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• **CPP07 Training Package**
• Application Forms
• Certificate I in Security Operations (Pre Licence) 91190NSW (Nationally Recognised)
• Certificate II in Security Operations PRS20103 (Nationally Recognised) 1A/1C UPGRADE COURSE
• Certificate III in Security Operations PRS30103 (Nationally Recognised)
• Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management PRS40103 (Nationally Recognised)
• Counter Terrorism and Bomb Awareness Course
• CPP20207 Certificate II in Security Operations
• CPP30407 Certificate III in Security Operations
• CPP30607 Certificate III in Investigative Services
• CPP40707 Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
• CPP50607 Diploma of Security and Risk Management
• Diploma of Security and Risk Management PRS50103 (Nationally Recognised)
• Instructor Certification Courses
• Interstate Courses
• Provisional 1A/1G - Unarmed Guard and 1C - Crowd Controller
• Provisional 1B - Bodyguard
• Provisional 1D - Dog Handler
• Provisional 1E - Monitoring Centre Operator
• Provisional 1F - Armed Guard (CIT only)
• RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol
• Statement of Attainment - HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
• Use of Force Courses
• Use of Force Information

Student Information

The following information is provided to ensure that you have all the necessary facts available to you when choosing VAST ACADEMY as your training provider. If you have any questions relating to any part of this information or other information on this site then please contact the office of VAST ACADEMY.

• Phone: 1300 134 814
• Email: admin@vastacademy.com.au

Vast Academy is a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation (RTO) and VETAB Registered. 

RTO Details:

Vast Academy (Aust) Pty Ltd T/As Vast Academy

Tel:  02 9299 3199

Fax: 02 9299 3155

Web: www.vastacademy.com.au

Email: admin@vastacademy.com.au

Mail: Level 7, 75 King Street, Sydney NSW, 2000

Master Licence: 407629708

ASIAL Member: 024048

RTO: 7102

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students are expected to have language, literacy and numeracy skills required to perform the duties of the specific field in which they are seeking employment. An understanding of English is required to undertake the course, this level, defined by VETAB and the Security Industry Registry is ASLPR-3. (Australian Second Language Proficiency Rating Level -3) Students of non-English speaking background having difficulty with the English language will be referred to the nearest TAFE for a language assessment. Security Officers are required to complete logs and incident reports on a daily basis, therefore, the ability to write in English is also a requirement.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

VAST has established a database for its students. This database is used to provide information to prospective employers. All students have the option of being included on this database. VAST will actively assist its graduates to find employment in the field of their choosing.

ASSESSMENT

Students will be assessed by qualified trainers and assessors against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria described in each unit of the course. Students, in consultation with the trainer, may be permitted to resubmit work after revision, or may be assessed in other ways. All students’ assessments will be filed as part of their academic documentation.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning will be available to all students who believe they are already competent in relation to the learning outcomes. Recognition of prior learning will be determined on an individual basis and will involve judging the competencies attained by the student through training, work experience or life experience. VAST will provide RPL through its existing policy guidelines. For further information please contact the office.

COURSE PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

A deposit of $100 must be presented, along with the Application Form, to secure your enrolment on a course. Final payment is due prior to the commencement of the course. A receipt and letter of confirmation of your place in the course will be forwarded to you by mail. If you are unable to attend your course and providing you notify the office (4 Days Notice minimum) in writing (email or by phone, you are entitled to a full refund. If you start the course and have paid in full and are unable to attend the course for unforeseen reasons then a refund on a pro-rata basis will be calculated.

REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE THE QUALIFICATION

Students who complete individual units and do not meet the requirements for a Certificate will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for each unit successfully completed. Students who successfully complete a course will receive a Nationally Recognised Certificate.

MUTUAL RECOGNITION

VAST ACADEMY is committed to providing a high quality, valid, reliable, flexible and fair, education and training system to people from all backgrounds and circumstances.

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) provides a national framework for all education and training qualifications in Australia. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) aims to provide consistency of qualifications across Australia.

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) have national recognition irrespective of whether the training and/or assessment has taken place on or off the job.

VAST ACADEMY will ensure students are offered mutual recognition for qualifications or Statements of Attainment completed at other Registered Training Organisations.

RISK MANAGEMENT

VAST ACADEMY makes every reasonable attempt to identify and mange risks concerned with compliance, with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations; and correct and prevent any failure to comply with the standards quality system, policies or procedures of the organisaton.

PRIVACY OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

VAST ACADEMY is committed to handling your private information in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2001. You will be requested to sign an application form giving permission for any of your work to be used or provided to others for the purpose of audit and other government related information gathering.

Your personal data will not be used for any marketing purpose and we will not be disclosed to any other third party unless required by law or as part of an investigation under the National Training Qualification Framework.

APPEALS GRIEVANCES OR COMPLAINTS

Students may lodge an Appeal, Grievance or complaint Form if they have: 

• Believe that they have been unfairly or inappropriately treated by any staff of VAST. 
• May have a formal complaint against another student. 
• Believe that they have not received the services for which they have paid their fees. 
• Have any other grievances associated with their enrolment and attendance with any VAST course.

Students lodging a grievance will be provided with the name and address of an appropriate government body, to whom they may make their grievance in the event of the result being unsatisfactory.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The desired outcome for VAST is to ensure students achieve the competency standard and gain their Certificate.  VAST is committed to providing students with support and assistance to enable them to satisfactorily complete the course, or to assist the student in identifying appropriate support agencies or services.

 

All student records in relation to courses completed and qualifications / certificates attained are entered onto the student database ESCED.  These records are available to the student on contact with the CEO.  Reprints of certificates etc are also available at a cost. All payments are recorded on MYOB and can be accessed if required.

    

For any assistance contact Vast Academy office on (02) 9299 3199 or

Email:  admin@vastacademy.com.au

GOVERNING LEGISLATION

VAST Academy complies with the following legislation relevant to the deliver of our training and assessment services.

-           O.H.&S Act 2000 No 40 and O.H.& S. Regs 2001

-           Antidiscrimination Act 1977 No 48 and Regs 1999

-           VET Act 2005 No 100

-           VET Funding Act 1992

-           CAPI Agents Act 2004

-           Apprenticeship and Training Act 2001 No 80 and Regs 2000

 

All of these Act and Regs can be found on the NSW Attorney Generals website at www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

VAST Academy is committed to ensuring the equal treatment of all persons (including staff, consultants, students, contractors and members of the public) To implement this Policy and the system, VAST will:

• Treat all staff, students, consultants, contractors and members of the public equal.
• Raise awareness of E.E.O. issues and relevant legislation amongst staff and students. 
• Assess the potential of staff and students and assist them to realise such potential.
• Assist and offer staff and students opportunities to develop job related skills.
• Ensure all staff and students have access to information relevant to their careers. 
• Deal with situations of discrimination.
• Deal with grievances and problems promptly and fairly and provide feedback to complainants irrespective of the outcome of the complaint.
• Accept that problems are real to the complainant irrespective of how they appear. 
• Raise awareness concerning sex based harassment and monitor the work or training environment to ensure there is no sexual harassment.

VAST ACADEMY is committed to high standards in the provision of education, training and assessment. VAST has strategies in place for training delivery and assessment for each Training Package Qualification and Accredited course within the organisations scope of registration.
VAST has access to the qualified staff, facilities, equipment, training and assessment materials required to provide the training and/or assessment services within the scope of registration and scale of operations, to accommodate client numbers, client needs, delivery methods and assessment requirements.