CODE OF CONDUCT

SMOKING, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

STUDENT INFORMATION

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

ESSENTIALS GUIDE

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Course information/General enquiries 1300 300 822

Bookshop Perth Campus25 Aberdeen Street, NorthbridgeBuilding 1 Floor 2

9427 1212bookshop@central.wa.edu.au

International CentreStudent Advisor

Perth Campus30 Aberdeen Street, NorthbridgeBuilding 2, Ground Floor

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Student Services Perth Campus25 Aberdeen Street, NorthbridgeBuilding 1 Floor 2

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Library Perth Campus30 Aberdeen Street, NorthbridgeBuilding 2, Ground Floor

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Youth Counselling/Psychologist 9427 1215psychservices@central.wa.edu.au

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AttendanceIf you are absent from class:

• Inform your lecturer that you will be away before you are away (by email is good too)

• You may be required to present a medical certificate to your lecturer to explain your absence

Your responsibilities:

• Catch up on any content or work that you have missed, make an appointment out side of class time to talk to you lecturer

• Make sure you use the resources on blackboard

If you are away for an assessment:

• This may count as a first submission so make sure you contact your lecturer

• Negotiate extensions on assessments with your lecturer, you don’t just ‘get’ an extension

NOTE: Some courses have a minimum attendance requirement, check with your lecturer what the requirements are.

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Who to talk to in Commerce Portfolio• Principle Lecturer (PL) : if you have an issue with your lecturer • Administration: if you have an issue with your enrolment • Student Mentor: International students can chat to their International

Student Mentor… this is good if you are having issues (any issues) with studying in Australia, don’t be afraid to ask for help• Your Lecturer: if you need any help, are going to be away, are having

trouble with your work, the other parts of your life are getting in your way and study is hard… If they know they may be able to help!

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ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

CHEATINGCopying or handing in someone else’s work

COLLUSIONTwo or more students

exchange or share work and claim it as their own

(individual) effort

PLAGIARISMTaking another person’s

work or ideas and claiming them as your own

CONSEQUENCESEveryone involved meets with the Principal Lecturer.

For the first offence:• The PL will provide a copy of the academic

misconduct incident or accident and incident report to student.

• Repeating that assessment through to a re-enrol for the unit of competency, according to circumstances of the individual case.

The LPM will send a letter of warning to the advising of consequences of subsequent academic misconduct. For the second offence in any unit result in R (Re-

enrol) in that unit. For the third offence in any unit is disciplined

through a formal meeting with the LPM.

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SMOKING, DRUGS AND

ALCOHOL

HEALTH PROBLEMS

WHERE/ WHO TO GO TO FOR SUPPORT/HELP

POTENTIAL IMPACTS

CENTRAL’S POLICY

CONSEQUENCES

Your responsibilities:• Reduce the consumption of alcohol on

Central’s premises.• Prevent students from smoking, alcohol and

drugs• Create a friendly environment for studying• Provide information for students

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Potential impacts of drug and alcohol use• Not being able to focus on studying

• Missing out on work/ information

• Losing lecturer support

• Decreased attendance

• Cannot catch up with other classmates/ fall behind

• Might fail units

• Late for submitting work

• Health impacts such as addiction to smoking/alcohol/drugs and

other potentially life threatening illnesses

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Consequences will vary due to the severity of the offence, but may include:

• A monetary fine, • Suspension from a course• Expulsion• Withholding results• Exclusion from lectures • Refusal of enrolment

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Go here for help

• Doctor

• Chemist

• Medical Centre

• Nursing house

• Psychologist

• Therapist

• Paramedics

• Social worker

• Lifeline REMEMBER:Lifeline is free and anonymous… no one knows you ring them

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. It is also anonymous

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Lifeline is there to support you if you need help with or information on the following:

• Suicidal thoughts or attempts• Personal crisis• Anxiety• Depression• Loneliness• Abuse and trauma• Stresses from work, family or society• Self-help information for friends and family

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AND ALCOHOL

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR

ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

AND VIOLENCE

CONSEQUENCE

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DUTY OF CARE

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Antisocial and unacceptable behaviour

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Antisocial behaviour can be defined as “any conduct or activity that causes harm to an individual, to a

community or to their environment”.

Any behaviour that is considered violent or anti-social in not tolerated at Central

Antisocial behaviour also includes:• Disrupting staff and preventing them

from teaching • Being excessively noisy• Talking• Not following instructions• Indecent or offensive behaviour• Behaving in a way that disturbs other

peopleFor Example:• Physical abuse• Harassment• Threatening behaviour• Possession of dangerous weapons• Discrimination • Any action that could cause harm to self or

others

Consequences of Anti-social Behaviour

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Consequences will vary due to the severity of the offence, but may include:

• A monetary fine, • Suspension from a course• Expulsion• Withholding results• Exclusion from lectures • Refusal of enrolment

An Academic Misconduct Form will be completed by your Lecturer and you will have a meeting with the Principle Lecturer. This Misconduct Report stays on your record for your enrolment time at Central.

NOTE: International Students, depending on the severity, misconduct reports can impact your visa conditions.

Duty of CareStudents have a duty of care and a responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

This ‘duty of care’ requires that you:• Make yourself aware of the relevant policies, procedures and instructions;• Comply with these policies, procedures and instructions;• Take reasonable care of yourself and others in the workplace by being aware of the

effects of your actions;• Cooperate with Central staff so they are able to carry out their duties under the

Occupational Health and Safety Act; and• Report all known or observed hazards, incidents and injuries.

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CENTRAL’S DUTY OF CARE

Code of ConductIn summary the student code of conduct means that you must:• Behave appropriately at all times and be considerate of others. This includes use

of mobile phones and electronic devices in class, or any antisocial behaviour that might put yourself or others at risk

• Meet the standards related to your study. Academic misconduct, cheating, collusion and plagiarism will not be tolerated. This also includes being late for class.

• Show respect for Central property and premises• Smoking is prohibited on Central property • Only eat and drink in designated areas• Use of drugs and alcohol at Central is prohibited • Follow the “acceptable use of the internet" policy• Treat other students and staff in a non-discriminatory, respectful mannerCode of Conduct

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Duty of Care

The essentials guide is located on Central website.The link above works in 2015, if it is not current…

Search for the Essentials Guide on the Website.

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http://central.wa.edu.au/Current_Students/Documents/Essentialsguide.pdf