Achieve Nationally Recognised Government Accredited Qualifications by enrolling in our correspondence courses and open learning distance education. Study at home or in your workplace.
I have listed below most of the frequently asked questions our students ask about Safecity's Open Learning Education Network. I will be updating this page frequently so please check again in the near future.
If you do not find the answer to your specific question (and I am sure there will be lots of them initially), send us an E-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible .
You will also find more help buttons and the end of this page!
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Let's face it most people do not have the time to attend classes and prepare homework at set times. Many of us are too busy earning a living and sharing family chores to enrol in vocational courses. So we miss out on further education and training and never get the opportunities and personal satisfaction that comes with higher qualifications.
Now you have the opportunity to get nationally accredited qualification while studying at home!
You will learn with ease and study at your own pace. Whether you chose to take advantage of our E-Mail or telephone support services, or simply take your time studying at home, you will never be alone! Your training delivery staff are one E-mail away.
We have brought together the power of the Internet, and the flexibility of Competency Based Training. Study in the comfort of your home, prepare assignments when it suits you, enjoy live internet classroom sessions--when you need them!
Achieve Nationally Recognised Qualifications which will bring you personal satisfaction and a feeling of self-achievement--and who knows may be even a better job or promotion! What are you waiting for? Why procrastinate? Enrol in a course today--no waiting times! Your course starts when you choose .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Safecity Training Academy? What accreditations do you hold? Safecity is an RTO (Registered Training Organisation Registration Number 1367).
We are registered with the Australian Capital Territory Registration Council and also with VETAB and all the other Department of Education and Training Authorities in Australia by mutual recognition.
You can see our approval status on the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) National Training Information Service ( NTIS ). You can also see the list of the courses we are accredited to conduct. The Academy is also approved by State Police to conduct approved courses in NSW, Victoria, ACT, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Registered visitors and students can view our profile and staff qualifications by visiting the Principal Office located in the Office . You will need your free VIP Pass or Student Pass to enter the Principal office.
Who will recognise my qualifications? Under the Australian Qualification Framework, your certificates will be recognised nationally by employers and other RTOs (Registered Training Organisations); typically these include Universities and Technical Colleges.
What is this symbol? This is the Nationally Recognised Training symbol that will appear on your certificate . It is the symbol of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) who regulate all Nationally Recognised Training.
Only Registered Training Organisations conducting approved courses are authorised to release certificates bearing this symbol.
We intend to expand the Network to all other countries. However, we must be careful to deal only with reputable and Government Accredited Training Providers.
Traditionally, employers and other reputable training providers will accept qualifications from a Government approved provider of another country --however they do not have to do so, and can refuse recognition.
What courses are available? There are three types of courses we will provide by distance education.
1. Workplace Training Courses. These include Workplace Trainer, Workplace Assessor and Train Small Groups Programs
2. Security and Investigative Courses from Certificate III up to Advanced Diploma Level.
3. Certificate IV in Cleaning Operations.
Why do you not offer the Certificate II and III in Security and the Certificate II and III in Cleaning Operations by distance education? The Certificate II and III in Security (Guarding) is an entry level course. We believe that persons entering the industry benefit from face to face training and extensive role plays involving important tactical and workplace related issues .
We know, by experience, that classroom work also helps the students improve their communication skills, raise self-esteem and develop a team spirit. These qualities are difficult to develop and assess in a home study environment. We know there are some training organizations who disagree with us and conduct these programs on a mass scale. You will need to make your choice based on your own professional needs.
The entry level courses for cleaning are also difficult to conduct by open learning because they are equipment intensive .
Courses which include the Certificate III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma are intended for persons who already have considerable experience in the industry and are ideal for delivery via distance education.
Do you conduct standard face to face training? Yes, we have been delivering Nationally Recognised Courses for since 1996 throughout Australia. Please visit Safecity Training Academy Site for more information.
I prefer completing some units via face to face and others by open learning. In some cases this may be arranged. All the courses are offered in modules and you can complete the modules by distance education or face to face depending on class availability. You will find the that the training material you receive from Safecity's Open Learning service will be all that you need to successfully complete your course .
What training materials will I use? When you enrol in our program you will receive all of your initial training material in print form by post. This is because our training manuals are extensive and rather large. We are good Internet Citizens and do not want to overload our server and the Internet to save a few dollars. Our students would also find it difficult to print such large volumes of material.
We will also set up your password and user name so all you have to do is click a link and access the services.
Any subsequent training materials which are small and compact can be sent via E-mail.
How will you identify me? As with all good things, I expect a few unfortunate people will try to obtain certificates by fraud. We have a responsibility to ARC, VETAB, the public and to our customers to make sure our certificate are awarded only to legitimate students who have achieve competency. I will need your help to protect the integrity of your course. This is how we propose to protect the integrity of the programs:
How will you assess me? Each course has its own requirements and assessment activities, however, they will generally be in the form of assignments and projects. Some courses require a video presentation or other major project.
What are the prerequisites? I do not have formal school qualifications. Competency Based Training is available to anyone who is able to read and write . Australia is a pioneer in the provision of adult education.
We are proud to be part of a system which enables anyone to study and improve their qualifications. If you have difficulties with literacy, we can help you. We will support you and deliver your course when you are able to read and write to the appropriate level (Year 10 or equivalent).
If you know of a friend or relative who is unable to read or write, reassure them and explain to them they should not feel ashamed. There are many people young and old, and even school graduates who are unable to read or have poor spelling skills.
We can help your friend achieve literacy and numerary. Send us an E-mail and we will tell you how.
I have not studied for many years and am concerned I will not make the grade. If you are prepared to read your assignments and complete the required activities--you should be able to complete the program successfully. It is our job to make sure you do--but you must work with us by studying and completing your assignments.
What happens if I fail? Our courses are competency based. There are no failures. You work on each unit until you master it. Some students take longer to achieve competency, and some need extra support. Distance education is excellent for this purpose--there are no deadlines! Safecity offers the level of support you need in order to help you as much as we can.
I do not have regular access to the Internet. We can send you the study sessions by mail and communicate with you that way. It is a little slower but it works. Nowadays you can get free Internet connections in most capital cities of the world.
I would like to become a training delivery staff member. All training delivery staff members must have completed the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. You can complete this course by distance education. We also ask that you must have a positive, friendly and helpful disposition--above all you must like helping people.
I would like to invest in the Network and set up a Network of my own. We can help you and advise you how to achieve Registered Training Provider Status in Australia. If you live outside Australia we can assist you set up a professional training organisation and help you achieve the high standards set for Australian Registered Training Organisations. Safecity will charge you a setting up fee to use our Internet Network and Training Resources.
I want to access the general introduction site
I want to go back to the office
I want to download an enrolment form
I want to enrol on-line
Please tell me which courses are available and the costs
I want to lodge a feedback form
Help I am in the wrong place I need to go to the Main Entrance
I want to go to the Academy shop
My question was not answered I want to send an E-mail
