sri international orientation 2016
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Welcome to
Sarina Russo Institute
Welcome to Sarina Russo Institute (SRI)
Studying at SRI International
KEY STAFF
• Jane Roberts: RTO Director
• Raelene King: Head Trainer
• Quentin Underhill:
Manager Student Concierge Services
• June Menzies: Student Counsellor
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Self-Paced orientation:
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Click on SRI Orientation
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SRI INTERNATIONAL
ORIENTATION
• Classes are scheduled from Monday and Friday Session times each day:
8.30am – 11.30am
12.00pm – 3.00pm
• You will be able to see your timetable 1 month in advance
• BUT check every week on Fridays for room/class changes
• Assessment weeks are scheduled throughout the course
• Students will be given notice of any timetable change
Timetable – session times
Checking your timetable
Your timetable (sample)
E= 100 Eagle Street
Q= 349 Queen Street
Check your timetable every
week – rooms may change, even if your class is the same
A class and room list is also
available in the foyer each week
Checking your timetable
• Classes are held in various rooms – check your timetable
• Computer rooms Queen St - Level 1 and 7
After classes: All equipment turned off Chairs pushed into place Desks left neat and tidy Rubbish in bins No eating or drinking in classrooms
Classrooms
• Your belongings should be kept with you at all times.
• Books cannot be left in the building overnight.
• You should not leave your possessions in classrooms or the computer room during lunch or other breaks.
Lost Property • check with Teachers and Resource Centre (level 2)
Personal belongings
Electronic items •Mobiles must be switched off while you are in class and must only be used during the break times
•MP3 players, iPods and the use of headsets (listening to music) are not allowed in class unless specific to your online tutorial If you are seen using any electronic devices during exams or assessment, it will be considered as cheating according to the student Code of Conduct
If English is not your first language, you need to continue to develop you language skills throughout your course to prepare for work/university.
Please use ENGLISH ONLY in class Review new vocabulary each night Limit your use of dictionaries in class Try to work with students of different nationalities
Need extra support? Ask your Teacher See the Counsellor
Language support and development
If you are experiencing challenges with: •Studying •Assignment writing •Time management – work/life/study balance •Referencing •Any other assessment related topics •Referral/advice for health and well-being
Please make an appointment via the Student Portal
Academic counselling
A student is considered to be achieving satisfactory course progress if they are passing at least 50% of their competencies in a study period. If you are not achieving satisfactory progress, you may be issued with a Course Progression Warning letter and we will implement an Intervention Strategy to help you complete your course. This may include:
• Resist or repeats • Extra tuition/study support • Change to study load • Extension of course
If, after the Intervention Strategy has been put in place, you fail to achieve satisfactory progress in a second consecutive compulsory study period, you will be issued with an Intention to Report for Unsatisfactory Progress.
Course progress
If you need to: •Suspend/defer your studies •Cancel your course •Transfer to another school •Extend your course
meet with the Head Trainer and complete a Request
for Enrolment Variation Supply additional evidence as required Variations may incur fees and affect your CoE
Course variations
Holidays
Holiday periods are built into the structure of each course - see Academic Calendar.
The school also closes for the last 2 weeks of December each year.
Additional holidays will NOT be granted –
you must apply for suspension of your course
if you have compassionate or compelling
circumstances (with evidence)
Your Course outline • See course details on Portal – Courses -
International
Sample Academic Calendar
• Competency based training is an approach to learning that places emphasis on learning skills and knowledge to enable a person to work effectively in their industry area.
• When students can demonstrate the requirements of the unit, they are assessed as: C = Competent
• If you cannot perform these skills you are assessed as: NC = Not Competent
After your competency has been assessed, you can access your results on iLearn
Competency based training (CBT)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) is available to all students.
• RPL means that students may receive recognition for any previous learning, work or life experience
• To apply for a Credit Transfer/RPL, complete application form - available on Student Portal
• You may make an appointment to discuss your credit transfers/RPL’s with Rae King via the Student Portal
• It is recommended that you apply during the first week of your course You MUST apply for an RPL within 1 week of commencement of the
unit All RPL/CT applications will be processes within a three (3) week
period. Students are required to keep attending classes until assessment of the RPL/CT application is finalised.
Course completion
Certificates
Certificates are issued within 21 days after you finish your course ALL fees must be paid to receive your certificate For more information on certificates and grades, see your Student Handbook
Finance – international students
• Sarina Russo Institute does not send out payment reminders to international students – check your payment plan on your Letter of Offer.
• It remains the responsibility of the student to ensure payment is
made on time. Late fees apply. Non-payment of fees may be reported to the Dept of
Immigration and your CoE cancelled Certificate Awards and Statement of Results and/or Attainments
will not be issued while there are outstanding fees • It is the students responsibility to ensure their contact details are
always up to date.
Finance – payment options
• Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) or EFTPOS - payable at Reception on Ground floor
• Direct Deposit into our National Aust Bank Account
• Direct Debit from a nominated personal bank account (please see Finance for an authorization form)
• Credit Card - Automatic monthly deduction from a nominated credit card (please see Finance for an authorization form)
For account queries please call: 3001 7870 or 3001 7876
Or email:
Finance – contact details
Complaints & Appeals Policy Students have access to a fair and free complaints and appeals
process:
Attendance issues
Course assessment/grades
Any other academic or non-academic issue
Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and
Procedure in your orientation booklet.
All appeals require EVIDENCE for a result to be changed, or for low attendance to be considered.
EVIDENCE includes but is not limited to the following:
A Medical Certificate issued from an AUSTRALIAN doctor at the time you were sick, stating the specific problem.
Consultation with SRI staff member at the time of the incident.
Other documented evidence such as typhoon in homeland.
Appeals - attendance or assessment
All appeals require EVIDENCE Acceptable EVIDENCE is not:
A Medical Certificate from an overseas doctor issued to another person.
A backdated medical certificate. Consultation with SRI staff member many weeks after
the event. An email with no specific information such as dates,
events or times. An email at the end of the course saying you were sick
but took medicine from home.
Appeals - attendance or assessment
Visa requirements
Student visa conditions include:
Have a course of study (with CoE’s)
Maintain satisfactory attendance (above 80%)
Maintain satisfactory course progress
Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight (in study periods)
Provide your current address to your school
Have health cover (OSHC) for your visa period
All students should be aware of their visa conditions.
Visa requirements
Other visas (Working Holiday, Student Dependent, Tourist): make sure you are aware of your visa conditions regarding Study and Work allowances
ALL VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can remain in Australia (your visa end date)
Click here for more information
All students should be aware of their visa conditions.
Attendance
To get the best out of your study, you should attend every lesson.
if you arrive late to class, you may be marked absent
if you are sick for more than 2 days, see a doctor and bring a medical certificate to Student Services
Please note you are NOT marked present if you have a medical certificate – these are kept on your student record
below 80%: risk being reported to Department of Immigration below 80%: you will NOT pass the course
All students, regardless of visa, must have over 80% to receive a certificate
Code of Conduct
UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT INCLUDES…
Harassment of staff or other students
Threatening behaviour
Sexual harassment
Bullying
Cheating or stealing
Bringing OR being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at school
Students are in a professional environment and are expected to behave in a respectful manner.
Student Areas
•Level 1 & 7 (kitchens) •Level 2
Fridges & microwaves (level 1 & 7) Eat your lunch Tables and chairs (level 1 & 2) Vending machines (level 1) Student information Recreation/relaxation
Click here to see photos
Student Prayer Room
Located on level 5 Male and Female prayer areas
Your student ID
Print in the computer labs and resource centre
Discounts: movies, tourist attractions
Please carry your ID every day
Elisapeta AH HI
ENGLISH Expiry: 21 Dec 2013
FULL TIME 80000
Academic Co-ordinators
Talk about problems relating to classes
Discuss your study goals/progress
Discuss attendance
Advice for health services and
general problems/wellbeing
Email for an appointment
You should: Have at least intermediate ENGLISH Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER apply here
Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT Have a reasonable length of stay in Brisbane
Have PERMISSION to work in Australia Student VISA: max 40 hours per fortnight Working Holiday VISA: Unlimited working hours Tourist/visitor – no work allowed more information
Working in Australia
Working in Australia - assistance
Regular Joblinx workshops – higher level students Joblinx office is in room 701 To find out more
Accommodation for students
1. Homestay with an Australian family
more information
1. Specialist student accommodation, for example:
Uniresort, Urbanest, The Pad
2. Privately rented accommodation (house, apt) There are laws regarding renting in Queensland to protect
you – please follow them!
more information
Health & Safety
Safety in our building
Building is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri Some floors are open on weekends Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold
open! ALARMED Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the
building. TOILETS are located in the front stairwells,
disabled toilets are located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5 Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits
Follow staff directions during an evacuation
Emergency Services – FREE call:
Ambulance Police Fire
LEARN your ADDRESS and TELEPHONE
number!
Other Assistance
After Hours Helpline:
1800 994 989 PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE
NOW
Use this Free App: click for more information
Personal Safety
click image to watch the video
Your Health
See a GP (General practitioner) if you are sick Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness Know your OSHC health insurance fund
Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for health advice and buy medicines
Carry your medication prescription in English
First Aid is available at school
click for more information
Always wash your hands well and often
Always use tissues and throw away afterwards
Always cover your mouth/nose if you cough or sneeze If you are very sick, stay at home to rest Visit a doctor or chemist
Staying healthy in Winter
Staying healthy in Summer
Drink plenty of water during hot
weather
Water coolers are in kitchens and
throughout the building
Staying safe at the beach
click image to watch
a video
Welcome to Brisbane
Brisbane CBD and transport
click for Google Map
Brisbane Transport
concession tickets on public transport
Purchase ADULT tickets (BLUE go card)
Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane: cheaper than paper tickets
‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F) and all weekends and public holidays
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
click for more information
Brisbane Transport
Always carry your student ID and your Go card – you can be
fined if you don’t show your student ID
You should use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane – this is much cheaper than paper tickets
Use your GO card 9 times then travel free on weekends!
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BUSINESS Expiry: 21 Dec 2013
FULL TIME 80000
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Brisbane Transport
Other transport options include:
Nightlink services: weekends/holidays
CityCycle
FREE services – CityHopper Ferry, Spring Hill Loop and City Loop (buses)
click on images for more information
Brisbane and surrounding areas
Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Moreton Bay Islands
Brisbane
click for Google Map
Websites Brisbane information/events
www.visitbrisbane.com.au www.studybrisbane.com.au
SRI Facebook page
Need more information?
Community Telephone Directory in your Student Handbook
Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall
Student Hub – level 2
Student Concierge Services
Smoking
If you smoke in a smoke-free area or don’t dispose of butts you can be fined up to $200 on the spot
You can smoke where you see ashtrays
No smoking in the Queen Street Mall
NO SMOKING INSIDE MOST BUILDINGS INCLUDING PUBS
NO SMOKING ON THE FRONT STEPS OR RAMP OF BUILDING
Computers
INTERNET & COMPUTER ACCESS – computers throughout the building There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week You can access the computers from 7:30am-9pm WI-FI is also available ‘SRInstitute’ (s+ID and same password) Please note classes are also held in computer labs
Student resource centre – level 2 Access computers and printers Assistance from staff to reset passwords English Language resources Lost property Quiet study space
SRI Website and Student Portal www.sri.edu.au
Go to the portal and follow the directions
Logging onto the Portal
Updating your Personal Details
Complete your Personal Details and click send
Privacy statement Please write your full name Sign and date
Publicity consent
Please tick YES or NO Sign and date
Contacting us
Email [email protected]
Include:
•Your full name
•Student ID
•Your question or request (appointment, document, problem)
•Check your email or SMS for a reply
Unique Student Identifier
(USI)
Unique Student Identifier (USI) What is a USI?
- Gives students access to their online USI account
- Contains all of your training record results as of January 1 2015
- Easy access to training records and results
Who needs a USI?
- All students enrolled in nationally recognized training (excluding university)
How to get a USI?
-Once I create the number you will receive an email with your USI number
Follow link and complete – www.usi.gov.au
Place number and password into a secure location for easy reference
iLearn What is iLEARN?
• iLEARN is the Sarina Russo
Student Learning
Management System (LMS)
• It is an online campus that
supports your learning,
allowing you to access your
course materials online
How to access iLEARN
1. Directly through the web address: http://sri.edu.au/
2. Click on PORTAL
How to access iLEARN
3. Click on the iLEARN from top banner
Logging in
4. Log in using your student ID and supplied network password
USERNAME: SRI Student ID (student ‘s’ number eg s85621) PASSWORD: Network Password, provided in your welcome email Note: Change your password for security reasons
First time log ins – Welcome message 5. Explore the options in the welcome message to familiarise yourself with the features Or click close
Tabs – My SRI
This page displays 6. My Announcements - Recent Institute and course announcements 7. My Communities- not always available 8. My Courses - courses you are currently enrolled in
Tabs – Courses
This tab displays your listed courses 9. Course List - Select course and click to enter
Tabs – My Community Some courses use the community function 10. If you are a member of a community it will be displayed under My Organisations in the
Community tab
Changing your password
My SRI tab
14. Select Personal Information from Tools list
Changing your password
Personal Information
15. Select Change Password
Mobile Access Access your course via your smartphone*
Download the free app – search for iLearn Mobile
In the Search for your school text box enter ‘Sarina Russo Institute’
Log in with your Student ID and Network Password
*Including iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android, Blackberry smartphones.
• Your learning materials are accessible through our online learning management system, iLearn.
• Here you will find:
Digital learning materials
Additional support materials for example, recorded lectures, handouts
Assessments
Opportunities for discussions with your trainer and classmates
• Your trainer will communicate with you regularly through iLearn, so you need to log in on a daily basis. You will also be alerted to any communication through email.
iLearn
Navigation menu ‘How to’ guides and FAQ’s
Important information for
Assessment and On-line classes
About this course
This has a Welcome Message and information about the course. It also has tips on how to be successful in the course.
What’s news?
Important information on how to release your course content and assessment for each unit of learning.
Your trainer/s
Contains contact information for the first semester’s trainers
Navigation Menu
Unit Content The first unit will be made available to you once you have completed the BKSB assessment for Maths and English and submitted the results. See About BKSB initial information in the BKSB section of the Navigation menu for further details on completing this initial assessment.
Resources:
Intranet – information on a generic company intranet, Bushland Bloom’s, used throughout
your course
eLibrary – Information on Risk management, WH&S, Anti-discrimination and EEO and Industrial
relations
Glossary – A glossary of terms relevant to the first semester’s study.
Navigation Menu
Discussion board - This is where you can communicate with other students either through self created forums or join other forums and express your opinions and exchange ideas.
iLearnLive - This gives you a link to the virtual classroom. This is where you will access chat sessions.
Send Email – Send emails to your trainer or other students.
Groups – Some units may require group work to be done. Trainers will set up the groups and access will be made from here.
Communication
LLN Assessment
BKSB
• BKSB is an online intuitive assessment tool for language, literacy and numeracy (LLN). The Australian Government’s long term strategy is to not only educate but also increase levels of all Australians in these three vital areas of learning and as such are now placing a greater emphasis on them.
• It is a government requirement that all students undertake some form of LLN assessment prior to commencing their course. This is meant as a guide for both the learner and trainer as it will highlight the learners strengths and weaknesses. This also gives the trainer valuable information on where the learner may need extra assistance with their course.
• There are two tests which must be undertaken, one for Maths and one for English and at the end of each test you will be given a score ranging from 1 to 5.
• BKSB also has another section for those learners who may wish to improve their Maths and English levels over the length of the course. Please ask your trainer if you would like to undertake this and they can discuss this further with you.
BKSB - Complete User ID and password
Welcome page
You can adjust your profile and avatar
Commence the testing here
Commence the test
Click here to take the test
Click next to agree to terms
The math sample test
Answer here then click next, then continue to the end of the test
Log out when finished
Orientation booklet
Checklist Have you:
Read your course information
Understood your visa conditions
Read Complaints & appeals
Watched safety videos
Logged into the Student Portal &
completed “Personal Details Update”
Completed Privacy/publicity form
Applied for your USI
Completed BKSB
How much do you remember?
Let’s do a quiz! Take your phone and go to:
www.kahoot.it