Student Info
Pines Learning is a community based not-for-profit organisation and is a Registered Training Organisation delivering Nationally Accredited courses.
2009 Term Dates
- Term 1 28 January - 3 April
- Term 2 20 April - 26 June
- Term 3 13 July - 18 September
- Term 4 5 October - 18 December
Enrolment details
If you are a new student to the centre you must complete an enrolment form.
Download this enrollment form here: Enrolment Form PDF
Existing students are only required to complete an enrolment form at the beginning of each year.
Our student handbook which provides useful information on our fees structure, funding and our refund policy is available for download here: Student handbook 2008 PDF
Class times and start dates:
Class times vary depending on the courses. Class times range from
1 hour to 6 hours duration once or twice per week.
Refer to the relevant timetable or your enrollment receipt for class start dates, times and venue.
Student support
Pines Learning provides a supportive environment. If you have any difficulties or issues, while you are undertaking courses, please feel free to contact your Program Coordinator
Attendance requirements
It is expected that you attend classes as per the timetable. In cases of non-attendance due to illness, etc, please report your absence by phone to your Program Coordinator. Students absent from class must negotiate catch up work with the relevant tutor. All students not completing courses must complete written notice of withdrawal available from Reception.
Disciplinary policy
Students must adhere to Class Conduct and the Disciplinary Policy of the Centre.
Course evaluation
At the end of each course you will be asked to complete an Evaluation Form as we value your opinion and would like to find out whether the course you enrolled in met your needs. Your evaluation also allows us to constantly improve the quality of our courses. Your responses remain confidential and anonymous.
Course materials
Some courses require students to purchase text books, manuals or other materials. You will be notified prior to enrolment if this is the case.
Course information
Access to curriculum documents and training packages is available on request. Students enrolled in accredited courses will receive copies of required outcomes at the start of each class and may access their records/results while undertaking a module/unit/course on request.
Students may appeal against an assessment outcome with their tutor or the relevant program area coordinator. The tutor and coordinator will then review the appeal and contact the student to discuss the options/outcome. If appeal is unsatisfactory to the student, refer to the Complaints & Appeals Policy for Students.
Admission requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. All prospective students are interviewed at or prior to enrolment to ensure that they enrol in a course best suited to their level and ability.
Mutual recognition
Pines Learning recognises the assessment decisions of, and Statements of Attainment and Qualifications issued by another Registered Training Organisation, as per Centre Policy.
Legislation and training information
Please refer to the following websites that will provide you with legislation information that may significantly affect your participation in Vocational Education:
www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills
www.otte.vic.gov.au
www.tpatwork.com
www.ntis.gov.au
Policy Documents