Information Policy

Policy & Procedures

• Student contact details must be kept private. Brougham will ensure that personal and academic information will be confidential and in accordance with the Privacy Act of 2000.


• All students are entitled to access their own records.


• Information collected and recorded enables Brougham:
• To deliver programs effectively.
• To meet needs of all students.
• To ensure that academic results are accurate.


• Brougham may be required to disclose information to OTTE and other Government agencies.


• If information is incorrect students may request that an update occurs.


• The type of information collected will include:


• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Country of Birth
• Citizenship
• Whether Torres Strait Islander
• Language Spoken at Home
• Disability information
• Educational details
• Previous Qualifications
• Employment Status.

Procedures for Release of Student Information

• Brougham will assist callers to contact students in cases of emergency.
  
• Brougham will require written requests from spouses, employers and parents for the release of student attendance records, academic results and references.
  
• Personal inquiries regarding specific students must give their name and relationship to the student before that student can be alerted and make their own decision as to the action to be taken.

Recognition of Prior learning and Credit Transfer

Brougham has an obligation to recognize qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s. Brougham acknowledges skills and knowledge gained through life experiences, work experiences, other courses and on-the-job training through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. BAS is obligated to offer RPL and C.T. opportunities assessment.
Three forms of RPL are available:

1. Credit Transfer
The Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts, Diploma of Visual Art, Certificate III in Arts Administration, Certificates III & IV in Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft, Certificate IV in Photoimaging and Diploma of Photoimaging are Nationally Recognised Training Courses. Formal credit is given for identical modules/units completed at another Registered Training Organisations.

2. Exemptions
Formal credit is also given if a student has obtained a pass mark (or better) in similar modules/units in a similar or higher-level course conducted by an appropriately recognised training provider.

3. RPL Assessments
Credit may also be granted if a student is able to demonstrate that through previous life and work experiences they have gained the knowledge, skills or competencies of a unit. If a student feels they may have grounds for receiving such recognition they are encouraged to obtain an RPL Application Form from reception. A qualified RPL Assessor will measure these experiences against the skills/competencies to be gained from the course units to see if the student can be exempt from doing parts, or all of those units.

Advantages of Gaining RPL
It may mean you complete your course sooner or that you have more time to spend on other subjects
You will not be repeating learning you have already gained
You will be given formal recognition of knowledge you have gained in other situations.

When to Apply for RPL
At enrolment or
At the commencement of a module/unit

Procedure for Applying for RPL
Copies of the Course Guides are available in the student library for you to read at any time. These guides contain summaries of each module/unit offered by Brougham. You will be shown the location of the library at your Enrollment and/or at Orientation. As well, at the commencement of each module/unit you will be given a summary of the content of each unit or qualification. If you feel you may qualify for RPL complete an application form and submit it to the Enrolment Officer.

Once a qualified staff member has read your application, you will be requested to attend an interview so that you can be assisted with your application.

How Your Application is Assessed
In considering your application, the Assessor may consider the following:
Your degree of knowledge as evident in discussion at interview
References from people who can verify your claims
A demonstration of the skill/competency in question.
Assignment/course work done in previous courses.
Knowledge assessed must be current, verifiable and equivalent to the performance criteria of each unit.

If you don’t have documentation, you may wish to bring a support person able to verify your skills/competency. Whatever the situation, our staff members are there to help you.

At the end of your interview you will be advised if you were successful or not. Sometimes your assessor may require further information and you will be told if this is the case.

If you are successful in gaining RPL for a unit, a pass will be recorded against your name and will be included with your other results on your certificate at the end of the course.

Evidence Guide Example
The following evidence guide for Recognition of Prior Learning outlines the types of evidence that may be considered relevant when applying for RPL in Level 1 Painting (CUVVSP35A) of the Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts). This evidence will take the form of a folio presentation, journal or documents.

Painting Level 1 (CUVVSP35A) - Produce Paintings

1. In selecting and using appropriate painting materials the applicant may:
   • present work in a variety of mediums: watercolour, oil and /or acrylic paints.
   • present work on a variety of supports: on canvas, plywood and/or paper.
   • be able to stretch a canvas and use appropriate size, gesso, brushes and mediums.
   
   
2. The applicant may show evidence of a range of basic painting techniques including,
   • Tonal definition
   • Warm and cool colour spatial definition,
   • Glazing,
   • An understanding of transparency and opacity
   • An understanding of light and dark grounds
   • An awareness of Occupational Health and Safety considerations.
   
   
3. The applicant may use some of the following basic compositional techniques
   • Representation of simple 3 dimensional form on a flat surface
   • Depiction of flat objects and round objects
   • An understanding of the elements of linear and aerial perspectival conventions.
   
   
4. The applicant may have documented background influences and production aspects of art work in the following ways:
   • A Journal or record of past work in the form of photographs, exhibition invitations, etc.
   • Certification may include evidence of a short course completed in painting and drawing from Brougham (or similar institution) of at least one term.

Access & Equity Policy and Student Support Services

Brougham will recruit students at all times in an ethical and responsible manner consistent with the course requirements.

All persons part of Brougham’s community can expect to be treated with respect and fairness in accordance with standards of the larger community and within the law. This includes legislation concerning the Privacy Act; Crimes and Controlled Substances Act; Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination laws.

Brougham aims to provide an educational environment that is fair, flexible and accessible to all students. The Directors are ready to listen to all cases of special needs and to work with staff to implement ways of meeting these needs.

Special needs may be:

• Time constraints
• Ill health (physical or mental)
• Physical disability
• Learning disability.

Ways in which these needs may be met include:

• Part-time or single unit study
• Off campus study
• Individual attention
• Referral to professional Counselling and Learning and Literacy assistance (eg GATE Language & Literacy Program, Coordinator Bianca 5229 0663, 30 Brougham St Geelong or Gordon Institute General Education c/o Simone 5225 0670)
• Adapting equipment and facilities

Other Student support services include:

• An information service assisting students to find appropriate information on career options, pathways to University, course fees, Government Funding, fee repayments, job applications and interview techniques.
• A student representative is elected annually to aid with grievances, communication & the well being of students.
• Facilities such as:
  • Gallery
  • Painting and Drawing Studio
  • Printing Studio with 2 Presses
  • Photography Studio
  • Darkroom
  • Kitchen<
  • Library includes resources such as computer and internet access
  • Lecture Theatre