Student Conduct
Intent
Dev Academy works with employers, in line with industry best practice, to ensure that students adhere to strict standards of behaviour and professional conduct during their training programme. Dev Academy provides guidance and support to students, but if standards of behaviour, course participation or performance are not satisfactory, the organisation will act to either correct the behaviour or remove the student from their programme.
Good Student Conduct Principles
Students are expected to:
Demonstrate Respect: Treat peers, staff, and the learning environment with dignity.
Foster Inclusion: Engage in behaviours that promote a welcoming and diverse community.
Maintain Integrity: Uphold honesty and accountability in all interactions.
Participate Actively: Attend classes, contribute to discussions, and collaborate positively with others.
Adhere to Professional Standards: Follow ethical guidelines and industry best practices.
Expected Behaviours
- Respectful Communication: Engage in constructive dialogue; avoid intimidation or offensive language.
- Supportive Environment: Encourage peers; assist others in their learning journey.
- Compliance with Policies: Follow all institutional guidelines, including attendance and performance expectations.
- Responsible Use of Resources: Respect shared spaces and equipment.
Misconduct Behaviours
The following actions are considered serious misconduct and may result in immediate removal from the programme:
Violence: Assault or physical threats against others.
Harassment: Any form of sexual, racial, or other harassment that undermines the community.
Intimidation: Actions that create a hostile or threatening environment.
Property Damage: Deliberate destruction or vandalism of property.
Theft: Stealing property belonging to the Academy or others.
Substance Abuse: Supplying or using illegal drugs on campus.
Procedures
Provision of information to students
Dev Academy provides information to students about course requirements at enrolment, in the form of a handbook that sets out a range of expectations for student behaviour (including applicable industry best practice and ethical standards), attendance and performance during enrolment. All students are given the opportunity to read the information and sign a declaration to acknowledge they have read and understood it.
Disciplinary processes and actions are
These procedures apply for both Domestic Learners and International Learners.
Verbal warnings
Students are expected to commit to the core values of Integrity, Kindness and Effort. They are expected to display their commitment to these values through their actions and behaviour. If it is believed a student is not displaying behaviour that is aligned with these values, the teacher should discuss the specific aspects of the student’s behaviour, performance or attendance that are causing concern.
If there is no significant improvement over time, a verbal warning should be given, reminding them of the changes they need to make. The teacher should record the time, place and reasons for the warning.
Written warnings
A written warning should only be given after at least two verbal warnings have been given and documented. It should:
- specify what behaviours, attitudes and/or achievement levels are unacceptable;
- set verifiable targets and deadlines for improvement;
- include what actions the student needs to take to rectify the behaviour, attitude or achievement level;
- include the words “if you do not meet these requirements you will be removed from the course”; and
- if the person is on a benefit, information about possible loss of benefit should be included.
Where possible, students should be interviewed and have the contents of warning letters explained to them.
The Teaching Lead must be consulted before a written warning is issued.
Removal
Removal from a course will occur when:
- a student is being summarily removed as a result of a serious act or omission
- including but not limited to: assault, sexual or racial harassment, intimidation, causing serious damage to property, theft or supplying illegal drugs; or
- they have consistently failed to comply with requests made of them through the verbal and written warning process.