Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Students must agree to abide by this Code of Conduct to apply for a VET Course.

As a participant in VET course of study:

  • I shall strive to meet the attendance, participation and work requirements of the VET program
  • I will notify the VET Co-ordinator at my home school in advance if I will be absent from VET for any reason, or first thing in the morning on the day of attendance if I am unwell.  (The VET Coordinator will then advise the respective training provider of such absence.
  • I will arrange with my VET Program teacher to catch up any missed work in my own time
  • I agree to work cooperatively with other students in the VET Program
  • I will abide by the trainer’s rules and the rules of the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) whenever I am on site
  • I will treat staff, other students and property with respect at all times
  • I will pay the materials costs associated with my VET Program if a fee is required
  • I agree to bring all necessary resources (books, pens, etc) to enable me to participate in the VET program each week and I will dress in accordance with the dress requirements of the program
  • I agree to abide by the RTO’s occupational health and safety requirements and will follow directions given by trainers in the event of an emergency
  • I acknowledge that my attendance at VET is reported to my home school
  • I understand that all facilities delivering a VET course and  transportation services are smoke/vape free environments, (including
    bus stops), and I will refrain from smoking/vaping while in attendance

Bus Travel

  • If required to travel by bus to/from/during my VET Program I will do so in a responsible and considerate manner
  • I acknowledge that if I cause problems on the bus I may be suspended from travelling on the bus for a period determined by my school in consultation with the bus company and other relevant persons. I am also aware that if suspended from bus travel it is my responsibility to arrange the alternative travel to and from VET for the period of the suspension

I understand that:

  • The bus driver has the authority to designate seats to students and/or, to move a student to another seat on the bus.
  • Serious breaches may be referred to the “Transit Safety Division” of the Victoria Police for investigation and action.