Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Provision of additional information
If the alternative subject is not part of a widely
recognised course the provision of results will not be
sufficient.
Applicants should also provide details of:
syllabus content
length of course
assessment procedures.
Sighting of original documents
Photocopied documents supporting applications must be
marked 'certified original' by an officer of Swinburne.
Students are advised to submit applications in person to
the relevant School or department office (photocopies
can then be marked immediately on sighting of original)
so that original documents need not be handed in.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Swinburne gives recognition to course applicants for
relevant experience and prior informal learning obtained
through training and education, by an RPL assessment
process. RPL recognises what has already been learnt
from:
other courses
work experience
training provided in the workplace
This previous learning is measured against a particular
module in the course. If previous learning matches the
learning outcomes of the module then exemptions may
be given. At enrolment time students should consult with
departmental staff regarding the relevance of their
experience, education, and training. Students must notify
their intention to apply for RPL on the enrolment forms.
Pathways (Articulation and Credit Transfer)
In education, the term 'Pathways' refers to the formal
links connecting different courses. These formal links
ensure proper credit is given for prior study, and enable a
student to enter a new course with advanced standing.
The Pathways Program in place at Swinburne provides
specific articulation pathways within TAFE and between
TAFE and Higher Education courses.
Formal recognition of previous studies, by transfer of
defined credit units, allows students to enter new courses
at the right levels.
For all diplomas offered by the TAFE Division, defined
credit transfer arrangements have been established for
entry into relevant degree programs.
In some cases students will need to take a bridging
program or specific electives before moving on to the
next course in order to gain maximum credit.
Students interested in making use of Pathways are
advised to contact the head of the department or school
in which they are enrolled to discuss the course
articulation and credit transfer opportunities available to
them. Detailed credit transfer information will also be
available in the University Pathways Credit Transu
Guide.
For further information on any of the above issues,
contact the appropriate head of department noted in the
staff lists at the beginning of the chapter on each School.
Fees
Enrolment fees
Students will be required to pay a fee on enrolment
which is made up of a tuition fee and a student services
and amenities fee. The actual amounts will be available
prior to enrolment or by contacting Swinburne. Some
fee exemption and concessions exist. Payment of this fee
does not confer membership of the Swinburne Student
Union or any other student organisation.
The general service fee is based on student contact hours.
For 1996 these were:
0-119 hours $40.00
120-539 hours $60.00
540+ hours $90.00
Late enrolment fees
A late enrolment/payment fee may be applied in the
following situations:
(i) Students who do not complete re-enrolment details by
the date specified by the School, e.g. failure to return
forms required to facilitate confirmation of enrolment
will incur a $50 late enrolment/payment fee.
(ii) Students who do not pay enrolment fees by the due
date nominated by the School as shown on the liability
statement will incur a $50 late enrolment/payment fee.
International students
For information regarding fees applicable to full-fee
paying international students, please contact the
International Student Unit.
Withdrawing from all study
A student who is withdrawing from all study for the year
should complete a Leave of Absence/Withdrawal form.
A Leave of Absence/Withdrawal form is available from the
School Office. Students are strongly urged to discuss a
proposed withdrawal from studies with the Head of the
Department or contact teacher before taking any action.
Approval must be ganted before a withdrawal is
processed.
Failure to notify withdrawal will result in enrolled
subjects remaining on the student's record and fail grades
being recorded.
Students who have their withdrawal approved will be
eligible for a refund of fees only if their application is
received prior 31 March 1997 for semester one or 31
August 1997 for semester two.
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