Student Code of Conduct

Code of Practice

This Code of Practice requires ATMC to implement policies and management practices that maintain high professional standards in the delivery of education and training services which safeguard the educational interests and welfare of staff and students.

Student Rights

• Be treated fairly and with respect by ATMC staff and other students.
• Learn in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• Learn in a supportive and stimulating environment in which to pursue their goals.
• Have access to counselling if desired or required.
• Privacy concerning records that contain personal information, subject to statutory requirements.
• Be given information about assessment procedures at the beginning of the subject/competency/module and progressive results as they occur.
• Lodge a complaint without fear of retaliation or victimization.
• Have Principles of Natural Justice applied during any investigation process concerning a breach of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Formally notify the ATMC of any absence of greater than three consecutive study days or of any withdrawal from enrolment

Student Responsibilities

All students have a responsibility to:

• Treat other students and ATMC staff with respect and fairness
• Follow any reasonable direction from a member of ATMC staff
• Refrain from swearing, and from eating or drinking during online sessions (water only is allowed).
• Behave responsibly online by not harassing fellow students or staff; and not damaging, stealing, modifying or misusing ATMC or other students’ digital property or resources.
• Behave responsibly by not possessing or being under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
• Refrain from using mobile phones or any electronic devices in a way that disrupts online classes (e.g., muting microphones when not speaking, avoiding background noise).
• Attend scheduled online classes and ATMC activities regularly and complete all assessments within the required timeframe.
• Do all assessment tasks and examinations honestly, and not engage in plagiarism, collusion or cheating.
• Follow ATMC safety practices, including wearing approved clothing and protective equipment and following both written and verbal directions given by ATMC staff.
• Not to behave in a way that would offend, embarrass or threaten others.
• Comply with all lawful regulations, rules or procedures of the ATMC that pertain to them.
• Pay all fees and charges levied by the ATMC within the required timeframe.
• Attend all meetings called by the ATMC to discuss academic or course progress
• Meet or carry out all activities agreed with the ATMC in relation to maintaining course progress or academic performance

Breach of Conduct

A Student breach of conduct occurs when a student behaves in a manner described below:

• Assaults, attempts to assault or threatens a person on the ATMC premises.
• Acts contrary to Equal Opportunity practices of the ATMC which is committed to the prevention and elimination of discrimination.
• Disobeys or disregards any lawful direction given by an officer of the ATMC.
• Acts dishonestly or unfairly in connection with an examination, test, assignment or other means of assessment conducted by the ATMC
• Deliberately obstructs any teaching activity, examination or meeting of the ATMC
• Engages in any conduct or activity prejudicial to the management and good governance of the campus.
• Deliberately obstructs or attempts to deter any officer or employee of the ATMC in the performance of their duties
• Willfully damages or wrongfully deals with any ATMC property.
• Attends the ATMC whilst under the influence of alcohol or affected by drugs.
• Carries or uses such items as firearms, knives, syringes, etc as a weapon
• Fails by or within the agreed required date or period, to pay any fee or charge payable to the ATMC
• Fails to comply with WH&S regulations or willfully places another person in a position of risk or danger
• Fails to consistently and regularly attend scheduled classes and activities
• Constantly interrupts class time through the use or presence of mobile phones and pagers
• Uses abusive language.
• Fails to attend meetings called to discuss academic or course progress
• Fails to carry out actions or engage in activities agreed with the ATMC to maintain course or academic progress.
• Fails to formally notify the ATMC of any prolonged absence, change of address and contact details or of any withdrawal from enrolment.

Procedures for Non-Compliance

1. A Trainer or the manager will contact you to discuss the issue or behaviour & to determine how the issue might be rectified. This will be documented, signed by all parties and included on your personal file.
2. If your behaviour continues or the issue is unresolved, you will be invited for a personal interview with the Training manager to discuss this issue further and to make you aware of our complaints procedure that is available to you. This meeting and its outcomes will be documented, signed by all parties and included on your personal file.
3. Should the issue or behaviour continue, you will be provided with a final warning in writing & a time frame in which to rectify the issue. A copy of this letter will be included on your personal file.
4. Should the issue or behaviour still continue, training services will be withdrawn and you will be notified in writing that your enrolment has been terminated.