Student information
Your rights and responsibilities as an AWT student — policies and procedures, the Student Handbook, support services and everything you need to know about work placement.
Policies & procedures
Our policies provide clear guidance for students, staff and industry partners — ensuring every learner receives fair, transparent and consistent treatment throughout their training journey.
What our policies cover
- Student Enrolment and Induction
- Fees, Refunds and Funding
- Access and Equity
- Assessment and Academic Integrity
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
- Student Code of Conduct
- Complaints and Appeals
- Privacy and Records Management
- Work Health and Safety (WHS)
- Child Safe Environment
Accessing AWT policies
Students and stakeholders can access current policies and procedures through the Student Handbook, the Policies Portal (available on request via our Compliance Officer), or directly from your trainer, assessor or Student Support Officer.
Student Handbook
The AWT Student Handbook is your quick guide to studying with us — your course, assessments, support services and student responsibilities.
Support services
Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed. AWT’s learner support is aligned with Skills SA requirements for student support and wellbeing.
Academic & learning support
One-on-one academic assistance and mentoring, extra learning resources and revision sessions, and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support where needed.
Career & employment support
Work placement coordination with trusted industry partners, career planning and pathway advice, job-readiness coaching, and resume and interview preparation workshops.
Success & wellbeing support
Help with personal or study-related challenges, motivation and time management, referrals to SWS partners or counselling services, and an individual Learning and Support Plan tailored to your goals.
Accessibility & inclusion
A safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students, with reasonable adjustments for learners with disability or special learning needs — in line with Skills SA access and equity principles.
Work placement information
Work placement is an essential part of many AWT qualifications — applying your knowledge in a real workplace under the supervision of experienced professionals.
AWT’s role
AWT works closely with a network of approved host employers across South Australia. Our Work Placement Coordinator will assist in matching you with an appropriate organisation, ensure all compliance, safety and insurance requirements are met, and stay in contact throughout your placement to support your progress and wellbeing.
Before you begin
Depending on your course and host organisation, you may need:
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS Screening
- NDIS Worker Screening
- Current First Aid certificate
- Manual Handling (as required)
- COVID-19 / immunisation evidence
Hours & assessment
Each qualification includes a set number of mandatory placement hours as outlined in the training package. You will also complete a Work Placement Logbook and assessment tasks to demonstrate your competency.
Questions about studying with AWT?
A learning consultant can walk you through policies, support services and placement requirements in one free call.
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