VTI - FAQ
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VOCATIONAL
TRAINING INSTITUTE (VTI LTD) 99, John
Kennedy Avenue, Vacoas, MAURITIUS Tel:
(230)6966051 – Fax: (230) 6962062 Email: vti@intnet.mu Website: http://www.vtimauritius.com (MQA
Approved) |
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FAQs
We have an extensive database of frequently asked questions and
recommend that you look there in the first instance. If you cannot find an
answer please submit your question through the office and we'll answer you as
soon as possible. |
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About Vti and its courses |
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Tell me about Vti |
VOCATIONAL
TRAINING INSTITUTE (VTI)
– Founded since 1975, the VTI is recognized both nationally by Mauritius
Qualification Authority (MQA) and Internationally by City and Guilds
(C&G-UK), Institute of Commercial Management (ICM_UK), , Confederation of Tourism and
Hospitality[CTH] UK ;ABE-UK Association of Business Executives ;aaT The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
is the world's leading professional body for Accounting Technicians, with
over 150,000 members recognised worldwide;
ATHE
is a global awarding organization regulated by Ofqual and other UK and
international regulators working with more than 200 recognised centres in over 35 countries
to complement our strong brand presence in the UK etc |
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What
is Vti hrs of business |
Office
Mondays to Saturdays -8.30 -3.30 pm - Except On Fridays -8.30-13.30 Public- Mondays- Saturdays 9.00-2.00 PM- Except On Fridays
-8.30-13.30 Class
Hrs Full
Time-Mondays to Fridays 8.45-2.30 PM- Except On Fridays -8.30-13.30 Part Time Saturdays- 9.00 to 17.00 hrs Remedial-
Mondays to Thursdays 2,30-3-30
PM |
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Is VTI Safe |
VTI
LTD owes a duty of care to its students and staff and, as far as is
reasonably practical, seeks to ensure that the Institute is a safe place to work and study. Students
are required to comply with reasonable instructions from any member of staff
and to observe the safety regulations of the Institute The
Institute is committed to providing a
positive experience for all students, where individuals are treated with
courtesy and consideration and where difference is valued and diversity
respected All students and staff have the right to live, study, work and
relax in an environment where and are free from any form of sexual violence,
physical violence, abuse and harassment and where their body and personal
boundaries are respected. No student or staff member should be forced to just
'put up' with violent behaviour from others, threats of such behaviour or any
forms of abuse or harassment. Action are taken where necessary to ensure all
students and staff are able to enjoy the Institute life without experiencing these. |
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Benefits
and Facilities at Vti |
Full time students are benefitted
from Public liability insurance, free transport by the NTA-Condition applies;
Free remedial classes,/ health screening Computer Facilities, Library
Photocopies, Industrial Visits, Job placement as and when requested by
Companies, internship, Possibility for
continuation of Higher Studies abroad, ', Free Wi-Fi Connection, mock exam
,Pastoral care Job fair; etc |
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Is the
Staff qualified |
All staff at vti are registered with
the authority and has to mandatorily consist of among other-Manager ;Director
of studies; Trainers-instructors It is important to note that the
Manager and Director of studies at vti is a
Bachelor of Law, Engineering, Master and Phd in vocational and
technical education holder and has occupied during the past Consultant and president of two African universities ;Memberr of
ITAC (Industry Training Advisory Committee Mauritius; Member du board of
govenors-University of Technology; Board Member of the Mauritius Institute of
Education; Disciplinary Board Member of the Private Secondary School
Authority ; Head of Education of the Mauritius Quality Institute (MQI);
Chairman of the Mauritius Qualification Authority[MQA] Where as the trainers are Diploma-
Phd holders with proven industrial experiences |
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When is the intake |
a)
FULL-TIME: Twice per year (2nd
week of January & 2nd week of June ]- b)
[b] PART-TIME: Twice per year (2nd
week of January and 2nd week of June) |
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Which course can I
take/enroll |
A] External awarded courses- 1]
electrical & electronics 2] Motor
vehicle 3] Hospitality[4] law [5] Accounting 4] culinary practice 5] Law 6] Accounting B] MQA/HRDC approved non awarded
short courses See brochure |
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Process of
enrollment |
This process us is on a first come
basis-Courses are published and application invited; an application form is
filled; conditional confirmation after
verification of eligibility document and registration of Rs 100/ to be paid.;
After satisfying the conditional conditions, confirmation for course is offered with induction, class
time table etc to start course. |
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What is the
eligibility /admission criteria |
Full
Time- Grade 7-9
or equivalent onto Year Year 3
or 4 Grade 9 plus or equivalent
into year 5 Part
Time -Grate 9 plus or equivalent and 16 yrs or more- any level 2 course |
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Duration of course |
All
awarded courses are from 1 to 2 yrs depending on the level and
eligibility and whereas the non awarded courses
varies from 5 to 72 hrs |
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Can I have the
course content/syllabus |
Yes student should have the course
syllabus on web site or from trainer for follow up.. |
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Semester dates Calendar Year: |
twelve
month period-[1] January – December [2] June-May. VTI
LTD defines an Academic Year as a
period running from [1] 7
January to 15 December [2] 6 June to 30 May . This is the period of time used by the
Institute to frame its activities, with policies and regulations normally
written by academic year. For students, the definition of an Academic Year
will vary, depending on their course of study. See also Calendar Year |
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Will I have
course materials |
Yes all courses are delivered with course materials freely and some at
very low discount rate.request from your course trainer |
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Mode of course and
timing of classes |
A ] FULL-TIME: Classes are held five (5) days
weekly from 08:30 to 14:30 except on holidays- Remedial/detention classes (14:30 to 15:30) [b] PART-TIME: Classes are held on Saturdays from 08:30 to
5.00 pm[tutorials] and / with
option three evenings per week from 3.30 to 5.30 pm [projects etc ] |
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Do vti accept
private candidate registration |
Yes. A
private candidate, also known as an external candidate, in the external
examination system is a person who enters an examination after satisfying all
the exigencies of the examination through the VTI LTD but is not enrolled as
either full time /part time student at the institute.VTI LTD accepts requests for entry
to examinations from former pupils of the school /other eligible
candidates who will be registered as
private candidates. Charges for , will be made as appropriate [private vti
fees; registration /'exam fees etc] and may include an administration fee-see
exam fees. Acceptance entries from
current members of staff for upgrade
qualifications at the Centre is also recommended and should only be
accepted if the individual is unable to find an alternative venue |
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Is the course
theory or practical |
All courses are theory and/
practical based as per unit |
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Possibility of course continuation |
All awarded courses are pitched on frame work for continuation from IVQ
level 1- 8. See frame work |
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Is the course
recognized. |
All awarded courses are nationally
and internationally recognized. |
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Classes during
emergencies |
No classes are held during
catastrophic conditions .If the closure is extended for more than a day,vti
undertake to provide the lesson online through zoom.request for more info |
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canteen |
Vti
has an in campus canteen where students could have their simple necessity and where as next
tro it a public snack is installed |
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Sport /extra curriculum activities |
a course
calendar is issued yearly listing the different extra curriculum activities throughout the year. Also the vti is listed
on the register of the local council for further outdoor activities. |
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Student/trainer ratio |
Except
in extreme cases, Vti practice a
ration 1 to 20 for theory classes and
a 1 to 5 for practical classes. |
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What's the difference between VTI and MITD ? |
Vti is
a private ,recognized and fee paying school .All its awards are externally
offered and recognized nationally and internationally .The awards are pitched
and comparable to other international awards-SC/GCE/HND /Under graduate
etc.There is a mobility agreement recognizing the different awards for
employment Where
as MITD is a semi govt – free institution which offers only national awards recognized -NC |
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Language of course |
All
courses at vti is English based examination and thus materials are in English
and explanation in a mixture of creole
and English |
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Graduation |
Graduation
ceremony further boost up the spirit
of the students after hard work.Vti hold 2 graduation yearly-March and
September each year. Employers of different reputable companies are also
invited to participate and recruit potential candidates for job facilities. |
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Online facilities |
Vti
has installed an online service and students are grouped per dep/courset,
receive online notes and explanation when needed. Students are requested to
join the different groups through zoom plate form of their respective trade. |
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Student permission/absence |
An SMS is sent notifying the absence if each
and every student. . Only confirm
permission is Authorized |
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Can I start the
course in Mauritius and continue overseas |
Yes, you can start an awarded course
in Mauritius at vti and continue as per the frame work in more than 120
countries. |
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Course
/award comparison |
All awarded courses are pitched on
the national and international framework and are equivalent/comparable to
other awards Example IVQ 2 is comparable to a GCE O level award among other IVQ 3 is comparable to A level awards and so on |
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International Recognition and employment
mobility with qualifications at vti |
Qualifications
accredited or recognized by other signatories are recognised by each
signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised
qualifications within its own jurisdiction Refer to Sydney and Dublin accord for the signatory countries -see vti brochure Each
awarding body has a list of higher institutions available for level
continuation |
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What are some of the countries recognizing the
external awards from vti |
Apart from the Local authorities-MQA,MITD,
PSC, LOCAL govt, private sectors ,the following countries recognizes the external awards for
mobility-United Kingdom, Australia, Canada. Ireland, Hong Kong, United
states, New Zealand, South Africa ,Malaysia, Korea among others |
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School holidays |
Full time Students are allowed only up to
a 5 leaves per semester except during
the 2nd semester-December -students are offered up to 2 weeks
leave. and
for part time students-no leave
is permitted and where as classes during public holidays are maintained Note-If parent wishing to take long leave
,with student, permission and completion/top up of programme is mandatory |
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Can I work while studying? |
Yes,
you can work and study on part time/shift system ie
work full time and study on Saturdays-part time or work
on shift and study on shift also-any day Mondays to Saturdays from 9.00-4.00
pm |
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Can I take more than one course at a time |
Yes
provided it is not clashed with your existing time table-Possibility of one
full time l and one part time or vice versa-
or shift |
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Roaster time table of work is not fixed still wanted to
follow |
VTI
has a shift system course application-you could enroll for part time and be
available any [2] week days-as from 13.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs and or Saturdays 9.00 to 4.00 pm |
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School
fees |
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What is the school fees |
School fees are paid either monthly,
semester or in full as per plan chosen. |
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Is there any refund
if I stop the course |
Yes Vti practice a refund policy
rule and student are refunded
accordingly .condition applies.. |
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Could I change the
mode of payment during the course. |
Yes
you can change your payment plan- From
Full / semester to monthly-–the monthly fees plan will be applied with
initial fees |
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What happen
if I lost employment and cannot pay the fees |
The
Institute recognises that there are times when students/ sponsor will encounter difficulties during their
course of study and provisions are made as outlined in the section .Consult
office for the facilities. |
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Is there
any scholarship plan |
Yes, Vti offers discount, partial or full yearly scholarship to 1] needy students [2] top student [condition applies] |
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Any loan
facility to pay the course |
Loan are easily received through
bank for course payment with conditions |
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Examination /Assessment |
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Is there any exam
fees to be paid |
Yes entries for external examination should pay registration and unit fess –see
exam fees policy |
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Exam Payment date |
[a] latest by 15th of February for June exam
series: [b] latest 15th of
July for December exam series : |
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Who are accepted onto the
examination |
VTI Accepts entries for
examination from Full Time ,Part time, External/Private candidate but
satisfying the examination exigencies. |
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Exam supervision |
External exam are supervised by MES or appropriately with
conditions |
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Is there
any material required for the exam and its collection
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For
examination purposes only and as exhibits, have to be stored until result, students
especially deom scheme 2850 and hospitality dept have to be equipped with the
accessories to complete their project..list are obtainable month in advance
from respective trainers -All materials on project/assignment
submitted for the External examination. Practical Assignments shall be the
property of the student concerned. - Arrangements have to be made to
collect said immediately after result. VTI nor its management or both shall
not be liable for any damage / lost, a week after result. -The Assignments materials shall
remain and be the property of VTI, a month after. |
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Is
Unit award recognition |
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Courses are
recognized by the MQA only if all units/modules as per award level/s are
successfully completed. [1] Unit/s/module/s award and / OR [2] Theory route award/s is/are not recognized by the MQA. |
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What is the
mode of examination |
[a]
-Dated entry examination [b] Evolve Examination [c]Practical Assessment All
external practical exam[request list of exercises from office] comprises of [a] THESIS /Portfolio /project /report and [b]
Practical assessments All
practical assessment are on a continuous process varying from 2 to 6 hrs duration per
assessment per candidate per day |
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Do a level higher without doing a lower one |
It is not
advisable but Yes, but they are highly selective and require a heavy course
load across a total years of study |
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What is
Minimum Threshold -
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Each external examination body set
its minimum threshold limit/policy-as per
below If the minimum number
of student/ fees as per minimum
threshold is not met, the student/s name /fees will be transferred to
the next cohort/session and will be notified. If student is not satisfied and
may request for exam registration/ fees refund only and exam
registration/exam fees refund policy apply. Student will be eligible for a
VTI LTD course completion testimonial if decided to cease- due to exam minimum threshold
restriction |
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Result |
Result are declared by the external
examing bodies through the MES/Centre a month of appropriately and students
are infirmed. |
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RESIT |
Student not successful in a unit can
apply for resit as per resit regulation for the next schedules examination. |
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Revision
for Re sit |
Unsuccessful candidate/s
receive a further up to 6 month free revision to complete the unit and
has to re enter for the unit in time. |
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Can I appeal
to for the grade obtained |
Yes if you are not satisfied with the
result, you can appeal using the appeal policy route |
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Can I complain
against |
Each and every student could make a
complaint-see complaint policy |
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I have
experience but no certificate-Can I receive/claim one. |
VTI Practice and offer equal chances to those having
practical experience ,an equitable route as per below under
Claim of attendance vti award
by Exemptions policy If a learner's achievement was certificated
outside the vti ltd for example from achievement in a programme at a
recognized institution or attain and covered the aspects of the
exercises by experience/s , then exemption may be applied and certificate
awarded |
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Internship |
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What is internship |
It
is a mode of learning a trade whereby you acquire the additional practical skills on-the-job at an
employer's workplace and theoretical and practice knowledge in VTI LTD . |
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Can I have
internship |
be
at least 16/17/18 years old (depending on the sector) enroll
and Follow a full time course at vti ltd
(depending in the sector) complete
the training ship program and course would be compulsory for all practical
unit and would be examinable in examination . Additionally you can: liaise
with the VTI LTD which may facilitate
your placement. contact
enterprises on your own and inform the vti ltd . Can I have a job after course |
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Can I take job overseas |
Holder of IVQ awards benefit from
the job motilities as per the agreement signed. Consult the mobility and
countries on the list –see brochure. |
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Can I be assisted to find a job after course |
Yes, Vti students are automatically listed on the vti employment
register and are distributed as and when requested by companies any time of
the year. Students are informed accordingly |
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Others |
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Course
attendance |
Course attendance is compulsory
-Student obtaining less than 80 percent attendance will not be accepted onto examination either locally
or internationally or both except
on management recommendation and
discretion |
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Can
visitors allowed to VTI |
The VTI
VTI Governing Body assures all visitors a warm, friendly and professional
welcome to Vocational Training Institute-vti, whatever the purpose of their
visit. The School has a legal duty of care for the
health, safety, security and wellbeing of all students and staff. This duty
of care incorporates the duty to „safeguard‟ all students from subjection to
any form of harm, abuse or nuisance. It is the responsibility of the VTI
Governing Body and senior staff to ensure that this duty is uncompromised at
all times. |
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Student
& Trainers relationship |
The
relationship between students and staff are central to the student experience
and this policy is intended to ensure that these relationships are
professional, have boundaries, and are founded on mutual trust and
confidence. |
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
We are committed to providing an environment where all
students, staff, visitors, contractors and stakeholders are welcomed and
treated with respect. No one should experience less favourable treatment or
discrimination because of their age; disability; gender identity or
reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; being pregnant or recently
becoming a parent; race; religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation. |
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Alcoholic
Beverages, cigarettes and Illegal
Drugs |
At VTI ltd we seek to foster the
intellectual, artistic, and social development of our diverse student body
and to create and maintain a community in which principles of fairness,
civility, and diversity are upheld. We recognize that some members of
the community will choose to use alcohol, thus these guidelines serve as a
way to help ensure that when alcohol is consumed it is done so responsibly,
with respect to others in the community and in adherence to school policies
and rules as well as state and local law. Additionally, the school seeks to
promote a drug-free campus that respects the community at large. We expect
members of the school community to adhere to vti policies and rules, as well
as state, and local law concerning drugs |
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Equal
Opportunity and fair access |
We aim to ensure that equality of
opportunity is promoted in all areas of our products and services and that
unlawful or unfair discrimination, whether direct or indirect, is eliminated. |
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Consent
of taking images |
During
Visit/ventures/class activities , and not limited to these, pictures ,video
etc are likely to be taken and to be used for vti ltd presentation, display
or in the booklet, newsletter or publicity and for educational purposes. |
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Student
Protection Plan |
The
Student Protection Plan has been drawn up to set out what action the
Institute would take if it became
necessary to close a course or to stop teaching on a particular site for
reasons beyond its control. This Plan covers all provision offered directly
by VTI LTD and that sub-contracted to academic partners. It does not cover
provision validated by the Institute |
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Insurance |
The
Institute has appropriate public
liability insurance covering all public including students to and through the
institute . It also provide insurance for all the activities as part of the
course. However, students should ensure that he/she insure himself/herself against any
minor/major accident during the event of the activities /course and their
personal belongings which are brought into the Institute at their own risk. They may also be
required to take out other types of insurance, for example, health insurance
while on placement/ course. |
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How to report bullying and harassment on
social media |
At the
Institute we take bullying and
harassment of another individual ery
seriously. If you're being harassed or bullied on social media, there are a
number of options available to you. You can discuss the issue with supervisor
or take independent advice from the office about your options. If you
consider that you are being bullied or harassed by a member of staff or
another student, see also the advice in the Institute 's dealing with unacceptable behavior guideline |
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Use of social media |
Social
media is a powerful and important part of modern life. Social
media can: Ø
Let you express and share your ideas and
creativity Ø
Connect with people and build a network of
contacts Ø
Present yourself to future employers and
enhance your career opportunities. But it can also: Ø
Cause
harm to others and yourself Ø
Damage
your reputation with future colleagues or employers Ø
Put
you at risk of legal or disciplinary action The Golden Rule The golden rule of
social media is to assume that anything you put on social media will not stay private, will not stay
anonymous, and will stay on the internet forever. So always think before you
post and express yourself with care. In particular: Ø
Don't harass, bully, or defame individuals or groups. Ø
Don't reveal confidential or personal information about yourself or
other people Ø
Don't post links to content that is discriminatory or illegal. Ø
Don't breach copyright or intellectual property. Ø
Don't post evidence of you breaking the law. Ø
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updated 16.11.20