Student Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct

This Student Code of Conduct establishes the behavioural expectations for all students at KSA. It promotes a respectful, professional, and safe learning environment while ensuring compliance with academic and industry standards.  

This Code of Conduct applies to all KSA students across all modes of study (face-to-face, online). It governs behaviour during training, assessments, and interactions with KSA personnel, trainers, assessors, fellow students, and external stakeholders.

Student Responsibilities

General Behaviour & Respect

Students are expected to:  

  • Treat fellow students and KSA personnel with respect, fairness, and courtesy.  

  • Follow any reasonable direction given by KSA personnel, including trainers and assessors.  

  • Engage in training sessions professionally, avoiding disruptive behaviour.  

  • Use appropriate language and refrain from excessive or offensive swearing.  

  • Respect the rights, opinions, and privacy of others.  

  • Maintain a cooperative and inclusive learning environment.

Academic Integrity

Students must:

  • Complete assessments honestly, demonstrating their own knowledge and skills.  

  • Refrain from plagiarism, collusion, or cheating in any assessment activity.  

  • Follow all academic integrity guidelines, including referencing sources appropriately.  

  • Submit assessments by the due date or seek approval for an extension.  

  • Acknowledge and follow KSA’s policies regarding the ethical use of Generative AI tools.

Attendance & Participation

Students are required to:

  • Be punctual and attend all scheduled training sessions and assessments.  

  • Participate actively in all learning activities.  

  • Refrain from using mobile phones during workshops and training sessions unless approved by the trainer for learning purposes.  

  • Notify KSA if unable to attend due to illness or other valid reasons.

Work Health & Safety Responsibilities

Students must:  


  • Observe all normal safety practices, including wearing approved clothing and protective equipment where required.  
  • Follow all WHS policies and procedures. 
  • Avoid behaviours that may endanger themselves or others.  
  • Report any hazards, injuries, or unsafe practices to KSA personnel immediately.  
  • Refrain from smoking in KSA buildings and designated non-smoking areas.  

Use of KSA Property & Resources

Students are expected to:


  • Treat all KSA facilities, materials, and equipment with care. 
  • Return KSA equipment and materials on time.  
  • Avoid damaging, stealing, modifying, or misusing any property, including electronic records.  
  • Follow ICT (Information and Communication Technology) policies when using KSA digital platforms and resources.  

Work Placement & Industry Engagement

For students undertaking work placements, they must:


  • Adhere to the workplace policies and procedures of the host organisation.  
  • Represent KSA professionally in all work placement activities.  
  • Follow all industry-specific WHS requirements and wear appropriate safety attire.  
  • Respect workplace confidentiality and employer expectations.

Behavioural Misconduct

KSA students must not:

 

  • Harass, bully, intimidate, or discriminate against fellow students or KSA personnel. 
  • Engage in any behaviour that offends, embarrasses, or threatens others.
  • Be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while engaged in learning activities.  
  • Engage in unlawful or unethical behaviour that could damage the reputation of KSA.    

Student Support & Complaints Process

KSA is committed to supporting students through:


  • Learning support and academic guidance. 
  • WHS and student wellbeing resources.  
  • Clear procedures for raising complaints and appeals, outlined in the KSA Complaints Policy and Appeals Policy.