Who is a vocational student?
A vocational student is a person who is enrolled in a vocational education program at the college and enjoys all the relevant rights related to receiving vocational education.
Basic rights of a vocational student
(In accordance with Chapter 3 and Article 31 of Chapter 4 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities.)
• Receiving quality vocational education;
• Receiving complete and timely information about the learning process;
• Fair and transparent assessment;
• Use of the college’s material and technical resources;
• Ethical communication with staff and students;
• Membership in the representative council of vocational students;
• The right to mobility, suspension/restoration of status, and use of an individual learning plan;
• Access to support mechanisms when necessary (SEN / persons with disabilities).
Suspension, restoration, and termination of vocational student status
(See Articles 20–22 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• Suspension of status is carried out based on the student’s written application or objective reasons (maximum period – 5 years);
• Restoration is possible by order of the Director after the relevant grounds have been eliminated;
• Termination occurs in cases of violation of disciplinary or academic regulations, or based on a written application.
Mobility
(See Article 23 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• A student has the right to undertake internal or external mobility to relevant programs;
• Recognition of credits and fulfillment of program prerequisites are required;
• Mobility is carried out by order of the Director, based on the vocational student’s application.
Assessment and results
(See Articles 26–31 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• A competency-based assessment system is applied;
• Forms of assessment include formative and summative;
• Outcomes: a) confirmed, b) not confirmed;
• Reassessment is allowed in accordance with clearly defined rules.
Awarding of qualification
(See Article 38 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• To obtain a vocational qualification, a vocational student must:
a) accumulate all credits предусмотренные by the relevant vocational education program (confirmation of all learning outcomes defined by the program);
b) participate in the intermediate assessment (participation in the intermediate assessment is mandatory for the vocational student and is a prerequisite for admission to the qualification exam);
c) pass the qualification exam.
• Upon successful completion of all components, the vocational student is awarded the relevant level of vocational qualification;
• A diploma and supplement defined by the state standard are issued.
Inclusive education and an individual learning plan
(See Articles 18–19 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• If necessary, the college ensures adaptation of the learning environment;
• An individual learning plan is developed if a student is unable to achieve learning outcomes through the standard form of instruction;
• An individual learning plan is also prepared in cases of repeated negative assessment.
Basic obligations of a vocational student
(In accordance with Article 35 of the Internal Regulations and Articles 20, 21, and 31 of the Regulation on Vocational Educational Activities)
• Comply with the college’s internal regulations and rules;
• Observe academic ethics and respect the college’s reputation and order;
• Take care of the property of the college and practice facilities;
• Attend and actively participate in learning and practical activities;
• Comply with assessment rules and procedures;
• Cooperate fairly during assessment or consultation processes.
Employment support
(See Article 33 of the Internal Regulations)
• The college offers students career counseling, labor market–oriented information, and contacts with employers;
• Employment in partner organizations during the study period;
• Graduates have access to circulated job vacancies and a network of partner employers.
Communication channels
• For any questions or complaints, contact the relevant department representative or the college director;
• Written communication is required to initiate formal rights-related processes;
• Contact information is available on the college’s website and social media.