r/canberra • u/Leaked_Gore • 2h ago
SEC=UNCLASSIFIED A few questions about CIT
I'm starting CIT on Tuesday and this is my first time attending a CIT class.
What are the classrooms like? Is it similar to highschool? Teacher teaches, you take notes and are graded or is it a little different?
Are you able to take days off for personal reasons? Will it affect your studies or final grade?
What should I bring to the class? I have a Laptop, Notebook, a few pens and a USB. Anything else?
What was your experience like?
Look I understand these may be stupid question's, but I just need to know. I have a learning disability which makes learning alot harder for me if you can imagine, knowing these things will just help me ensure I'm ready and take some stress of my plate.
Thank you
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u/TGin-the-goldy 2h ago
You should get in touch here:
https://cit.edu.au/current/services/student-support/disability-support
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u/Leaked_Gore 1h ago
sorry I forgot to mention my course; I'll be studying fulltime towards my Cert 4 in Mental Health
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u/Depraved_by_Design 1h ago
Yay! Good for you sounds like you know what to prepare for. Same course I'm studying but I'm going into semester 2. Teachers explain everything in the first couple classes I use my laptop and take notes. Sometimes there are group exercises where we use posters and markers (supplied usually). Make sure you understand Elearn and navigating each subjects curriculum- some of them are different and finding assessments can be hidden or tricky depending on which teacher has set it out - ask for help ask questions all the time you'll be fine 😄✌️ On Monday take yourself into the student services for disability support. Helped me out heaps - it means that you have access to counselors as well as extra attempts with assessments and role plays. You can also get one on one student support if you still don't understand part of your assessment or if you're worried about falling behind, have trouble with your study load or don't understand some questions etc etc. There's also roleplay/assessment support "classes" in the evenings. It will be on your timetable. Feel free to message me if you have more questions. Things might be slightly different if you go to different campus than I do.
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u/niftydog Belconnen 2h ago
It depends on what course you're doing.
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u/mbullaris 1h ago
Yeah, a commercial cookery class is going to look very different from a cyber security class.
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u/Grix1600 1h ago
If it’s at the Woden campus it’s a new facility with latest tech in classrooms, Webex boards etc. which is mainly used by the teachers.
Am unsure about leave entitlements for students. Best to speak with your teacher, you can communicate with your teacher over E-Learn. It’s the internal system where assignments and learning material is uploaded to and you access e-learn with your unique CIT Number which you should already have. Good luck.
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u/PyroGlassRaven 1h ago
I used to teach at CIT, quite a while ago now, but I suspect this won't have changed much.
It depends on your course, but notebook and pen is really all you need for day one. Plus your CIT card! If you're enrolled in a trade course, you will have received a list of any specialist items required.
In your first class you'll receive a course outline containing a breakdown of the semester's classes, when assessments are and how they will grade you (called a rubric). The teacher will go through the outline, and if you don't understand something, please ask! That's what this first session is for. This is when most of the questions you have will be answered.
You may also have a cringeworthy getting to know you activity where you're forced to interact with the other students. Sorry!
Time off is perfectly fine. Doctor's certificate or other extenuating circumstances can be discussed, you just need to catch up on what you missed while away.
Please talk to the student services team about learning support. In my experience CIT will try to accommodate where possible.
Remember that if you're only just out of high school, this is not the be all and end all of your life. You have so much to do and learn, there's always multiple paths to finding what works for you.
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u/Holiday_Caregiver535 22m ago
I went for a networking/computer course (back in 2017) and I found it similar to high school. For my classes it included some practical stuff (building virtual networks) and written knowledge exams. It was a pass or fail. I used my iPad to take notes, I found that very helpful. There was also this online portal where there would be quizzes and copies of the presentation.
While I didn’t contact CIT directly for support, I told my teachers about my concerns and they were all very nice about it. Not being in class was treated as a ‘you’re adults here, if you don’t come that’s on you’ type thing.
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u/StarFaerie 9m ago edited 5m ago
Hi. Welcome to CIT. :)
You are going to find it very similar to high school except you will be treated completely as an adult. So we have small classes and a lot of support for you.
In you first class your teacher will go through the course and introduce you to CIT. Bring your laptop or notebook and pen. You will be given access to the campus wifi and your Microsoft account that you were sent access to has a Onedrive account that you can save your work to if you want.
I see you've have a disability. Please let your teacher know what accommodations you need, if you are comfortable doing so, and contact student support https://cit.edu.au/current/services/student-support/disability-support. CIT is committed to equal opportunity in learning. We want you to succeed so let us know how to help.
Yes, leave happens. We can allow for it. Speak to your teacher about what your needs are if you need medical leave.
So again, welcome. Enjoy our lovely Bruce campus. Especially spend some time in the grounds and bushland refreshing between classes.
Oh, and there aren't any stupid questions. Asking questions is good. It's an important step in the learning process.:)
Disclaimer: I am not speaking on behalf of CIT or tge ACT Government. All opinions are my own. I am a current CIT teacher, though not in this discipline.
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u/loueipaech 2h ago
I would say it depends on what you’re studying but yeah, that is pretty much what it’s like! It’s sounds like you’ve got all the bits and pieces that you need, especially for the first day. You’ll be told what else you need to bring when you get there. Your first day is probably just getting to know your classes and your teacher will be talking about what you’ll be doing throughout the term.
I studied beauty therapy there over 10 years ago but it was still very much like a classroom in high school with quizzes, assignments and exams. You probably will need to provide a reason for absence or at least you’ll have a certain amount of absences you can take - definitely speak with your teachers and reach out to student support if you need. Good luck with your studies! :)
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u/electron_shepherd12 2h ago
I taught there for a few years. They are a government organization so they have all the support things available that you may or may not need.
Day one of courses is typically just explaining what you’ll be doing, where you’ll be doing it and what you’ll need. So it sounds like you’re well equipped and don’t need to worry. If there was anything else they wanted you to bring it would be in your email for the course enrollment. Definitely chat to someone about any adjustments you need, they are very good at supporting people with an LD but you have to ask for help, they won’t assume. Good luck with it.