2021 Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Course Guide

EXPECTATION WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT STUDENT ORIENTATION We understand that being a new student can be daunting, so we have developed a student orientation program to support you through your transition into TAFE. Take the opportunity to discover what services and support we offer each and every Bendigo TAFE student, meet new people and make new friends. Student Orientation days are held in mid-late February and are open to all current and new students. If you have any questions about our Student Orientation program, please contact our Events Team at events@bendigotafe.edu.au STUDENT EVENTS Bendigo TAFE holds a number of events and activities throughout the year to make sure there’s always something fun and engaging happening on campus. As a new student, you can look forward to cultural diversity celebrations, mental health awareness days, reconciliation events, women’s day events, work safe month and more. For more information on student events look out for our monthly student newsletter or email our Events Team at events@bendigotafe.edu.au STUDENT NEWSLETTER To stay on top of everything happening on and off campus, keep an eye on your inbox for our monthly student newsletter. You’ll find fun, informative and engaging stories that cover the below: • What’s happening at TAFE • News and Success • Alumni Spotlight • What’s Happening in Bendigo Want to get involved? We are always looking for students to profile, success stories to share and articles written by students for students. Get in contact with us at studentnewsletter@bendigotafe. edu.au STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Have you always wanted to volunteer, but didn’t know how to get started? Bendigo TAFE offers all students the opportunity to get involved in our Student Volunteer Program and give back to the TAFE and local community. Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience, grow your team and leadership skills and meet new people. To learn more about volunteering visit education.bendigotafe.edu. au/student-volunteers IDAHO OUR AMBASSADOR DOG In 2018, Bendigo TAFE welcomed our ambassador dog Idaho to the team. Idaho was bestow on us by our industry partner Guide Dogs Victoria and helps students understand the needs of people with low vision and the work associated to train and care for their assistance animals. Idaho can be seen at a range of our events and on campus almost daily to help share the message of accessibility and inclusivity throughout the TAFE. To keep up with Idaho’s travels follow us on Instagram and Facebook . STUDENT GRADUATION The Graduation Ceremony is a yearly event that celebrates the achievements of students who have completed their studies with Bendigo TAFE. This event is free for students to participate in and is held annually at the Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo. Eligible students will receive invitations via email between December-February once they have completed their course of study and had their certificate printed. Please note: Certificates of qualification are not received at the Graduation Ceremony. These are sent directly to student’s registered address via post within 30 days of their teaching department signing off on course completion. STUDENT AWARDS Each year a number of students are selected by their teaching area to receive awards and be interviewed for the overall Student of the Year and Apprentice of the Year. Award recipients and their guests are invited to attend Bendigo TAFE’s annual Industry Excellence Awards night, a networking event where all winners are presented with their prizes onstage. 13 12