Training Delivery   Flexible Learning Flexible learning is an approach to education and training that caters for you as an individual. At Stones & Muirden Business College & Training Centre you work through a series of carefully designed learning guides to achieve the competencies needed to obtain your learning goals. Qualified facilitators are available to assist you when you need them and your progress is monitored throughout your course.   Being flexible means you may study at your own pace, work at College or from your own home and choose when you want to be assessed, BUT you must ensure that you inform the College of: 1.       When you will be attending sessions so a place can be booked; 2.       When you wish to do an assessment so appropriate arrangements can be made; and 3.       If you are working from home you will need to submit work on a regular basis, either in person, post or via email so that your progress can be monitored.     Classroom Training Training is delivered 'face to face' by qualified trainers and you are required to attend each scheduled class. The trainer will moderate the learning pace, method and sequence appropriate to the learning needs.    Learning methods will vary and can include case study scenarios, field trips, 'hands on' practical classes, role play techniques, discussions, presentations and assignments.     Classroom Assessment Assessment tasks and strategies cover a wide range of methods and may include the creation of specific written documents, projects or reports, formal questions (multiple choice, short and long answer), practical demonstrations, small or large group tasks, oral presentations, problem solving tasks, case studies and discussions.  Broadly, classroom assessments have two or three assessment tasks for each unit of competency or module.   As a general rule for major assessments, you will be provided with task assessment instructions including the date the task is due for completion.     Workplace Experience Workplace experience provides students with valuable opportunities to develop and demonstrate new skills in a workplace environment and is compulsory for all students undertaking Business Certificate courses at Stones and Muirden Business College and Training Centre.   A three day work placement will be organised by your facilitator towards the end of your course. During the three day work placement you will be required to attend from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily and dress appropriately.   Exceptions to this requirement are students already in administrative roles in office employment or who have recently been employed in an office administration position. These students may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).     Clinical Placement Students undertaking a Certificate III in Aged Care are required to complete 60 hours clinical placement during their 10 week course. Students will be assessed while on clinical placement as part of their certificate.     Resources The College will supply all workbooks and study guides required for your study. The exercises and tasks from these books will need to be completed and handed up for marking or sent via email.   To help you with your studies there are many additional resources such as handouts, extra tasks and useful web sites. Please ask your facilitator for any additional resources you may require.     Plagiarism and/or Cheating Whatever the form of assessment, it is essential that the work you are assessed on is your own.   Examples of cheating are: Copying or using the work created by another person Handing in another persons work as your own If a facilitator suspects that work submitted is not original, it will be challenged and the student will be asked to submit another piece of work for assessment or alternatively will receive a competency not achieved mark for the unit.     Course and Unit Evaluations Evaluation forms are provided for each unit and course studied. Students are encouraged to complete these evaluations at the end of their studies. Evaluation forms assist the College to revise course materials, review policies and procedures and to develop and implement improvements.     Unit of Competency Descriptors A Unit of Competency Descriptor is included in the relevant study guide and will be discussed at the commencement of a course. This descriptor will indicate how many nominal hours are required to complete the unit. It is up to you to monitor your time and to complete the work within the nominal hours.   Your progress is very much your responsibility. Each timetable will allow you enough nominal hours to complete the unit/s. If you have not completed the unit/s in the time available you must attempt to finish these at home or by using your own personal time. Refer to the Study Deadline Policy.