Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about:

  • the status, ownership, approval, review and implementation of this version of this document
  • contact details for who can help with enquiries about application and interpretation and
  • a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Because committees and positions can change over time, current information about policy approval pathways should be obtained from policies@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.   

Assessment, Credit and Moderation (HE) Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 5th August 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 1st November 2027 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Higher Education Academic Board The noted authority approved this version of the document. The Policy Framework Policy defines the current positions and committees that have authority to approve policies and procedures
Approval Authority - Admin Changes Executive Director Academic Operations The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date 8th November 2022 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Implementation Officer Nicola Cooley
Director Higher Education
This is the designated subject matter expert and contact person for enquiries relating to content and implementation
Policy Owner Marc Blanks
Executive Director Education Excellence
This is the member of Executive with responsibility for the document
Author Nicola Cooley
Director Higher Education
This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact Nicola Cooley
Director Higher Education
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The Assessment, Credit and Moderation (HE) Policy updated with minor amendments approved on 29 July 2024, to include:
• Student Subject Outline must be updated on Learning Management System (Moodle) to reflect changes made
• Changes to wordings to further clarify processes as well as roles and responsibilities
• Links to updated policies and procedures as well as supporting documents and templates
• Scaling for marks can now be applied by the Committee after grade distribution has been reviewed
• Grade for the final assessment task is now not released to the student until the final subject result has been ratified by the Committee
• Some definitions added / updated for clarity.

Minor amendments noted at Higher Education Academic Board and approved by Accountable Policy Owner in alignment with the 2024 revised Policy Framework.

Clauses Amended:Policy: 3, 4,15,16, 18, 19, 21, 26, 27, 30, 32, 47, 48, 53, 54, 55, 57, 59, 62, 73, 91e, i, k, m, q.


09/10/2024: Position name changed from Executive Director Academic Operations (EDAO) to Executive Director Education Excellence (EDEE)