National College of Vocational Education
Registered Training Organisation RTO90283 & International School CRICOS 03686G
We are very pleased to announce that we’ve been issued with the official COVID Safe business tick 
of approval from the NSW Government.
National College of Vocational Education is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and acting on advice from the Australian government and health and education authorities.
Our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff, on and off campus.
We hope the information we provide here will give our community of students, staff, families, agents and other partners guidance and reassurance, helping to ensure your continued safety and well-being.
Australia should be seen as a safe travel destination and should not hold fear for those wanting to travel. Australia is well placed to tackle the virus, with strict controls on our borders and health and quarantine policies in place to protect those currently unaffected by the virus and to keep them safe.
At this time, there have been no identified staff or students coronavirus cases at any NCVE campuses.
Across NCVE we have distributed information on how you can reduce your exposure to the illness. Additional antibacterial wipes for cleaning surfaces and hand sanitisers have been placed around the campuses and in each classroom. Social distancing has been implemented wherever possible.
All of our offices and Campuses have implemented COVID Safe Policies and Procedures and these are available at each office. If you are unwell you must not enter the College or any of its facilities. Please seek medical advice and obtain a doctors clearance prior to attending the College.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus can spread from person to person, but good hygiene can prevent infection. Find out who is at risk and what you should do if you think you have COVID-19.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus. It was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China.
Other coronaviruses include Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly.
People with COVID-19 may experience:
If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention. If you want to talk to someone about your symptoms first, call the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice.
Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week – 1800 020 080
If you have serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, call 000 for urgent medical help.
If you are feeling unwell and have the above symptoms, seek medical help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment.
You will be asked to take precautions when you attend for treatment. Follow the instructions you are given.
If you have a mask, wear it to protect others. Stay at least 1.5 metres away from other people. Cover your coughs or sneezes with your elbow.
Tell the doctor about:
Please head to the nearest testing centre directly to get tested. If you are unsure, please call the health information line above or seek medical advice from a doctor.
It may take a few days for the test results to come back. You must follow the health directives in your local area. If you are unwell, you are not to attend College at any of our locations until you have returned a negative test result.
You should stay in touch by phone and online with your family and friends.
To find out more, read the Department of Health’s home isolation information sheet.
The virus can spread from person to person through:
COVID-19 is a new disease, so there is no existing immunity in our community. This means that COVID-19 could spread widely and quickly.
To prevent the spread of viruses, practise good hygiene and social distancing.
Everyone must practice good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading.
Good hygiene includes:
Read more about protective measures against coronavirus on the World Health Organization website.
If you have a confirmed case, you need to self-quarantine to prevent it spreading to other people.
One way to slow the spread of viruses is social distancing. For example:
Find out more about social distancing and avoiding public gatherings and visits to vulnerable groups.
Surgical masks in the community are helpful in reducing the spread of coronavirus disease. It is advised to wear a mask wherever social distancing is not possible. Please follow all mask directives in your local area.
Vaccination for Coronovirus is strongly advised. It is a personal decision and you should seek medical advice if you have any questions about any of the available vaccines.
You should get your flu shot when it’s available.
A list of resources about COVID-19 in English, Chinese, Farsi, Italian and Korean can be found on the Australian Government Department of Health website. The resources on these pages include fact sheets, guidelines and other publications.
Remember to check the Smartraveller website regularly and subscribe for updates.
RTO 90283 | CRICOS 03686G
NCVE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their connection to land, water and community.
We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders, past, present and emerging.