TAFE Illawarra provides all students with the opportunity to study, learn and develop skills in a safe and healthy adult educational and social environment.

When you complete your enrolment you agree to abide by the regulations relevant to TAFE NSW and declare that the information you supplied is true and correct.

As a student, you have a right to:

• be treated fairly and with respect by TAFE NSW staff and students
• learn in an environment free of discrimination and harassment
• pursue their education goals in a supportive and stimulating environment
• have access to counselling
• privacy concerning Institute records or documents which contain personal information (subject to statutory requirements)
• lodge a complaint without fear of victimisation.

As a student, you are expected to:

• treat other people with respect and fairness
• notify the Customer Service Centre at your loca Campus about any changes to your contact information
• not engage in plagiarism (piracy, copying, forgery), collusion or cheating in any academic assessment or examination
• submit assessment tasks by the due date (or seek approval for extension of deadline in exceptional circumstances)
• return or renew library resources on time
• observe normal safety practices eg wear approved clothing and protective equipment and follow directions both written and verbal given by authorised officers
• a student will not be permitted to enter or remain at any location/site if barefooted - footwear such as thongs, platform shoes and stiletto heels are prohibited
• refrain from the use of mobile phones, pagers and other electronic means of communication in classroom and other learning areas
• refrain from swearing in classrooms and other learning areas
• refrain from smoking in all Campus buildings
• refrain from eating and drinking in classrooms
• behave in a responsible manner by not:
  • littering
  • harassing fellow students or staff
  • damaging, stealing, modifying or misusing property
  • entering the Campus with drugs, alcohol or weapons or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • engaging in other behaviour which could offend, embarrass or threaten others
• refrain from riding skateboards and in-line skates on Campus
• refrain from playing any non-authorised sporting activities within the Campus grounds

For more information refer to the 2012 Student Guide.