Kent Institute is divided into two Schools

• The School of Business Studies
• The School of Information Technology

Students start on Monday of the beginning of the each block at 9.00 am reporting at Level 5, 70 Bathurst Street Sydney. The arrival Form is filled in and students will be asked to go to the IT or Business Department for Orientation.

During the Orientation, students will be introduced to the department policies and Student Handbook will be given. Also students will get their User Names and passwords to use the computers and the timetable for the block

This is followed by visiting Student Services, having your photos taken and receiving your ID Card.
Courses at Kent Institute

All courses at Kent Institute have been developed from accredited training packages. All qualifications are recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Course Entry Requirements
To enrol at Kent Institute you must:

• Possess an appropriate level of English before entering a Business or IT course (minimum TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.5)
• Possess Year 12 or equivalent education level
• Be 18 years of age or over (to be accepted under 18 years of age you must have a guardian)
• Complete all details on the Enrolment Form
• Pay course fees according to the course fees schedule (in Australian dollars)
• Obtain and comply with your Student Visa
• Attach certified copies of academic records including SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS and or work experience

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may apply to receive recognition of skills that they have acquired either through:

• Formal education and other courses
• Training in a work environment
• Work experience

By comparing the students’ current level of skills and knowledge against the competency units’ standard (learning outcomes), students may be able to gain the exemption for some modules for the course they are enrolled in. N.B. RPL will only be granted before the starting date or within the first 30 days of starting the course. No RPL will be granted afterward.

Training Packages
A training package describes the skills and knowledge needed to perform effectively in the workplace. Training packages specify the combination of competency standards required to achieve a particular qualification.

Training packages are developed by Industry through National Industry Training Advisory Bodies (ITABs) recognised bodies or by enterprises to meet the identified training needs of specific industry sectors. When a training package has been endorsed it is placed on the National Training Information Service (NTIS).
All courses at Kent Institute conform to industry standards and are recognised nationally and overseas.

Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)

The AQF covers qualifications issued by secondary schools, Vocational Education and Training Providers (VET) and higher education institutions. All qualifications are nationally recognised.

Within the Framework, there are six VET qualifications available:

• Certificate I, II, III, IV
• Diploma
• Advanced Diploma

Kent Institute is a Registered Training Organization (RTO) under the Australian Recognition Framework. For more Information on training packages visit: www.anta.gov.au
Provision of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Support Language, Literacy and Numeracy support is accessible to all Vocational College students by Transfer to the English Department if language proficiency problem still exists.

Competency-Based Training at Kent Institute
Kent Institute delivers Vocational Education and Training (VET). Vocational education is post-secondary non-university education. Many universities are able to grant advanced standing for some Vocational Qualification (AQF).

All courses are delivered in the form of Competency-Based Training (CBT). This means that our training focuses on developing the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to operate effectively in the workplace.

Relevant competency standards outlined in the ANTA training packages are grouped into subjects which are delivered in the form of blocks, each of which takes four weeks to complete.

Failed Subjects
Satisfactory academic performance is a VISA condition. If your performance is not satisfactory, then you will be reported to the DIMIA. This can occur for instance, if you fail the same subject twice, or have a record of consistently failing subjects. You will not be allowed to repeat a subject more than once.

Extra Subjects
If you have completed more than the subjects required for an award you will have to pay the additional subjects before the award is issued. These additional subjects will be reflected on your Certificate of Attainment.

Timetable and Class Commitment
If you have a student Visa, it is a condition of this Visa that you attend the college for a minimum of 20 hours per week except during official college holidays. At Kent Institute you are required to attend 4 (four) hours per day.
In order to complete a subject you are required to attend 4 (four) hours per day or twenty (20) hours per week.

Training is delivered throughout a block by way of either:
· 2 hours lecture and 2 hours workshop or
· 3 hours lecture and 1 hour workshop

If you wish to complete more than one subject per module you must contact your Head of Studies. This is known as 'fast tracking'. 'Fast Tracking' may result in shortening your overall Course duration and DIMIA will be notified as this may impact on the length of your Student Visa.

It is compulsory for each student to complete all four hours every day and attendance is taken every hour.

Course Notes
Course notes for each subject have been developed to accompany the material delivered by your lecturer. Many course notes are accompanied by workshop exercises which you are required to complete during your allocated workshop session.

Assessment
All of the subjects that you will be studying in the Vocational College can be accessed using a number of different assessment strategies. These strategies cover a wide range of methods including:

• Assignments
• Examination
• Workshop Exercises
• Oral Presentation
• Practical demonstrations
• Problem-solving tasks
• Projects
• Case Studies
• Group Projects
• Group discussions

Every subject will have at least two assessment tasks, usually one assignment/exam and tutorial exercises. The assignment/exam is a summative form of assessment and the assessment of individual competencies is addressed in the tutorial exercises. Your final result is based on the assignment mark and a demonstration of competency denoted by a 'C'.

If you do not complete the tutorial exercises you will be granted 'NYC' in that subject. Should you be deemed 'NYC' for any subject you have until the completion of your course to demonstrate competency in that subject.

Final results will be posted on the Student Information System, Intranet Website within two weeks of completion of module. Results will be expressed as a percentage known as the mark, while the competency determination will be expressed as a 'C' for Competency or 'NYC' for Not Yet Competent. After this time, assignments may be collected from your teacher.

Appeals and Reassessment
Student assignments will be kept until the appeals and reassessment process is complete, i.e. one month after the completion of a block. All students have the right to appeal if they believe they have been unfairly assessed. Appeals regarding assessments will only be considered within one month after the completion of a module. Students are advised to make a copy of all assignments before submission.

Reassessment of Assignments
The appeal process is not a mechanism whereby permission will be granted for late submission of assignments or re-submission of assignments already completed. If the assignment mark is in question the student should consult with the lecturer first before seeking an independent assessment by the HOS.

Appeals and Reassessment Procedure

• Students must fill in the Appeal Form and this is given to their Head of Studies.
• An appointment will be made with the HOS.
• HOS acts as an independent assessor and re-assesses the assignment.
• If the assessment appeal remains unresolved the Student Appeals Committee (see Student Handbook) will reassess.
• If the assessment appeal remains unresolved, an external, independent assessor will be appointed to reassess.
• New results are submitted to Student Services for entry into College Administration System.

Award of Qualifications and Relevant Documentation
At the completion of your Vocational Course you will receive one or all of the following documents:

• Australian Qualification Framework Qualification (AQF)
  The qualification for which you have enrolled will be awarded only if you have successfully completed all of the standards necessary for that qualification. This will be demonstrated by your achievement of a pass or better and overall award of 'C' in each subject. Your award will stipulate the NTIS code and recognition that the qualification is part of the AQF. If you have not satisfied the requirements for the issue of the qualification for which you have enrolled, you may be issued with a different qualification providing you have satisfied the competency standard required to be awarded that qualification.
  
  
• Academic Transcript
  Your academic transcript contains information relating to your assignment mark, competency assessment and overall grade for each subject completed. Attached to the transcript is a reference sheet which contains information about each nationally endorsed competency standard outlined in the training packages and covered within each subject. Your transcript also stipulates the date of commencement and completion of your course.
  
  
• Statement of Attainment
  Students who complete some, but not all, competency standards for a qualification are awarded a Statement of Attainment. The Statement of Attainment will indicate the completed subjects. Attached to the Statement of Attainment is a reference sheet which contains information about each nationally endorsed competency standard outlined in the training packages and covered within each subject.
  To receive any of the above documentation students must lodge a Blue Document Request From at Reception. This form is available from Student Services.

Further Information
For further information please visit the following websites:

1. Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training
www.dest.gov.au

2. Industry Training Advisor Body
www.ittitab.com.au

3. Vocational Education & Training Authority
www.vetab.nsw.gov.au

4. Australian National Training Authority
www.anta.gov.au

5. Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
www.immi.gov.au

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