Orientation

Orientation

Orientation is the beginning of your studies at KCBT, and is designed to welcome you in your new course, meet new students and to get the information and assistance you need to help in your studies at KCBT.

What will happen at Orientation?

At Orientation, you will:

• receive an Orientation Pack on your first day at KCBT
• meet with our friendly KCBT staff, and new friends
• learn about the services and facilities that are available to you as a student

The Orientation Program will cover the following topics (but is not limited to):

• KCBT contact information
• Student Safety
• KCBT Facilities
• Student Support Services
• Complaints and Appeals Policy
• Harassment and Bullying Information (and confirmation that this behaviour is considered ‘student misbehaviour’ for the suspension/cancellation of a student’s enrolment PLUS the potential for this to impact on a student’s visa)
• Meeting course progress requirements and intervention strategies (including the availability of English support etc)
• Work assignments, group work, research, plagiarism, supervision and course-work expectations
• Disciplinary procedures
• Recognition of prior learning or qualifications and experience gained
• Access & equity, privacy policy, complaints process, mediation
• USI Policy
• Deferral, leave of absence and Cancellation
• Assessments methodology
• Student code of conduct
• Issuance of qualifications
• Payment of Fees and refunds policy
• Student Visa Conditions – for main student visa applicants and their family members (if applicable)
• ESOS Framework
• Introduction to academic and administration team
• Health Facilities
• Working in Australia
• Other useful information

Most importantly Orientation ensures that you are enrolled and organised before you officially start your classes. You will:

• receive your timetable
• find out the resources you need
• get your KCBT Student ID Card

Attendance is compulsory.

What do I need to bring?

• a copy of your KCBT Offer Letter
• academic transcripts
• passport
• student visa details
• details of Australian address and phone contacts