All policies and procedures are designed to ensure the RTO meets all relevant standards and guidelines. (Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards and VRQA Guidelines for VET Providers .
Access Equity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) is committed to promoting access and equity in its education and training and does not accept any form of discrimination. We ensure that our vocational education and training services are responsive to the individual needs of our students whose age, gender, cultural or ethnic background, disability, sexuality, language skills, literacy or numeracy levels may present a barrier to access, participation and the achievement of suitable outcomes.
At CRCIT we value the diversity of our learning community and respect the differences between staff and students, recognising that each person has individual talents and skills to bring to CRCIT. At CRCIT all staff and students are entitled to work and learn in an environment in which they can enjoy their work, study, and relationships free from unwanted discrimination and harassment of any kind. The success of sustaining a College environment is when all individuals are committed to these goals.
Read the full Access Equity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Child Safety Policy
As a Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) school-based RTO, delivering training to persons under 18 years of age, Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) is required to comply with the Child Safe Standards made by the Minister for Child Protection under section 17 of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
In addition, the RTO must also comply with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (since 1 January 2023)
- RTOs comply with the Child Safe Standards as a condition of registration.
- Organisations applying for RTO registration must disclose whether they or their high
- managerial agent(s) has ever failed to comply with the Child Safe Standards.
The purpose of this Policy is to demonstrate the strong commitment of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) to the care, safety and wellbeing of all students at our school. It provides an outline of the policies, procedures, actions and strategies that will be implemented to ensure that a child safe culture is championed and modelled at all levels of the College, to keep students safe from harm, including all forms of abuse in our school environment, on campus, online and in other locations provided by the College.
To demonstrate compliance with Guideline 6, and as a school-based RTO it has clear policies and procedures in place, enabled and supported by suitable governance and operational arrangements, which achieve the outcomes required for each Child Safe Standard and are appropriate for its student cohort and all premises where services are provided to persons under 18 years of age.
The purpose of the Catholic Regional College Sydenham Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy is to demonstrate the strong commitment of Catholic Regional College Sydenham to the care, safety and well-being of all students at our school. It provides an outline of the policies, procedures, actions and strategies that will be implemented to ensure that a child-safe culture is championed and modelled at all levels of the College including the RTO, to keep students safe from harm, including all forms of abuse in our school environment, on campus, online and in other locations provided by the College and RTO.
This Policy takes into account relevant legislative requirements within the state of Victoria, including the specific requirements of the Child Safe Standards as set out in Ministerial Order No. 1359.
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Recordkeeping Policy
- Engaging Families in Child Safety Policy
- PROTECT: Identifying and Responding to Child Abuse – Reporting Obligations Policy
- PROTECT Procedure – Informing staff of reporting obligations
- PROTECT Procedure – Police or DHHS Child Protection interviews at school
- PROTECT Procedure – Responding to all forms of child abuse
- PROTECT Procedure – Responding to offences under the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic.)
- PROTECT Procedure – Responding to Police and Child Protection requests for further information
- PROTECT Procedure – Responding to student sexual offending
- Reportable Conduct Policy
Read the full Child Safety Policy and Refer to CRCS Website for all CRCS Child Safety and Wellbeing-related policies
Student Code of Conduct
As a Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), Catholic Regional College Sydenham (CRCS) and its school-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) expects all students participating in training as part of their educational pathway at Catholic Regional College Sydenham to adhere to the Student Wellbeing and Behaviour Management policies.
Members of the Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) community are expected to treat each other with respect, courtesy, and fairness, using appropriate language at all times. CRCIT does not tolerate violence, intimidation, harassment, bullying, cheating, collusion, or plagiarism.
CRCIT is committed to fostering an environment that respects the dignity of each individual, promotes self-esteem, and values the worth of others within a fair and equitable setting. All students enrolled at CRCIT are required to uphold high standards of conduct throughout their training.
Complaints and Appeals Policy/Procedure
Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is owned, operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS). Catholic Regional College Sydenham (CRCS) and Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) values and encourages open and positive relationships with our College community.
In the first instance, student, parents/guardians/carers or members of the college community should refer to the College Complaints Handling Policy.
The CRCIT Complaints and Appeals Policy/Procedure policy is designed to ensure the RTO meets the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards and VRQA Guidelines for VET Providers.
Complaints and appeals covered by the CRCIT policy
The CRCIT Complaints and Appeals Policy covers complaints and appeals in the following areas:
- Enrolment process – Ensuring fair and transparent enrolment procedures.
- Training and assessment quality – Addressing concerns about course delivery, assessment methods, and outcomes.
- Student progress and support – Allowing students to appeal issues related to academic progress, support services, or assessment requirements.
- Assessment results – Giving students the right to appeal if they believe their result is unfair or incorrect.
- Complaint decisions – Ensuring a clear and timely process for appealing responses to complaints.
If the complaint involves issues not listed in this document, the complaint must be referred to the college as per the College Complaints Handling Policy.
Read the Complaints and Appeals Policy/Procedure
Access Complaints and Appeals Form
Fees and Refunds Policy/Procedure
The purpose of providing a student with a fee and refund policy is to ensure transparency, build trust, and set clear expectations. This policy outlines important information regarding the financial aspects of their course,
Read the full Fees and Refunds Policy/Procedure
Privacy and Personal Information Policy
As a Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), Catholic Regional College Sydenham (CRCS) and its school-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Catholic Regional College Institute of Training (CRCIT) ensures it sets out how personal information provided to or collected by CRCS and CRCIT is managed, to ensure CRCS and CRCIT acts in accordance with relevant legislative requirements. In the first instance please refer to the MACS Privacy Policy and Procedures.
This policy/procedure is designed to ensure the RTO meets all relevant standards and guidelines. (Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards and VRQA Guidelines for VET Provider and also The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and National VET Data Policy
The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) is an Australian law which regulates the handling of personal information about individuals. Personal information is information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.
The Privacy Act includes thirteen Australian Privacy Principles 2014 (APPs). and Information Privacy Act 2009. The APPs set out standards, rights and obligations for the handling, holding, use, accessing and correction of personal information (including sensitive information).
Read the full Privacy Policy here
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy/Procedure
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is designed to assess and recognise an individual’s existing skills, knowledge, and experience, typically gained through formal, informal, or workplace learning. CRCIT has identified that RPL is not a suitable option for secondary school students from years 10 to 12 for the following reasons:
Limited Prior Experience: Secondary School Students from years 10 to 12 are in the early stages of their learning journey and typically do not have the substantial workplace or industry experience required to demonstrate competency against the units of a qualification.
Assessment Evidence Requirements: RPL requires comprehensive evidence of prior learning, such as workplace documentation, third party reports, or examples of completed work. Our target audience of secondary school students from years 10 to 12 often lack access to such evidence due to their limited exposure to real-world industry environments.
Development of Employability Skills: VET programs in secondary schools aim to develop employability skills, including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, through classroom and workplace learning activities. These skills are best developed through active participation rather than recognition of prior, often insufficient, experience.
For these reasons, the use of RPL is not suitable for secondary school students. Instead, the focus remains on providing structured training and assessment to build their knowledge and skills from the ground up, ensuring they are well-prepared for future education or employment opportunities
Credit Transfer
A Credit Transfer (CT) is the successful completion of units/modules completed at another training organisation that is nationally recognised which may entitle students to a credit in an equivalent unit or module.
Credit Transfer will be provided to applicants for units of competency that are either ‘identical’ or have been deemed ‘equivalent’ on the national register.
Credit transfer based on mapping of equivalence of units of competency will be approved for students transitioning between qualifications within the RTO.
Units that have been superseded on more than one occasion, will be treated as recognition of prior learning request.
Where a student is applying for Credit for a unit not included in the Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) the relevant units can be added to the student study plan for Credit Transfer only.