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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies – Student Handbook 2020 (2) NZC in Security (Foundation) Level 3
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Student Handbook 2020
Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g.
Programme location
Lecture times
Staff
Other matters
Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g.
NZ Certificate in Security (Foundation) L3 Palmerston North and Whanganui
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Table of Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Staff ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Programme Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
Health and Safety .................................................................................................................................. 10
Programme Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 11
Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix 2 – Request for Extension ..................................................................................................... 16
Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ........................................................................... 17
Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit .......................................................................................... 18
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Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies. You are about to embark on an exciting and challenging journey. Our aim is to:
Make the programmes as enjoyable, interesting and instructive as possible.
To develop graduates who are skilled, passionate about their field and are able to apply their skills in a range of contexts.
To see the security industry as an important contributor to the partnership between students, staff and the programme.
To increase the appreciation of the security industry as an important part of daily living. We see learning in this programme as a dialogue in which you and your lecturer/s are actively involved.
This handbook has been designed to outline the course content, programme overview and to assist you in the provision of study throughout the year. From the team, enjoy your study throughout the year 2020! Lindsay Tamblyn Head of School Construction and Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies
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Quick Links
Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at http://student.ucol.ac.nz to find the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and forms. These are located in Policies and Procedures under UCOL Info. The Academic Statute and Student Discipline Statute (Non-Academic) 2019, two important documents that set out the main rules and processes you need to be aware of, can be found under Related Documents to the left of the Policies and Procedures page.
Outstanding Fees All fees are due to be paid in full by the first day teaching starts. Students who have not paid all of their fees (including outstanding library fines or other debts with UCOL) will not be eligible to graduate. See Academic Statute.
Computer Suites The computer facilities provided by UCOL are available to every enrolled student. Your password is the key to your account. Never share your login and password details with anyone else. You will also be held responsible for any activities that take place under this account name. Further information about computer use at UCOL can be found on the Information Technology page. See Computer Use Policy.
Student ID Cards Your student ID card helps you access certain rooms, borrow library equipment and other important functions. You can obtain your ID card from the Information Centre.
Printing and Photocopying Printers and photocopiers are operated from your student ID card. The cost of using them is deducted from your account. You can top up your credit at the Information Centre and check your balance at http://student.ucol.ac.nz/MoneyMatters/Pages/Print-Credit.aspx.
Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at http://connect.ucol.ac.nz.
Car Parking Car parks are provided for UCOL students and staff only. For Palmerston North car parks, all vehicles must be registered and display a current year UCOL car parking sticker. This sticker can be obtained at the Information Centre. Further information is available on the Car Parking Information page.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges what you have learned from other programmes and qualifications, life experiences, work experiences, training programmes and workshops and measures this against the requirements of the programme you are enrolled in. You can be awarded credit towards a qualification if you can satisfactorily demonstrate that your prior qualifications and experience reaches the required standard. You should apply within two weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form.
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Student Support Student support is available to help you succeed. Possible types of support include:
Health services
Disability support
Learning services
Maori education support
Scholarships and financial hardship support
Library resources More information on how to access this support is provided on the student intranet on the Learning & Study and Health Matters pages.
Concerns and Complaints Please refer to the Student Complaints Policy and Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure for information on how you can raise a concern or complaint and the process that follows.
Health and Safety We all have a responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy work and study environment. See Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy and Student Health and Emergency Procedure.
Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol For the safety and well-being of yourself and others, UCOL has policies regarding smoking, drugs and alcohol. Smoking is not permitted on any UCOL campus or facility. This smoke free policy applies 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. See Smoke Free Policy. You may be excluded from class or any UCOL related activity if a staff member believes you are
under the influence of alcohol. See Drug Alcohol Policy AND Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures.
Withdrawal Before you decide to withdraw from your programme, you should talk to staff on your programme. Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be obtained from the Information Centre.
Fee Refunds – Domestic Students The rules for fee refunds if you withdraw are outlined in the Student Fee Refund Procedure.
Fee Refunds – International Students Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee refunds for international students.
International Students International Student Support can help international students with any questions they might have. Further information is available on the International Students page. See International Students Procedure.
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Whanau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whānaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured.
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Staff
EXECUTIVE DEAN
Danny Reilly Bachelor of Applied Management; Trade Certificate; Certificate in Adult Teaching (Advanced) Phone: 952 7001 ext 70059 Email: [email protected] HEAD OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
Lindsay Tamblyn Trade Certificate (Carpentry), Certificate in Adult Teaching (Advanced) NC in Adult Literacy Education, Certificate in Renewable Technology, L5
Phone: 021660197 Email: [email protected]
FACULTY OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jen Trow NCALNE, NZCS, BEd, MEd(Admin)
Phone: 06 952 7218 or 952 7001 ext 70218 or 021 919 129 Email: [email protected]
LECTURER – Palmerston North LECTURER – Whanganui
Duncan Cameron Diploma in Police Studies CRM Security Afghanistan (2010) Workbased Assessor (units 4098 & 11281) NC in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education Cert in Adult Teaching (Advanced)
Phone: 021 807 706 Email: [email protected]
Mark Simmonds Security Expert
Phone: 022 101 6687 Email: [email protected]
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Programme Information
Length The New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3) is a single semester programme consisting of 19 weeks and inclusive of 2 weeks holidays.
INTAKE ONE
Start/Finish Dates Term 1 Monday 17 February to Thursday 9 April Mid-term break Friday 10 to Monday 27 April (includes Easter and Anzac Day) Term 2 Tuesday 28 April to Friday 26 June INTAKE TWO
Start/Finish Dates Term 1 Monday 11 May to Friday 3 July Mid-term break Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July Term 2 Tuesday 20 July to Friday 18 September
Holidays Waitangi Day Thursday 6 February Good Friday Friday 10 April Easter Monday Monday 13 April Easter Tuesday Tuesday 14 April ANZAC Day Monday 27 April Queen’s Birthday Monday 1 June Labour Day Monday 26 October Staff Studios Lecturers can be contacted by telephone or email. Telephone numbers are on page 7.
Timetable You can expect to attend up to 30 hours per week of timetabled theory and practical
classes. Although changes may be made from time to time, your study times at UCOL are generally Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm (both in Palmerston North and Whanganui) Independent Learning As well as your timetabled classes you are expected to spend up to 6 hours per week doing your own learning. This time is dedicated to self-directed research, study and completion of your assignments plus on-line work (as applicable). Practical/Work Experience There are 196 experience hours in this programme. Generally this is either under supervision by your lecturer or with local Security Companies.
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It should be noted that a significant amount of work experience for this programme is likely to be paid work experience, so employers will have a primary responsibility for your safety because there will be an employer-employee relationship. At the same time that the Work Experience Agreement is being negotiated, work experience employers are provided with information around respective responsibilities for accident compensation cover. Programme Structure
Title
Unit Standard (and version)
Level Pre/co-requisites
National credits
Local credits
Work Experience Hours
Professional Conduct and NZ Law
27360* v2 3 4
20 70 27361* v2 3 *27360 4
27364* v2 2 4
Confidentiality, Privacy and Technology
3
14 46
Personal Safety, Situational Awareness and Risk
3
12 35
Incidents, Events and Emergency Situations
6400 v6 6401 v6 6402 v8
3 2 1
2 14
45 1
1
Totals for programme
- - - 16 60 196
* Units 27360, 27361 and 27364 are requirements for a Security CoA (Certificate of Approval)
Aims The aim of this qualification is to provide the security sector with individuals who have obtained the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as a security officer. This qualification is suitable for those individuals who want to operate as a security officer in the security industry or for individuals already operating in the security industry who would like to gain recognition for current experience. Graduates will be capable of carrying out a broad range of tasks under limited supervision and demonstrate transferable skills in a security work environment. This programme also aims to enable students to develop the literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the security industry, and/or for further study
Graduation Requirements To be awarded the NZ Certificate in Security (Foundation) Level 3 you will need to gain achievement in all courses of the programme as shown on the table above.
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Compulsory Academic Requirements There are no compulsory academic requirements
Off-Campus Learning There are 196 work experience hours associated with this programme. You will complete your work experience under close supervision of your lecturers and with local Security companies. Programme Materials and Costs Most materials needed to complete the units of learning will be provided with the following exceptions:
COA Ministry of Justice $187.00 Boots Denstock $150.00 1 pair trousers Kapinua $ 44.00 1 white shirt Kapinua $ 34.00 1 Tie Kapinua $ 7.40 $422.40
Health and Safety Your programme lecturer(s) will assist you with referrals to the appropriate community agencies when required, for instance, for personal psychological and emotional issues that may arise from experiences gained via work experience.
All health and safety issues, including those associated with work experience components and keeping a reasonable level of fitness, will be discussed during orientation.
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Programme Assessment
Assessment Methodology The assessment for this programme is competency-based. You are assessed against the criteria given in the unit standards in the programme structure table Grading Scale
This programme uses competency-based assessment and results will be specified in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute as follows:
P Pass/Complete CR Credit gained through the recognition of prior learning N/A Not Achieved. Incomplete (ie, did not complete programme successfully) F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) W Withdrawn DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments and CAR U Unfinished at time of reporting
Te Reo Māori UCOL acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and endorses the right of its students to use Te Reo Māori in assessments. If you are fluent in Te Reo and wish to be assessed in it, you should inform your lecturers of this at the beginning of the programme. See Assessment in Te Reo Maori Procedure Te Aromatawai I Roto I Te Reo Maori
Schedule of Assessment You are advised of the specific assessment requirements at the start of each course. Conduct During Assessments During your study, you are expected to observe and comply with the Academic Statute and all programme regulations. Plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:
Copying from or inappropriate communicating with another person during an exam or assessment
Possessing any unauthorised material during an exam or assessment
Submitting any work for assessment that is not your own and whose author has not been acknowledged
Copying another’s work
Collaborating with others in the preparation of material, except where this is an assessment requirement
Resubmitting work without prior written approval of the lecturer
Turnitin, or a similar programme, may be used to determine whether you have committed academic dishonesty. Also, see Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Procedure.
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Part VIII of the Academic Statute outlines the disciplinary proceedings that apply should you breach these rules Extensions Extensions for an assessment can only be granted prior to the assessment due date and only in exceptional circumstances as defined by UCOL Academic Statute. Consideration of exceptional circumstances will be made in accordance with the UCOL Assessment Procedure. Evidence of the circumstances may be required. An application for an extension must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 2 – Request for Extension form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via email which must include all the information required by the form.
Where an extension has been granted, and the extension deadline has been met, no penalties will apply. You will be assessed, and feedback provided, in the same way as if the assessment was undertaken on the original date and time. Penalties for Late Submissions In the event of a student being unable to attend or hand in an assessment, a medical (or comparable) certificate is required. Students who do not attend, or hand in an assessment by the scheduled assessment time and who do not offer such a certificate will be deemed to have voluntarily missed the assessment. Generally, this will mean that these students will have only one more opportunity to be assessed for competency in that particular assessment. The following conditions apply to all late submissions of assignment material that does not have an approved extension:
All assessment work received after the due date and time, and not subject to a lecturer-approved extension, will attract a penalty.
The penalty for late submission is relegation to a single opportunity to successfully achieve in the assessment in question. Generally, this opportunity must be taken at the same time as others who are scheduled to complete their one resit entitlement, ie, after their unsuccessful attempt at the same assessment.
Any late submitted (first submission) assessment task will be returned unmarked prior to the student resubmitting on the remaining single opportunity.
The single opportunity to successfully achieve will only be granted if it can be determined there will be no advantage to you submitting the late assessment or disadvantage to students who have submitted the work on time.
If you do not undertake the assessment on the reassigned due date and time, and/or do not complete the assessment successfully, there will usually be no further resit opportunities and a ‘Not Achieved’ ‘result will be entered for the assessment.
Reconsideration of Results Any assessment may be reconsidered if you believe that a particular outcome for an
assessment is unreasonable or has been incorrectly assessed.
Within five calendar days of the return of the assessment, you must return the script or other
work to the lecturer responsible for the course with a written request for reconsideration. This
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request must specify the parts of the assessment that are to be reconsidered and give
reasons why reconsideration is sought.
You must apply in writing using the Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result form at the back of this handbook. You may be charged a fee for this process. Your result may be unchanged, raised or lowered following reconsideration. The reconsidered result will be recorded as the final result. However, you still have the right to appeal this result in accordance with the Academic Statute.
Resits If you genuinely attempt, but do not successfully achieve, part or all of an assessment (first attempt) you are entitled to one opportunity to resit that assessment. In such cases, a time or timeframe for the resit will be scheduled by the subject lecturer, within the published timeline of the course.
If you are unsuccessful in achieving a particular outcome you may not need to resit the entire assessment.
In the event of you being unable to attend or hand in your resit assessment (second attempt) on the scheduled assessment time, a medical (or comparable) certificate is required. If you do not provide such a certificate you will be deemed to have voluntarily missed the assessment. Generally, this will mean that there will be no further resit opportunities and the original grade (first attempt) will be entered as the result for the assessment.
In exceptional circumstances, an additional resit may be possible, however this is dependent on the available time and resources. The final decision on granting additional resit opportunities will be at the discretion of the subject lecturer in consultation with the programme leader. An application for a resit must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 4 – Request for Resit form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via email which must include all the information required by the form. Academic Appeals The academic appeals process is outlined in Part IX of the Academic Statute.
Inability to Meet Programme Requirements Under certain circumstances, an individual study contract may be drawn up to encourage you to meet programme requirements. Any failure to meet this contract may result in you being asked to leave the programme. If you have a serious health problem or other personal circumstances that impact on your ability to meet programme requirements, please inform your Lecturer. Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be obtained from the Information Centre.
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Student Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities All students at UCOL are expected and required not to do any one or more of the following things for any examination or assessment:
Copy from or inappropriately communicate with another person.
Possess any unauthorised material such as books, printed or written paper, electronic material or any other material.
Plagiarise the work of another without indicating that the ideas and/or words are not the student’s own.
Collaborate with others in the preparation of material, except where this has been approved as an assessment requirement.
Resubmit prior work without prior written approval of the programme staff.
Use any other unfair means.
Non-academic Responsibilities All students at UCOL (whether on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus) are expected and required to behave at all times in a reasonable and lawful manner in the circumstances.
Without limiting the first statement, you are required:
To observe all UCOL health and safety rules.
To treat all people (whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus), including UCOL staff and students, in a lawful manner in the circumstances and with respect and consideration.
To attend UCOL course activities and tuition without the influence of alcohol and/or unlawful substances.
To take reasonable care not to damage or destroy UCOL resources and to use all UCOL resources in accordance with UCOL’s directions.
Not to harass any person whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus.
Not to discriminate against any person in a way which is unlawful.
To act in a manner that maintains your well-being and that of other staff and students at UCOL.
Quick Links Further information is available at:
Academic Statute
Student Discipline Statute (Non-Academic) 2019 Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy
Student Health and Emergency Procedure
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Appendix 1 – Study Contract Student Name:
Date:
I hereby acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of my student handbook. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within that handbook. I understand that, should I breach any of the above mentioned rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from part or all of my programme or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my programme, it is my responsibility to complete a Change of Circumstances form and to submit it immediately to Student Information. Signed:
I have explained any areas of concern or confusion expressed regarding the rules and conditions stated in the student handbook. I am assured that the student understands his/her obligations as a student on this programme. Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Signed:
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Appendix 2 – Request for Extension Student Name:
Date:
I would like to request an extension for the submission of assessment for the following: Programme:
Course:
Assessment:
Date Due:
Reason for Requesting Extension:
I declare that the information given is correct and true. Signed:
Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Decision:
Declined / Approved (circle one) for ______ day(s)
Reason Declined:
Note:
Requests must be made prior to the due date.
Extensions will be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise. Extensions will only be issued to those who have genuine reasons for not being able to
complete assessments.
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Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Course:
Assessment:
I request reconsideration of my result for the above assessment. I understand that the mark I receive from this reconsideration will appear on my final transcript. Yours sincerely Signed:
Note: This request must be made within five (5) days of receiving your original result. Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
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Appendix 4 – Request for Resit
Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Course:
Assessment:
Date Due:
Reason for Requesting Resit:
Supporting Documentation Attached: Medical certificate
Employer Other (specify)
Signed:
Lecturer Name:
Date Received:
Decision:
Declined / Approved (circle one)
Reason Declined: