Education and Training Policy Framework

The Education and Training Policy Framework has been developed to provide a systematic approach to the management, development and delivery of accredited courses and non-accredited training programs as provided by Clinical Education. This is aligned with and forms part of the SAAS Policy Framework.

All education and training related policy and procedures are available on the SAAS Intranet, Policy and Information Centre.

Student Related Matters

Student Behaviour and Expectations

In accordance with Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector, inappropriate behaviour is not acceptable in training programs. Should you feel that a student is not adhering to this and you have exhausted all avenues to assist them to manage their own behaviour, you should initiate intervention from the appropriate line manager.

Issues involving cheating, plagiarism, record-tampering or submitting work that is not their own should be discussed with the Program Manager responsible for the delivery of the course.

It is expected that both trainers and students will wear full operational uniform while participating in SAAS training programs. Should students involved in induction workshops not yet have uniforms, they are expected to wear neat, casual dress which meets WHS requirements and is suitable for ambulance work. This includes closed in shoes, long pants and appropriate tops.

Student Enrolment

To ensure students receive appropriate course information and up-to-date records are maintained, each student is required to enrol in the course prior to commencement. This is to be done in accordance with the Student Enrolment Procedure.

Under the Australian Government Student Identifiers Act 2014, anyone enrolling in accredited training must have a Unique Student Identifier so that a record of all VET they undertake may be maintained on a government database. Information on how to do this is provided during the enrolment process.

Student Support

SA Ambulance Service aims to identify and respond to the learning needs of all students as soon as practicable to maximize the chances of our students successfully completing their training. If you are approached by, or identify, a student who requires additional support please contact Clinical Education to develop support strategies.

As part of the enrolment process for accredited courses students will undergo a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to identify if they may require adjustment of assessments or additional support as part of their training.