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(1) This policy outlines the principles that underpin the University's approach to granting students Credit for Prior Learning (Credit) in coursework undergraduate, postgraduate and Honours (2) The policy applies to all applications for, and granting of, Credit, including Credit covered by articulation pathways arrangements with Australian and overseas higher education providers. (3) This policy does not cover Credit for the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Professional Doctorates, as Credit is not available for those (4) The following definitions apply for the purpose of this policy: (6) Students granted Credit will not be disadvantaged in achieving the expected learning outcomes for their (7) The granting of Credit will not diminish the integrity of the (8) The University aims to ensure that students complete their (9) The granting of Credit for previously achieved learning is an acknowledgement by the University that students have gained the knowledge, understanding and skills equivalent to the stated learning outcomes of related (10) The University recognises that learning takes place in a broad range of contexts - in formal study, in the workplace and in life experience. The granting of Credit for previous learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises that learning and ensures that they are not required to repeat successful learning activities in any (11) Applicants for Credit may request that their previous learning be assessed for Credit towards an undergraduate award (including the coursework component of an Honours award) or a postgraduate coursework award. (12) The University may grant Credit on the basis of: (13) To protect the integrity of its awards, the University will only grant Credit for, and as, whole (14) In general, previous learning can only be recognised once, either to meet minimum entry requirements into an award or for Credit. (15) Previous learning deemed as equivalent to the stated learning outcomes for one (16) Applicants must provide relevant certified documentation to support their application for Credit. (17) Eligibility for Credit does not guarantee admission to the University. (18) Academic Senate's Education Committee will review annually the granting of Credit to ensure that practices across the Schools are consistent. (19) Academic Senate may commission comparisons with other universities to ensure that the Credit granted by the University is consistent with practice in the sector. (20) If an applicant is dissatisfied with the outcome of their Credit for Prior Learning Application, they should contact Data Integrity, Quality and Operations who will refer the application to the Director, Academic Program or equivalent for the relevant (21) If, following this consultation, the student believes there has been a breach of procedure, they may apply for an appeal on the grounds and in accordance with the Academic Appeals Procedures. (22) Credit may be granted either as Specified Credit or Unspecified Credit, or as a combination of both. (23) Decisions on applications are implemented by Data Integrity, Quality and Operations, on the recommendation of the relevant Academic Program Advisor or Director, Academic Program or equivalent. (24) The Director, Data Integrity, Quality and Operations, in consultation with the relevant Academic Program Advisor, Director, Academic Program or equivalent, has discretion to vary the maximum allowable Credit that can be granted. (25) Any application for Credit for Prior Learning must be looked at in the totality of the student's application. (26) All decisions to grant Credit should be consistently applied. (27) To ensure equitable application of this policy, all determinations on Credit must be recorded on the student's record on the student record system. (28) The University reserves the right to withdraw Credit where the documentation provided by the applicant proves to be incomplete, misleading, false or invalid or when an error has been made in assessing or processing the application. (29) Generally the maximum amount of Credit given for completed awards will be in accordance with the AQF Qualifications Pathway Policy: (30) The following maximum limits on Credit that can be granted in an undergraduate (31) If the Credit is to be counted towards a University undergraduate (32) Internal Credit is not counted toward the maximum limits on Credit, as outlined above. (33) The maximum Unspecified Credit granted should not exceed the number of credit points available as electives or non- (34) Credit will not be granted for the thesis component of the Honours award. (35) Students will not be granted Credit in a postgraduate award for (36) Entry Level Credit for shortened duration Masters (37) The maximum Credit that can be granted towards any postgraduate (38) Where a student has covered more content of the postgraduate award than the maximum Credit of 50%, the relevant Academic Program Advisor or Director, Academic Program may grant an exemption for (39) Where a student applies to study at the University and has previously undertaken study at the University in the 10 years prior, any previous successfully completed (40) Previous marks and grades will only be recognised in the new (41) If a student does not wish to have previously completed (42) A student who has varied their (43) Applications for Credit towards a Professional Entry Medical (44) Credit for (45) Credit in specified (46) Students eligible for Internal Credit will have the Credit applied to their record automatically. An application is not required. (47) Applications for Credit should be submitted before the student commences their first (48) The University will not grant Credit where an application has been made after the approved census date when a student is registered in the (49) Credit will be allocated the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) grade. Academic marks and grades are not allocated for (50) A student wishing to have successfully completed Non-Award (51) Postgraduate students progressing through a nested award will have marks and grades automatically recognised in the new (52) Marks and grades will be transferred across to the student's new (53) A student who is eligible to receive Internal Credit for previous successfully completed (54) If a student can demonstrate valid academic reasons for relinquishing the Credit that has been granted, they may apply to Data Integrity, Quality and Operations, providing details of the academic reasons for the request. Requests to relinquish Credit on the basis of visa/immigration requirements are not considered valid academic reasons. (55) Variations in Credit for international students may impact upon their visa status. (56) Academic Appeals Procedures (57) Academic Senate Standing Committees Web Page (59) Honours ProceduresCredit for Prior Learning Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Principles
Facilitating Student Pathways
Conditions
Quality Assurance
Appeals Against Decisions on Credit
Section 4 - Procedures
Part A - General Information
Part B - Limits on Credit
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor Honours Programs
Postgraduate Programs
Entry Level Credit for Masters Programs
Internal Credit Arrangements
Program Variation
Credit towards a Professional Entry Medical Program
Credit towards Professionally Accredited Programs
Time Limits for Currency of Previous Studies
Part C - Applying for Credit
Timelines for Applications and Notifications of Credit
Grades Issued for Credit
Relinquishing Credit
Section 5 - Guidelines
Related Policies and Procedures