Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 29th November 2006 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st December 2019 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Academic Senate The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 29th November 2006 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 8th November 2022 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive David Donnelly
Associate Director, Student and Academic Administration
4921 5389
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Kim Austin
Senior Manager, Academic Governance & Compliance
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

25 March 2021: Faculty changed to College throughout.  Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.


16 July 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


23 June 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


This is the first version of this document to be published in the new UON Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the version that was approved, published and in effect at the time the new Policy Library was launched. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system. The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library: Minor amendment to update the definition of "Recognition of Prior Learning" in line with current AQF web content - 8 October 2014 Minor amendment - Change of Policy Sponsor to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) to reflect structural changes from 1 January 2013, The Secretariat, 9 May 2013. Removal of link to rescinded policy document Rules Governing Admissions and Enrolments 000390. 5 January 2012. 17 March 2000



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