FA Application, Code of Conduct, Declaration and Consent 

By ticking boxes and signing the application form, the student agrees to comply with the requirements of the Bay of Plenty Futures Academy (FA), and the rules of the member training providers (if the student’s application for enrolment is accepted).

Students on FA courses are expected to behave in a responsible manner. FA, and its Training Providers, will contact the student’s secondary school regarding any failure to maintain the standards of behaviour outlined in this Code.  Misbehaviour can result in student’s removal from FA courses.

The student declares they have read, understand, and agree to abide by this Code, as outlined below. They understand their responsibilities and that if they fail to follow the Code, they may be withdrawn from their chosen FA course.

They understand that FA courses involve activities with risks and danger. They understand these risks and accept full responsibility for their own safety, accepting liability for any loss or damage to equipment that I may cause, and they understand that they may be required to pay for the costs of replacement or repairs.

They declare that they are in good health (subject to the medical declaration made in the application) and will immediately advise the tutor if I consider any activity required may be outside my capability. They also give permission for FA and the training provider to administer first aid and seek medical assistance in the event of any accident.

Students acknowledge the following:

• It is a privilege to be accepted on to FA, not a right.
• 100% attendance on FA courses is expected.
• Students are expected to act respectfully, and appropriately at all times.
• Book work and assessments will be required, in addition to hands on, practical, learning.
• If students fall behind, or do not understand something, they must speak with their tutor and their school careers advisor as soon as possible to ask for help.

FA and Training Provider Student Behaviour Expectations:

• Students will comply with the training provider’s rules and behave responsibly at all times.
• Students may be required to travel by bus, minivan, or car to attend FA courses and in this regard, the student will be courteous and respectful towards the driver and other students at all times or risk losing their transportation privileges.
• Students are not allowed to leave school or campus without Training Tutor or Administrators prior approval.
• Any misuse of social media or disrespectful behavior is grounds for dismissal.

The student will:

• Be courteous and respectful to tutors and other students at all times.
• Follow the tutor’s instructions.
• Attend classes and be punctual, arriving at least 5 minutes before the course start time and ensure a prompt return from breaks at all times.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the course. Where a uniform or safety clothing has been issued, this must be worn and then returned at the end.
• Behave in a safe and reasonable manner so that neither the student nor any other person is put at risk by a student’s actions.
• Adhere to the training provider’s policy of zero tolerance to any form of harm or harassment.
• Use all tools, equipment, safety equipment and clothing issued in a safe and responsible manner.
• Not be under the influence of and/or consume any alcohol or drugs on campus.
• Adhere to risk management procedures for all activities.

For courses that involve workshops to safeguard everyone’s safety, the following rules apply:

• Eye protection must be worn when operating any workshop machines.
• Appropriate safety footwear and clothes must be worn (no baggy clothes).
• Hearing protection must be worn in noisy situations.
• Long hair must be tied back or retained in a hat or hair net.
• Walkways must be kept clear.
• No equipment or machinery may be used unless full approval has been obtained from a tutor or technician.
• The workshop must be cleaned thoroughly at the end of each workshop session.
• All hand tools must be replaced after each workshop session.
• Pre used loan/safety gear must be returned at the end of the course. Non return or damage may incur costs. Alternatively, students can purchase their own at their own cost – further details from the tutor.

Training Partners will provide the following:

1. Agreeing to comply with the rules of the institute/organisation/providers.
2. Agreeing to provide the information contained in this form which I understand is to be used by FA and its training providers from time to time as may be necessary in respect of my studies.
3. Authorising FA to pass on such information to third parties as may be necessary in respect of my studies (ex. reporting to MoE and TEC).
4. Agreeing to the sharing of my personal information between FA, schools, and training providers for the purposes of enrolment, education purposes, reporting of student results, attendance, pastoral support and guidance, management of learning and any student disciplinary matters.
5. Agreeing to the use of any photographs or film footage taken of you while attending the FA course, in FA and/or training provider promotional material, newsletter, social media and/or website.
6. Agreeing to travel by bus, minivan, car, with a licensed adult driver, or on foot, when required as part of my FA programme.
7. Agreeing to comply with the terms of the FA Code of Conduct.
8. To the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this Application Form is true and correct.
9. My application for enrolment will not proceed until the application/code of conduct/declaration and consent have been completed in full and signed, and any citizenship/residency documentation has been provided.
10. I authorise providers to obtain, hold, use, and disclose information about me in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.
11. Signing of the application and declaration by a parent/guardian/caregiver is confirmation that they give permission for the student to go on field trips/visits which are off campus/and away from approved delivery sites.
12. Be prepared for flexibility of change of delivery days due to weather etc.
13. Making a false declaration is an offence under the Crimes Act 1961.