Assignment
1: PIP
Unit Tutorial – Induction
Name: Dean Claxton
Group: D
Assignment Brief:
You have been asked to prepare a guide for new students (yourself included) on your course. The guide could be in any media e.g. A word-processed document, a PowerPoint presentation, a website or put on a CD.
“I am very pleased that you have decided to continue your studies at this College. You are following in the footsteps of thousands of students who have studied here and been extremely successful. One of the reasons for this success is that we have experienced teams of staff who care about the achievements and progress of their students.
Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, and whatever your age or ability we aim to provide you with high quality teaching backed up by an extensive range of student services to support your students. We are justifiably proud of this service, which was described by Further Funding Council Inspectors in their Inspection report of the College in 1997/98 as ‘Outstanding’.
You have, therefore, an excellent opportunity before you. Be sure that you make the most of this. Take advantage of all that is on offer to you, work hard and enjoy your time at college.
Good luck with your studies.
Noel Otley, Principal”
- Taken from the student Handbook.
The “mission is to deliver quality Education and Training”
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The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training. The students Charter outlines the standards of service the college offers.
- Information and advice to help you choose the course that best meets your needs and ambitions
- High quality teaching by appropriately qualified staff
- Library and I.T. facilities to support your studies
- A safe and pleasant working environment
- A personal tutor, for full-time students, to monitor your progress and provide help and guidance when necessary. (Part time students are supported through their subject tutors).
- Careers advice to help you plan how you will progress after your course
- Study skills support, a profession counselling service and special needs support should you require them
- Equality of opportunity
- A range of social and recreational opportunities.
- A complaints procedure that deals with any complaints you may have in courteous, fair and efficient manner.
Effective learning is a partnership between a college and its students. The following set of guidelines are intended to create a college environment which enables you and all other students to be successful in a safe and friendly environment.
- Attend all lectures, tutorials and workshops.
- Arrive punctually.
- If you are absent, please notify the Departmental Secretary. Full time students should submit a medical certificate from their doctor if their illness has extended beyond 6 working days.
- Carry out assignments conscientiously and within the deadlines set.
- If you change your address or telephone number let your tutor know and complete the form available for this purpose.
- Make use of the college’s learning resources to help you achieve your bets results
- Become familiar with all exams and assessment procedures and dates.
- You are responsible for your own safety and the safely of others whilst on College premises
- You must conform to the College and department Health & Safety Policies.
- If pregnant speak to your lecturer as soon as you know so that a Risk Assessment can be conducted so that your health and that of your child can be protected.
- Approiate protective clothing must be worn in the workshops and laboratories.
- For physical education and dance classes you are required to wear approiate clothing
- Follow the Fire Instructions, displayed in all rooms, if the Fire Alarm sounds. Once outside the building you will receive further instructions.
NB: Tampering with Fire Alarms or Fire Extinguishers exposes everyone to increased danger in the event of a fire. Consequently, anyone involved in such activities will face disciplinary action, including the cost of replacement or repair.
- In the event of an accident on college grounds, notify the lecturer responsible for the class at the time or, in break periods, the receptionist or departmental secretary. They will arrange first aid treatment if necessary. ALL such accidents must be reported from available first aider, once treatment has been given. Please note that the college first aiders work within the health & safety at work act 1974 and the health & safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Under these regulations the First Aider is absolutely forbidden to give pills or tablets for any reasons, including headache. They are also forbidden to use antiseptic creams on wounds, e.g. TCP, Saviion. Please do not ask for these treatments as they will be refused.
- Do not take food or drink into the classrooms, workshops or studios, as spillage and litter present a hazard to the other users of the college
- Carry your college membership card with you at all times, as proof that you are a fully enrolled student and entitled to use college facilities.
- Personal visitors should not be encouraged to visit the college, except official business. The college reserves the right to request any person who is not a student or staff member of the college to leave the premises. Please do not bring any children on site unless they are attending the nursery/crèche or a special schools link class.
- No animals are allowed on the site – except guide dogs
- Laser pens are specifically forbidden on college premises.
The college has an effective Equal Opportunities Policy,
which provides a caring and welcoming atmosphere so that all individuals can
achieve their full potential. In this context the college as an employer and
provider of education and training promotes equality or opportunity and freedom
from discrimination. Anyone not adhering to this may face disciplinary
Equal Opportunities involves:
- Treating everyone fairly and without prejudice.
- Focussing on the abilities of the individual.
- Allowing all those who learn and work within the college to achieve progress, success and fulfilment.
- Taking into account each person’s circumstances and varying needs.
The college operates to its own code of ethics, copies of which are available in the learning resources centres.
Student services, organise a number of regular sporting/recreational activities. These will take place weekly on all three sites from the first week in October, after the Welcome Fair and range from pool competitions to Basketball and Five-a-Side Football tournaments. The gymnasium at Quarles is open at certain times for students use (with staff supervision). Dates and times of these activities will be posted around the college in September.
The college traditionally enters a football team into the South East College Competition and also competes on a friendly basis with Basketball teams from other colleges.
By combining the traditional academic library with the latest computer technology the centres offer world-wide research facilities through the Internet.
A computerised catalogue, which is also available via the College web site, gives instant access to the 47,500 items that are in stock across three sites.
The stock consists of books, journals, videos, CD ROMs and audio tapes, as well as specialist collections such as picture banks, cutting files and construction materials.
Students may benefit from our interleading scheme and additional facilities, such as the video viewing rooms and study areas.
Friendly, professional staff are always on hand to provide expert help and guidance.
There is a separate information technology centre at Ardleigh Green, with 60 personal computers. Of these 20 have multi-media facilities and 25 have free Internet access. The Information Technology Centres at Quarles and Harrow Lodge campuses are integrated into the Learning Resources Centres.
Overall, there are 96 personal computers for students to use, of which 48 have Internet access.
There is a wide range of software supporting the taught courses, with both colour and black and white laser printing for a professional look to final projects.
Welcoming, expert staff will assist students in their use of the software applications.
Laminating facilities, tutorial videos and on-line help, as well as reference books, are always available for extra guidance and assistance.
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Study Skills Support
Study skills sessions are available for mature students who have been away from formal education or training for some time. If you need help with your literacy or maths, and if you are not familiar with the style of assignment required, then drop in to one of the Study Skills Centres for an individual assessment of need. There is a Study Skills Centre located on each of the three campuses.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Mullins on 01708 462747 or call in to one of the centres.
Dyslexia
The College can offer an assessment for students who are or feel they might be dyslexic.
For more information, please contact Ann Lynne on 01708 462747 or call in to one of the centres.
The College can also help you with your physical equipment needs ..
The Catering Service is run by Scolarest and Christopher Bils is the Catering Manager
Scolarest aim to offer varied and nutritionally balanced menus, with promotions throughout the year ‘spice up’ the fare.
Opening Times
Ardleigh Green
Bistro
Quarles
The Bistro and designated area at Quarles after seating for students wanting quieter surroundings
Snacks, Hot Dogs, Pies.
Pastries, Cakes, Biscuits
Sandwiches, Upper Crust and hot and cold beverages
Drinks, Crisps and Chocolate are always available via vending machines.
A Student Common Room is provided on all 3 campuses for students to relax and unwind during their free time.
Fancy a holiday, a trip to the theatre or a short weekend break? You can book all of these things and more at the College’s Travel Agency, run in conjunction with access Travel.
The Travel Agency training office provides experience for leisure & Tourism students and is overseen by Denise Williams, the Director of Access Travel. This has proved to be a very successful partnership. Students and staff of the College can make enquires or carry out a wide range of purchases, from holiday insurance, theatre bookings, to flight only, accommodation or full package holidays.
The Travel Agency is situated on the ground floor at Ardleigh Green Campus in room A18, where the opening times are posted on the door.
Ardleigh Green Campus,
Tel: 01708 455011
Fax: 01708 462788
Quarles Campus,
Romford Essex RM3 9ES
Tel: 01708 455011
Fax: 01708 462777
Hyland way, Hornchurch
Tel: 01708 455011
Fax: 01708 462740
Information and Advice Centre: 01708 462801
www.havering-college.ac.uk
e-mail [email protected]
The information in this guide was gathered from The Havering
College student Diary and the official