Harrassment Policy
At all times Correct Training Systems will provide an environment that is free from all forms of harassment and discrimination (including victimisation and bullying).
Everyone, regardless of whether they are a student, trainer, administration or support staff, employer or client or other such stakeholder is entitled to expect the following rights:
· The right to confidentiality and discretion when initiating or becoming involved with a complaint or appeal. All records of all complaints and appeals should be maintained in a secure manner, with confidentiality of the matter being paramount
· The right to the assurance that whenever possible, all complaints will be resolved fairly by a process of discussion, cooperation and conciliation.
· The right to have complaints and appeals acknowledged in writing and finalised as soon as practicable ( aiming for less than 60 days), with regular updates provided to the complainant or appellant on the progress of the matter
· Both the person making the complaint, and the person against whom the complaint has been made, has the right to receive information, support and assistance in reporting and resolving the issue. No party is to be marginalised or disadvantaged.
Students have the responsibility to:
Victimisation is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Staff and students should not make any frivolous or malicious complaints. No person making a complaint, or assisting in the investigation of a complaint, should be victimised. Harassment or discrimination should not be confused with legitimate comment and advice (including feedback) given appropriately by management or trainers, or other students.Correct Training Systems incorporates all feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
Everyone, regardless of whether they are a student, trainer, administration or support staff, employer or client or other such stakeholder is entitled to expect the following rights:
- The right to learn, teach or carry out their duties.
- The right to be treated with respect and treated fairly.
- The right to be safe in the workplace emotionally and physically. Harassment and discrimination, including victimisation and bullying, is unwelcome, uninvited and unacceptable behaviour that will not be tolerated.
- The right to have all reports of harassment and discrimination treated seriously, impartially and sensitively. The person responsible for the management and corrective action and outcome of any appeal or complaint must be independant of the circumstances, showing procedural fairness. This may require arrangements with an independant third party.
· The right to confidentiality and discretion when initiating or becoming involved with a complaint or appeal. All records of all complaints and appeals should be maintained in a secure manner, with confidentiality of the matter being paramount
· The right to the assurance that whenever possible, all complaints will be resolved fairly by a process of discussion, cooperation and conciliation.
· The right to have complaints and appeals acknowledged in writing and finalised as soon as practicable ( aiming for less than 60 days), with regular updates provided to the complainant or appellant on the progress of the matter
· Both the person making the complaint, and the person against whom the complaint has been made, has the right to receive information, support and assistance in reporting and resolving the issue. No party is to be marginalised or disadvantaged.
Students have the responsibility to:
- Ensure all behaviour respects equal rights for all students regardless of gender, race, culture, age, religion, gender preference and abilities
- Inform Correct Training Systems of any concerns they have, in an honest, timely, factual manner.
- Allow others to learn,
- Participate in group work , discussions and activities in a socially acceptable manner
- Keep the learning environment safe by not threatening, bullying or hurting others in any way,
- Keep the learning environment safe by following any reasonable instruction
- Not bringing illegal substances, alcohol or weapons into the learning environment
- Refrain from stealing, damaging, or destroying the belongings of others.
- Conduct themselves in a business like manner (including neat and clean attire)
Victimisation is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Staff and students should not make any frivolous or malicious complaints. No person making a complaint, or assisting in the investigation of a complaint, should be victimised. Harassment or discrimination should not be confused with legitimate comment and advice (including feedback) given appropriately by management or trainers, or other students.Correct Training Systems incorporates all feedback as an opportunity for continuous improvement.
