Attendance and Punctuality
All students are required to maintain a level of attendance of 80% or above at all times. Lecturers will mark the class and clinic rolls for each class and clinic session that students attend. If any student leaves a class early or arrives late, this will be recorded onto the roll books.

Note for International Students: The National Code of Practice requires full time study (minimum of 20 contact hours per week) and DIMIA also requires all overseas students to attend a minimum 80% of each term or semester period. Any student unable to reach at least 80% attendance of a term or semester will be automatically reported to DIMIA, and this may result in the cancellation of the student visa.

Any student with attendance issues may contact us at any time to arrange an interview in relation to attendance, the purpose of this interview is to ensure that the student is fully aware of their responsibilities regarding attendance while also providing the student with the opportunity to discuss and determine a solution to any issues or circumstances that are affecting their attendance.

Any student who cannot attend any class is requested to submit an explanatory note as soon as is practicable.

Any student who does not attend two classes in a row without a reasonable explanation or a medical certificate will be contacted and the matter of attendance will be discussed and a reasonable solution will be agreed to through counselling either on the phone or face to face.

Participation in Class
Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and activities.

Dress Code
Students should come to the Institute and attend class/clinic wearing suitable attire, this includes covered leather footwear. When attending the Clinic students are required to wear a white dust coat. Failure to do so may result in the student being turned away from class/clinic.

Behaviour on Campus
Students are expected to reflect the ideals and code of behaviour of the Institute in their dealings with fellow students, members of staff and the general public. All students are expected to adhere to the rules and to co-operate in the effective running of the Institute.

We strive to achieve the following "basic principles" of interpersonal behaviour:

• To be focused on the situation, issue or behaviour, not on the person.
  
• To assist in maintaining the self-confidence and self-esteem of others.
  
• To maintain constructive relationships with all staff and fellow students.
  
• To take the initiative to assist in making things better.
  
• To always lead by example.
  
• To always respect the property of the Institute, staff and fellow students.
  
• To never use inappropriate language with the understanding that to do so will not be tolerated.
  
• To always turn off Mobile phones during classes
  
• To never consume food or drinks in non-designated areas at the Institute

Every staff member and student should hold every other staff member and fellow student responsible for living up to these principles at all times.

Plagiarism and Cheating
Collusion, plagiarism or cheating in assignments, class assessments or examinations will not be tolerated. Lecturer will advise all students of the many different ways to avoid plagiarism. Students who are proven to be involved in such activities will not be permitted to continue their course.

Theft
As the premises of the Institute are open to the public, students are advised not to leave their valuables unsupervised. The Institute cannot be held responsible for anything which may be stolen from its premises.

Smoking
The Institute premises (including classrooms, clinic rooms, toilets, and general office and library areas) are smoke free zones. If students wish to smoke, they should do so outside the building.

Change of address
Students are required to promptly notify the Principal of changes to their addresses and telephone numbers. International students are required notify us within seven days of their change of address. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of their student visa.