Vision Australia Student Information Handbook - NSW & ACT
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The information on this page is an extract of the Student Information Handbook. For the full Handbook, please download the document.
Introduction
The Student information Handbook is designed to provide prospective and existing students with information about the services we offer, student rights and responsibilities, and an outline of the processes and procedures associated with our training courses. Should you find any of the information contained unclear, or if you would like more information, please contact us. Contact details are at the end of the booklet.
Vision Australia aims to be the leading provider of quality accredited training for people who are blind or vision impaired. The training is designed to provide our students with greater independence and enhanced quality of life through the provision of knowledge and skills which lead to pathways for employment, independent living or further education, in addition to promoting a philosophy of life long learning.
Students are assisted in achieving their learning goals with the provision of the use of the latest adaptive technology and teaching techniques. Materials for all courses are provided in the client's preferred format including braille, electronic, large print and audio.
The College provides a range of tailor made, accredited, training and short courses including:
- Basic Computer Skills with Assistive Technology including:
- Keyboarding
- Windows
- Internet
- Braille (Grade 1 & 2)
A range of programs is on offer throughout NSW and ACT.
Staff
Our professional, dedicated staff have extensive experience in providing training and support to people who are blind or vision impaired. As a minimum our trainers have completed Nationally Recognised Workplace Trainer and Assessor qualifications and have experience in the field in which they are training. They are expert users in computer based equipment, and have a thorough knowledge of the adaptive technology needed to make these accessible.
Course delivery and availability
The courses we offer are part-time and self-paced or in groups. Students work directly from course materials provided in large print, audiotape, electronic or Braille formats.
Contact Vision Australia for course dates and times.
Entry into Vision Australia Courses shall be based on the following:
- Being willing to undertake a Training Needs Assessment
- Being willing to undertake training in accordance with the adaptive technology and course recommendations identified in the Training Needs Assessment
- Where applicable, having a satisfactory past attendance record
- Class Availability - Students may be placed on a waiting list
- Being willing to accept and abide by the policy pertaining to Students rights and responsibilities
Additionally, priority of access will be given to Students with an immediate employment, education or independent living need.
Prerequisites
All intending students need to have an initial interview. At this interview we will establish student's training needs, adaptive technology requirements, specific learning needs and create a personalised training plan.
Some courses offered by Vision Australia require students to have completed other courses prior to enrolment. Individual course prerequisites are listed in the Course Outline brochures in this booklet.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Vision Australia College, as a Registered Training Organisation recognises students who have completed non-accredited courses, or who have attained relevant practical skills in other ways, may apply to have these recognised as satisfying part or all of a unit of competency or module requirements. In all circumstances, Vision Australia College will require a student to complete a skills assessment exercise for the course or unit of competency for which the student is seeking exemption.
Enrolment procedure
Students can register for a course by phoning Vision Australia. Please advise course name and code.
- Expressions of interest for places in courses will be recorded and places confirmed prior to commencement of each course.
- Places cannot be guaranteed in these courses until confirmation.
- Courses may be cancelled if minimum group sizes are not reached.
- Course dates may be added or changed throughout the year. When this occurs students will be contacted as soon as possible.
- In exceptional circumstances courses may be cancelled at short notice.
Qualifications Issued
- Statement of Attainment: vision Australia is a Registered Training Organisation, registered by VETAB, and can issue Statements of Attainment. These verify that certain skills or competencies have been achieved and are nationally recognized. Some of our computer courses have an optional assessment section. Students who pass this assessment can be issued with a Statement of Attainment. This can provide a basis for Recognised Prior Learning for students wishing to pursue further studies, for example, in business skills and office administration. It can also enhance job opportunities. Those courses that can lead to a Statement of Attainment are noted in the course descriptions. If you need further information, please talk to a Trainer.
- Typing Speed and Accuracy Statement: Students who complete keyboarding courses can be assessed on their typing speed and accuracy and if an appropriate level is attained, issued with Statement of Typing Speed.
- Vision Australia shall recognize the Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) qualifications and statement of Attainments issued by other Registered Training Organisations.
Fees And Charges
- There is no charge for any of the courses themselves, however a fee may be charged for the learning materials for some courses.
- The fees are listed with the course description.
Refund Policy
- There are no fees for the courses. However a nominal fee will be charged for learning materials for some courses. These learning materials will be available on the first day of the course.
- The fees for learning materials are mentioned in the course description.
Please note: The information on this page is an extract of the Student Information Handbook.
Contact us
Call: 1300 84 74 66
TTY: 02 9334 3260
Fax: 02 9747 5993
Website: www.visionaustralia.org
Street Address (State Head Offices)
NSW and ACT: 4 Mitchell Street, Enfield NSW 2136
Queensland: 373 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo Qld 4151
Victoria: 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Vic 3144
Vision Australia is a living partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united by our passion that in the future people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and fully participate in every part of life they choose.
This page last updated: 20 February 2007