Terms & Conditions for Participants
The following information will assist you in understanding the terms and conditions under which our training is provided. Please read all sections carefully and do not hesitate to contact us if you require clarification.
1. A copy of ASC Training & Development's Code of Practice is available on request.
2. We deliver Nationally Recognised Training recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework and Non-accredited training (workshops).
3. Course Materials and Schedule
At the commencement of each course you will receive course materials and a copy of the relevant competency standards (if applicable). You will need to bring notepaper and writing materials.
4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may already have experience in some or all of the topics covered in your course. If you believe this to be the case, you may apply for recognition of this learning, thus reducing the time required for training and or assessing.
5. Time Commitment to Complete Course
You will be notified prior to commencement of the time commitment required. Tutorials and support services will be available during this time.
6. Qualifications at End of Course
Successful participants will receive a nationally recognised Certificate or Statement of Attainment for specific units completed. If undertaking Non-accredited training, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued.
7. Requirements to Achieve the Qualification / complete the Course.
It is important that you attend all training sessions. Should you not be able to attend a given day, you may be rescheduled into another program, or in some instances, you may be able to provide sufficient evidence of competency relating to the topics missed. In any event, all assessment tasks for all units must be completed.
8. Policies Relating to Assessment
(i) All work for assessment should be submitted to ASC Training & Development within 4 weeks of completing the course. Beyond this time an extension must be requested by contacting Sharon Ayris, Operations Manager.
For Nationally Recognised Training:
(ii) Each unit of competency has an assessment task(s) to be completed by the course participant.
(iii) Assessment is competency based. You will be assessed as 'Competent' or 'Competency not yet achieved' for each unit of competency. You must achieve all units of competency to fulfill requirements for Nationally Recognised Training courses.
9. Grievance procedures
If you are not satisfied with any aspect of the service offered by ASC Training & Development, you are invited in the first instance to contact our Operations Manager, Sharon Ayris who will forward an Appeals Form. If your appeal is successful, you will be invited to sit for a re-assessment immediately. (All candidates who do not achieve competency are eligible for re-assessment, one month from the date of the first assessment).
If an agreement cannot be reached, the matter will be referred to the Training Advocate (DFEEST) on 1800 006 488.
All meetings and conversations relating to a particular grievance will be held in the strictest confidence.
10. Your Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to receive quality, recognised training by qualified instructors, in an environment that is safe, comfortable and conducive to effective learning. In return, you are requested to be punctual in your attendance and contribute to the training course in a responsible and adult manner.
11. Providers Responsibilities
ASC Training & Development undertake to always safeguard your interests and provide high quality training and assessment by qualified facilitators.
12. Support Services
You have access to ASC Training & Development support service via telephone (8357 9222), email (enquiries@asctraining.com.au), fax (8357 9211) or arranged meeting.
Should you have any concerns regarding access, equity or fairness throughout the program, please contact the Operations Manager, Sharon Ayris on 8357 9222.
13. Recognition of AQF Qualifications & Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.
ASC Training & Development recognise Statements of Attainment or Qualifications issued by other Registered Training Organisations. If you have been issued a Statement of Attainment or Qualification equivalent to the unit(s) you wish to apply for, you will be granted status (credit transfer) for the relevant units completed.
14. Replacement Certificates / Statements of Attainment
You may request a replacement copy if your original Certificate or Statement of Attainment is lost/misplaced. An administration fee of $11.00 (inc GST) will be charged for this service.
15. Refund Policy
(i) Cancellation before the course commences
Should you need to cancel enrolment in a course you must give notice to the Operations Manager at ASC at least ten (10) working days prior to course commencement.
Failure to do so will result in 50% of the full cost of the course being charged, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated.
If you are unable to attend a course you will be able to transfer your registration to another available course at no additional cost.
(ii) Withdrawal during the course
If you have fair and reasonable grounds to withdraw from training with ASC (e.g. health or changing work situation), costs will be applied to all services delivered up to the time of withdrawal, plus a $50 administration fee. In this event ASC may require a Statutory Declaration to support the claim.
A non-refundable $50 administration fee is charged for cancellation of the Diploma and Certificate Courses.
(iii) ASC Cancellation of Course
ASC reserves the right to cancel a course if insufficient enrolments are received within ten working days prior to course commencement. Participants already booked into these courses will be notified immediately.
If ASC cancels a course, a full refund of all monies paid by a client for the course will be made within thirty days.
All other refund claims will be processed and paid within 30 days of receipt of claim.
(iv) Grievances
If there is a dispute over refund eligibility or payment, in the first instance all matters will be referred to the Operations manager.
If an agreement cannot be reached, the matter will be referred to the Training Advocate (DFEEST) on 1800 006 488.
16. Penalty for late assessments
All course work must be submitted within 2 months of course completion. If course work is not submitted within this time frame, an extra fee of $50.00 will be charged for marking and administration purposes.
Time extensions may be granted by contacting the Operations Manager (Sharon Ayris) via telephone (8357 9222), email (sharon@asctraining.com.au) or fax (8357 9211).