Disability support
SkillsTech Australia has a disability support officer available for support and advice to students on disability issues.
Early notice of your disability
Pre-employment
Apprentices
Supporting documentation
Maintaining contact
Types of support
Contact us
Early notice of your disability
If you have a disability that may impact on your learning at SkillsTech Australia, please make early contact with our Student Support Services Coordinator so that the support can be negotiated and organised.
You can give us early notice of your disability. If you are applying through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre to study at the SkillsTech Australia you will be sent a questionnaire to complete and a copy of your response will be sent to our Student Support Services Coordinator. All information provided is confidential.
If you are applying directly to the SkillsTech Australia you can advise us of your disability through your enrolment details or contact us directly on 1800 STA (782) 000 to make an appointment.
Apprentices
You can apply for support in several ways:
- You can ring Student services directly on 1800 STA (782) 000.
- You/your employer can let the Workplace trainer/Assessor know when you meet them in person that you require additional support with your training or assessment in or out of class. Your employer can make an application with your Apprenticeship Centre through the Australian Government DAAWS Scheme (Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Scheme) for funding for wage support and tutorial/mentor/interpreter support.
Supporting documentation
It is important that you provide supporting documentation which identifies the nature of your disability and the way in which it may impact on your studies. This documentation will help the Student Support Services Coordinator to identify appropriate reasonable adjustments.
Maintaining contact
It is important that you maintain contact with the Student Support Services Coordinator during your studies. As your subjects change, you may need to review the support that you require.
If you experience any difficulties at any stage during your course of study, please contact the Student Support Services Coordinator.
Types of support
The Student Support Services Coordinator can assist by:
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talking with you regarding your specific requirements
- liaising with teachers
- organising equipment and specialist personnel where possible.
Contact us
Make an appointment with the Student Support Services Coordinator through Student services.