Education code of practice
Participant CharterÂ
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- Monitor and systematically evaluate all education and training on a regular basis
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- Ensure equitable access to all educational services
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- Comply with Work, Health and Safety regulations
In developing and delivering education and training, Family Planning Australia staff have a responsibility to:
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- Respect the rights and opinions of others
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- Use language and engage in behaviours that are inclusive of diversity, including cultural and religious diversity, sexual and gender diversity and disability
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- Support participants to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes as set out in the course outcomes.
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- Take into account participants’ previous knowledge and experience, and their particular needs and circumstances including, ethnic background, cultural and religious practices in planning and delivering education
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- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participants and practice patients (where applicable)
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- Assist participants to learn from assessment tasks by providing them with timely and constructive feedback
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- Learn from, and improve their work practices based on, participants’ and other stakeholders’ feedback
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- Continuously maintain and develop their skills as educators
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- Ensure compliance with all relevant Family Planning Australia policies and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body
All participants in Family Planning Australia’s courses and programs have a right to:
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- Receive high quality education and training that is recognised in their respective field
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- Be treated with respect and dignity
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- Learn in an accessible and safe environment free from danger, abuse or harassment
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- Receive recognition of their particular needs and circumstances including, ethnic background, cultural and religious practices
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- Receive clear and accurate information about the course they are undertaking, including cost, entry requirements, scheduling and assessment requirements
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- Have access to their own records on request
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- Have their privacy and confidentiality maintained at all times
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- Give feedback on services provided
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- Be informed about and have access to the Family Planning Australia complaints process
All participants also have a responsibility to:
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- Respect the rights and opinions of others
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- Promote an effective learning environment by engaging proactively in learning activities
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- Use language and engage in behaviours that are inclusive of diversity, including cultural and religious diversity, sexual and gender diversity and disability
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- Comply with the terms and conditions for their course, as specified during registration
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- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of fellow participants, and practice patients (where applicable)
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- Be punctual for classes, appointments and adhere to the due dates set for submission of education/assessment work
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- Promptly advise the course administrator of any change in circumstance which impacts on attendance in classes or appointments
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- Respect the workplace in which training is held, which includes observing all non-smoking restrictions
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- Be aware of and promote the safety of themselves and others, and follow all reasonable instructions from Family Planning Australia staff.
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- Seek approval from authorised Family Planning Australia staff for the use of any Family Planning Australia equipment, assets, stationery, etc
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- Be responsible for their own possessions
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- Meet the required dress standards designated for particular programs.
Principles of Education and Training Delivery
To meet its commitment to design and deliver training of a high standard Family Planning Australia will:
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- Provide current and future participants transparent, accurate and accessible information on Family Planning Australia services, including promotional materials, policies and procedures, course requirements and fee structures.
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- Ensure all education and training delivered meets the standards of the relevant regulatory body
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- Maintain privacy and confidentiality when collecting, and/or storing participant information
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- Actively consult with stakeholders, including current and former participants, relevant industry and training bodies, and employers
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- Welcome feedback from all stakeholders, and deal with complaints in an equitable, fair and unbiased manner
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- Ensure all training developed follow standard approved protocols, including all learning materials and assessment tasks
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- Engage staff who have current industry knowledge and experience in delivering education, as well as relevant qualifications
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- Ensure that all education staff undertake regular professional development
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- Comply with the terms and conditions that participants have agreed to during registration
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- Monitor and systematically evaluate all education and training on a regular basis
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- Ensure equitable access to all educational services
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- Comply with Work, Health and Safety regulations
In developing and delivering education and training, Family Planning Australia staff have a responsibility to:
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- Respect the rights and opinions of others
-
- Use language and engage in behaviours that are inclusive of diversity, including cultural and religious diversity, sexual and gender diversity and disability
-
- Support participants to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes as set out in the course outcomes.
-
- Take into account participants’ previous knowledge and experience, and their particular needs and circumstances including, ethnic background, cultural and religious practices in planning and delivering education
-
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of participants and practice patients (where applicable)
-
- Assist participants to learn from assessment tasks by providing them with timely and constructive feedback
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- Learn from, and improve their work practices based on, participants’ and other stakeholders’ feedback
-
- Continuously maintain and develop their skills as educators
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- Ensure compliance with all relevant Family Planning Australia policies and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body