Pre-Course Information
Introduction
Safety ‘n Action Limited is a professional training organisation committed to achieving high standards in our training programmes. Please take the time to read the following helpful information regarding your up-coming course.
Entry and Selection
All Students must have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to enrol on courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance at the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. If you are completing an online course or refresher course you must have completed and achieved the relevant unit standards.
Cross Crediting
Safety ‘n Action recognises any formal learning which is linked to unit standards, should students have achieved a unit or some units which are in the course they are going to study. Students need to notify the customer services team prior to commencing the course if they wish to apply for cross crediting, students will then be given instruction as to which parts of the course they are able to apply the cross credits and the Trainer will be notified.
Credit Transfer
Courses offered by Safety ‘n Action are based on unit standards. Once students have successfully completed the course they will be awarded NZQA credits for achievement of these units. Should Safety ‘n Action fail, the student will have a current record of learning of the units gained. Other providers offering similar courses will be able to recognise this record of learning and students will be able to pick up any training not yet received with these other providers.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Safety ‘n Action will accept applications for recognition of prior learning against units standards for which Safety ‘n Action holds accreditation for. This may be gained through the workplace or naturally occurring evidence. If students wish to apply for RPL for unit/s which Safety ‘n Action are accredited they need to contact the customer services team who will pass on the request onto a trainer who will contact the student and instruct them of the requirements for the unit/s for which they are seeking RPL.
Student progress/requirement for completion
Learning objectives are detailed at the beginning of each course and assessment is conducted throughout the course. Students will be required to achieve competence in all areas of the assessment to be awarded the unit and credits. A certificate is issued on competancy. Assessment is conducted in compliance with competency based assessment according to NZQA criteria. All unit standards achieved are reported to NZQA by Safety ‘n Action.
Reassessment
Students are able to re-sit assessments for which they didn’t achieve competency. If students wish to re-sit assessments they will need to contact the customer services team who will arrange for this to take place.
Assessment Disputes (Appeals)
In the event that students have a concern about their assessment we ask that in the first instance you talk with the Trainer or contact the customer services team. The Trainer will re-assess the student in consultation with the Trainer Manager at Safety ‘n Action. If the student is still not satisfied following the re-assessment procedure Safety ‘n Action will initiate external post assessment moderation with the appropriate advisory group member for a final assessment decision.
Code of Conduct
Safety ‘n Action requires all students attending courses to be respectful of the rights and needs of others. Please be punctual and be prepared to attend the complete programme without external interruption. Students are required to dress appropriately for training and comply with specific personal safety dress codes required by the employer e.g. safety footwear, eye protection, overalls, gloves or as specified on booking.
Mobile Phones
Students are requested to switch off their mobile phones during training. If you must make/take an urgent call please refrain from doing so in a manner that may disturb others.
Disciplinary Procedures
Safety ‘n Action Limited reserves the right to remove a student from training in the event of disruptive behaviour that is detrimental to the learning programme. A resolution will be sought between the student and their immediate manager to resolve the issue. In the event a satisfactory result cannot be achieved the student will not be reinstated and no refund will be due.
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is identified as plagiarism, unauthorised collaboration, impersonation, use of unauthorised materials, and assisting others in academic misconduct. All suspected instances of academic misconduct will be referred to the Trainer Manager for further investigation.
Complaints
If a student or company has a complaint in regard to the training this shall be made in writing to Safety ‘n Action. All complaints will be investigated and responded to immediately. If required the student may contact NZQA directly on 0800 QA HELP.
Welfare and Guidance
Students are able to approach the Trainer regarding support, guidance and cultural sensitivities. Some training programmes will require a degree of physical fitness and can place the student under stress. Students must advise the Trainer prior to the course of any medical of physical disabilities or conditions. All aspects of the Privacy Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act will be complied with in respect to the student privacy and welfare.
Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Safety `n Action recognises the Treaty of Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand and seeks to apply the principles of the Treaty in our day to day activities.
Te Reo Assessment
Students may request to be assessed in Te Reo Maori. As this is likely to involve engaging a suitably qualified third party to carry out the assessment or translate written submissions, a request must be submitted to the customer services team in writing 14 days prior to the assessment taking place. On receiving such a request, the customer services team will immediately forward the request to the Product and Quality Manager and make arrangements for carrying out the assessment.
NZQA’s EER Category and Statement
Provider Category 1
Statement:
NZQA is Highly Confident in the educational performance of Safety ‘n Action Limited.
NZQA is Highly Confident in the capability in self-assessment of Safety ‘n Action Limited.
Privacy Act
Safety ‘n Action collects and stores information to comply with the requirements of the Tertiary Education Commission (funding and student statistical returns), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (Record of Learning and Unit Standard outcomes), employers (academic outcomes) and Industry Training Organisations (funding and academic outcomes). The information is also used to select students for qualifications, to manage internal administrative processes, and for internal reporting. Information about students may be supplied to, and sought from, other educational institutions for the purpose of verifying academic records. In addition, when required by statute Safety ‘n Action leases information to Government agencies such as the New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Department of Work and Income, and the Accident Rehabilitation Compensation Corporation (ACC), NZ Immigration Service.
Safety ‘n Action
Contact: 09 414 5944 or email admin@safetynaction.co.nz