(1) This schedule supports the implementation of the Awards and Graduation Policy and lists each of the (2) In the event of an inconsistency between lower level policy documents and a Rule(s) or Schedule to a Rule(s), the Rule(s) made by (3) In the event of an inconsistency between an (4) For individual (5) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular case, the President Academic Senate, on the recommendation of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Vice President or Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, may relax any provision of this Schedule. (6) The President Academic Senate will report all applications of the relaxing provision of this Schedule to the (7) List of approved Enabling Program Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Program Structures
Part A - Program Structure – Open Foundation
AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total Units
40
Available Modes of Study
On-
Structure
A sequence of directed
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Requirements
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Internal Credit
External Credit
Requirements for program completion
To meet the requirements of the
Grading of the Qualification
The qualification is ungraded.
Part B - Program Structure - Open Foundation Extended
AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total
60
Available Modes of Study
On-
Structure
A sequence of directed
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Requirements
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Internal Credit
External Credit
Requirements for
To meet the requirements of the
Grading of the Qualification
The qualification is ungraded.
Pathways – Exit
Part C - Program Structure – NUchance
AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total
40
Available modes of study
On-
Structure
NUchance consists of one core
Eligibility Criteria
Admission to NUchance is available to
Additional Requirements
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Internal Credit
External Credit
Requirements for program completion
To meet the requirements of the
Grading of the Qualification
The qualification is ungraded.
Part D - Program Structure – Yapug
Model E3 – Yapug
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AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total Units
80
Available Modes of Study
On-
Structure
A sequence of core and directed
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Requirements
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Internal Credit
External Credit
Requirements for program completion
To meet the requirements of the
Grading of the Qualification
The qualification is ungraded.
Section 3 - Relaxing Provision
Section 4 - List of Approved Programs
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Open Foundation can be completed within a minimum of 0.5 years and must be completed within four years.
If a student is at the end of their four years with only 10 units remaining to complete, an additional non-standard term may be offered. Non-standard terms may not be made available every year.
To be eligible for admission applicants must:
a. be turning 17 years of age or more in the year they commence Open Foundation. Applicants turning 17 in the year of study require parental/guardian consent to proceed with enrolment;
b. be an Australian citizen or have Australian permanent residency status;
c. be residing in Australia for the duration of the program ;
d. not have successfully completed another enabling program at the University of Newcastle; and
e. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application.
A maximum of 30 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
A maximum of 30 units of credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
A maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre and approved by the President Academic Senate.
Open Foundation Extended can be completed within a minimum of one year full-time or part-time equivalent and must be completed within a maximum of four years.
To be eligible for admission applicants must:
a. be turning 17 years of age or more in the year they commence Open Foundation Extended. Applicants turning 17 in the year of study require parental/guardian consent to proceed with enrolment;
b. be an Australian citizen or have Australian permanent residency status;
c. be residing in Australia for the duration of the program ;
d. not have successfully completed another enabling program at the University of Newcastle; and
e. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application.
A maximum of 30 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
A maximum of 30 units credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
A maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre and approved by the President Academic Senate.
a. the student has satisfactorily completed 40 units of study; and
b. the student has made an application, in writing, to have their enrolment transferred and therefore be awarded an exit award ; and
c. the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre has approved the application.
NUchance can be completed within a minimum of 0.5 years and must be completed within four years.
If a student is at the end of their four years with only 10 units remaining to complete, an additional non-standard term may be offered. Non-standard terms may not be made available every year.
A maximum of 30 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
A maximum of 30 units of credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
A maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre and approved by the President Academic Senate.
Yapug must be completed within four consecutive semesters.
If a student is at the end of their four consecutive semesters with only 10 units remaining to complete, an additional non-standard term may be offered. Non-standard terms may not be made available every year.
To be eligible for admission applicants must:
a. be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person;
b. be turning 17 years of age or more in the year they commence Yapug. Applicants turning 17 in the year of study require parental/guardian consent to proceed with enrolment;
c. not have successfully completed another enabling program at the University of Newcastle; and
d. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application.
A maximum of 40 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
A maximum of 40 units credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
A maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre and approved by the President Academic Senate.