Student Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct

The Code applies to all students of across the Box Hill Institute and Centre for Adult Education community irrespective of course enrolled, educational delivery mode or location (on-campus, work placement, online environment, off campus student activity).

BHI is committed to providing its students with a positive, welcoming environment that respects and values all individuals, regardless of gender or identity, sexuality, age, race or ability and ensures the well-being of everyone, including children present at BHI, to enable successful completion of their chosen educational journey. Any act of racism or discrimination, including towards students with a disability, will not be tolerated.

All students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct at all times.

All students have the right to:

• expect the best quality education BHI can provide;
• be provided with current and clear guidelines regarding course content, time demands and assessment details
• expect impartial, constructive and prompt assessment of work
• information on assessment criteria and expected standards
• access to required facilities and resources to complete the course
• be treated in a non-discriminatory and respectful manner by both employees and fellow students
• expect that scheduled classes will take place, or to be told of alternative arrangements; and
• have access to employees for help with their studies.

On a day-to-day basis you are asked to:

• Behave in a manner that does not endanger the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves or others
• Adhere to BHI Policies and Procedures as required
• Follow any reasonable BHI employees and/or Security instructions and directions in a prompt and respectful manner, including producing identification and/or student ID if prompted
• Take responsibility and be committed to your own learning and wellbeing
• Report any cases of unlawful behaviour or behaviour in breach of this conduct which they may have observed to a teacher, Customer Relations Officer or senior employees (in confidence)
• Observe and comply with all rules concerning smoking (including the use of E-Cigarettes and Vaping) when physically present at BHI campuses
• Respect BHI property and the property of employees, contractors, visitors and other students
• look after BHI property and let your teacher know if any items are not in working order promptly
• dress appropriately for class; check your welcome letter for uniform or PPE requirements.
• respect the environment: reuse and recycle where possible and use litter bins
• reimburse BHI or others for damage to property or facilities
• drive safely on BHI property and park legally and in designated areas for student parking, and
• return any property belonging to BHI when requested by an employee and return or renew library and / or resources by the due date

• Meet attendance requirements
• Be on time for your classes, return from breaks at the agreed times and notify the teacher beforehand if you need to leave the class early.
• Let your teacher know if you cannot attend or running late and other teachers with whom you are undertaking group activities and assessments.
• Bring a signed and dated note from your parent or guardian if you need to leave class early for an appointment.
• Follow-up an absence from class by either speaking with the teacher or getting the necessary notes from another student.
• Talk to your teacher if you are concerned you are not meeting the attendance and participation requirements.

• Treat all BHI employees, security, contractors, students and visitors with respect regardless of their gender, sexual preference, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs and social background
• Address other students and the teacher in a courteous and civil manner at all times. This means one person speaking at a time and everyone having the right to speak.
• It’s okay to disagree with an idea but disagree with the idea, not the person.
• Be aware that the group is made up of many different cultures, ages, abilities and backgrounds - be sensitive and tolerant to differences.
• Don’t swear, tell inappropriate jokes, and use ‘put downs’.
• Respect the confidentiality of what people talk about in class and don’t repeat it to others outside of class.

• Make it your business to understand all the course requirements.
• Make the best possible use of the opportunities and facilities that BHI offer.
• Participate actively in learning activities and support and encourage the participation of others.
• Come to class with the necessary materials, including in full PPE or uniform where required.
• Pay attention in class. Not paying attention is not a reason for asking for additional attention from the teacher or other students.
• Follow instructions from the teacher while on BHI campuses or engaged in BHI activities online or off campus.
• Do not disrupt the learning environment of other students.
• Give positive and constructive feedback.
• Submit work, which is genuinely your own work and on time. Plagiarism (passing off someone else’s work as your own) will not be tolerated

• In cases of serious misconduct, a student may be suspended or expelled from BHI. When necessary, the matter will be referred to the Police or other appropriate authority. The following conduct will not be tolerated and will be addressed through disciplinary processes:
• Any form of verbal, online, physical, psychological and/or sexual harassment, assault, violence, threats, stalking, bullying, racism, discrimination or abuse of any kind which is not appropriate and may endanger the health, safety and wellbeing of that person
• Any form of sexist language, comments, gestures and images
• Behaving in an inappropriate manner towards a child (a person under the age of 18), which may or may not also be considered in breach of Child Safe Standards. This includes behaviour toward a child who is also an enrolled student, or behaving inappropriately towards a child, or any child whilst undertaking work placement
• Use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT’s) such as social media, mobile phones, texts, instant messaging and websites must not be used to engage in behaviour that could reasonably be considered to be cyberbullying to have a negative impact on yourself, BHI and/or another person associated with BHI which has the potential to cause harm and/or makes them feel unsafe
• Any form of action and/or plagiarism that compromises the authenticity of yours or someone else’s work or inhibits yours or someone else’s learning
• Consuming and/or being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs on-campus, work placement, online environment, off campus student activity – or being affected by these when on BHI Campuses or in program activities.
• Inappropriately interfering with, stealing or vandalising (including littering) of BHI property, or the property of any other student, BHI employees or visitor of BHI
• Behaviour that impacts negatively or disrupts the learning of others.
• Behaviour that does not respect the rights, health, safety, privacy and welfare of BHI employees and students.
• Behaviour that brings BHI into disrepute.
• Swearing or use of foul language.
• Acting in a way that threatens the safety of others.
• Behaviour that causes another student or employees to feel threatened or intimidated.
• Unwelcome attention towards another student.
• Assault (physical, verbal or via text).
• Behaviour that causes psychological distress to another person.
• Bullying, harassment and discrimination.
• Acts of forgery
• Wilfully damaging others’ property.
• Passing on private information.
• Smoking or vaping anywhere on BHI property, within 5 metres of a BHI campus boundary or during any approved off campus learning activity.
• Failing to wear appropriate clothing and footwear and comply with the workplace health and safety requirements specific to your area of vocational study area – including wearing all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Wearing headphones or using mobile phones and other electrical devices in classrooms without the approval from your teacher.
• Inappropriately using the internet services provided for educational purposes

Any suspected breaches of The Code will be managed in accordance with the Student Misconduct Policy and Procedure.

For information on what to expect when making a complaint, check out the Student Hub: Feedback and Complaints (bhtafe.edu.au)

Date of Approval: 26 August 2025