Code of Practice

The Western College is an independent community-based organisation that contributes to the well-being of the community through the creation of opportunities for lifelong learning and vocational education, and the development of educational pathways and services for members of the community.

To Achieve this Western College will:

• Regularly consult with staff, students, tutors, clients and the community generally, and work collaboratively with business, industry and other local organisations and educational bodies to best meet the community's needs wherever and whenever possible.
• Ensure that programs and courses will be of high quality and reflect the principles of adult learning. Western College will recognise and appreciate students' individual needs and learning styles, provide opportunities for negotiated learning and self-directed learning, encourage ongoing evaluation and positive reinforcement, create an appropriate, relaxed learning environment, and establish pathways to other learning opportunities.
• Treat all students with dignity and fairness, acknowledging the adult environment in which the College operates and the experience and life skills students bring to it.
• Insure that adults have access to courses and services regardless of educational background, gender, marital status, sexual preference, race, colour, pregnancy, national origin, ethnic or socio-economic background, physical or intellectual impairment, and religious or political affiliation.
• Deal professionally with all those with all those involved -staff, tutors, students and clients and the community at large - and remain true and ethical in all its dealings. Western College will observe its duty of care to all these people and will be open and transparent in its dealings with them, to the extent permitted by law.
• Respect the rights of staff, students, tutors and clients, and treat them fairly and ethically at all times. In return, the College expects these people to observe their responsibilities for the welfare of others and the proper care of the organisation's property when engaged in activities conducted by the organisation.
• Exercise sound financial management in all areas of its operation, including the control of the organisation's assets, and plan, monitor and regularly report on the College’s progress against its agreed goals to ensure continuing viability.
• Be ethical in all dealings and observe all relevant legislative, regulatory, industrial award and funding requirements.
  Be fair, equitable and supportive employer, meeting financial and other obligations to employees promptly and efficiently. Western College will encourage them to participate in further education and provide them with opportunities for further professional development.