Timetable and Class Information

Timetable Australian Health and Management Institute delivers training and assessment seven days per week during the term time. Students are required to attend 15 scheduled hours face to face classes on campus as follows:

• Day classes – 7.5 hours over 2 days per week
• Evening classes – 5 hours over 3 evenings per week

Students are allocated to scheduled classes based on class numbers and availability. Australian Health and Management Institute reserves the right to change the timetable where required. The annual academic calendar with the term dates are published on the Australian Health and Management Institute website at www.AHMI.edu.au AHMI provides blended based training model comprised of the following components of delivery, supervision, assessment and support:

1. Classroom based training sessions to develop the knowledge and theoretical understandings required to undertake aged care work and work within a highly regulated industry and prepare for and practice dealing with situations that arise in an aged care setting. Classroom settings will ensure full access to internet, whiteboards and online resources. Classroom and simulated environment training sessions include scheduled face to face classes each week during term time. Attendance in classroom-based training sessions is mandatory and students who do not attend are not eligible to undertake assessment
2. Practical training and experience for a range of courses are held in industry simulated environments allowing for training, practice and assessment to occur in a simulated environment. During the practical sessions, enough time is allocated to students to prepare, practice their skills, reinforce their knowledge and prepare themselves for the practical assessments.  Attendance in practical training and experience is mandatory and students who do not attend are not eligible to undertake assessment
3. Online Learning – Students must complete 5 hours of scheduled online learning every week to complete research, knowledge preparation and formative assessment activities including associated review questions to enhance their understanding. This time is included in the scheduled hours of training per week Online learning is monitored and recorded to comply with Standard 8 National Code of Practice 2018.
4. Self-Study for class reading, assessment research, preparation and completion – In addition, successful completion of this course will require students to engage in the following self-study time that is essential to be undertaken in the student’s own time outside the scheduled hours to include but not limited to:

• Read the relevant chapters in their learning materials prior to class so that the theory presentation has some context and meaning as students will better understand the theory presentation
• Answer the questions at the end of the relevant chapter prior to attending class so that the trainer can run through with the class integrated with the theory presentation
• Research, preparation and completion of summative written assessment tasks
• practical assessment preparation
• any other additional reading and exploration of suggested resources

The amount of time students needs to spend varies upon the individual, however 10 hours per week in addition to scheduled face to face classes and online learning would be appropriate for satisfactory course progression.  This time is in addition to the structured 20 scheduled hours of training each week  

1. Mandatory Work Placement is provided for some courses where students are required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the work place for successful completion of their course. Refer to course information for courses requiring work placement.

Assessment Methods: Students are required to undertake a range of theoretical and practical assessments for each unit of competency. The methods of assessment will vary according to the requirements of each unit of competency in the course and these include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge questions
• Verbal questions
• Case studies
• Projects
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Practical demonstrations
• Presentations

At the beginning of each unit of competency, students are provided with information for that unit of competency that clearly outlines the assessment tasks required including the criteria and due dates. Students that require reassessment will be required to pay a reassessment fee as published in the Schedule of Fees and Charges. Materials, Resources and Library Access Australian Health and Management Institute students have access to all student resources online through Moodle for each unit of competency as stated in the Course Structure for their chosen course. Australian Health and Management Institute students can also complete the online application to join the City of Sydney Library Service through the online website access at https://library.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Montage/Join.aspx The City of Sydney Library Services branches are located at the following:

• Customs House Library
• Glebe Library
• Green Square Library
• Haymarket Library
• Kings Cross Library
• Newtown Library
• Pyrmont Link
• Surrey Hills Library
• Library Express
• Ultimo Library
• Waterloo Library

The street address, contact details and opening hours of all City of Sydney Library Services branches listed above can be found by visiting the following website at https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries/our-network The conditions of membership are as follows:

• Membership is free to all residents of New South Wales
• Students must agree to abide by all City of Sydney Library Service policies and conditions of use and:
• Accept responsibility for all items borrowed on the library card
• Pay replacement costs plus processing charges for any items lost, stolen or damaged
• Students must report lost/stolen cards to the City of Sydney Library Service immediately
• Return borrowed items on or before the due date or check whether the item can be renewed
• Respect the rights and security of staff and other library users
• Notify the City of Sydney Library Service of any changes to contact details provided
• Students can find further information by visiting the City of Sydney Library Service website at http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library/Default.asp

Credit Transfer: Relevant Australian Qualifications and Statements of Attainments that have been issued by any other Registered Training Organisation will be recognised by Australian Health and Management Institute. To apply for Credit Transfer students must be able to present their original Qualification /Statement of Attainment or certified copies of the qualifications, with National Codes and Titles that match the current course in which the student is enrolled. Where course credit is granted to individual overseas students Australian Health and Management Institute will notify DHA of the change to the duration of study though PRISMS reporting. Recognition of Prior Learning: Australian Health and Management Institute recognises the skills and knowledge that students may have gained through previous studies and workplace and life experiences. Students may be entitled to gain recognition prior or after commencing the course that will exempt them from attending one or more units. Students who believe they already have the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency can request RPL and should request a copy of the RPL Kit. All students are made aware of RPL during orientation. Students are provided with information about the evidence required for each qualification and must provide valid, sufficient, current and authentic evidence to demonstrate competency.  The assessor may require the student to undergo a challenge test/s.  The cost for RPL is to be borne by the student Where RPL is granted to individual overseas students the Australian Health and Management Institute will notify DHA of the change to the duration of study though PRISMS reporting. Vocational Training and Future Employment While Australian Health and Management Institute works closely with a number of significant industry organisations, there is no guarantee of employment for Australian Health and Management Institute students or graduates.