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EIBT CREDIT TRANSFER POLICY

EIBT Credit Transfer Policy

Contents SECTION A - INTRODUCTION .....................................................................3 A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4

Purpose ................................................................................................................................... Scope ...................................................................................................................................... Definitions ............................................................................................................................... Acronyms ................................................................................................................................

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SECTION B - POLICY STATEMENT ..............................................................5 B.1 Principles ................................................................................................................................ 5 B.2 Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 5

SECTION C - GOVERNANCE ........................................................................6 C.1 Responsibility .......................................................................................................................... 6 C.2 Version Control ........................................................................................................................ 6 C.3 Legislative and Organisational Context ....................................................................................... 6

SECTION D - PROCEDURE ..........................................................................8 D.1 Related Procedures .................................................................................................................. 8 D.2 Related Policies........................................................................................................................ 8

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SECTION A - INTRODUCTION

A.1 Purpose This policy covers the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) services offered by Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT) as a component of the Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) units which it is registered to deliver and the granting of Credit Transfer in Higher Education courses. The policy provides the framework that lead to the formal recognition of an applicant’s knowledge, skills and competence achieved through prior education, training and for work experience .

A.2 Scope This policy applies to all prospective and current students of Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT) as follows:    

Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program Diploma of Business Diploma of Computing and Information Technology Diploma of Engineering

A.3 Definitions Word/Term

Definition

Academic Board

The senior academic body which oversees the academic governance of the College under delegated authority from the Executive General Manager Australia, Asia & Africa

Appeal

Requesting a review of a previous decision

Course

A single unit of study that counts towards completion of a program

Credit Transfer

The determination, on an individual basis, of the advanced standing the learner is entitled to as a result of module/course (subject) or unit of competency completed at another institution

Program

An approved combination of approved courses in which a student is enrolled

Recognised Tertiary Education Provider

An education provider registered by the relevant government authority to deliver tertiary awards

Recognition of Prior Learning

The determination, on an individual basis, of the advanced standing the learner is entitled to as a result of previous formal training, work experience and/ or life experience

Registered Training Organisation

Organisations registered by Australian state and territory training authorities to deliver nationally recognised training.

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Statement of Attainment

The formal certification in the VET sector by an RTO under the AQF that an individual has achieved part of a qualification; or one or more units of competency or modules from a nationally endorsed training package; or all the units of competency or modules comprising learning outcomes for an accredited course that does not meet the requirements for an AQF qualification

Unit of study

A single unit, subject or course that forms part of an award

A.4 Acronyms Abbreviation

Word/Phrase

AQF

Australian Qualifications Framework

EIBT

Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology

RTO

Registered Training Organisation

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SECTION B - POLICY STATEMENT

B.1

Principles

This policy is based on the principle of recognising knowledge and skills that students already have which meet the learning outcomes of EIBT award programs.

B.2

Policy

A maximum of 50% of Credit within a program will be granted, subject to approval of an application for Credit Transfer or RPL. In exceptional cases and on approval of the Academic Board, additional Credit Transfer or RPL may be granted. 1

Recognition of prior learning RPL is consistent with the concept of competency based training in that the emphasis is upon the learner and their current knowledge and skills or competencies, not on how the learning took place. RPL offers applicants the opportunity to gain formal recognition for knowledge and skills gained through informal and formal training and on the job experience. 1.1

Mutual recognition As required by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), EIBT recognises qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) throughout Australia. This is known as mutual recognition.

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Credit transfer Applications for credit must be based on prior study at a recognised tertiary education provider. Credit transfer is granted only where the prior study is assessed as equivalent to the level to the course (or courses) for which credit is being sought. 2.1

Specified credit Specific credit is the recognition of previously completed studies that is directly equivalent to a unit of study at EIBT and where there is equivalence to at least 80% of the curriculum.

2.2

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Unspecified credit is granted when previously completed studies have no equivalent EIBT unit of study. Unspecified credit may only be granted as credit towards electives. A maximum of two courses Unspecified credit may be granted within a program.

Appeals An applicant who is dissatisfied with the decision with respect to RPL or credit may refer to the Student Grievances and Appeals Policy and Procedure.

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SECTION C - GOVERNANCE

C.1

Responsibility

Identification

EIBT Credit Transfer Policy

Policy Owner

Academic Director, EIBT

Initial Issue date

December 2009

Directory Location

EIBT, policies

C.2

Version Control

Version Number

Summary of Changes

Approved by

Date of Effect

Review Date

Privilege Level

v1.0

This Policy supersedes:  RPL20 Recognition for Prior Learning

Executive Committee

12/2009

12/2011

Public



Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure

v1.0

Review – no change

EIBT Academic Board

3/2010

3/2012

Public

v1.0

Review – no change

EIBT Academic Board

3/2012

3/2014

Public

v1.1

Moved into new template, minor editorial updates

Quality Manager

6/2013

3/2014

Public

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 

Quality Manager

1/2014

3/2015

Public

C.3

Editorial updates moved to a three year review cycle

Legislative and Organisational Context

Name Australian Qualifications Framework Higher Education Standards The National Code of Practice 2007 v1.2

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Standards for VET Accredited Courses

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SECTION D - PROCEDURE

D.1

Related Procedures

Student Grievances and Appeals Procedure EIBT Credit Transfer Procedure currently being documented

D.2

Related Policies

Student Grievances and Appeals Policy

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