Taminmin College Excursion Test! Trivia Quiz

We cannot delegate duty of care so if you want to take students to engage in an activity outside of the normal classroom, that involves transport or leaving the school grounds, then the chances are its defined as an excursion and requires at the very least a risk assessment and Parent consent.

This statement suggests that students have the ability to drive themselves to excursion venues. It implies that they have the necessary means, such as a driver's license and access to a vehicle, to transport themselves to these locations. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

Verbal permission over the phone is not acceptable for a student to attend an excursion. In most cases, schools require written consent from parents or guardians for students to participate in off-campus activities. This is to ensure that there is a record of permission and to avoid any misunderstandings or liability issues. Verbal permission may not be considered valid or reliable enough, as it can be easily disputed or forgotten.

The statement is true because it is important for the teacher to communicate the participant list to all staff prior to the event. This ensures that everyone is aware of who will be participating and can make necessary preparations or arrangements. It also helps in coordinating logistics and ensuring that all staff members are on the same page regarding the event's participants.

Depending on the ratio required and if the group is of mixed gender, there could be one person who is first aid trained of the same sex of the group. If a mixed group then there needs to be an adult of both sex. There must be someone with a current Senior first aid qualification. The teacher in charge must be an employee of DOE but the other supervising adult can be a parent or AO.

Staff seeking approval for an excursion whether it is for a pastoral care trip, Special education, VET or a class program, whomever is in charge of that program area is the one to approve the excursion first before it goes higher. They must make sure it is in line with the educational goals.

Parents are entitled to information about an excursion for their child to make an informed decision when giving consent. If they request more information we are expected to provide it as long as it isn't about another student. Consent forms have the basics.

Students cannot drive other students to excursion venues as they are not legally allowed to operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license and proper authorization. Additionally, it is not safe for students to drive other students without proper training and supervision. Therefore, the statement is false.

There are some jobs that the HOD, AP or office staff are responsible for. However it is in your best interest to ensure that all aspects of the excursion have been checked as you are the one in charge on the day.

Potential risk may be managed by ensuring adequate supervision, qualified staff, appropriate equipment and by considering the environmental factors.