A number of approaches to course assessment are used by Institute staff. Assessment approaches may include: observation of performance in class, practical demonstrations, workshops or laboratories, case studies, projects, assignments, presentations, role plays, written tests and exams, work-based assessment. Students will be notified in advance of the time and form of any assessment. Students will be given an opportunity for at least one reassessment for any competencies not achieved on the first attempt.

Work-based assessment, also referred to as practical placement, is a compulsory requirement for competing hospitality qualifications at Gurkhas Institute. Work-based assessment involves students working in a commerical enterprise and demostrate their hospitality skills and to complete assessment requirements.Gurkhas Institute will arrange practical placement at a commercial enterprise where students will be working. The number of hours required to work is determined by the course reqirement.
Whilst working in the commercial enterprise students will be supervised by their staff and by Gurkhas Institute staff and will be required to maintain a log book that records their experience and maintain their attendance at both the commercial enterprise and Gurkhas Institute. Student will be paid a minimum of $5 per day and will be covered by WorkCover insurance for the time they spend on work-based assessment.The log books that students maintain whilst on work-based training form an essential part of the assessment requirements to complete their qualifications. Student's logbooks will be monitored regularly whist they undertake work-based assessment. In situations where a student's log book does not indicate competion of the required experience in the workplace the assessment reqirements will not be completed will not be completed and students will be directed to undertake additional work-based experience to meet tha assessment requirements.

Work-based assessment applies to the following qualification.

Students who believe they already have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). An essential requirement of RPL is that you can prove that you currently have the required competencies. Application may only be made after enrolment and payment of fees, and must be made using the RPL application form that will be made available during formal enrolment.

Students who have completed identical units from their course at other institutions will be given recognition on presentation of a verified transcript, Award or Statement of Attainment.

The National Code 2007 restricts the capacity of students to transfer to other providers prior to completing six months of their principal course.

Gurkhas Institute will not allow students to transfer to another provider within six months of the commencement of their principal course of study in circumstances where the transfer would be detrimental to the study plan as detailed in their application.

Students wishing to apply for a letter of release will need to complete the Application for Letter of Release, available from the Institute. There is no cost attached to applying for a letter of release; however students will need to contact DIAC to seek advice on whether a new visa is required.

All applications will be assessed on the basis of the Institute’s Policy, Conditions of Enrolment, the Fee Payment and Refund Procedure, the study plan and declaration submitted by the student in their application. Documented evidence supporting circumstances/reasons for seeking a release letter must be included with this application.

If you know that you will not be attending classes during the study period you should contact the Institute and arrange an appointment to discuss your circumstances.

Subsequent to your meeting and providing documented evidence supporting circumstances/reasons for seeking suspension or cancellation of enrolment you will be required to complete and submit an Application for Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment form.

Reasons for suspending your enrolment are limited to extenuating circumstances such as:

• Personal illness (eg. You are going into hospital)
• Bereavement (death to an immediate member of family)
• Serious illness to an immediate member of family

Evidence will be requested prior to approval of your Application for Suspension or Cancellation of Enrolment form.

Qualifications to be issued

Students completing all assessment requirements for a qualification will be awarded a certificate corresponding to the completed course. Students completing assessment requirements for part of a qualification will be awarded a Statement of Attainment indicating which modules or units of competency they have completed.

Pathways

Graduates of the Institute may seek credits to the relevant degree programs in Australian Universities. The Institute has no special arrangements with any Australian University and there is no guaranteed entry into University programs. As a general rule students with high marks will have the best chance of being accepted by a University.