Our Code of Practice – a reminder of our responsibilities.
The below information is a simple guide on our new combined Code of Practice, which outlines how we protect and care for our students.
Here at Unitec, we are committed to creating a learner-centred environment where our learners feel:
- Safe – physically, mentally and culturally
- Respected and accepted for who they are
- Supported in their learning and wellbeing
- Connected with their social and cultural networks
- Heard– able to have their say in decisions that impact them
Our approach, guided by Te Noho Kotahitanga, aligns with the current Codes of Practice for Domestic Tertiary Students and International Students which set out clear and consistent expectations of how we should partner with our learners to provide pastoral care to ensure a positive educational experience.
A new combined Code of Practice
Last year, the Ministry of Education underwent a process of consultation for a new combined code of pastoral care for tertiary and international learners.
The new code, which has been in place from 1 January 2022, sets out shared wellbeing and safety requirements for domestic tertiary and international learners, while retaining specific protections for international students.
Read more on our Code of Practice Nest page
What this means for you:
In 2022, all staff need to complete a review activity for the new Code of Practice to ensure we are all aware of our individual and collective pastoral care responsibilities under the Code – it will be an all-staff requirement in 2021 Individual ADEP plans to complete this activity.
In the meantime, you can:
1. Access information on the current codes:
- The Education (Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary Students) Interim Code of Practice 2019
- The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (including Amendments 2019)
2. Learn more about the new code and how it was developed:
3. Refresh on the extensive pastoral support available to our learners:
- The Student Success team are at the heart of our learner wellbeing support – embracing the role of Kaitiakitanga, they provide advice and services to our learners to support their success.
- Click below for a great overview of the teams and the services they provide – print out a copy or bookmark it to keep it handy for quick reference
Unitec Support and Wellbeing Services
Questions?
- For more information on how we support our students please contact the relevant Student Support service.
- Any questions regarding the change in ADEP requirement, please contact learnanddevelop@unitec.ac.nz in the first instance.