The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated in any circumstances.
A student under suspicion of using illegal drugs may be suspended from a programme while investigation into the matter occurs, and the police may be informed.
TMA reserves the right to request a random drug test if there is reasonable suspicion that a student is under the influence of illegal substances.
Use of illegal drugs confirmed by a member of staff.
The evidence will be investigated. The student will be suspended from the programme while under investigation and may subsequently be dismissed, and the police may be informed.
Caught in possession of illegal drugs by a staff member.
The police will be informed; the student will be suspended from the programme and will be dismissed if the evidence is substantiated. All incidents will be treated as a ‘separate case’ in the evaluation of evidence by the management and staff involved.
There will be opportunity for the student to respond. Information about any decisions will be given orally and in writing.
The use and/or effects of alcohol while on TMA premises will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The use or possession of alcohol during programme time on site at TMA, confirmed by a member of staff, will result in investigation of the evidence, possible suspension from the programme during the investigation, and possible dismissal.
All incidents will be treated as a ‘separate case’ in the evaluation of evidence by the management and staff involved. There will be an opportunity for the student to respond. Information about any decisions will be given orally and in writing.