TVET DISABILITY APPLICATION &

SUPPORT PROCESS

School TVET Coordinator + School Support Teacher Transition liaise regarding applications for students with a

disability

School Support Teacher Transition

1. Checks that each student with a disability

• Disability Confirmation sheet• Information demonstrating interest in the course and inclusion of the course as part of the HSC pattern of study.•Previous assessments- Information on learner characteristics & needs•Details of the level of current support•Medical and Neurological reports, where necessary•Health Care Plan, where necessary•Risk Assessment

2. Completes Section 1 of Record of Negotiated Additional Supports for Students with a Disability in TVET 2015 prior to

meeting with the TAFE Disability Consultant

3. Contacts the TAFE Disability Consultant to arrange a negotiated support meeting

TAFE Disability Consultant advises the TAFE Disability Coordinator of referrals from Support Teacher Transition

TAFE Disability Consultant+

Careers Adviser + School Teacher Transition + VET Teacher+

Student/Parent

Meet to discuss the suitability of the TVET course for the student and the support required. Where appropriate and at the discretion of the TAFE Disability Consultant the meetings are held at the TAFE College which is offering the selected course.

TAFE Disability Consultant + School Support Teacher Transition

Complete Record of Negotiated Additional Support for Students with a Disability in TVET 2015

TAFE Disability Consultant sends the completed negotiated support forms to

TAFE TVET Institute Consultant by 19th September 2014

TAFE TVET Institute Consultant

•Prepares database of disability student details•Files applications•Checks that Record of Negotiated Additional Support with a Disability in TVET 2015 and 2015 TVET application have been received for all students

Regional Panel Meeting

10 October 2014Reviews all applications for funding

TAFE Disability Consultant + School Support Teacher Transition

Check enrolment status of students in ‘TVET Online’ website prior to course commencement.

Students confirmed commence class

TVET OnlineStudent Enrolment Statuses

Confirmed – Expected to attend first class Pending Approval- Documents missing Pending Cull – High Demand- Not yet tested Standby- Awaiting available place to start class

TAFE TVET Disability Consultant + TAFE Disability Coordinator

Organise discrete orientation sessions for commencing students and their parents for TAFE Week 1, Term 1 2015.

StudentsSign release of Information

TAFE Disability Consultant

•Ensures students support is in place from the first week ofthe TVET Course•Implements appropriate student progress reporting system• Sends exception report on student progress to Support Teacher Transition, if necessary.

Late Applications

Must follow the above process and can only proceed if available places and support funds are confirmed