This site contains from time to time different types of copyright material. Some is owned by the Institute of Property Education Pty.Ltd. (“IPE”), other material is in the public domain, and yet other material is owned by others (clearly indicated). Except for material which is clearly in the public domain, only material owned by IPE and so indicated may be copied, provided that textual and graphical content are not altered and that the source is acknowledged. IPE reserves the right to revoke that permission at any time. Permission is not given for any commercial use or sale of this material.

No other material anywhere on this website may be copied (except as legally allowed for private use and study) or further disseminated without the express and written permission of the legal holder of that copyright.

DISCLAIMERS

While the IPE has attempted to make the information on this server as accurate as possible, it is for personal and/or educational use only and is provided in good faith without any express or implied warranty. There is no guarantee given as to the accuracy or currency of any individual item on the server. Persons accessing the server who require confirmation of any information should refer to IPE. IPE does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by use of the information contained on the server nor from any access to the server. All access and use is at the risk of the user.

Information provided about units, modules, topics, courses and any arrangements for courses including staffing, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. IPE reserves the right to discontinue or vary such units, courses, topics or arrangements or staffing at any time without notice and to impose limitations on enrolment in any course.

IPE from time to time provides hypertext links to a number of other web sites as a service to users of this Web server. This service does not mean that IPE endorses those sites or material on them in any way. IPE is not responsible for the use of a hypertext link for which a commercial charge applies. Individual users are responsible for any charges that their use may incur.

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RULES OF THE INSTITUTE

1.      Course times and venues are contained on IPE's website. Students are required to be punctual when attending class. IPE reserves the right to refuse admission to class to students who are late.

2.      An Attendance Roll is kept for all courses conducted by IPE. A student is required to sign the Roll on each day of a course and will do so when requested by the teacher or IPE staff.

3.      No attendance is recorded for absences on medical or any other grounds.

4.      Students encountering problems whether associated with attendance, payment of fees, academic progress or personal problems should make an appointment to discuss the matter with the Chief Executive Officer.

5.      Statements of Attainment will only be issued in respect of course units in which the student has been assessed as competent.  For units not completed IPE will on request by a student issue a letter outlining those elements of competency in that unit in which competency has been achieved.  Students must comply with the delivery and assessments requirements established by IPE under the principles of Competency Based Learning.

6.      Students are entitled to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning following enrolment using the prescribed forms available from the office. IPE recognises the AQTF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations.

7.      Complaints, Grievances and Appeals are required to be lodged on the prescribed forms available from the office and are subject to the procedures laid down by IPE.

8.      Students have to assist with IPE's continual improvement program by completing feedback forms, questionnaires, induction checklists and other forms when requested by teachers or staff.

9.      Students must behave in a courteous and friendly manner towards staff, teachers and other students and comply with the access and equity polices of IPE. Behavior which is discriminatory, harassing, vilifying or bullying is not permitted.

10.  Students must follow instructions given from time to time by teachers and staff in relation to their behavior at training venues and during class.

11.   Failure to comply with the Rules will be subject to disciplinary action by the CEO. Where a student is expelled from a course no refund of fees will be made.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT

The following terms and conditions of enrolment apply between the Institute and the student:

• All applications for enrolment must be made through the enrolment form contained on IPE's website. No application will be regarded as accepted until the tuition fees for the course selected have been received by IPE.

• The student acknowledges having read all statements on the website and in the Student Handbook relating to IPE's Rules, Code of Practice, Refunds Policy and Procedures and other topics and agrees to be bound by and comply with these.

• In particular the student agrees that no refunds will be made for written applications for refund received less than seven (7) days before the commencement of the course for which enrolment has been accepted. All eligible refunds will be paid within seven (7) days of receipt of the written refund application.

• In the event that a course is cancelled by the IPE all fees will be refunded within seven (7) days of the cancellation date. The student agrees to attend all scheduled classes, tutorials and other activities and to sign the attendance roll when requested by the teacher or authorised officer of IPE.

• IPE reserves the right to alter its services and facilities, including course dates and tuition fees (except where enrolment has been accepted), and to cancel a course where the number of enrolments fall below a viable level or for reasons outside IPE's control.

• The dispute resolution policies and procedures are available to students for any matters arising with IPE in relation to assessments, refunds and academic matters.

• Recourse to independent outside mediation is available and the terms and conditions do not restrict any rights under Australian law including consumer protection.