Information for Students

National recognition

The qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Australian Prime Institute must be automatically recognised by all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Australia. In turn, Australian Prime Institute recognises the qualifications issued by RTOs in all other States and Territories. This allows people to move around Australia from different employers being confident that their qualification will be equally recognised.

Competency based training

Competency based training is training that develops the required knowledge and skills to the standard of performance required in the workplace. It embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments. Competency is achieved by being assessed against requirements of the unit of competency. Your assessor will make a judgment of your competency after reviewing all the different types of assessment evidence you provide.

Training Packages

Training Packages represent the national industry benchmarks for Vocational Education and Training. Training packages set out the competency to be achieved but do not state how the training should be delivered. This means that students may complete their qualification in different ways between various training organisations. The training package also specifies the relevant qualification rules including the compulsory core units are included in a course and the elective units which are available.

Delivery of training

Students will receive all the training for which they have enrolled. To be awarded a qualification, all assignments and assessments must be completed to a satisfactory level and submitted in accordance with instructions and within timeframes prescribed. Students are advised of the specific requirements to receive a qualification in their area of study as part of enrolment and when training delivery commences.

Results and certificates

On completing the training program with Australian Prime Institute, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification. The qualification is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Qualifications are formatted to a uniform standard to ensure they are valid documents and will be instantly recognised throughout Australia. A qualification issued by Australian Prime Institute will be accompanied by a transcript which will detail the units of competency issued within the qualification. Where a student does not complete the entire course requirements, they may be entitled to receive a Statement of Attainment. A Statement of Attainment is issued by a Registered Training Organisation when an individual has completed one or more accredited units. A Statement of Attainment can be used as a basis for recognition of your current competence with other Registered Training Organisations. A statement of results will be available to you upon request throughout your training. This will provide you information on your progress.

The Unique Student Identifier

If you're studying nationally recognised training in Australia, you will be required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Your USI links to an online account that contains all your training records and results (transcript) that you have completed from 1 January 2015 onwards. When applying for a job or enrolling in further study, you will often need to provide your training records and results (transcript). One of the main benefits of the USI is the ability to provide students with easy access to their training records and results throughout their life. You can access your USI account online from your computer, tablet or smart phone anytime. It's free and easy to create your own USI and will only take a few minutes of your time. Alternatively, we can create your USI on your behalf. To do this we will need some additional identification information from you such as your driver's licence number and/or passport. Our enrolment process will clarify what you need to know.

Student rights

• Be treated fairly and with respect by others
• Learn in an environment free from discrimination and harassment
• Learn in a supportive environment which is free from harassment, discrimination and victimisation
• Learn in a healthy and safe environment where the risks to personal health and safety are managed and minimised
• Have personal details and records kept private and secure according to our Privacy and Personal Information Policy
• Apply to have your existing skills and knowledge recognised
• Have complaints dealt with fairly, promptly, confidentially and without fear of any repercussions and make appeals about procedural and assessment decisions
• Be given clear and accurate information about their course, training and assessment arrangements and their progress
• Receive training, assessment and support services that meet their individual needs, accessing support needed to effectively participate in the training program
• Provide feedback to Australian Prime Institute on the client services, training, assessment and support services they receive

Student responsibilities

• Read and adhere to all the information, policies and procedures as outlined in this Student Handbook
• Take ownership of your role as a learner
• Treat all people with fairness and respect and do not do anything that could offend, discriminate, victimise, disrupt or threaten others
• Follow all safety policies and procedures as directed by staff and report any perceived risks as they become known
• Provide relevant and accurate information to Australian Prime Institute in a timely manner and notify Australian Prime Institute if any personal or contact details change
• Progress through learning programs in line with timeframes, completing all assessment tasks, learning activities and assignments honestly and without plagiarism