BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media

(Game Development)

School: Name of Course: Course Code: Course Team Leader: Tel: Email:

The City of Liverpool College BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media (Game Development) CD202SC and CD202AC Anthony Bowman 0151 2524328 Anthony.bowman@liv-coll.ac.uk 1

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to The City of Liverpool College Thank you for choosing to study at the College. When you arrive here you will be joining a community of more than 17,000 students. During your first week in College, our aim is to help you settle in to student life as smoothly as possible. We will be doing all we can to make sure your transition to College is an enjoyable one. We also want the time spent on your course to be a great experience, where you benefit from the interaction with staff and students as you gain the knowledge and skills needed for your future career. The induction programme is designed to give you all the information and key contact details you need to find your way around. It is also an opportunity for you to get to know other students as well as ease any concerns you may have about joining a large and busy College. As part of the induction you will have a tour of the College campus and be given information about the fun stuff you can get involved with on the Enrichment programme. Here at the College, we have a reputation for our friendly and caring approach, so if you need more information or help regarding any of the topics covered at induction, please get in touch with our experienced Student Services team who will be happy to help. Very best wishes for you time in College and for the future. Elaine Bowker Principal Chief Executive

Contents
This course guide will provide you with information about your course, the college and how you can get involved with college activities. The guide is split into two sections:

1. My Course
This section includes information about your course structure, the subject team, assessment and grading criteria along with tips to allow you to be successful on your course, as well as information about course related enrichment activities that will take place over the next year.

2. My College
This section will tell you about the college. Here you will find out about attendance and punctuality and how you can inform the college of absences. The Student Conduct Policy is included explaining the disciplinary process and our expectations of you while you are a student her at the City of Liverpool College. There is also information about the different support available to you while you are here to help you to pass your course and meet your targets.

1. My Course

My Course:
Welcome message from Head of School
We live in a media rich environment that is quickly evolving and rapidly changing. Technology moves at a swift rate with new innovations presented to us on a regular basis. Digital Technology is at the heart of every sector. ICT is at the core of everything we do and underpins how we communicate, live, learn and work. Developing relevant skills to the IT sector are therefore essential in providing you with a foothold in an increasingly challenging labour market. Whilst there still remains a great need for a highly skilled workforce in the IT and Telecoms sector many companies today face great difficulty in finding the right staff with the right skills for the positions they offer. Gaming technology for example has become more than just a phenomenon in recent years yet the industry is not expanding at the rate it should because of a shortage of qualified programmers. Other areas of IT face similar problems. The wide range of programmes we offer will give you every opportunity to become part of the digital revolution and allow you to acquire specialist skills and a much valued qualification that can make a real difference. A highly skilled and professional team of tutors will help you to broaden your skillset and widen your knowledge of ICT and Digital Technology using industry standard applications and state of the art facilities. We are constantly reviewing and expanding our offer in line with what industry needs so that the units you study with us are both valuable and relevant. We value all our students and are proud in being a part of your development and the contributions that you go on to make within the wider community. We hope and expect that your time with us is both an enjoyable and rewarding one and we look forward to working with you in developing your skills and attributes. Together we will succeed.

Jackie Manning
Jackie Manning Head of School ICT, Computer Sciences and Digital.

Course Team Structure (Amend structure as appropriate) These are the names, contact numbers and email addresses of the staff who will be teaching your course of study.

Course team Leader Anthony bowman 01512524328

Staff name and contact number

Staff name and contact number

Adam White 01512524328

Staff name and contact number

Staff name and contact number

Attendance

The college expects you to attend all of your lessons and achieve as near as possible 100% attendance. If you are eligible for a progress bursary, you will not receive your weekly payment if you do not achieve 100% attendance. If you receive a college travel pass (see Finance section) you will not receive your spring or summer term passes if you have poor attendance in the previous term. Additionally, most Learner Support Fund payments are reliant on your attendance. If your attendance falls below an acceptable level you may be withdrawn from your course or your examinations. Punctuality

All lessons will start on time so arriving a few minutes early for your lesson will help you prepare yourself for your learning. Punctuality is really important and makes a real difference to the delivery of your lessons. It is expected that you are always on time. If you know of a reason why you may be late for a particular lesson you must inform your tutor.

Contact number in College where students can be reached in case of emergency Should your family need to contact you in case of an emergency please ask them to call the emergency number of the centre which you attend.

Centre Arts Centre Bankfield Clarence Street

Phone Number 707 0187 259 2225 706 0831

Centre Duke Street Learning Exchange Vauxhall

Phone Number 709 5478 703 9263 236 3302

Course/Programme Structure

Course content The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production (Game Development) aims to provide education and training in the art and design sector primarily for those learners in full-time education, who are seeking progression either into employment or onto further study. The qualification aims to provide a broad-based approach to the Game development sector. The course includes support to improve literacy and numeracy skills. What the course can lead to BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas in media Production (Game Development), Media Production or Art and Design. Qualification/s The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production Entry requirements For learners aged 16 or above with either: related level 1 or level 2 qualifications and a demonstrated interest in the area or relevant work experience, 4 GCSEs at D grade or above. Your English will need to be at level 1 - GCSE D-E standard and your maths needs to be at entry-level 3 - GCSE F-G standard. These will be assessed at induction. When the course runs The course runs in the day for 14 hours teaching per week, 30 weeks for 1 year Enrichment to your course /programme

During this course you will have visits to the local cinema, art galleries, museums and the city and surrounding areas, the majority of visits will be free, but bus/train fares must be provided by the participating student.

Course/Programme Structure

Unit 1: Research for Creative Media Production, 5 Credits 30 guided learning hours Unit 2: Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production, 5 Credits 30 guided learning hours Unit 3: The Creative Media Sector, 5 Credits 30 guided learning hours Unit 4: Media Audiences and Products, 5 Credits 30 guided learning hours Unit 8: Interactive Media Production, 10 Credits 60 guided learning hours Unit 12: Digital Graphics for Interactive, 10 Credits 60 guided learning hours Unit 13: 2D Digital Art for Computer, 10 Credits 60 guided learning hours Unit 15: Games testing, 10 Credits 60 guided learning hours In the he BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Game Development all units are internally assessed. All assessment for BTEC Level 2 qualification is criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. Each unit within the qualification has specified assessment and grading criteria, which are to be used for grading purposes. A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass, merit or distinction: to achieve a pass a learner must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria to achieve a merit a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria to achieve a distinction a learner must additionally have satisfied all the grading distinction criteria. 7

Guidance The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to: Meet the assessment and grading criteria and Achieve the learning outcomes within the units. Students must hand in all work on time on the deadline provided and the work will be assessed within 2 weeks and handed back with a grade and feedback to gain a higher grade. If the student has not met a deadline, then the highest possible grade will be a pass when the work is finally submitted. Appeals Procedure If you are unhappy with your assessment decision you are able to follow the colleges Appeals Procedure. Information on how to appeal can be found on the college student intranet. What you need to do to pass? As a student you will need to demonstrate specific skills and knowledge to achieve the learning outcomes set by the awarding body. (Detail what is required to gain a pass i.e. all grading criteria must be achieved to pass a unit....) Tips for successful completion of the course: Take notes during the lessons Ensure your attendance at all times Produce a journal at the end of each lesson Keep your work in a folder that will be provided Equipment/materials and additional costs Flash Pen Drive (for Saving all Work) Notebook (for Software Knowledge and evaluations) Set of Pencils and Sharpener (Sketching) Scalpel (Research Mounting and Collage) Metal Ruler (Mounting) Pens Paints: Acrylic and Gouache (Studio Materials) Chalk, Charcoal, Markers and Fine Liners (Black) Putty Rubber or Rubber Glue Sticks Layout Paper A3 or Sketch Pads A3 Plastic Folder with wallets A3

Please start to collect these items, as they will be vital to your progress on this course.

Appeals Procedure
If you are unhappy with your assessment decision you are able to follow the Colleges Appeals Procedure. Information on how to appeal can be found on the Colleges student intranet: My College [my.liv-stu.co.uk] Appeals Policy: Internal Assessment or Grading Result Appeals must be related to results awarded for work which will contribute to accreditation. A second attempt to complete an assessment satisfactorily may be allowed under the rules relating to a particular learning programme or unit of work. In this case, an appeal can only be considered after the second attempt has been assessed. 1. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL There are two grounds for an appeal: [1] The college or linked assessment centre failed to carry out the assessment within the terms and conditions agreed between the centre and the student. [2] Evidence was not made available to the Assessor or Assessment Panel. Note: For external assessment, students will need to follow the guidelines of the examination or accreditation board concerned. 2. APPEALS PANEL Each programme will have a mechanism to establish an Appeals Panel which takes into account the requirements of the relevant awarding body and is independent of employers. Membership of each Appeal Panel will comprise: - The programme coordinator from the area concerned - A member of the Programme Team who is familiar with the area of work concerned - A member of staff, independent of the programme team, who is familiar with the requirements of the awarding body. - A Work Based Assessor/Internal Verifier [if appropriate] mm/joc/appeals/B December 2007 3 The Appeals Panel will not include any person(s) involved in the original assessment decision. The student has the right to attend the Appeals Panel hearing and may be accompanied by a person of her/his choice. 3. APPEALS PROCEDURE Appeals against Assessment Grading/Decisions Internal: Stage One Informal The student should talk through their concerns with the unit/subject teacher. If after this, the matter is unresolved it should be documented and stage two followed.

Stage Two Formal Review The student should, in writing and within 5 working days, request a re-mark from the unit/ subject tutor. The unit/subject teacher will then review the grading in consultation with their Head of School and/or internal verifier and meet with the student to explain the decision. This meeting and the decision will be recorded. If the student requests extra time to prepare his/her letter of appeal, the College will endeavour to accommodate these requests and provide support in preparing the letter, if appropriate. Stage Three Appeal Hearing If the student is still dissatisfied with the decision, they may, in writing and within 5 working days, request a further re-mark/review from the relevant Head of School. The Head of School will convene a meeting of the unit/subject teacher, internal verifier and the student to review the decision. When the Head of School has reached their decision, which should be confirmed in writing, it is final and there is no further appeal except on the grounds that the proper procedures have not been followed. Any procedural appeal should follow the usual College Complaints Procedure. External: Where a student wishes to appeal against a grading/decision made by an external awarding body, they must follow the procedures outlined in the awarding body's regulations. ** The outcomes and records of all appeals will be dated and normally kept for 18 months. At all times, the interests of other students will be considered and the integrity of the qualification will be protected.
** Assistance in pursuing this will be available either from their Senior Tutor or through Student Services

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2. My College

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Attendance and Punctuality

Having good levels of attendance and punctuality is essential to maximise your learning experience and achieving your full potential on your course. You are expected to:
attend all sessions on your course and arrive before the start of the session properly

equipped and prepared contact the Centre Office on 0151 252 3000 before 9.00am on your first day of absence, explaining your absence and indicating its duration make medical and other appointments, including driving lessons in your own time (unless there is a medical emergency) not take on work commitments that clash with your time at college enter the class quietly if you are late with minimum disruption and explain your lateness to the tutor at an appropriate point in the session understand that persistent, non-justified lateness and/or absence will lead to further disciplinary action have a study buddy who will collect any hand outs and pass on homework and messages. You should let the tutor know who your study buddy is complete outstanding work as a result of lateness and/or absence, with support as appropriate use the VLE to access appropriate materials.

If you are eligible for financial support or a travel pass these may be at risk if you do not maintain a 100% attendance record. If your attendance falls below an acceptable level you may be withdrawn from your course or your examinations.

Absence notification
We are very sympathetic if there is a genuine reason for lateness or absence. If for some reason you cannot attend College, please inform your personal tutor in advance or leave a message on:

0151 252 3000

Sick notes or appointment cards will need to be filed by your personal tutor to record notified absences. You can check your attendance on My College - your student intranet - at www.liv-stu.co.uk Please note, this number can also be used to contact students who are in College in the case of an emergency.

Student Conduct Policy

You are expected to keep to the code of conduct and policies and procedures outlined below. There may also be standards related to your course or to the kind of support you are receiving which you will need to maintain. These are set out clearly in your Course Guide, in your Learning Support Agreement or in other written instructions from College staff, such as those to do with work placement or college visits. If you do not keep to the agreements you have made by enrolling at the College, disciplinary action may be taken.
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In the early stages of the procedure, subject staff and your personal tutor will inform you of the areas you must improve on (e.g. classroom behaviour, attendance, punctuality etc.) and set targets for you with a review date. At this point any support or advice you require in meeting your targets will be made available to you. By doing this we hope that the latter stages of the procedures will rarely have to be used. In brief, the stages are: Stage 1 - To be issued by your subject or personal tutor Stage 2 - To be issued by your subject or personal tutor Stage 3 - To be issued by your senior tutor Stage 4 - To be issued by your senior tutor or Head of School Stage 5 - Dismissal or suspension to be decided by your Assistant Principal You can get a copy of the full Student Conduct Policy from student services or a learning resource centre or online from the student intranet. There is a separate policy and procedure for students aged under 16 years on 31st August 2013.

Golden Rules for Assignments

Read the brief carefully. Check that you understand everything and ask your tutor for help if there is anything that puzzles or worries you. Write down any verbal instructions that you are given at the beginning of the assignment. Make notes each time your tutor reviews your work with you so that you are clear what action you need to take. Check that you know the date of the final deadline. Put a reminder in your mobile phone if you feel that you are likely to forget it! Ensure you attend all timetabled sessions, exams and additional sessions as instructed by your tutor. Good attendance is vital for successful completion of the assignment and to make sure you achieve the grade you deserve. Assignments are designed and the delivery planned to make use of all the time allotted to the assignment brief. Make sure you know what to do if you have a serious personal problem and need an official extension. An example would be if you were ill and expected to be absent for some time. Remember that copying someone elses work (plagiarism) is always a serious offence and is easy for experienced tutors to spot! There are consequences for doing this - it is never worth the risk! Write down how many weeks the assignment is going to be delivered over and what tasks you will be expected to complete each week. Plan some time at home each week to be able to work on these tasks. Make use of the VLE (guidance given later on in this booklet). You will find details of all your assignments, assessment schedule and information about your course to help you even when you are not timetabled in College.

Health and Safety

Health and safety is extremely important when attending College and you will cover many aspects of this as part of your studies.

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Students studying on certain courses may come across potential hazards because of equipment used as part of the course. You will be given an induction on how to work safely. You will also be observed working safely with the equipment as it is an assessment requirement of some course units. If you see anything in or around College which is a hazard and may cause somebody harm please report it immediately to your course tutor. In case of fire The evacuation routes from the building are posted throughout every centre. Your tutor will show you the way to the fire exits. You need to be familiar with the fire exits and the assembly points outside the building. During a fire evacuation everyone should leave the building by the appropriate route. You should gather at the assembly point. Do not re-enter the building until the evacuation co-ordinator gives clearance to do so. Fire drills will be held each term. Staying Safe - Safeguarding You have the right to feel safe whilst studying at the college. If you feel you may be in danger of abuse or harm, contact your tutor or call 07572 151 725 Student Member Card Whilst in any College centre, all students and staff are required to wear their member card at all times to identify themselves to others in the College.

Student Representatives and the Student Union

Student Voice - Your opinion counts! Every group/class of students will elect a member to represent them at course team meetings with course staff. This provides an opportunity for students to express their opinions, give comments about the course, raise any issues on behalf of their peer group and receive feedback and news of progress from the staff. Training on how to perform well as a Student Rep will be offered online, or by sessions put on by the Students Union and the Colleges Student Engagement Team. Student Reps will also be invited to focus groups with senior managers to voice concerns or appraisal of your experiences at College. During training, Student Reps will be offered the chance to put themselves forward to be School Reps and to represent their school on the Student Parliament, where theyll help to make decisions about how the Union represents students, organises activities, looks after student welfare and spends the Unions budget. There will be more information on volunteer positions in the Students Union available during Freshers Fair. Contact the Student Union President on 252 3683 if you are interested in getting involved in your Union.

Student Support
All students need support while they are learning. This may include tutorials as part of the course and/or general and course-directed support.

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Tutorials/Personal Tutor The personal tutor is your main point of contact in College. They will carry out individual tutorial meetings with you at regular intervals. In these individual tutorials your personal tutor will give you feedback on your progress, set targets to make sure you are achieving your potential and provide you with support, advice and guidance. It is an opportunity for you to reflect on your progress and your experience of the course. You can contact your personal tutor at any time if you have questions about College or if you are having difficulties with college life, work or personal issues. They may signpost you to other services in College where you can get specialist help with a problem or query. Your personal tutor is responsible for monitoring your progress so they may talk to you about your attendance, meeting deadlines or behaviour, should the need arise. Your personal tutor will discuss progression options with you towards the end of your course and they will also write a reference for you if you apply for apprenticeships, jobs or a place at university. Learning Mentors Learning mentors can provide one to one support, a listening ear, or offer advice about study skills, to help improve your grades. Your personal tutor can put you in touch with a learning mentor or you can book an appointment by logging on to the VLE/My College. Learning mentors can help with:

making sense of assignments building portfolios and managing your time writing great essays and reports locating resources and developing research techniques developing revision plans and strategies encouraging you to be more motivated on your course building confidence

Additional Learning Support

The following specific learning support is also available:

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Additional Learning Support Support for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Assessments In-class support Adaptations to equipment Help with taking notes Explanation of work Confidence building Support to help raise self esteem Access and adjustments for exams Guidance to tutors Links with other agencies Liaison with external agencies

Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties A confidential support appointment Screening assessments One-to-one tuition Study skills group support sessions Training in the use of specialist software Access and adjustments for exams Assessment of Irlen Syndrome and referral to specialist optometrists Guidance for course tutors Support for self-esteem issues Support for students entering higher education Liaison with university support teams

Contact Linda Joyce: 0151 252 4114 Contact Ann Johnson: 0151 252 3756

Sensory Service Partially Sighted or Blind

Assessments to identify learning support needs One to one in class support for note-taking, reading etc Learning materials in large print, braille or electronic formats Provision of specialist equipment Training in specialist software and equipment Access arrangements and adjustments for exams Guidance to course tutors Liaison with external agencies

Sensory Service Deaf or Hard of Hearing

BSL and SSE communication Note-taking Language support Deaf 1-1 tutor
Deaf fire pager system

Personal Care Support

Assistance during lunch periods and breaks Mobility assistance Assistance with toilet requirements Assistance to and from transport Practical help to students who have medical conditions.

Loop systems Guidance to course tutors

Contact Kate Labno: 0151 252 4110 Contact Linda Joyce: 0151 252 4114

Contact Kate Labno: 0151 252 4110

Student Services There is a great deal of support for students around coming to college including help and advice with finances or counselling. Student Services (252 3655) at the Learning Exchange will guide you to the right person and your tutor can also be of assistance.
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Finance and Welfare Advice Ann Daynes (0151 252 3625) and James Palmer (0151 252 3620) are our friendly finance advisers. They can help with any issues you have relating to fees, finance and funding. If you have a quick question about any aspect of student financial support, why not AskAnn@liv-coll.ac.uk Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Learning resource centres (LRCs) offer a wide range of services to students and staff within the college. Each LRC offers a comprehensive collection of books, newspapers and magazines, DVDs and electronic resources including e-books and databases to support your studies, together with an increasing range of on-line material accessed via the Internet. Drop-in computer facilities are also available with a range of software including Microsoft Office, CAD, Photoshop and many others. The Learning Exchange LRC (Roscoe Street) is also equipped with a suite of Apple Mac computers. Computers are bookable from either the College or home via the student intranet (My College). Each LRC also provides wireless Internet access. There are LRCs at the Learning Exchange, Bankfield Road and Vauxhall Road - you can use any College LRC, regardless of where you study. The Learning Exchange LRC also has bookable study pods which can be used for group work. Careers Advice and Guidance (CA&G) Careers Advice and Guidance is based in the Learning Exchange, Roscoe Street. There are also services at Vauxhall Road and Bankfield Road centres. The CA&G team are able to offer: Careers progression advice and guidance Help with UCAS applications Mock interviews for university or job applications Help with job search Student Services Student Services can help you will all issues relating to enrolment and finance including fee waivers, bursaries and travel pass applications. Offices are open between 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Evening opening times vary at each centre. Check with your centre office or local outreach centre for further details. Notice boards at each centre display relevant information about the service provided. Leaflets giving further details are also available. Complaints/Feedback The City of Liverpool College takes all complaints seriously. If you have a complaint, in the first instance speak to your course team leader or personal tutor. If you feel your complaint has not been resolved, you will need to follow the complaints procedure. For further details contact the Equality Manager Kathy.lewis@liv-coll.co.uk. Full details of the Colleges complaints procedure can be found on My College - your student intranet.

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Other Important Information

The college operates within a strict code of conduct in relation to equality, acceptable behaviour and discipline policy. The details and requirements of the policies will be discussed as part of your induction to the college. You will also find information about other services and facilities that are available to you as a student on My College. Details of your term dates can be found in this booklet and on My College (College Calendar). Please take note of when the college is closed so that you can plan to take any holidays out of term time. Holidays taken during term time may result in you not being able to successfully complete the course.

Your Centre
You will find information specific to the centre where your course is located on My College your student intranet at my.liv-stu.co.uk

My College
My College is the student intranet where you will find everything you need to know about your course (My Course) and the College. Once you have completed your enrolment, you will be given guidance about how to log on to a computer as part of your induction process and also be advised about the acceptable use of
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computers while you are in college. You can then log on to My College to find out more about your course, the College and also receive web mail. Visit My College at: my.liv-stu.co.uk

My Course
My Course on the student intranet (My College) is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and is equivalent to the classroom when you are at home! All students have access to the VLE where you will find all the information you need to know about your course. Your tutors will demonstrate the benefits of using My Course during your induction. Making use of the VLE will encourage independent learning and support you with your programme. Finally If there is anything that you would like to know about your course that has not been included in this booklet, then please speak to your tutor who will try and answer your questions.

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College Calendar: 2013-2014

AUTUMN TERM
Admissions and Enrolment Period College Closed Classes Commence

09.09.13 19.12.13
19.08.13 06.09.13 Summer Bank Holiday 26.08.13 09.09.13 18.10.13 18.09.13 19.09.13 21.10.13 25.10.13 21.10.13

14 TEACHING WEEKS
14 Days 1 Day 6 Teaching Weeks

Freshers Fair
Half-Term

2 Days
1 Week 42 day rule 1 day 8 Weeks Teaching 1 day 1 day 2 Weeks

Staff Development Day Classes Recommence Student Involvement day Staff development day Christmas Break

28.10.13 29.10.13 19.12.13 30.10.13 20.12.13 23.12.13 03.01.14

SPRING TERM
Classes Commence Student Involvement day Staff development Day Half-Term Classes Recommence Spring Break College Closed

06.01.14 04.04.14
06.01.14 14.02.14 06.2.14 28.1.14 17.02.14 21.02.2014 24.02.2014 04.04.14 07.04.14 18.04.14 Extra statutory holiday 11.04.14 Extra statutory holiday 14.04.14 Good Friday 18.04.14 Easter Monday 21.04.14

12 TEACHING WEEKS
6 Weeks Teaching 1 day 1 day 1 Week 6 Teaching Weeks 2 Weeks 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day

SUMMER TERM Staff Development Day Student Involvement day Classes Commence College Closed Half-Term College Closed Classes Recommence

23.04.2014 04.07.14 22.04.14 29.04.14 23.04.14 23.05.14 May Day 05.05.14 26.05.14 30.05.14 Spring Bank Holiday 26.05.14 02.06.14 4.07.14

10 TEACHING WEEKS 1 day 1 day 5 Teaching Weeks 1 Day 1 Week 1 Day 5 Teaching Weeks 1 Week

Course Completion and Curriculum 07.07.14 11.07.14 Development Week

Code of Conduct
The college aims to provide a safe and supportive environment where everyone can study and work to the best of their ability. Enrolment onto a course means you have joined the college community and are expected to behave accordingly. You have agreed to this by signing the enrolment form. We expect you to: Follow instructions given by a member of College staff or someone acting for the College (such as a work placement supervisor) Notify your tutor if your absence is longer than a week. We will assume you have left if you have been absent without explanation for 4 term time weeks. Keep to the Acceptable Use Policy when using college computers (available under Information on the Student Intranet) Let your personal tutor know straight away if you have difficulties with your work Give your name and ID number to any member of staff who asks for it Notify your local centre office if you are absent Achieve the standard of work required of you Treat other students and staff with respect Hand all assignments in on time Attend all classes and tutorials Be punctual We will not accept: Unacceptable behaviour in or around college buildings. Examples of unacceptable behaviour include insulting others, bullying, verbal abuse or rudeness, using language, which offends others, fighting or other violent, threatening, or dangerous behaviour. Action, which could be seen as harassment of a fellow student or member of staff (for definition of harassment, see the Equality section in the Student Handbook). Abuse, threats or rudeness to a member of staff. These may be verbal or sent electronically, for example through Facebook

The use of illegal drugs or alcohol in or near college buildings Damage deliberately caused to college property or seriously attempted damage to college property Theft, attempted theft or unauthorised possession of any items belonging to the college or to any student, member of staff or employer Breaking the rules of an awarding body such as copying someone else's work Repeated problems with the quality of work produced or of handing it in on time, affecting your own or other students' chances of gaining accreditation. This may be because of delays in producing work which affects a group project Disruptive behaviour in classes, LRCs or other college spaces or not following a direct instruction from a member of staff Sign below to acknowledge that you agree to the terms of the code of conduct.

Signature:.. Date.