which time an investigation into the
                                                                                                     seek assistance from any staff member.
                                             breach must commence. In an instance where an
e goodfood@angliss.edu.au                    international student is allegedly involved in the
                                                                                                     More information is listed on
                                                                                                     angliss.edu.au/policies (Student Misconduct).
t 03 9606 2108                               act of misconduct the International Office must
                                             be notified immediately, if the student is to be
                                             suspended, and reported to the Department of            EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
                                             Home Affairs.
                                                                                                     All students have a right to equal opportunity
This discount is not valid for Great Chefs                                                           in their education. The Institute is committed
program or other special events.             BULLYING                                                to providing a learning environment free from
                                                                                                     discrimination on the basis of age, marital or
                                             Bullying and harrassment of students and staff is       relationship status, race, sexual orientation,
                                             not tolerated at William Angliss Institute.             disability, pregnancy, parenthood, religious or
                                                                                                     political beliefs, gender identity and intersex status.
                                             Bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour
                                             directed towards another person who creates a           The Institute has policies and procedures
                                             risk to their mental or physical health and safety.     for dealing with discrimination and sexual
                                             It can include but is not limited to:                   harassment, and will ensure that any complaints
                                                                                                     are dealt with promptly and effectively.
                                             •   verbal abuse
                                             •   spreading rumours or innuendo about someone

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