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HANDBOOK - Wellington Institute of Technology

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Once your tutor has marked your assessments you will be notified <strong>of</strong> your result.• If the assessment is in the form <strong>of</strong> a practical in-class demonstration/observation, you arelikely to get your results immediately or shortly after the assessment activity has concluded.• If the assessment is a supervised test you are able to review your work, but theassessment is collected and retained by WelTec.• If you hand in an assignment it is returned to you along with feedback to explain thereason(s) for the assessment result.• If you sit a final exam you are able to view your result online at the student results portal:https://results.weltec.ac.nz within 15 working days.Results for each assessment are available within 15 working days on WelTec's StudentResults portal at: https://results.weltec.ac.nz.Use your normal WelTec login and password to access a number <strong>of</strong> items, such as yourassessment results, current course enrolments, and other details.Challenging Assessment DecisionsIf you have reason to believe that the grade or mark for a particular assessment is incorrect,you should firstly discuss this with your tutor within five (5) working days <strong>of</strong> the return <strong>of</strong> theassessment.Your tutor will provide feedback to clarify why the grade or mark has been awarded andmay, if justified, amend the result.If you still believe that the mark or grade is incorrect, you should discuss the matter with theAssociate Head <strong>of</strong> School.For more information on Challenging Assessment Decisions please refer to the WelTecAcademic Regulations 2013 - section 11.RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTHWelTec students share the responsibility <strong>of</strong> maintaining a safe and healthy workingenvironment whether on campus or studying <strong>of</strong>f-site (See Student Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct, Section3.4).ATTENDANCE MATTERSAn objective <strong>of</strong> study with WelTec is to prepare you for your career in industry. Your attitude,attendance and behaviour are important. Please give your best effort and ensure yourbehaviour and attendance reflect your desire to do well.You should therefore be present on time, fully equipped and, if applicable, dressed andgroomed appropriately for practical sessions.You are expected to attend all classes and assessments as timetabled. If you are not able toattend then you should notify your course tutor.Note that a student on student allowances/living costs who does not:• meet prescribed attendance requirements, and/or• disengages in their learning and assessments, and• does not respond to contact from the institute,will be notified to Academic Records and Administration. It is your responsibility to informStudyLink if you change your study details.All daytime classes will have a common start time on the hour and must finish by 50 minutespast the hour, to allow time for students and staff to arrive at their next class on time.<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> - 2013 HV4490 Programme Handbook February 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 17

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