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 Business Computing Qualifications - Regulations
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09
Programme Regulations |
9.1 Admission | 9.1.1 No person shall be admitted to a programme unless:
9.1.1.1 The provider is satisfied that the applicant can undertake the programme with a reasonable likelihood of success.
9.1.1.2 Registration requirements as required by the provider have been completed and the prescribed fees paid.
9.1.2 Students taking individual modules without enrolling for the whole programme may do so without holding the required prerequisite qualification, but must be aware that such a background level of knowledge and skills is assumed.
9.1.2.1 Each individual module may have specific prerequisite requirements, which must be observed by all students.
9.1.2.2 The provider may agree on more specific guidelines for student selection.
9.1.3 For people entering the programme at an advanced level, they should be aware that level 6 (200 level) and level 7 (300 level) modules generally assume background knowledge from the compulsory level 4/5 (100 level) modules.
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9.2 APL/Cross Credits top | 9.2.1 The providers will be responsible for granting cross credits.
9.2.2 The provider at their discretion may grant credits for specified modules of a programme. The provider should develop a list of cross-credits given and ensure consistency in granting credits.
9.2.3 Students may be granted credits by the provider on the basis of equivalent qualifications and/or work experience, provided this has clearly resulted in the student having acquired the prescribed knowledge/skills. The provider must ensure that the standards of the qualification do not suffer through the granting of such credits.
9.2.4 A student who gains a cross-credit for a module is deemed to have gained a Pass in that module. If the student wishes to gain a Pass with Merit they must complete the module assessment(s).
9.2.5 A student may apply to demonstrate mastery of a module and be entitled to receive the credits if successful.
9.2.6 There may be an upper limit on the number of credits that a student may gain through cross crediting, depending on the sector affiliate's policy.
9.2.7 Academic staff wishing to be granted a qualification may likewise be given cross credits on the basis of their experience and/or qualifications. If they believe they are eligible for an entire qualification they may apply to the National Advisory Committee to have their Assessment of Prior Learning portfolio assessed. The NACCQ will make their recommendations for the award of all or part of the qualification to the CEO of the sector affiliate concerned.
9.2.8 A pass granted by one sector affiliate is deemed to be recognised as a pass at any other sector affiliate.
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9.3 Unsatisfactory Performance or Progress top | 9.3.1 A student whose progress in a particular module or modules is unsatisfactory may, at the discretion of the provider, be withdrawn from the module, or modules, or may have their place in the programme terminated.
9.3.2 Students whose progress in a programme is unsatisfactory may, at the discretion of the provider, be refused re-admission to the programme, or be refused enrolment in a particular module of the programme.
9.3.3 Providers are required to set their own criteria for satisfactory progress.
9.3.4 Recounts, return of scripts, misconduct, or breach of rules while being assessed, and appeals should be administered according to the provider’s regulations.
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