NYTC Manual
NYTC Manual
NYTC Manual
Y.T.C-Nasau HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENT
Content
Page
Welcome
Objective of Manual
10
14
Staff Discipline
16
17
Annex I
19
Annex II
22
2. The place is quiet and peaceful, and it is green and relaxing, providing an ideal
environment for learning.
3. It provides the facilities for you to complete your practical learning and also enjoy
yourself in sports.
4. A lot can be shared with each other and other trainees would be able to assist in areas of
your learning as you all share common goal, needs and purpose.
5.
Dining hall facilities closer to the dormitories will provide three meals daily except
during public holidays. Special arrangement will be made to cater for your food during
public holidays.
The aim of this manual is to provide the trainees with information to assist and guide you
throughout your stay at YTC-NASAU. We believe the more information you are given, the fewer
queries you will have to make especially during the weekends and other times when there are
fewer staff on duty to help you. It contains information about the facilities and services within
and what to do in the case of an emergency. It also contains information about the rules and
regulations of the campus in general.
Trainees Recruitment
YTC-NASAU is a youth empowerment and skills training Institution located approximately 5
kilometers from Sigatoka town up the Sigatoka Valley.
The Centre focuses mainly on developing market oriented Non-formal education courses for
unemployed, rural based youths.
Observation
Questioning
Demonstration of skills
Assessment of work produced by trainees
Review of work carried out by trainees
Any trainee not performing to expectation is re-trained on the particular unit until he is
able to demonstrate the abilities and competencies.
For any trainee to move on for further training is of his own choice since the highest level
reached at YTC-NASAU in General Carpentry is Trade Test Class III certificates.
Trainees are encouraged to pursue to next level at TPAF (FNU) to do Trade Test Class II
and Class I.
For those seeking employment after training, we will provide them assistance to find
places for work attachment or employment by networking with employers in the building
industry.
Requirement for Successful Completion of Program
In order to complete the program, trainees are required to complete certain hours of
practical session and theory. That is on 70% practical and 30% theory basis. Trainees sit
for theoretical tests, papers for which are set by National Productivity Centre of Fiji
[TPAF]. Practical session comprises of 3 months practical or work attachment in
building industry for carpentry. Trainees have to record work diary or journal which are
signed by the supervisor as evidence of completing certain type of work. The diary or
journal is returned to the trainer at the end of practical for assessment. Written or verbal
reports from supervisors are also considered.
Since the trainees reside within the Youth Training Centre Nasau premises, it is
compulsory for them to attend all the theory and practical sessions. The only exception
given is in case of sickness or family emergencies.
in a proper inventory book at the counter. Before leaving the workshop you must ensure that all
doors are properly locked after every session.
Farm facilities
The farm facilities cover the major part of YTC-NASAU facilities. Since it is an almost
agriculture based institution much of the learning and work will be centered on the farm works.
You will have the liberty to learn about pigs, poultry and crops. As you gain experience through
your practical you will be given plots to plant recommended short term crops with income
derived from the selling of vegetables to be deposited into your individual savings account.
It is your responsibility to ensure that every tools release for your use should be properly and
returned to the tools storeroom. No tools are to be left carelessly on the farm.
You are not allowed to harvest and sell any produce from the farm. Harvesting crops produce
from the farm without permission is stealing and it is an offence.
You are to take care of the farm animals as it assists us in your farm work. Animals should not be
used for any other purposes except for farm works.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Playing sports are the only form of relaxation and enjoyment at YTC-NASAU. The sports
facilities include the playground and the sports gear. Every Wednesday afternoon is sports day
for the Center and it is an opportunity to show your talents. All sports gear is to be returned to the
main office after use. During wet weather you are to stop using the playground. You are advised
to bring along your own sporting uniforms, boots and canvas to protect you from cuts and
injuries.
school physically as safe and secure as possible and will make sure that residents have sufficient
food and water to cope with the aftermath of a disaster.
In an emergency it is important that you obey the instructions and do not leave campus without
permission
DISCIPLINE
Trainees Discipline
The Youth Training Centre Nasau expects its trainees to behave as mature, considerate and
responsible clients. In addition, it expects its trainees to obey the rules and regulations of the
Centre.
Breaches of the Centres laws and regulations will result on students facing disciplinary actions
under the Offences and Disciplinary Measures of the Centre. The Disciplinary Committee may
impose one or more of the following penalties on a student found guilty of breaking the
regulations.
There will be no warning and trainees will face automatic expulsion if they commit
offences that are considered Grade 1 : use of substance or illegal drugs, alcohol, rape,
sexual offence, indecent assault and intruding and larceny.
These offences are Grade 2 offences such as physical assault, stealing, cheating, forgery,
gambling, swearing at a staff member, insubordination to staff, pornography, smoking
cigarette, bullying, misconduct publicly, away without official leave, swearing, vandalism
and truancy will require counseling for the first time it is committed, suspension for two
weeks if committed for the second time and face automatic expulsion if committed for
the third time.
Offences such as littering, improper dress code, unpunctual and chewing of gums will
face detention.
iv) Management will not assume any responsibility for any accidents or mishaps that
might cause loss of life or death to any trainee while on leave.
3. Dress code
Proper uniforms; navy blue sulu & blue shirt for male trainees ; navy blue skirt and blue
blouse or top must be worn at ALL times during assembly, lectures and official function.
Uniforms must also be worn when leaving and returning to the Centre for weekend
shopping, leave, home leave or hospital leave.
Casual wear
Male trainees must wear sulu and shirt while female trainees must wear sulu/skirt and top
during meal time. No round collar T-shirts shall be worn during meal times.
Appropriate clothing must be worn at all other times when moving within campus
compound.
Safety Wear
Proper safety wear and appropriate clothing must be worn during farm or field work and
practical classes.
4. Dormitories/Toilet Blocks
i)
All dormitories/ toilet blocks must be kept clean, neat and tidy.
ii)
All rubbish is to be placed in the rubbish bins located outside the dormitories and
toilets.
iii)
Dormitory checks will be conducted weekly. These checks may include searching
through suitcases, other storage materials to ensure that the right items are kept in the
dormitory.
iv)
No male trainee shall enter the female trainee dormitory likewise No female trainee
shall enter the male dormitory.
v)
Sick trainees are to be isolated from the dormitory and kept at the sick bay.
5. Dining Hall
i)
All meals will be served at the allocated time.
ii)
Male trainees will use the main dining hall while the female trainees will use the
small dining room in their building.
iii)
No meals will be provided for anyone who fails to be present at any meal time except
when reported sick.
iv)
No food is allowed in the dormitory and lecture halls.
v)
You are to use chairs and not to sit on top of the table eating or watching television.
vi)
No excessive noise is allowed in the dining room.
vii)
No trainee shall enter the dining hall except for the group on duty. Group on duty
must follow orders given by the cooks.
viii) The dining hall must be kept clean, neat and tidy at all times.
6. Institutional properties
i)
Every trainee should take greater care while using tools, farm equipment, eating
utensils, beddings, buildings, dining room and classroom furniture, electrical
installation such as power points and light switches.
ii)
No trainee shall tamper with installation design to protect people and property in the
institution against fire, hurricane and other hazards.
iii)
Safety precaution should be taken while travelling in the vehicle and tractors. Sitting
on the front bumper of tractors is strictly forbidden.
iv)
It is an offence to deface property belonging to the institute or its staff.
7. Dangerous drug, alcohol and yaqona
i)
No trainee shall possess or consume any dangerous drug including marijuana or
cigarettes within the premises.
ii)
No trainee shall possess or consume any alcohol within the premises.
iii)
No person shall enter the premises under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous
drug.
8. Personal hygiene
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are physically and mentally fit. Personal
appearance and hygiene is important. These include the followings:
i)
No spitting carelessly on premises
ii)
Cover your mouth when coughing.
iii)
Wash your hands after visiting the rest room.
iv)
Wash your hands before and after meals.
v)
Wash eating utensils properly.
vi)
Brush your teeth regularly
vii)
Male trainees must have their hair cut short.
viii) Prevent borrowing of clothes, coma, shaving gears, underwear as this can cause skin
disease.
ix)
Always use deodorant to prevent body odor.
9. Staff quarters
Staff quarters are out of bound to all trainees unless permission is granted by the owners.
10. Visitors
All visitors must first report to the office. They must report to the staff on duty if the
office is closed.
Note: Any trainee breaching or breaking any of the above rules will be dealt with
severely according to the discipline procedures.
11. Youth Training Centre Nasau Ethics
The term Ethics simply means moral principles.
The environment at Youth Training Centre Nasau should not give rise to trainees grievances.
However, should there be any grievances that trainees have; they can raise it with the respective
committees in writing.
Youth Officer
Food
Sub Committee
QCC
Sub Committee
Social
Sub Committee
Disciplinary
OHS
Sub Committee Sub committee
Trainee
with a
grievance
will write to
the
respective
Procedure to be followed:
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
If the Trainee is not happy with the action taken by the respective Sub
Committee, he can write to the Youth Officer.
Step Four
Youth Officer upon receiving the grievance, should respond to the trainee
in writing within 7 days to address the issue through a possible solution.
If the Youth Officer is unable to deal with the issue, he/she will refer the
matter to the Senior Youth Officer and inform the trainee accordingly.
Step Five
If the Trainee is still not happy with the action taken by the respective
Step Seven
STAFF DISCIPLINE
The PS Code of Conduct is the guiding principle on how a government employee should behave
in the course of his/her duties.
Code of Conduct
1.
An employee must behave honestly and with integrity in the course of employment in the
public service.
2.
An employee must act with care and diligence in the course of employment in the public
service.
3.
An employee, when acting in the course of employment in the public service, must treat
everyone with respect and courtesy, and without coercion or harassment of any kind.
4.
An employee, when acting in the course of employment in the public service, must
comply with all applicable Acts and subordinate legislation.
5.
An employee must comply with all lawful and reasonable directions given by persons in
authority in the employee's Ministry, department or parliamentary body.
6.
An employee must maintain appropriate confidentiality about dealings that the employee
has with any Minister or any member of the staff of a Minister.
7.
An employee must disclose, and take reasonable steps to avoid, any conflict of interest
(real or apparent) in connection with employment in the public service.
8. An employee must use Government resources and assets in a proper way.
9.
A person must not, in the course of or in connection with employment in the public
service, provide false or misleading information in response to a request for information that is
made for official purposes.
10.
An employee must not make improper use of official information or of the employee's
duties, status, power or authority in order to gain, a benefit or advantage for the employee or for
anyone else.
11.
An employee must not, except in the course of his or her duties as an employee, or with
the express authority of the chief executive of his or her Ministry, department or parliamentary
body, give or disclose, directly or indirectly, any information about public business or anything
of which the employee has official knowledge.
12.
An employee must at all times behave in a way that upholds the Public Service Values
and the integrity and good reputation of the public service.
13.
An employee on duty overseas must at all times behave in a way that upholds the good
reputation of the State.
14.
An employee must comply with any other conduct requirement prescribed by regulations,
specified in directions or required of the employee by his or her chief executive.
15. In this section employee includes a wage earner.
FEE REFUND POLICY
Youth Training Centre Nasau (YTC-NASAU) will refund prepaid fees and charges
Administration fees, caution fees & T- shirts costs under the following conditions.
A.
All refunds will be paid to the person/entity responsible for the fees and charges.
Should more than more person/entity be responsible, the refund for each person/entity
will be pro-rated according to the payments made?
As all fees are charged in Fijian dollars all refunds will be calculated in Fijian dollars,
prior to any foreign exchange conversions.
REFUND OF FEES
Tuition money is the tuition fee or student contribution amount paid for a unit of study.
1.
Students my find it necessary to withdraw from a subject or course before the semester or
term has been completed. The amount of refund to which the student is entitled will be
calculated in relation to the time of the withdrawal.
In most cases:
If a student withdraws or cancels an application for any reason before the first day of
classes in the year, YTC-NASAU will refund to the student all tuition money for
education services that the student has not yet received;
If a student withdraws from enrolment after the first day of course but before the last
day to withdraw from the course, YTC-NASAU will refund to the trainee all fees
payable to the office.
YTC-NASAU will be satisfied that a students circumstances are beyond the students
control if a situation occurs which a reasonable person would consider is not due to the
students action either direct or indirect, and for which the student is not responsible.
YTC-NASAU will be satisfied that a students circumstance did not make their full
impact on the student until on or after the after the last day to withdraw from classes if
the circumstances occur before the after the last day to withdraw from classes, but worsen
after that date; or before the last day to withdraw from classes, but the full effect or
magnitude does not become apparent until on or after that day; or on or after the last day
to withdraw from classes. Special circumstances that would make it impracticable for the
student to complete the requirements of the course would include medical circumstances,
family circumstances, personal circumstances, employment related circumstances or
course related circumstances.
B.
Refund of Fees
If a student has been accommodate in YTC-NASAU dormitory and withdraws or is
suspended from his/her course of study, YTC-NASAU will;
Refund on a pro rata basis to the students withdrawal. The refund will be
calculate on the following basis:
Month of withdrawal
Month
Month 1
Month 2
Carpentry
100%
90
Agriculture
100%
80
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Month 7
Month 8
Month 9
Month 10
Month 11
C.
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
nil
60
40
nil
Registration Fee
Before registration, any student withdrawing is entitled to a full refund of the Registration
Fee. Once registered, this fee is NOT refundable
Annex I
NATIONAL YOUTH TRAINNING CENTRE
APPLICATION FORM
1. COURSE APPLIED FOR (Tick the appropriate box)
TPAF LEVEL III TRADE CERTIFICATE
IN GENERAL CARPENTRY
(10 MONTHS)
2. PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname/Family Name
Date of Birth:
Female
Middle Name(s)
Single
Postal Address:
Married
Phone No.:
Religious Belief: (Tick the appropriate box and if Christian please state denomination)
Christian
__________________
3. EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name of Person:
Relationship:
Home Address:
Phone No.:
Muslim
Hindu
Others
4. REFERENCES
(Give the name and address of TWO persons
other than relatives who will give references)
1. Name:
Address:
2. Name:
Address:
Phone No.: ____________________
Secondary School
From (Year)
Examination(s)
passed
To ( Year)
Examination(s)
passed
Conducted By
Duration
Yes
No
8. GENERAL QUESTIONS
(a) What are your plans after completing the Course?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________
(b) List your hobbies and special interests.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________
(c) Any other information relevant to this application.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________
9. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided is true and accurate.
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________________
Annex II
YOUTH TRAINING CENTRE NASAU
NASAU, SIGATOKA
PARENTS/GUADIANS DECLATION AND CONSENT FORM
I.. , hereby declare and give my
consent for
(Parent/Guardian)
..(Son/Daughter) to attend to any extra
(Name of Trainee)
Curriculum activities during his/her training period at the Youth Training Centre Nasau.
Dates atThisDay
of.20
SIGNATURES BELOW TO BE MADE IN THE PRESENCE OF A WITNESS
Signed
Signed..
(Trainee)
Name:
.
Address:
.
(Parent/Guardian)
Name:
Address:
.
..
Telephone: ..
Telephone:
Organisation:
.
Address:
Telephone: