Your Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights

All students have the right to:

• be treated fairly and with respect by all students and staff
• learn in a supportive environment, free from harassment, discrimination, and victimization
• access a healthy and safe space, where risks to personal health and safety are minimized
• have their personal details and records kept private and secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
• access the personal information and records we hold on them
• have complaints and appeals dealt with fairly, promptly, confidentially, and without retribution
• make appeals on procedural and assessment decisions
• receive training, assessment, and support services that meet their individual needs.
• be given clear and accurate information about courses, training and assessment arrangements, and their progress.
• access the support they need to effectively participate in their training program.

Student Responsibilities

All students, throughout their training and involvement with BLC, are expected to:

• treat everyone with fairness and respect, and avoid behavior that could offend, embarrass or threaten others
• refrain from harassing, victimizing, discriminating against, or disrupting others
• treat others and their property with respect
• respect the opinions and backgrounds of others
• follow all safety policies and procedures as directed by staff
• report perceived safety risks when arise
• refrain from carrying items that may threaten their own safety or that of others into premises being used for training purposes
• notify us if personal or contact details change
• provide relevant and accurate information to BLC in a timely manner
• approach their studies with due personal commitment and integrity
• complete all assessment tasks, learning activities, and assignments honestly and free from plagiarism and copyright infringement
• hand in all assessment tasks, assignments, and other evidence of work with a completed and signed cover sheet
• make regular contact with trainers and assessors
• prepare appropriately for all assessment tasks, visits, and training sessions
• notify BLC if there are any difficulties that affect their involvement in a program
• notify BLC at least 12 hours prior to commencement if they are unable to attend a training session for any reason
• make payments for training within agreed timeframes (where relevant).