Academic misrepresentation

Students are advised that it is unacceptable to misrepresent themselves in any of their assessments.

Where AVT suspect that a student has misrepresented themselves, student support will make contact with the student in writing explaining that an academic misrepresentation is suspected. AVT will make a full investigation into the alleged misrepresentation including, but not limited to, contacting the workplace supervisor if necessary.

If the investigation provides evidence of misrepresentation, the matter will be referred to the General Manager for the appropriate action to be taken. AVT’s approach to managing misrepresentation for assessments is as follows:-

• Where AVT believe there is a genuine misunderstanding, a student will be asked to resubmit their assessment. In this instance, an informal warning will be given to the student.
• Where AVT believe that a student has deliberately and knowingly misrepresented themselves in an assessment AVT will impose sanctions that we consider are fair and proportionate to the conduct committed. These could include, but not limited to the resubmission of the assignment, a written warning or cancellation of the student’s enrolment.

Misrepresentation includes but is not limited to:

• Imitation of the signature of the supervisor/mentor in the workplace.
• Using the work of another individual or organisation and claiming it as a student’s own.
• Falsifying or fabricating information for use in assessments (unless simulation of the activity is acceptable).
• Changing the record of any grade or result.
• Providing false information in order to obtain reasonable adjustments to course and assessment requirements.
• Plagiarism.

Plagiarism is when a student uses someone else’s words or ideas without acknowledging that they have done so. That is, work is essentially copied.

All work in each individual assessment task must be the work of the student. Students are not permitted to submit for marking, as original, any work which contains:

• Identical or similar material to the work of another person (e.g. another student, a parent, a tutor);
• Identical, or similar material to a published work
• Identical, similar, or derivative material generated by AI tools such as language models (e.g. GPT-4, ChatGPT) without proper acknowledgement and verification.

Behavioural misconduct

Behavioural misconduct includes but is not limited to:

• Failure to comply with any policy of AVT, or a workplace
• Using abusive or insulting language
• Excessive and ongoing lateness
• Deliberate misuse of workplace or AVT equipment
• Conduct that places, students, colleagues, clients, visitors or employees of AVT in fear of their own safety or that of others.
• Wilfully and knowingly contravening workplace or student policies and procedures
• Engaging in theft, fraud, or assault
• Being affected by alcohol, drugs and/or a banned substance

Where AVT witnesses or is made aware of an instance of behavioural misconduct, student support will make contact with the student explaining that behavioural misconduct is suspected. AVT will make a full investigation into the alleged misconduct including, but not limited to, contacting, AVT employees, workplace supervisors and staff or other off-site based staff and managers.

If the investigation provides evidence of misconduct, the matter will be referred to the General Manager for the appropriate action to be taken. AVT’s approach to managing behavioural misconducts is as follows:

In the case of theft, assault and other acts that are contrary to the law, these will be referred to the police immediately.

Where AVT believe that a student has deliberately and knowingly engaged in behavioural misconduct, AVT will impose sanctions that are considered fair and proportionate to the conduct committed. These could include, but not limited to a verbal warning, a written warning or cancellation of the student’s enrolment.

Misconduct directly related to Work Placement

As outlined in a student’s workplace training agreement, students are advised that they are required to agree to and abide by the policies and procedures of their approved workplace and to conduct themselves in a suitably professional manner and to the expected standards of their workplace. Students will follow the instructions and guidance provided by the workplace supervisor to the best of their abilities. AVT will make contact with the students’ workplace supervisor to discuss their performance and progress.

Students are further advised that should they be asked to leave their workplace as a result of any misconduct, that this may jeopardise their place in the enrolled course and AVT reserves the right to cancel their enrolment.