In 2022, a new combined Code of Practice will be introduced for Domestic and International students – previously these were separate.
We will be asking that all staff complete a review activity for our new Code of Practice, to ensure we are all aware of our individual and collective pastoral care responsibilities under the Code.
Why a ‘Code of Practice’?
Here at Unitec, we are committed to creating a learner-centred environment where our learners feel safe, respected, supported, connected and heard.
Our approach, guided by Te Noho Kotahitanga, aligns with the current separate 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
The Ministry of Education recently underwent a process of consultation for a new combined code of pastoral care for tertiary and international learners.
The new code, which will be 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.
What this means for you
In 2022, we will be asking that all staff 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.
The completion of such an activity had been an all staff requirement in 2021 Individual ADEP plans, however in order to reflect the new Code content this requirement has now been deferred to 2022.
For more information, visit our Code of Practice Nest page.