When a learner displays unethical behaviour or misconduct, the disciplinary procedures which can lead to dismissal from a programme includes both verbal and written warnings, however when serious misconduct is identified instant dismissal may result.
When the informal disciplinary approach for minor indiscretions have not curtailed learner behaviour the formal disciplinary process as follows will apply:
- a. EmployNZ conducts an investigation and ascertains that learner behaviour is in breach of our student conduct criteria
- b. A formal invitation (time and place) will be extended to the learner and they will be given the opportunity to bring a support person to the meeting
- c. The Employ NZ representative facilitating the meeting will stipulate the results of the investigation and severity of the misconduct. This may result in the following action:
- Formal Verbal Warning will be given when unethical behaviour or misconduct is identified in the first instance. You will be required to meet formally with your Tutor or Programme Manager where a verbal warning will be given. What is acceptable/unacceptable behaviour will be agreed upon by all parties before you are able to continue your programme. A record of the verbal warning and what was agreed will be kept on file.
- First Written Warning will be issued when Unethical behaviour or misconduct is identified in the second instance. This may include an individual’s failure to follow the parameters as agreed on in the meeting (above) when unethical behaviour or misconduct was identified in the first instance. You will be required to meet formally with the Programme Manager where a written warning will be given. A record will be kept of what was agreed and subsequently signed by all parties before you are able to continue with your programme.
- Second Written Warning will be issued for continued unethical behaviour or misconduct. This is defined as the individual having already had two prior formal meetings which resulted in the issuing of a formal verbal warning and the issuing a formal first written warning. The issuing of a second written warning will result in Instant dismissal and withdrawal from the programme. The dismissed individual will receive a letter of dismissal and will be asked to leave their Training Facility immediately.
Note: Subsequent to investigation, if you should disagree with EmployNZ findings and/or the events/process that have lead to your dismissal, you have the right to follow the complaints procedure (refer to the complaints procedure in this handbook).
Instant Dismissal
Under certain circumstances and following an EmployNZ investigation, an individual’s conduct may be considered Serious misconduct and as such warrant’s instant dismissal. The learner will receive a letter of dismissal and will be asked to leave their Training Facility immediately.
Note: Subsequent to investigation, if you should disagree with EmployNZ findings and/or the events/process that have lead to your instant dismissal, you have the right to follow the complaints procedure (refer to the complaints procedure in this handbook).