CEPUTEC is committed to offering flexible learning and assessment opportunities to their clients. This includes:

• Workplace Delivery
• Workplace Coaching
• Self Paced Instruction
• One on One Training
• Practical Demonstration
• Observation
• Team-group work

Is the acknowledgement of a full range of an individual’s skills and knowledge, irrespective of how it has been acquired. It includes competencies gained through formal study, work experience and other “life” experience. CEPUTEC will ensure that an individual’s prior learning is recognised.

CEPUTEC recognises qualifications and statement of attainment issued by other RTO’s for like competencies. Students seeking credit transfer for AQF qualifications and/or statement of attainments must present the original documents for verification.

CEPUTEC will comply with all laws relevant to the operation of the training/workplace premises including occupational health and safety and fire safety regulations and ensure that the training/workplace premises are adequate size and have adequate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation.

CEPUTEC will implement fair educational programs maximise the participation of students and will provide culturally inclusive literacy and numeracy training that meets individual community and industry needs. CEPUTEC will assist students to access support and guidance services that cannot be offered internally. All students will be required to comply with CEPUTEC Code of Practice. Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. A copy of the Code of Practice can be found by clicking on the menu bar

CEPUTEC recognises that its legal responsibility is to take all reasonable steps to ensure staff and students are not subject to sexual harassment. CEPUTEC is committed to providing a working, teaching and learning environment that is free from racism. Racism not only denies a person’s fundamental human right to respect, it reduces their opportunity to gain a fair share of society’s valued resources such as education and employment. It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure the requirements of the access and equity policy are met at all times.

Students requiring assistance with their training should contact their trainer in the first instance. CEPUTEC is committed to meeting the needs of all participants. If support cannot be provided internally, appropriate external referrals will be suggested.

A range of legislation is applicable to us all staff and students. Information on legislation can be found as follows.

• Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004
• Privacy Act 2000
• Racial & Religious Tolerance Act 2001
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Vocational Education & Training Act 2000
• Victorian Qualifications Authority Act

General site for access to legislation:

Australasian Legal Information Institute

State based legislation:

• Victorian government
• New South Wales government
• Queensland government
  
• Tasmanian government
• Business Victoria Workplace Safety section (OH&S)
• Australian Safety and Compensation Council
• Equal Opportunity Commission, Victoria (EO)
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner (Privacy)
• Victorian Qualifications Authority (VQA)
• Department of Education Science and Training (DEST)

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure we meet the requirements of relevant legislation at all times. Please use the web sites indicated or contact the Training Department if you require further information.

CEPUTEC will ensure the fair and efficient handling of any complaints should they arise. CEPUTEC will ensure that:

• each appeal and its outcome, is recorded in writing
• each appeal is heard by an independent person or panel
• each appellant has an opportunity to formally present his or her case
• a re-assessment will be carried out if necessary
• each appellant is given a written statement of the appeal’s outcomes, including reasons for the decision