2019 Student Handbook - Welcome 44706vc_student_handbook_ebrochure_2019_FULL_2 | Page 104

A safe campus is one where you are assured of the quality and integrity of your chosen tertiary learning environment and a space where you are able to pursue your learning experience without any fear of a threat to your safety, health and well-being at all times. Below is what The IIE’s Varsity College has in place to honour the importance of you, our student’s, safety. The IIE’s Varsity College employs private security staff to assist Campus Management with security on campus. It is imperative that you follow requests or instructions given by the campus security, for your safety. Glossary of terms: • • • • Designated Smoking Area According to legislation, cigarettes (available in canteen facilities) may not be sold to individuals under the age of eighteen (18). Smoking area that is identified and demarcated in accordance with legislation The use of tobacco is governed by smoking control legislation. As such, the use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes/Vapes is only allowed in designated smoking areas, allocated in accordance with legislation, on campus. Please note that E-cigarettes/Vapes etc are also not allowed in classes. Substitution of a tobacco substance with a controlled or prohibited substance or the addition of a controlled or prohibited substance when using tobacco products will result in disciplinary action. Fire Marshal The IIE’s Varsity College staff trained and registered to assist in the evacuation of students and staff during a fire drill. During a fire drill, Fire Marshals will be wearing reflective safety vests for easy identification Common Areas Evacuation Route Library, corridors, ablutions, seating/pause areas, study venues, sports facilities and campus canteen Infographic route (map) detailing the closest assembly point during a fire drill 11.3 Legal Substances - Alcohol The IIE is an educational institution and is does not have a liquor license. At no time may alcohol be served or sold by The IIE’s Varsity College on campus or during a campus recognised event hosted off campus without an appropriate event specific liquor licence. Should an event specific liquor license be obtained for The IIE’s Varsity College, it will always adhere to the scope and provisions of the license. Please remember that being under the influence of alcohol on any The IIE campuses is prohibited. Any illegal or unauthorised trade in alcohol products is prohibited on our campuses. 11.4 Legal Substances - Prescription medication Weapons and Dangerous Objects First Aider PREV. PAGE Any explosive material or device; any firearm or gas weapon; any article or object that may be used to cause bodily harm to a person or damage to property, or to render a person temporarily paralysed or unconscious. The IIE’s Varsity College staff trained and registered to assist with first aid 104 Prescription medication (habit forming medication) not for sale on the open market for the use intended are not permitted on our campuses. It goes without saying that any trade in prescription medication is prohibited all on our campuses. Should you need to keep your prescribed medication on you while on campus, please: • Store it in a safe place on your person • All your prescription medication must be in its original packaging, clearly marked, detailing your name, date of dispensary of the medication, and details of the health care professional who prescribed the medication • When you are on campus, only have your daily medication dosage with you. All additional medication must be left at home. • Failure to provide sufficient proof of the above, may result in disciplinary action • being taken against you 105 Substances that are not for sale without a prescription from a registered health care professional on the open market Prescription Medication 11.2 Legal Substances - Tobacco • Access control procedures, checking student cards when you enter campus Ad hoc vehicle checks Ensuring that you abide by the traffic rules of The IIE’s Varsity College campus Maintaining and controlling the general security process and procedures on The IIE’s Varsity College campus Assistance during search and seizure Outsourced security guards responsible for general campus security. This team is managed by the Campus Facilities Coordinator Security guards are responsible for the following security measures on campus: Campus Security Team 11.1 General Security Measures 11. SAFE CAMPUS NEXT PAGE