What are policies and procedures?

Policies are relatively short statements explaining Box Hill Institute’s position on important issues. Procedures detail the step-by-step processes associated with the implementation of these policies.

 

How do policies and procedures affect students?

Policies and procedures not only outline the rights and responsibilities of students but also Box Hill Institute’s responsibilities to students. Policies and procedures affecting students range from student selection to student assessment.

 

Child Safety

BHI Group is committed to child safety. We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that supports all employees to achieve the following commitments.

• Preventing child abuse, identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
• Complying with our legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety.
• The cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
• The safety, participation and empowerment of all students, including children.
• Regularly training and educating our employees, contractors and volunteers on child abuse risks

Child Safe Policy | Child Safe Procedure | Child Safe Code of Conduct

 

Learner Rights and Box Hill Institute Obligations

It is the responsibility of the Institute to inform learners in writing, as soon as practicable, of any changes to the Institute that may impact on the agreed training services with the learner.  Changes may include (but not limited to) the appointment of a new CEO, entering into partnership for a third party to provide the training services or changes to an existing partnership where training services are being provided by another organisation.

 

Student Right of Complaint

If a student would like to escalate a problem or complaint outside the institution, you can contact the Victorian Ombudsman to seek further assistance.

The Ombudsman investigates complaints made against staff who work for government departments, statutory authorities and local councils. The Ombudsman has a team of experienced enquiry and investigation officers who handle enquiries and complaints received by the office.  There is a Student Grievance Policy, which can be followed as a first point of call.

 

Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct applies to all students across the Box Hill Institute and CAE community and aims to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of everyone at the Institute.
Ensure your actions and words support teaching and learning:

• Be punctual and meet all attendance requirements, submit your own words truthfully and on time.
• Follow your teacher’s instructions in regard to mobile phone use in class. 

Respect yourself and others:

• Harassment, vilification, bullying including cyber bullying, physical, psychological, sexual abuse including child abuse, and verbal assault is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
• You must not use information and communication technologies, such as email, mobile phones, text or instant messaging and websites to engage in behaviour that could reasonably be considered to have a negative impact on another person, cause them harm, or make them feel unsafe.
• Respect the right to privacy and the property of others including their intellectual property.
• Be free from the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on campus. Students under the influence will be requested to leave the Institute.
• Illegal activities will be referred to the police.
• Refrain from smoking in all campus buildings and grounds, or littering or damaging, stealing or misusing any Institute property.
• Comply with Box Hill Institute and CAE policies and procedures.

Breaches of the Student Code of Conduct may result in action according to Institute policies and procedures including the Student Conduct Management Policy.

Academic Related
Commonwealth Entitlements Review of Decisions	Policy	Procedure – HECS Help and SLE Balance Procedure – Fee-Help Balance
Higher Education Advanced Standing	Policy	Procedure
Higher Education Student Progression	Policy	Procedure
Assessment and Monitoring
International Inbound Students Monitoring of Course Progress	Policy	Procedure
Conduct of Examinations	Policy	Procedure
Conducting VET Assessment	Policy	Procedure
Higher Education Assessment	Policy	Procedure
Recognition of Prior Learning, Current Competence and Credit Transfer	Policy	Procedure
Attendance
Student Attendance	Policy	Procedure
Grievances and Complaints
To submit feedback or a complaint, please email customer relations
Complaint: Student, Customer, Client and Stakeholder	Policy	Procedure
Protected Disclosure
Protected Disclosure	Policy	Procedure
Deferment
International Inbound Students Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment	Policy	Procedure
Student Deferment of Offer	Policy	Procedure
Conduct Management
Student Conduct Management	Policy	Procedure
Plagiarism, Collusion and Cheating	Policy	Procedure
Enrolment and Transfer
International Inbound Students Transfer between Providers	Policy	Procedure
Inbound International Student Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment	Policy	Procedure
International Inbound Students Refund	Policy	Procedure
Refunds for Domestic Students	Policy	Procedure
Student Enrolment	Policy	Procedure
Safety and Other General Policies
Occupational Health and Safety	Policy
Off-site Educational and/or Recreational Activities	Policy	Procedure
Stakeholder Feedback	Policy
Intellectual Property	Policy	Procedure – BHI Procedure – Copyright
Mobile Devices	Policy
Alcohol and Other Drugs	Policy
Prevention of Workplace Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment	Policy
Granting Awards
Granting of Awards	Policy	Procedure
Leave of Absence
Inbound International Student Deferment, Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment	Policy	Procedure
Student Leave of Absence	Policy	Procedure
Privacy & Freedom of Information
Privacy & Data Protection	Policy	Procedure
Freedom of Information	Statement	Download request
Student Selection
Student Selection	Policy	Procedure
Student Welfare and Disadvantage
Learners with a Disability	Policy	Procedure
VTAC Special Entry Scheme	Policy	Procedure
Student Welfare and Support	Policy
Gifts, Benefits & Hospitality
Gifts, Benefits & Hospitality	Policy	Gift Register