At Yorke
Studying at Yorke Institute
Yorke Institute provides a fair process for learning, by delivering quality and personalised learning experiences to all students. Class sizes are optimized for students to receive personalized attention from our qualified trainers and lecturers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Yorke Institute’s learning philosophy is based on assisting students to form broad conceptual understandings while gaining depth of knowledge, skills and attitudes that will benefit them in their chosen field.
This is achieved by focusing on learning outcomes for the students and implementing a range of different teaching methods to cater for different learning styles of individuals.
The teaching methods have been developed based on industry assessment standards. Industry specialists are engaged to visit the campus to consult on best practice within the industry.
Teaching strategies engage students as active students in the learning process using a range of assessment methods. These include oral responses to questions, observation of performance, portfolio of evidence, written responses to questions, assignments and case studies.
The learning environment is designed to support all students regardless of their cultural background, race or gender.
Classes are structured to allow dialogue between students and trainers, and among students, thus encouraging them to express understandings and views and receive feedback on them.
Student Services
Yorke supports the students whilst they are undertaking their studies and include:
· Student Orientation Program
· Student identification number and photo ID card
· English Language Support System - a system to identify and help students with English language needs to meet course requirements.
· Assistance for job placement within the industry
· Career advice, including preparation of resumes and interview skills
· Application for Course Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (R.P.L)
· Pre arrival Services available upon request and assistance with student accommodation
Student Support
Yorke Institute has a Student Support Team that includes the:
• RTO coordinator, who deals with academic issue and providing guidance and support ,monitors academic progress, implementation of intervention strategies and reassessments
• Student Administration Officer who deals with general issue and can refer you to relevant qualified individuals depending on the nature of your enquiry.
All advice and matters dealt by Yorke Institute staff are treated as professional and confidential.
If the staff member is unable to advice on certain matters, students will be referred to professional external services.
Intake Dates for 2011
Intake dates vary for each course. The intake for the Business School for Diploma of Business and Advanced Diploma of Management or the Dual Enrolment of both courses is on monthly basis.
The Diploma of Dental Technology course has 4 main intakes each year.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Support
Language, Literacy and Numeracy expectations are based on the National Reporting System within the guidelines of DEEWR.
Students, who have been identified with any language and literacy needs, will be given further assistance. This assistance may include adapting the delivery and assessment methods to suit the needs of the students by providing a mentor, assistance through using a scribe, a fellow student to assist with assessment activities or a variation of the assessment method. (i.e.: verbal or demonstration rather than written).
Materials
Students are required to purchase uniforms, kits, textbooks and other materials from Yorke Institute as set out in the letter of offer. Students are required to attend all classes with prescribed text books, correct uniforms and all necessary equipment to meet course requirements. Students who attend classes without required uniforms and equipment may not be allowed into class.
