(1) As a higher education provider authorised to self-accredit, the University of Newcastle ( (2) This Schedule supports the implementation of the Awards and Graduation Policy and Governance Rule. The Governance Rule describes each type of qualification offered by the (3) Within the Schedule the general (4) In the event of an inconsistency between subordinate policy documents and any Rule(s) or Schedule to the Rule(s), the Rule(s) made by (5) This table describes an AQF level 8 (6) 2N+2 where N is equal to the notional duration identified by the (7) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular case, the President of (8) The President of the Graduate Certificate - Awards and Programs Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Principles and Program Structures
Model: Graduate Certificate
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40 units typically completed in 0.5 years full-time study or equivalent, designed to achieve the specified
Purpose
The Graduate Certificate qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional/ highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.
Maximum Time
Maximum time to complete a Level 8 Graduate Certificate will be three calendar years from date of admission, calculated on the basis of (2N+2) (Note a), inclusive of periods of leave, exclusion or academic suspension.
Approved variations are included in the Graduate Certificate - Approved AQF Compliant Programs covered by this Schedule.
Principles and Structure
i) includes a
ii) has been designed to ensure that the
iii) requires the completion of:
a. at least 20 units at 4000 level; and
b. no more than 20 units at 3000 level. All units may be at 6000 level.
Individual
Admission and Selection Criteria
PART A – Admission Criteria and Pathways
PART B – General Admission Criteria
Admission and selection criteria must:
i) be appropriate for this AQF Level and its required
ii) take into account external benchmarks;
iii) ensure that successful
a. adequate prior knowledge and skills to complete the
b. satisfy the admission requirement of having completed an AQF compliant Bachelor degree (or an equivalent combination of formal and informal learning);
iv) include special admission procedures to support access and equity targets; and
v) establish English language entry requirements to ensure that
PART C – Additional Admission Criteria
Additional
i) prior completion of such other work as prescribed by the
ii) completion of interviews, auditions or portfolios; and/or
iii) possession of other qualifications, or professional experience, or particular attributes that are required to ensure successful completion.
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Additional Requirements
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Graduate Learning Outcomes
i) fundamental skills, such as literacy and numeracy appropriate to the Level 8 Graduate Certificate, including English language proficiency;
ii) people skills, such as working with others and communication skills;
iii) thinking skills, such as learning to learn, decision making and problem solving; and
iv) personal skills such as self-direction and acting with integrity.
i Knowledge
ii Skills
i) cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
ii) cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
iii) specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice;
iv) communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts; and
v) communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
iii Application of Knowledge and Skills
i) to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts;
ii) to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts; and
iii) with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.
Qualification for the
Completion of the prescribed
Grading of the
The
Qualification Title
Graduate Certificate in (Field of Study)
Pathways - General
Our pathways for
Approved entry pathways are described in Admission and Selection Criteria, above.
Pathways –
Pathways –
Pathways – nested or integrated qualifications
Nested qualifications are qualifications that include articulated arrangements from a lower level qualification to a higher qualification to enable multiple entry and exit points. These are purposely designed qualifications that enable explicit articulation pathways and encompass more than one AQF level and / or qualification type.
A Graduate Certificate may be nested (or integrated) with the following qualifications:
- Graduate Diploma (level 8);
- Masters Degree (Coursework) (level 9);
- Masters Degree (Extended) (level 9); and
- Doctoral Degree (Professional) (level 10).
Approved qualifications will be listed in Graduate Certificate - Approved AQF Compliant Programs .
Pathways – Exit
There are no approved exit pathways from a Graduate Certificate.
Pathways - Graduate
Professional Accreditation
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Additional Information
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Section 3 - Notes
Section 4 - Relaxing Provision
Section 5 - Reporting
Section 6 - Appendices
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Schedule to the Awards and Graduation Policy
The admission and selection criteria for each program will be determined by the College and approved by Academic Senate in accordance with the criteria listed below:
Admission and selection criteria should specifically address the alternative pathways into the Graduate Certificate and maximise the credit that can be granted for formal and non-formal learning already undertaken. This may include pathways provided by approved nested programs and recognised prior learning.learning outcomes ;applicants have:program successfully; andstudents are sufficiently competent in the English language to participate effectively in the program and achieve the required learning outcomes (please refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy).College admission and selection criteria may include requirements for:College Board that may be recognised under Pathways – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in this table; and/or