Preparation Time Charges Policies and Procedure (For Tutors)

Learn what is preparation time charges and what does it mean for you as a tutor

At Tutor Lim, we acknowledge the technicality and the extra effort that may be required in supporting (advanced) university subjects.



As such, we introduce a reward system - in our effort to be fair to both students and tutors - where: 

  • (If) The Tutor needs more than 10-15 minutes to prepare for his/her next class with the Student 
  • The Tutor can provide an Estimate in regards to how long preparation would take ( this is usually communicated via email i.e. written communication is required ) 
  • The Tutor must provide a brief Justification along with the Estimate.

 

Key things to note: 

  • Prep Time charges are only applied for technical subjects. Generally, this includes:
    • Uni Bach (Advanced) level - Year 3 and/ or Year 4 ; and
    • Uni Masters level 
    • Uni PhD level 
    • Industry level 
  • Prep Time charges are usually requested for Technical software or Complex hand calculation to be solved.
  • Prep Time charges cannot be claimed for studying concepts to teach the Student. When The Tutor accepts a task - it is understood that the Tutor is capable in supporting the Student for the entire subject, including nominated software and programming languages involved.
  • Prep Time charges can only be claimed - max of 2 hours. 
  • Prep Time charges need email Sign off by Tutor Lim. 

 

How it works

  • Once Prep Time charges are requested with the Service team (via email) 
  • Service team will review and revert back within 24 hours to either: 
    • Approved, or
    • Disapproved (with reason)
  • Prep Time charges also need a sign off (agreement) from the student. This can be presented in the form of an email exchange or a letter of agreement. 

 

Expectations

  • Submission in the form of PDF / MS Word for any hand calculations.
  • Submission in the form of part file, .mfile, .ipynb and so on, for any software related tasks.
  • Tutor Lim remains a tutoring organisation all tutors will adhere to strict company policies and code of conduct where
    • Homework is to be driven/completed by the student.
    • Our tutors will provide high quality tutoring support and guidance.
    • Our tutors can provide step by step guidance but final answer/s may not be disclosed.

 

Terms 

  • Approved Prep Time charges are subjected to cancellation upon unsatisfactory work / answers and / or if the document is not submitted within given timeframe*.
  • * Given timeframe is usually agreed between the Student and the Tutor.