(1) This schedule supports the implementation of the Awards and Graduation Policy and lists each of the Enabling Program qualification types offered by 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 of (6) The President of the (7) List of approved Enabling Program Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Program Structures
Part A - Program Structure – Open Foundation
Model E1 – Open Foundation
AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total Units
40 units
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 - Newstep
Model E2 – Newstep
AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total Units
80 units
Newstep must be completed within four consecutive semesters.
Available Modes of Study
On-
Structure
A sequence of core and directed
Eligibility Criteria
a. be 18 to 20 years of age in the year they commence Newstep (18 to 20 years of age from 2014);
b. be an Australian citizen or have Australian permanent residency status; and
c. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application; and
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.
Part C - Program Structure – Yapug
Model E3 – Yapug
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AQF Level
Non-AQF
Total Units
80 units
Yapug must be completed within four consecutive semesters.
Available Modes of Study
On-
Structure
A sequence of core and directed
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for
a. be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person;
b. be at least 18 years of age in the year they commence Yapug; and
c. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application.
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 consecutive semesters.
If a student is at the end of their four consecutive semesters within 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 18 years of age or more in the year they commence Open Foundation;
b. be an Australian citizen or have Australian permanent residency status; and
c. meet any other admission criteria prescribed at the time of application.
A maximum of 20 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
Maximum of 20 units of credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to Appendix “Credit Variances” of the Program Management Procedure Manual.
Maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support and approved by the President of Academic Senate.
1 year minimum.
If a student is at the end of their four consecutive semesters within 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:
d. meet one of the following criteria:
- have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) but have not met the requirement for entry to a degree program; or
- have completed a post-secondary qualification; or
- have attempted, but not completed Year 12 (or equivalent); or
- due to adverse circumstances or disadvantage have been unable to complete senior secondary schooling.
Maximum of 40 units credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to Appendix “College Credit Variances” of the Program Management Procedure Manual.
Maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support and approved by the President of Academic Senate.
1 year minimum.
If a student is at the end of their four consecutive semesters within 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 40 units of credit may be awarded under the criteria below:
Maximum of 40 units credit may be awarded for previous completion of University of Newcastle enabling courses only, subject to Appendix “College Credit Variances” of the Program Management Procedure Manual.
Maximum of 10 units of credit may be awarded where an initiative is developed by the Director, Pathways and Academic Learning Support and approved by the President of Academic Senate.