(1) As a higher education provider authorised to self-accredit, the University of Newcastle ( (2) 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 Council prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. (3) This table describes the principles and requirements for (4) This table describes the principles and requirements for non-credit bearing micro-credentials that are not included on an official transcript, and are not reportable or credit-bearing. (5) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular case, the President Academic Senate, on the recommendation of the relevant Deputy Vice-Chancellor or relevant College Pro Vice-Chancellor 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 Academic Senate.Micro-credentials Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Principles and Requirements
Credit-bearing micro-credentials
Title
The title of the micro-credential will be a description of the course.
Career
Micro-credential
Reportable
The load associated with credit bearing micro-credentials will be reported under the Tertiary Collection of Student Information (TSCI).
Code
The
Principles
As per the National Microcredentials Framework, microcredentials must be:
a. Outcome-based;
b. Responsive to industry-need;
c. Tailored to support lifelong learning; and
d. Transparent and accessible.
Grading scale
Credit bearing microcredentials will utilise the standard
Materials
Course Outlines will be issued for credit bearing micro-credentials. Refer to the Course Design and Management Manual.
Learning outcomes
Language
Admission and selection criteria
Admission to
Eligible cohorts
Domestic and international offshore applicants.
Volume of learning
The
a. 2
b. 5
Learner effort
For every 1
Delivery mode
Credit bearing micro-credential may be delivered online, in-person or blended.
Where on-campus attendance is required, the location(s) will be advertised.
Term(s) of delivery
Enrolment
Enrolment in
Credit bearing microcredentials will require formal enrolment in the
As part of the enrolment process,
Please refer to the Enrolment Manual.
Learning Management System (LMS)
Fees
The fees for a
Assessment
Micro-credentials must be assessed to ensure that the
Assessment should encourage, challenge, stimulate and support
Micro-credentials may utilise a variety of assessments including but not limited to online open book examination. Some exclusions apply, refer to the Exclusion section.
Certification
The
Assumed knowledge
Micro-credentials may include assumed knowledge.
Credit
Viability
Academic Approval and Quality Assurance
Discontinuation
Approval to discontinue
Exclusions
Other provisions
Appeals against a Final Result will be dealt with under the appeal provisions utilised for
Non-credit bearing microcredentials
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Title
The title of the micro-credential will be a description of the
Career
Non-degree
Reportable
Non-credit bearing micro=credentials are non-reportable.
Code
The
Principles
Grading scale
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will utilise the standard
Materials
Non-credit bearing micro-credential materials will be provided via the
Learning outcomes
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will have defined
The knowledge, skills, or competencies a
Language
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be taught and assessed in English, unless:
a. the micro-credential materials specify a different language of instruction, in which case the micro-credential title will include 'taught in '; or
b. the micro-credential is specifically about learning a foreign language, like French.
Admission and selection criteria
There are no predefined admission and selection criteria for non-credit bearing micro-credentials. Access to non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be open.
Eligible cohorts
There are no predefined eligible cohorts. Access to non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be open.
Volume of learning
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will require a minimum of one hour of effort and will require less effort than an AQF award course.
Learner effort
The effort associated will vary depending on the content and effort required to achieve the
Delivery mode
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials may be delivered online, on
Where on-campus attendance is required, the location(s) will be advertised.
Term(s) of delivery
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials may be delivered as self-directed, self-paced, or flexible. They will contain no scheduled or timetabled activities. They may or may not have defined start dates, end dates, or a grade release date.
Enrolment
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials do not require formal enrolment in the
Learning Management System (LMS)
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials may utilise the
Fees
Non-credit bearing micro-credential fees will be set by the
Assessment
Non-credit bearing Micro-credentials must be assessed to ensure that the
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials may assess competency rather than gauge depth of knowledge and skills; and as such the assessment should be small in scale and not exceed the estimated learner effort outlined for the micro-credential.
Certification
Certification for the completion of non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be issued by the relevant
Assumed knowledge
Micro-credentials may include assumed knowledge.
It is the
Credit
Not applicable.
Viability
Academic Approval and Quality Assurance
Discontinuation
Discontinuation of non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be recommended by the relevant Head of School and endorsed by College Pro Vice-Chancellor.
Exclusions
Other provisions
Appeals against a Final Result will be dealt with under the appeal provisions utilised for
Section 3 - Relaxing Provision
Section 4 - Reporting
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a. the micro-credential materials specify a different language of instruction, in which case the micro-credential title will include 'taught in '; or
b. the micro-credential is specifically about learning a foreign language, like French.
a. 2 units will require approximately 24-30 hours of effort.
b. 5 units will require approximately 60-70 hours of effort.
For the creation of a credit bearing micro-credential an abbreviated business case detailing the objectives, target market and financial viability or strategic value must be approved by the relevant College Pro Vice-Chancellor.
To assess ongoing viability, micro-credentials will be reviewed by the College every three years to determine if they should continue to be offered, the review will consider:
a. financial viability;
b. strategic value;
c. alignment with market needs, industry skills and/or knowledge;
d. student satisfaction; and
e. student completion rates.
a. be included within program structures;
b. appear on Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS);
c. be rebadged and offered as micro-credentials at two different levels;
d. normally be co-taught with award courses *;
e. include face-to-face supervised examinations held in the formal examination period;
f. be created as a multi-term sequence;
g. include prerequisites or co-requisites; and
h. include Compulsory Course Requirements such as assessment item s or other elements that must be satisfactorily completed before the student may obtain a pass mark (or greater).
*Where approval to co-teach micro-credentials with award courses is granted, the offering must deliver 20% of the content prior to the relevant census date .
As per the National Microcredentials Framework, micro-credentials must be:
a. Outcome-based;
b. Responsive to industry-need;
c. Tailored to support lifelong learning; and
d. Transparent and accessible.
For the creation of a non-credit bearing micro-credential an abbreviated business case detailing the objectives, target market and financial viability or strategic value must be approved by the relevant College Pro Vice-Chancellor.
To assess ongoing viability, micro-credentials will be reviewed by the College every three years to determine if it should continue to be offered, the review will consider:
a. financial viability;
b. strategic value;
c. alignment with market needs, industry skills and/or knowledge;
d. student satisfaction; and
e. student completion rates.
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will be approved by the relevant College Board.Student success and student satisfaction within non-credit bearing microcredentials will be monitored by the College and School .
Non-credit bearing micro-credentials will not:
a. be included on the official transcript;
b. be included within program structures;
c. appear on Australian Higher Education Graduation Statements (AHEGS);
d. be rebadged into micro-credentials at two different levels;
e. be co-taught with award courses ;
f. include face-to-face supervised examinations held in the formal examination period;
g. include placement activities, practicums, industrial experience or any other work integrated learning activities;
h. require compulsory attendance;
i. be created as a multi-term sequence;
j. include prerequisites or co-requisites; and
k. include Compulsory Course Requirements such as assessment items or other elements that must be satisfactorily completed before a pass mark (or greater) can be awarded for the course .