Study Methods
ALACC expects students to undertake private (individual) study to enhance their learning experience.

ALACC’s Student Induction Manual includes study hints, tips andguidelines to assist students in their transition to the VictorianEducational System.
Our trainers have vast experience teaching overseas students, theyunderstand the difficulties in getting used to different study methodsand will be able to help you develop new skills. Please contact yourCourse Managers if you require any assistance.

http://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/ is Victoria's official website for international students in Melbourne and regional cities.
http://www.study-in-australia.org,this link provides you with valuable information on studying and livingin Australia & information on Australian visa requirements.

Assessment Anxiety
International students enrolled in ALACC have access to ACPsycho-solutions for any professional counselling or training relatedissues that may be causing concern. These services are availableanytime and Anna can be contacted on 0413082507.

Library
The College library has a good selection of resources available tostudents for use in the library. Trainers can access these resourcesfor students at anytime during class times.

Students may make requests to library staff for assistance with research or resources at any time via email library@agedcare.net.au.
Our nearest Public library is part of the Darebin Library Service, located in Cramer Street, Preston http://www.darebin-libraries.vic.gov.au/.

Victoria has an extensive network of Free Public Libraries which hold arange of materials from DVD’s to technical texts as well as Internet& Computer facilities. To become a Member you will need to providesome form of Identification with your current Name & Address. Tofind your nearest public, academic or specialist library visit http://www.libraries.vic.gov.au

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of representing another person’s work or idea as their own original work, without appropriate acknowledgment of the author or source. Simply put, failing to acknowledge ideas that have been borrowed from another source like internet, published books or periodicals, among others, is considered plagiarism.

ALACC has a Plagiarism policy which is strictly enforced. Members of the teaching staff are required to report the matter to the CEO/ Director of studies if they have reasonable grounds to believe that cheating has occurred.

Collusion and Collaboration
Collusion is the presentation by a student of an assignment as his or her own which, in fact, is the result (in whole or in part) of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more students in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

To facilitate better understanding, ALACC encourages students to discuss and assist each other with problems associated with their studies. However, it is imperative to note that all assigned work must be undertaken by the student independently, and you must not work in groups unless specifically requested by the lecturer.

Cheating
Work submitted for assessment is accepted on the basis that it is a student’s own work. In any case, if the work submitted is identical/ similar to another student’s work, an assumption of cheating may arise. Cheating is most likely to lead to failure in the unit concerned and additional penalties may apply.    

Penalties for Plagiarism
Disciplinary action may be taken against students who engage in plagiarism and collusion as outlined in the college policy, which is available upon request as well as viewable on the college website.