James Cook University Course and Subject Handbook - 2006

This information was current in 2006 and may now be out of date. Please refer to the latest handbook.

RULES, REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES

Admission, Enrolment and Fees

ADMISSION RULES

1. TYPES OF ADMISSION

Admission of a person to the University shall be by:

2. ORDINARY ADMISSION

To gain Ordinary Admission, a person who wishes to enrol for a course listed in Schedule I shall:

3. ALTERNATIVE ENTRY

A person who does not qualify for Ordinary Admission may gain admission through Alternative Entry if the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the appropriate faculty is satisfied that such person has reasonable prospects of success in the course for which that person wishes to enrol.

4. MISCELLANEOUS ADMISSION

Miscellaneous admission may be available to those who wish to enrol for a particular subject or subjects but not for any course.

The following will apply:

Successful completion of a subject or subjects by a person who has gained Miscellaneous Admission does not of itself entitle that person to Ordinary Admission or admission through Alternative Entry.

5. QUOTAS

Notwithstanding the preceding Rules, the Vice-Chancellor, having regard to the physical and other resources of the University, may, from time to time, determine, on the recommendation of the Academic Board, a quota for the number of qualified persons to enrol, in a particular academic year, for a particular course/subject.

Schedule 1

Overall Position (OP) Minimum Tertiary# Rank
Bachelor of Applied Science 10 80
Bachelor of Arts 15 67
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences 10 80
Bachelor of Biotechnology 10 80
Bachelor of Business 15 67
Bachelor of Commerce 15 67
Bachelor of Communication Design+ 15 67
Bachelor of Community Welfare 15 67
Bachelor of Creative Arts 15 67
Bachelor of Creative Industries 15 67
Bachelor of Economics15 67
Bachelor of Education 15 67
Bachelor of Educational Services N/A 80
Bachelor of Engineering 10 80
Bachelor of Environmental Science 10 80
Bachelor of Hospitality Management 1567
Bachelor of Indigenous Studies 15 67
Bachelor of Information Technology 10 80
Bachelor of Journalism 15 67
Bachelor of Languages 15 67
Bachelor of Laws 10 80
Bachelor of Marine Science 10 80
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 10 80
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery^
Bachelor of Music*
Bachelor of Nursing Science 15 67
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 6 90
Bachelor of Pharmacy^
Bachelor of Photography*
Bachelor of Physiotherapy^
Bachelor of Planning 10 80
Bachelor of Psychology 10 80
Bachelor of Psychology (Indigenous) 1080
Bachelor of Public Policy 1080
Bachelor of Science 10 80
Bachelor of Social Science 15 67
Bachelor of Social Science (Environmental Studies)15 67
Bachelor of Social Work 15 67
Bachelor of Speech Pathology^
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 10 80
Bachelor of Theatre*
Bachelor of Tourism Management 1567
Bachelor of Tropical Agricultural Science 10 80
Bachelor of Veterinary Science^
Bachelor of Visual Arts*
Advanced Diploma of Arts 15 67
Advanced Diploma of Indigenous Studies15 67
Advanced Diploma of Social Science 15 67
Diploma of Indigenous Studies 1080
#Quotas may be applied in any course which would adjust the minimum tertiary rank.
*Admission to this course is dependent upon a successful audition or portfolio and interview.
+Admission to this course is dependent upon provision of a suitable folio and an interview.
^Admission to this course is based on special entry requirements in addition to academic achievement.

Schedule II - Senior Prerequisites (Rule 2.1)

Course Subjects SemesterUnits ExitAssessment
Bachelor of Applied Science Aquaculture major 4 SA
English 4 SA
Chemistry 4 SA
Mathematics B 4 SA
Bachelor of Arts English 4 SA
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences English 4 SA
Chemistry 4 SA
Mathematics B 4 SA
Bachelor of Biotechnology English4 SA
Chemistry4 SA
Mathematics B4 SA
Bachelor of BusinessEnglish 4 SA
Mathematics B (recommended) 4SA
Bachelor of Commerce English 4 SA
Mathematics B (recommended)
Bachelor of Communication Design English plus folio and interview4 SA
Bachelor of Community Welfare English 4 SA
Bachelor of Creative Arts English 4 SA
Bachelor of Creative Industries English 4 SA
Bachelor of EconomicsEnglish 4SA
Mathematics B (recommended)
Bachelor of Education(a) Secondary, Primary or Early Childhood major
English 4SA
plus for secondary science teaching areas:
Chemistry 4SA
Mathematics B4 SA
(b) Human Movement major
English4 SA
Chemistry, Mathematics B or C or Physics (recommended)
Bachelor of EngineeringEnglish 4SA
Mathematics B 4SA
Bachelor of Environmental Science English4 SA
Chemistry 4SA
Mathematics B4 SA
Bachelor of Hospitality ManagementEnglish 4SA
Bachelor of Indigenous Studies English 4 SA
Bachelor of Information Technology English 4 SA
Mathematics B (recommended)
plus for bioinformatics and e-business entrepreneurship major:
Mathematics B 4SA
Bachelor of Journalism English 4 SA
Bachelor of Languages English 4 SA
Bachelor of Laws (with combinations of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Public Policy, Bachelor of Social Science)English 4 SA
Bachelor of Laws (with combinations of Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science)English Mathematics B (recommended) plus Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Laws students must satisfy requirements for selected science discipline. 4SA
Bachelor of Marine Science English4 SA
Chemistry 4SA
Mathematics B4 SA
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory ScienceEnglish 4 SA
Chemistry 4 SA
Mathematics B 4 SA
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery English 4 SA
Chemistry 4SA
Mathematics B 4 SA
plus interview
Physics (recommended)
Bachelor of Music English plus audition and interview 4 SA
Bachelor of Nursing Science (a)Pre-registration
English4 SA
Biological Science, Chemistry and Mathematics (recommended)
(b)Post-registration
Registered nursing qualification
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy English4 SA
plus one of
Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Health and Physical Education4 SA
Bachelor of PharmacyEnglish 4SA
Chemistry4 SA
Mathematics B4SA
Bachelor of Photography English plus folio and interview4 SA
Bachelor of Physiotherapy English4 SA
Mathematics B4 SA
plus one of
Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Health and Physical Education4 SA
plus JCU Application Form
Bachelor of Planning English 4 SA
Geography (recommended)
Bachelor of Psychology English 4 SA
Bachelor of Psychology (Indigenous) English4 SA
Bachelor of Public PolicyEnglish 4SA
Bachelor of Science (a) Archaeology majorEnglish 4 SA
(b) Physics (including specialisation in Physical Oceanography and Meteorology) major English 4 SA
Mathematics B 4SA
Physics4 SA
or in lieu of PhysicsMathematics C 4 SA
(c) Aquaculture, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Botany, Chemistry (including specialisations in Environmental and Industrial Chemistry), Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Biology-Advanced, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology major English 4 SA
Chemistry4 SA
Mathematics B 4SA
(d) Computer Science major EnglishMathematics B (recommended) 4 SA
(e) Environmental Earth Sciences or Geology/ Economic Geology majorEnglish 4 SA
Chemistry (recommended)
(f) Geography or Environmental Science majorEnglish 4 SA
Geography or Mathematics B (recommended)
(g) Mathematics (including specialisation in Statistics), Psychology major English 4 SA
Mathematics B4 SA
(h) Spatial Science majorEnglish 4 SA
Mathematics B 4 SA
Geography (recommended)
Bachelor of Social Science English4 SA
Bachelor of Social Science (Environmental Studies) English 4 SA
Bachelor of Social Work English 4 SA
Bachelor of Speech Pathology English4 SA
plus one of
Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Health and Physical Education4 SA
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise ScienceEnglish 4 SA
Any of Mathematics B or C, Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Education/Health Education/Health and Physical Education (recommended)
Bachelor of Theatre English plus audition and interview 4 SA
Bachelor of Tourism Management English4 SA
Bachelor of Tropical Agricultural ScienceEnglish 4SA
Chemistry4 SA
Mathematics B4SA
Bachelor of Veterinary Science English4 SA
Chemistry 4SA
Mathematics B4 SA
Biological Sciences (recommended)
Bachelor of Visual Arts English plus folio and interview4 SA
Advanced Diploma of Arts English 4 SA
Advanced Diploma of Indigenous StudiesEnglish4 SA
Advanced Diploma of Social Science English 4 SA
Diploma of ArtsEnglish 4SA
Diploma of Indigenous Studies English4 SA
Certificate of Australian Studies Nil
Certificate of Biomedical Science Nil
Certificate of Business Nil
Certificate of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nil
Certificate of Child Welfare Practice Nil
Certificate of Counselling Nil
Certificate of Desktop Publishing Nil
Certificate of Education Nil
Certificate of Effective Communication Nil
Certificate of Effective Communication (NESB) Nil
Certificate of Indigenous Studies Nil
Certificate of Introductory Engineering StudiesNil
Certificate of Languages Nil
Certificate of Music Practice Nil
Certificate of Piano Accompaniment Nil
Certificate of Photography Nil
Certificate of Science Nil
Certificate of Social Science Nil
Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science Nil
Certificate of Theatre Skills Nil
Certificate of Visual Arts Fundamentals Nil
Certificate of Visual Arts Practice Nil
Certificate of Youth Work Practice Nil
Note: Mathematics A is not acceptable to replace the Mathematics subjects specified above

Schedule III – Senior subjects approved for certification by the Queensland Studies Authority

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander StudiesFrench
Agricultural Science French Extension
Dance German
Drama German Extension
Film and Television Indonesian
Music Indonesian Extension
Music Extension (Performance) Italian
Visual Art Japanese
Accounting Korean
Business Communication and Technologies Latin
Business Organisation and Management Modern Greek
Legal Studies Polish
Information Processing and Technology Russian
Information Technology Systems Spanish
English Vietnamese
English Extension (Literature) Study of Religion
Health Education Biology
Physical Education Chemistry
Home Economics Earth Science
Hospitality Studies Marine Studies
Engineering Technology Multi-Strand Science
Graphics Physics
Technology Studies Ancient History
Logic Economics
Philosophy and ReasonFutures
Mathematics A Geography
Mathematics B Modern History
Mathematics C Political Studies
Chinese Study of Society

ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES — RULES

1. In these Rules the following terms have the meanings set against them respectively:

‘New student'

— a person who has applied for enrolment at the University for the first time, or is commencing a different course of study;

‘Continuing student'

— a person who enrolled at the University the academic year immediately preceding the year in which the student has applied for enrolment;

‘Returning student'

— a person who has previously enrolled at the University, but not in the academic year immediately preceding the year in which application for enrolment is made, or a person who has at any time enrolled at the former Townsville College of Advanced Education;

‘Due date'

— in relation to a student's enrolment, the date specified by the Director, Student Affairs (on the enrolment form or otherwise) as the date on or before which the student's enrolment form must be lodged with Student Administration.

2. Administrative Charges shall be payable as approved by University Council.

3. If a student has paid to the University a late charge in respect of enrolment and the enrolment is not accepted by the University, the late charge shall be refunded.

4. If a student who has paid a late charge considers that there are grounds for requesting a refund of that charge, that student may put a request in writing to the Manager, Student Administration, who may recommend to the Director, Student Affairs that the late charge be refunded if the grounds are considered to be such as warrant a refund.

COMMONWEALTH ASSISTED STUDENTS — RULES

1. DEFINITIONS

In these Rules the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them:

“Act” is the Higher Education Support Act 2003;

“Student” means a person who is enrolled in a course of study with a higher education provider as defined by the Act;

“Commonwealth supported student” has the meaning given by the Act;

“Commonwealth assisted student” has the meaning given by the Act;

“Remission, Recredit and Refund Officer” includes any staff member so designated by the Director, Student Affairs;

“Review Officer” includes any staff member so designated by the Director, Student Affairs;

“student contribution amount” has the meaning given by the Act;

“enrolment” includes re-enrolment;

“HELP” means Higher Education Loans Program and has the meaning given by the Act.

2. ENROLMENT

3. REFUND OF STUDENT CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS, REMISSION OF HELP DEBT AND RECREDITING OF STUDENT LEARNING ENTITLEMENT

4. SPECIAL CASES

The Director, Student Affairs shall have power to determine, in accordance with the provision of the Act, any matter necessary to be determined in order to permit the application of these Rules to a particular case not clearly covered by these Rules.

DOMESTIC TUITION FEE POLICY

POLICY

The University charges tuition fees to:

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and approved by the University Council. This policy is subject to approval by University Council.

SCOPE

This policy determines dates by which payment of tuition fees is required and the circumstances where refunds will be made.

DEFINITIONS

Census Date

The census date for a subject is the date by which a tuition fee liable student, must:

The census date for each subject is listed in the Student Handbook.

Course

A combination of subjects, the successful completion of which, in accordance with the relevant Requirements, will fulfil the prescribed requirements for a particular Award.

Subject

A discrete portion of a course, identified by a code, title and unit value.

Commencing student

A student who is enrolling in a particular course for the first time, whether or not they have previously been enrolled at the University.

Continuing student

A student who is continuing in his/her enrolment in the same course from a previous year.

1. FEES

2. TRANSFERS AND DEFERMENTS

3. REFUNDS

4. FEE REDUCTIONS AND FEE WAIVERS

Fee reductions and waivers will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Requests for fee reductions or waivers for a particular student must be made by the relevant Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor and forwarded to the Director, Student Affairs who will then arrange for the request to be considered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or nominee.

5. PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT AND REINSTATEMENT FEE

6. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

The University may consider special cases where this policy does not adequately encompass individual circumstances. Such cases must be received in writing and include supporting documentation, including a recommendation from the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the relevant Faculty. Applications for special consideration should be directed to the Director, Student Affairs or nominee in the first instance, with final decision made by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or nominee.

TUITION FEE POLICY FOR ON-SHORE AND DISTANCE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This policy meets the legislative and administrative requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 (Commonwealth) relevant state government legislation and the AV-CC Code of Practice. In particular the legislation states that JCU must not only protect the financial interests of both intending and enrolled overseas students, but also provide access to this tuition fee policy prior to entering into a contract.

This policy details the schedule for payment of tuition fees by international students, and the circumstances under which refunds are made and financial penalties incurred. This policy relates to contracts entered into with students after the date of approval for this policy.

International students fall under one of three classifications for fee payment:

DEFINITIONS

Assurance Deposit

A non-refundable deposit may be levied for the principle course where a student receives a Package of Offers. This deposit will be credited towards the student's tuition fees on qualifying to commence their principle course.

Census Date

The date on which a student's enrolment in a subject is taken to be finalised.

Commencing Student

A student issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment for the first time in a particular course.

Commencement Deposit (Advance Payment Required)

Payment equivalent to one-half of the annual tuition fee as specified in the Offer of Placement.

Continuing Student

A student who is continuing their course enrolment (including enrolling in an Honours year), from a previous Study Period.

Course

A combination of subjects, the successful completion of which, in accordance with the relevant requirements, will fulfill the prescribed requirements for a particular award.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

CPI All Groups, Weighted Average of Eight Australian Capital Cities as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for each calendar year for the quarter ending 30 June.

Package of Offers

Offers of Placement in a sequence up to three (3) courses. Courses are packaged where one is a prerequisite to another, or where one of the courses may only be taken upon successful completion of another of the courses.

Payment Due Date

The date on which payment of fees is due for Continuing students whose campus of study is Townsville or Cairns is:

Where a student whose campus of study is Townsville or Cairns enrols in a subject after the relevant Payment Due Date, payment of fees must be made on within 14 days of the start date of the Study Period of the subject.

The date on which payment of fees is due for Continuing students whose campus of study is other than Townsville or Cairns is 14 days after the start date of the Study Period of the subject(s).

Exceptions to these Payment Due Dates are listed in APPENDIX II.

Sponsor

In certain circumstances, students may be sponsored by organisations and have their tuition fees paid by these entities. Application for sponsoring arrangements will require the approval of the Executive Director, External Relations and International prior to enrolment. The Executive Director will maintain a register of sponsoring organisations.

Study Period

Each subject is allocated to a Study Period with a designated start and end date, Census Date, date for withdrawal without academic penalty, and date for release of subject results as publicised in the Student Handbook.

Subject

A discrete portion of a course identified by a code, title and unit value.

Teaching Period

One half of an academic year. Teaching Period 1 is the first six months of the year and Teaching Period 2 is the second six months of the year. Subjects with a Census Date prior to 1 July fall within Teaching Period 1 and subjects with a Census Date on or after 1 July fall within Teaching Period 2.

POLICY

The University charges tuition fees to international students enrolled in its academic programs. Tuition fees are reviewed annually, approved by the University Council and registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

1. FEES

2. TRANSFERS AND DEFERMENTS

3. FEE REFUNDS

Note: JCU is obliged to advise the Department of Immigration Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) when an international student studying under a student visa withdraws from a course.

4. PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT

5. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

APPENDIX I EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR FULL UP-FRONT PAYMENT OF THE COMMENCEMENT DEPOSIT

APPENDIX II EXCEPTIONS TO PAYMENT DUE DATE

APPENDIX III EXCEPTIONS TO PRO-RATA CALCULATION OF TUITION FEES

The following programs have pre-set fees as detailed in the Offer of Placement

APPENDIX IV APPLICATION FOR REFUND FORM

http://www.jcu.edu.au/studying/entry/pdf/refundinternationaltuitionfees.pdf

APPENDIX V EXCEPTIONS TO PARTIAL REFUND OF FEES

Students with a Package of Offers who have paid a non-refundable assurance deposit.

OS-HELP LOANS POLICY

INTENT

This policy is to be read in conjunction with the Higher Education Support Act 2003 [hereafter the Act] and the Guidelines for OS-HELP [hereafter the Guidelines].

This policy determines the administration by James Cook University of OS-HELP loans in accordance with the Guidelines established under the Act.

SCOPE

Eligible students as defined by the Act and the Guidelines.

EXCLUSIONS (IF ANY)

Nil

KEY OBJECTIVES

To ensure that OS-HELP loans are administered in accordance with the Guidelines and the Act with particular reference to the fairness requirements as outlined in subdivision 19-D of part 2-1 of the Act.

To establish JCU-specific eligibility criteria, minimum loan amount for a six month period and the selection and appeal process.

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

As outlined in the Act, as amended from time-to-time.

POLICY PROVISIONS (INCLUDING DELEGATIONS, FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS)

The OS-HELP loans will be administered in accordance with the Guidelines for OS-HELP made under the Higher Education Support Act 2003.

NUMBER OF LOANS

The number of OS-HELP loans available through JCU is determined by DEST annually in accordance with the Act.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for an OS-HELP loan an applicant must:

MINIMUM OS-HELP LOAN AMOUNT

James Cook University's minimum OS-HELP loan amount is $2,000. The maximum loan amount is as established by the Guidelines.

SELECTION PROCESS

The closing dates for OS-HELP applications will be determined each year by the Director, Student Affairs, in consultation with the International Student Centre.

The Director, Student Affairs, in consultation with the International Student Centre, will each year nominate a member of staff to act as OS-HELP Selection Officer.

Eligible applicants will be ranked by the OS-HELP Selection Officer on the basis of academic merit and OS-HELP loans will be offered in order of rank.

The OS-HELP Selection Officer will notify successful and non-successful applicants in writing of the outcome of their application within two months of receiving the application or within two months of the application closing date, whichever is later.

The OS-HELP Selection Officer will notify successful applicants in writing of the assistance to which they are entitled and the conditions of receiving OS-HELP assistance.

To accept an offer of an OS-HELP loan the student must complete an OS-HELP debt confirmation form.

APPEAL PROCESS

The Director, Student Affairs shall each year nominate a member of staff to act as OS-HELP Review Officer to consider appeals relating to the allocation of OS-HELP loans. The OS-HELP Review Officer must not have been involved in the original selection decision and must occupy a position that is senior to that occupied by any person involved in making the original selection decision.

An appeal must be lodged with the OS-HELP Review Officer within 14 days of the date of the notification from the OS-HELP Selection Officer.

The appeal must:

The OS-HELP Review Officer shall, within 14 days of receipt of the appeal, notify the student in writing of the outcome of the appeal and reasons for the decision.

The decision of the OS-HELP Review Officer shall be final.

RE-ENROLMENT AND PROGRESSION – ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE – REQUIREMENTS

SCOPE

This policy applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

EXCLUSIONS

This policy does not apply to postgraduate research students.

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of these requirements —

“Course”

means a combination of subjects the successful completion of which, together with any credit transfers in accordance with the relevant requirements, will fulfil the prescribed requirements for a particular award;

“Director, Student Affairs”

means the Director, Student Affairs within the Academic Support Division;

“Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor”

means the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the relevant Faculty or the delegate as designated by the University Council;

“Subject”

means a discrete portion of a course, identified by a code, title and unit value.

POLICY PROVISIONS

1. SHOW-CAUSE STATEMENT – COURSES

2. SHOW CAUSE STATEMENT – SUBJECTS

3. NOTIFICATION OF BREACH OF THE REQUIREMENTS

4. ACTION BY FACULTY PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR

5. NOTIFICATION OF DECISION

6. RE-ADMISSION

7. EXCLUSION FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION

8. APPEAL

9. SAVING OF OTHER RULES, POLICIES OR REQUIREMENTS

SCHEDULE A

All students, both full-time and part-time, shall obtain passing grades in subjects totalling at least 50 percent of the units attempted in each year of their enrolment. The total units attempted does not include subjects from which a student has withdrawn before the latest dates for withdrawal without academic penalty as published in the Student Handbook.

Note: Special provisions will apply to students enrolled for the MBBS and MPsych. Details will be provided by the relevant schools.

SCHEDULE B

NS1222:03Foundations of Nursing 2
NS2022:03Transitions into Nursing 1
OT3004:06Rural and Urban Practice 1
OT3005:06Rural and Urban Practice 2
OT4001:12Advanced Rural or Urban Practice
OT4101:06Advanced Rural or Urban Practice (Honours)
PC1004:03 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Science1
PC2004:03Professional Pharmacy Practice 1
PC3004:03Professional Pharmacy Practice 2
PC4103:03Professional Pharmacy Practice 3
PC4201:03Professional Pharmacy Practice 4
SP1001:03Science and Practice of Physical Activity
TV1101:03 Veterinary Professional Life1
TV1200:03 Veterinary Professional Life 2

REVIEW OF STUDENT'S SUITABILITY TO CONTINUE IN A COURSE OF STUDY THAT INCLUDES A PRESCRIBED PROFESSIONAL OR CLINICAL PLACEMENT

1. INTRODUCTION

James Cook University has a duty of care to its staff, students and placements agencies. The University seeks to ensure that students who undertake prescribed professional or clinical placements are not only academically prepared, but also are emotionally, behaviourally and ethically prepared for the demands of placements.

A student enrolled in a course of study, or a subject that involves professional or clinical placements may be required to participate in a review at any stage to assess their suitability to participate, or continue, in a professional or clinical placement or to continue in that course of study. While the review is conducted in the strictest of confidences, the Review Panel may decide to seek additional information concerning the student. All information collected will remain confidential.

The review of a student's suitability to continue in a course of study or subject may include consideration of any of the following:

Consideration of the above factors should ensure that unlawful discrimination does not occur.

2. COVERAGE

This policy will apply to students who are enrolled in academic disciplines as listed in the Schedule, which may be varied from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the relevant faculty.

3. REASONS FOR REVIEW

A review may be requested:

A written request for a review, which may contain a formal complaint, document or other relevant information, should be sent to the relevant Head of School
The relevant School is that which is responsible for the course of study in which the student under review is enrolled. if the concerns cannot be resolved satisfactorily through informal processes, the Head of School will institute the Review Process.

4. REQUEST FOR REVIEW

A review may be requested by:

After a review has been requested, the Head of School will nominate, in writing, a relevant staff member
Examples of a relevant staff member include a Director of Professional Experience, Clinical Placement Supervisor or equivalent, an Academic Advisor or equivalent. to convene, and institute, a Review Panel to undertake the process outlined in 5 below. The nominated staff member will hereafter be referred to as the Review Panel Convener.

5 PROCESS FOR REVIEW

5.1 Membership of Review panel

The Panel membership will comprise of:

In the case of a student who is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, normally it will be appropriate to ensure that the third member of the Panel is an experienced practitioner of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

5.2 Conflict of Interest

5.3 Duties of Convener

The Review Panel Convener will normally within two weeks of receiving the request of review from the Head of School:

5.4 Procedure

Where the rcommendation involves an amendment to a student's course of study this must be approved by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty.

6. APPEAL OF REVIEW PANEL DECISION

Where a recommendation against continuation in the course of study (permanently or at this point in time) is made, the student has a right of appeal against the decision. No appeal shall lie in relation to the merits of the decision of the Review Panel, but the student may appeal against the decision on the basis that due process was not observed during the course of the review proceedings.

6.1 Procedures for an Appeal

SCHEDULE

Academic discipline areas where satisfactory completion of a professional or clinical placement is mandatory for the attainment of an Award: