[vc_row row_height_percent=”100″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”4″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”119761″ back_position=”center center” overlay_color=”color-210407″ overlay_alpha=”0″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ enable_bottom_divider=”default” bottom_divider=”gradient” shape_bottom_h_use_pixel=”true” shape_bottom_height_percent=”100″ shape_bottom_color=”color-210407″ shape_bottom_opacity=”50″ shape_bottom_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”194920″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette” shape_bottom_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”bottom” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ medium_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_font=”font-136269″ text_size=”fontsize-338686″ text_height=”fontheight-179065″ sub_reduced=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”135070″]Education Policies & Procedures[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111866″][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ font_family=”font-165032″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ column_width_pixel=”800″][vc_column_text text_lead=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”112153″]<\/p>\n
Swim Ireland Education are committed to ensuring the highest level of compliance and best practice surrounding the booking, delivery and awarding of aquatic education. As such Swim Ireland have a number of policies and procedures available for information and guidance.<\/p>\n
Candidates \u2013 individuals who have booked a place on a Swim Ireland course<\/b>\u00a0or CPD<\/p>\n
Review date 31 August 2022<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”4″ bottom_padding=”4″ back_color=”color-lxmt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ uncode_shortcode_id=”123876″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”176646″ column_width_pixel=”800″][vc_accordion typography=”yes” sign=”plus” active_tab=”0″][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Education Team Operating Hours” tab_id=”1538601965-1-23f58b-4bc13f1d-6bcd”][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”116219″]Standard operating hours for Swim Ireland Education team are Monday \u2013 Friday 9am-5pm.<\/p>\n Queries can be sent by email to\u00a0education@swimireland.ie<\/a>\u00a0or by phone 01-6251120.<\/p>\n If a team member does not answer their phone, please leave a voicemail so they can follow up with you directly.<\/p>\n Acceptable communication methods are phone calls or email, staff will not engage with individuals via text message, WhatsApp, or social media.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Qualification timeline” tab_id=”1538601965-2-9f58b-4bc13f1d-6bcd”][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”190994″]All candidates who have completed a virtual classroom course prior to the 30 September 2022 have until the 1 March 2023 to fully complete their qualification (i.e. course practical). After this, charges will apply.<\/p>\n Any candidate booking a Swim Ireland Education course from the 1 October 2022 will have one calendar year to complete all steps of their qualification. When that calendar year has passed, candidates will need to rebook the course at the currently advertised rate.<\/p>\n All course candidates must have 100% attendance for all SI education courses. if full attendance is not met the candidate must contact the Swim Ireland Education department prior to the end of the course to avail of the next steps. exceptional circumstances will be reviewed, and evidence may be asked to be provided<\/p>\n Swim Ireland courses consist of three steps \u2013 e-Learning module, virtual classroom and practical. Each step must be completed in order.<\/p>\n Candidates are required to submit coursework and documentation through STEP within 7 days of course completion (virtual classroom or practical).<\/p>\n Late fees will apply for any candidates submitting work after the seventh day.<\/p>\n Late fees are applicable as follows – \u20ac50 for 1st week and \u20ac10 per week thereafter.<\/p>\n From day 7 to 14, tutors will review and provide any necessary feedback to candidates as required.<\/p>\n Tutors are required to submit all course documentation (including course completion forms, invoices, and feedback forms) to the Swim Ireland Education team within 21 days of course completion.<\/p>\n Candidates who submit coursework by the required deadline can expect their qualification\/ credential to be added to their personal profile 21 days after final day of course.<\/p>\n Qualifications\/ credentials will not be awarded where late fees are outstanding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Payment, cancellations, and refunds” tab_id=”1538603901442-2-10f58b-4bc13f1d-6bcd”][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”891078″]All courses must be paid in advance.<\/p>\n Invoicing is only permitted to prior approved facilities.<\/p>\n To generate an invoice, the payment fee is required to be a minimum of \u20ac325.00.<\/p>\n If the invoice is not paid within 7 days, the respective candidate\/s will not be permitted to attend the course.<\/p>\n Candidates who inform Swim Ireland Education of cancellation 28 days or more prior to the start date of the course will be entitled to a full refund of booking fee (exclusive of 2% surcharge).<\/p>\n Candidates who inform Swim Ireland Education of cancellation between 28 and 15 days of the start date of the course are entitled to a 50% refund of booking fee (exclusive of 2% surcharge).<\/p>\n Candidates who inform Swim Ireland Education of cancellation within 14 days of the start date of the course will not be entitled to a refund.<\/p>\n The cost of events and courses are exclusive of a 2% credit\/debit card payment surcharge, which is non-refundable.<\/p>\n In the case of exceptional circumstances, please contact Swim Ireland Education.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Course transfers” tab_id=”1538603913302-3-10f58b-4bc13f1d-6bcd”][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”458364″]After booking an event, candidates are permitted one transfer opportunity to the same event on a different date.<\/p>\n You must contact the Education team a minimum of 48 hours (Monday-Friday) prior to the event start date to be entitled to a one-time transfer.<\/p>\n Transfer requests 48 hours or less prior to course start time will not be accepted and will be treated as a cancellation.<\/p>\n You will be charged the full event fee for any subsequent transfers.<\/p>\n Only in the case of exceptional circumstances can further transfers be facilitated.<\/p>\n Transfers are only permitted between events of the same course type.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Conflict of interest” tab_id=”1675093562915-4-4″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”127552″]Swim Ireland has a duty to ensure that any possible conflicts of interest are effectively managed. This policy provides guidance on how to manage actual or perceived conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n A conflict of interest can occur when an individual has competing interests or loyalties, for example, a tutor assessor has an immediate or extended family member or friend on their course.<\/p>\n In the first instance candidates should avoid situations that may create a conflict of interest. At times this may be unavoidable, candidates should then declare any conflict of interest with the Education team\u00a0education@swimireland.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Education team may then take steps to address this, such as appointing an alternative tutor assessor to assess candidate(s) or candidate(s) may be offered place on an alternative course.<\/p>\n Immediate family \u2013 Spouses or partners, parent and child, siblings.<\/em><\/p>\n Extended family \u2013 Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and candidates related through marriage or partnerships.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Hosting a Course” tab_id=”1675169077740-5-7″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”133896″]Clubs\/ facilities must register courses through the\u00a0Swim Ireland website<\/a>.<\/p>\n A minimum of eight weeks\u2019 notice is required. Given the demand we have for courses we recommend allowing 16 weeks lead time when organising a course.<\/p>\n Club\/ facility candidates must have active Vetting NVB\/ Access NI and Safeguarding Level 1 prior to course registration.<\/p>\n Courses are advertised weekly to tutors. When a tutor shows interest in a specific course in a specific location, then planning will be brought further.<\/p>\n Clubs\/ facilities are not permitted to approach tutors directly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Virtual Classroom Attendance” tab_id=”1675169108832-6-3″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”574144″]All Virtual Classrooms will be hosted on a Swim Ireland Education Zoom platform and will be delivered by a Swim Ireland tutor.<\/p>\n You will be provided a link to the Zoom session 24 hours prior to course commencement.<\/p>\n The requirements for awarding a certificate at the end of a Virtual Classroom course are:<\/p>\n You are required to ensure you have all the necessary equipment in working order to attend a Virtual Classroom course and any pre-practical Zoom session. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring your laptop, video camera, microphone, speakers and Wi-Fi are in good working order. This is the responsibility of the candidate and or parent\/guardian. Failure to ensure the necessary equipment is not in working order, will result in removal from the course.<\/p>\n 100% attendance for all modules are required. Candidates logging in late or leaving early will be required to re-sit the full module before awarding of virtual classroom.<\/p>\n Under special circumstances a candidate may attend a module of another course. The candidate must contact the Education team to make this request with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice (Monday-Friday) prior to missing the module.<\/p>\n When a candidate is assigned to the respective module of a new course, the candidate must contact the Education team, by 12 noon (Monday-Friday) to receive access to the course. The responsibility of receiving the link sits with the candidate and the Education team will not initiate contact with the candidate to provide access.<\/p>\n The candidate will be allowed a one-time transfer for the module missed. If the module is not completed after this transfer the candidate will be required to pay and sit in on a full course.<\/p>\n The candidate must contact the Education team about the missed module prior to the end date of the course.<\/p>\n If more than one module is missed the candidate must re-sit the full course.<\/p>\n Work should be submitted to the original course for the original tutor to assess their work.<\/p>\n If the transferred module is after the 7-day completion mark of their previous course the candidate must inform the Education team that work has been submitted. The Education team will then contact the tutor with this information and the tutor has 7 days after being contacted to correct all necessary work. Late fees will apply (see above).<\/p>\n All courses operate as a classroom environment, candidates must be in a quiet, private room with no distractions when completing the course. Attending a course while driving a vehicle is a serious health and safety risk to the candidate and other road users and will result in expulsion from the course.<\/p>\n Parents\/ carers of candidates age under 18 are responsible for ensuring that their child is supervised.<\/p>\n All information shared within the course between fellow candidates and tutor will be kept confidential and all candidates will be respectful of each other and the tutor.<\/p>\n If additional help is required, please contact the Education team and the necessary resources will be provided upon request.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Course Practical” tab_id=”1675169111013-7-8″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”141315″]All candidates over 16 years of age must have active Swim Ireland Vetting NVB\/ Access NI and Swim Ireland\/Sport Ireland Safeguarding Level 1 credentials in place on their Swim Ireland profile to attend a course practical. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they apply in good time to ensure attendance at preferred course practical.<\/p>\n Course candidates are provided with a Swim Ireland t-shirt which should be worn on course practical. Bookings within 1 week of course date are not guaranteed to receive a t-shirt or a t-shirt in a size of their choosing.<\/p>\n It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they are in appropriate clothing and footwear, including wearing a Swim Ireland t-shirt, for poolside courses.<\/p>\n Attendance for the full practical course is mandatory. This includes the pre-practical Zoom time and all pool time hours.<\/p>\n If any pool time hours are missed the candidate must sit a new practical course. Only under exceptional circumstances and within our cancellation policy timeline will a candidate receive a transfer for this course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Course Locations” tab_id=”1675169112593-8-1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”235031″]All courses require a minimum of 10 candidates for the course to go ahead.<\/p>\n Note: split courses are an exemption to this rule.<\/p>\n Candidates must be willing to travel to course practical’s being set up by Swim Ireland. Swim Ireland is unable to guarantee a practical course will be hosted in a facility nearby.<\/p>\n Course practical’s can be held midweek as well as at weekends, candidates must keep this in mind and consider the next available course if these dates do not suit.<\/p>\n We aim to advertise any courses six to eight weeks in advance and any courses with a shorter lead time are on request of clubs or facilities.<\/p>\n Courses are organised based on demand, dependent on the end of virtual classroom dates.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Appeals against Assessment Decisions” tab_id=”1675169197331-9-1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”163414″]An appeal applies solely to assessment outcomes If a learner feels there is a justified reason for disagreeing with the assessment made by the Course Tutor Assessor, the following procedures should be adopted:<\/p>\n All appeals should be written and submitted to the Head of Education within 10 days of completion of the assessment, stating the grounds of the appeal<\/p>\n Grounds for appeal are i) Did not achieve the outcomes ii) Not all assessment outcomes completed<\/p>\n Appeals will be reviewed by the Appeals Panel 4. The Panel will respond to the appeal within 21 days, with a copy of the response sent to Head of Education.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland Education Appeals Panel may:<\/p>\n A fee of \u20ac150 will be charged where a practical reassessment is requested by the candidate[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Assessment” tab_id=”1675169199212-10-6″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”334055″]Swim Ireland expects Tutor Assessors to ensure that candidates are made fully aware of the criteria against which their progress and success will be judged.<\/p>\n All candidates should be made aware of:<\/p>\n This is underpinned by the following principles:<\/p>\n Process for Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n Assessment will take the following form:<\/p>\n Reassessment<\/strong><\/p>\n Reassessment in the practical aspects of the course will be conducted in the workplace.<\/p>\n This should be in the centre where the initial assessment took place or at another approved centre agreed by Swim Ireland and the candidate.<\/p>\n The candidate will be required to demonstrate competence at the requisite standard in all the aspects which the Tutor Assessor had indicated require further attention.<\/p>\n All arrangements for practical reassessment must be made by the candidate with the Swim Ireland Education Office Manager, who will also be responsible for ensuring that all relevant Swim Ireland conditions are met.<\/p>\n Re-assessment of the Learner Assessment Portfolio will be through submission to a person designated by Swim Ireland.<\/p>\n The cost of re-assessment of practical teaching\/coaching will be \u20ac150 for the allocated Tutor Assessor, organised through Swim Ireland Education. Full payment is required in advance of any re-assessment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Complaints \u2013 Education courses” tab_id=”1675169255921-11-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”168365″]Swim Ireland is committed, in its service provision, to offer standards of the highest quality while aiming to comply with all regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n Whilst every care is taken to ensure high quality standards, we acknowledge that there may be occasions where we fall short of expectations and candidates are not completely satisfied. One of the ways in which we can continue to improve our service is by listening and responding to the views of our customers and stakeholders and responding positively and putting mistakes right.<\/p>\n For every course, Swim Ireland will:<\/p>\n Provide a clear and structured process which highlights how a candidate can make a complaint and, if it is not resolved satisfactorily, take the next steps to escalate the complaint further.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland will ensure that:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to make a complaint<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Informal process<\/strong><\/p>\n Swim Ireland recognise that candidates who are dissatisfied will want a problem to be addressed as quickly as possible, especially when on an educational course where their main intent is to learn.<\/p>\n Firstly, an informal approach will be taken to try and resolve the concern quickly, keeping matters low-key and enabling mediation between the complainant and the individual to whom the complaint has been directed. For this to happen, the complainant is encouraged to talk to the Tutor.<\/p>\n For a reasonable outcome to be achieved an explanation, an apology or another desirable outcome may be required.<\/p>\n For review and evaluation, and to reduce the chances of another similar complaint happening, it is suggested that a note of the informal discussion is made by the Tutor including the time, date, and location of the discussion.<\/p>\n If a concern cannot be satisfactorily resolved informally, the formal complaints procedure should be followed.<\/p>\n Formal process<\/strong><\/p>\n Stage 1<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Formal complaints are to be submitted using the Swim Ireland Complaint Form, placed in a sealed envelope, and marked for the attention of the \u2018Swim Ireland Education Complaints Panel\u2019, who will assume responsibility for the initial investigation.<\/p>\n The Panel will acknowledge the complaint in writing within five working days of receipt, record details on the complaints register and begin investigations into the cause of dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n A response, inclusive of explanation and resolution, will be provided within 28 working days of initial complaint acknowledgement. To ensure a fair and thorough investigation, the duration will depend on the nature and severity of the complaint received.<\/p>\n If there is still not a satisfactory outcome received, then further investigation will be required.<\/p>\n Stage 2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Swim Ireland Education Complaints Panel will identify an appropriate member of Swim Ireland Senior Management to review the complaint for further investigation.<\/p>\n Acknowledgement of further investigation will be provided to the complainant in writing within five working days of receipt of the stage 2 complaint. The complainant will also be notified of the individual responsible for the investigation.<\/p>\n The chosen member of Senior Management will conduct a further investigation into the cause of dissatisfaction. Upon cessation of investigations, the member of Senior Management will communicate directly with the complainant and provide an explanation or resolution. This will be communicated to the complainant within 30 working days of receipt of the stage 2 complaint.<\/p>\n The duration of further investigation will depend on the nature and severity of the complaint, and, at this stage, the complexity of the response required. In some cases, the investigation may take longer, and in such instances, the complainant will be notified of the revised timescale.<\/p>\n Review<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Where the outcome of a complaint leads Swim Ireland to discover areas for change, Swim Ireland will endeavour to make the required amendments to ensure the complaint, or similar complaint, does not occur in the future.<\/p>\n If required, relevant communications will be sent to any other candidate who may have been affected to mitigate, as far as possible, the effect of the identified cause.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Equal opportunity statement” tab_id=”1675169293847-12-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”987265″]\u2018Equal opportunity is about celebrating difference and diversity and as such providing a swimming structure that can respond to this in a proactive and positive manner\u2019.<\/p>\n The aim of this policy is to help all staff and volunteers and members in our Aquatic Community develop their full potential and ensure that the talents and resources of the workforce are fully utilised. It is important to note that Swim Ireland is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, both direct and indirect.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland is committed to the promotion, principle, and practice of equal opportunities across all its aquatic disciplines, both as an employer, provider and as a facilitator of such practices by all its members. In our work with key partners, such as swimmers, clubs, teachers, coaches, officials, and administrators, we will advocate our policies.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland\u2019s Vision is to ensure that Irish Swimming is a \u2018sport for life and for all\u2019. To work towards achieving this vision we need to do the following:<\/p>\n Swim Ireland is committed to work towards ensuring that swimming is accessible to the many, rather than few.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland recognises the need to acknowledge the diversity of provision that is required to ensure people, regardless of their race, sex\/gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and social economic background, can access swimming and develop at a level that is appropriate to them.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland recognises the need to celebrate difference and diversity of provision as a means of creating entitlement and accessibility to our structure.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland recognises that equal opportunity is about recognising that people are different and therefore require different provision.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland as an employer<\/strong><\/p>\n The organisation will provide employment equally to all, irrespective of:<\/p>\n All full-time and part-time staff and volunteer applicants will be treated fairly. Selection for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit will be based on aptitude and ability.<\/p>\n The organisation will promote a good and harmonious working environment, where all men and women are treated with respect and dignity. No form of intimidation or harassment will be tolerated. Breaches of the equal opportunities policy and practice will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary action.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland wishes to undertake the following with regards to their employment:<\/p>\n Provide full and fair considerations for all job\/role and applications.<\/p>\n Assist all our employees to realise their full potential by ensuring that they receive fair consideration of their training and career development needs and promotion opportunities.<\/p>\n Wherever possible modify employment practices and procedures to reduce barriers experienced by members of disadvantaged social groups in seeking and during employment with the Association.<\/p>\n Maintain records in recruitment, training and employment and use this information as a means of identifying areas of inequality.<\/p>\n Require all our employees to undergo relevant training before taking part in recruitment and selection.<\/p>\n Regularly review our recruitment, selection, training, and promotion procedures to ensure that they are fair and reflect current best practice.<\/p>\n Swim Ireland as a Membership organisation<\/strong><\/p>\n Swim Ireland is committed to encouraging membership from all sectors of the community.<\/p>\n To achieve this, we undertake to:<\/p>\n Swim Ireland as an Awarding Body<\/strong><\/p>\n In our centre approval process Swim Ireland will ensure that:<\/p>\n Swim Ireland Teachers and Coaches<\/strong><\/p>\n Swim Ireland Officials and Administrators<\/strong><\/p>\n In our involvement of officials and administrators we will expect them to:<\/p>\n From Policy into Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n Swim Ireland recognises that to successfully implement our policies will require the commitment of everyone involved in the Association. People\u2019s attitudes, views and working practices may have to change to ensure that an inclusive agenda is accepted by all and throughout the sport.<\/p>\n The CEO has specific responsibility for the effective implementation of this policy. All Directors, staff and volunteers also have responsibility for implementing aspects of the policy. The organisation expects all Directors, staff, and volunteers to abide by the policy and help create the equality environment that the policy seeks to establish.<\/p>\n Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n The provision of equality of opportunity will be monitored by the collection of information on full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff and applicants. This will include, as a minimum, information on age, ethnic background, gender and status as a disabled person, community background, marital and family status, and may include information on the sexual orientation of members of staff or applicants.<\/p>\n The collection of information will be consistent with the statutory obligations arising from Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and with the promotion of a culture of rights and responsibilities (stemming from the Human Rights Act 1998).<\/p>\n Progress on the implementation of this policy and the equal opportunities programme will be reviewed annually in consultation with appropriate stakeholders. Periodic reviews of the composition of the workforce will be carried out in compliance with current legislation.<\/p>\n Complaints<\/strong><\/p>\n Staff or volunteers who believe they have been subject to any form of discrimination, harassment or victimisation are entitled to raise the matter through the agreed procedures. All complaints of discrimination will be dealt with seriously, promptly and in complete confidence.<\/p>\n These internal procedures do not replace or detract from a member of staff\u2019s right to pursue a complaint under any relevant legislation. The organisation will make every effort to ensure that staff making complaints will not be victimised. Any complaint of victimisation will also be dealt with seriously, promptly and in complete confidence and may result in disciplinary action against the offender which may lead to dismissal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Plagiarism” tab_id=”1675169334492-13-1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”958427″]Definition<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPlagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement. All published and unpublished material, whether in manuscript, printed or electronic form, is covered under this definition.\u201d (The Oxford Dictionary)<\/p>\n Examples of Plagiarism<\/strong><\/p>\n Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n Academic Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n When authoring essays, articles, and other work it is important to show evidence that you have read what other people have written, then used their ideas and arguments to strengthen your own. You should then acknowledge or give credit to the work and ideas of others.<\/p>\n Cite your sources<\/strong><\/p>\n Reference management tools<\/strong><\/p>\n There are many free options to manage citing and referencing. They can allow to save references to an online account and then import them directly into your document, formatted in your preferred citation style. The following reference management tools may be helpful:<\/p>\n Consequences of plagiarism<\/strong><\/p>\n All alleged instances of plagiarism will be fully investigated. Upon review of the essay\/ assignment the tutor assessor will meet with the candidates to discuss concerns.<\/p>\n If plagiarism can be substantiated the candidate will be notified in writing and will required to re-submit an essay\/ assignment within 2 months. This will be treated as a re-assessment and a fee of \u20ac150 will apply. If the candidate does not resubmit their assignment within 2 months, they will need to resit the course at the full fee.<\/p>\n Appeals<\/strong><\/p>\n Should a candidate wish to appeal the finding of their tutor assessor they can submit an appeal within 10 days, in line with Swim Ireland\u2019s\u202fAppeals Procedure<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Quality Assurance” tab_id=”1675169374723-14-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”164783″]Swim Ireland Education conform to the strictest quality assurance procedures;<\/p>\n\n
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