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.   

Credit (HE) Procedure

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 9th November 2022 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 8th November 2027 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Executive Director Strategy Performance and Growth 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 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 Academic Operations
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

This is the first document to be published in Melbourne Polytechnic's new Policy Register. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and in effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.



Clauses Amended:Procedure: All


Version History

Edition 11: Daryl Sadgrove, Executive Director, Strategy Performance and Growth - 8/11/2022 - The Credit (HE) Procedure required a review as part of the Policy approval implementation plan. This review was conducted as per the Implementation Plan requirements by Higher Education Senior leadership team (HELM) and has been updated with minor edits to the text to support clearer explanation. Moderation techniques, that are supported by group and academic collaboration have been added.

Edition 10: Higher Education - 3/02/2022 -  Credit (HE) Procedure, reviewed and updated. This updated procedure includes the detail previously included in Academic Board the Credit (HE) Policy including credit limits and granting Recognition of Prior Learning. It supports pathways and progression to further study. The requirement for students to accept an approved Credit Transfer has been removed.

Edition 9: Academic Board - 7/09/2017 - Credit (HE) Procedure, revised. This procedure was previously titled Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure - P/HE/P/4/026. The features of the Credit (HE) Procedure are:

- Result codes for Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning added.

- Assessment of Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning can occur at Admission and Enrolment stage with a view to finalising early in the semester.

- A process for assessing and granting credit for completed cross -institutional study added.

- A process for assessing and granting credit for completed exchange program added

Edition 8: Academic Board - 4/11/2016 - Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026, was amended to record any change to the Course End Date for international students following grant of credit. The approval process was also amended to ensure a timely resolution of credit applications

Edition 7: Academic Board - 15/07/2016 - Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026, amended to align with the current academic governance committee structure and amended approval process. (Amendment of organisational unit names to align with the new structure).

Edition 6: Education Committee - 12/08/2015 - Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026, rebranded. Fixed link B/SV/D/7/007 Change HEAB to AB Depart Administrator to course Administrator.

Edition 5: Education Committee - 12/05/2014 - Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026. The update includes the HE Department Curriculum Committee as approver of academic credit applications within the department. Academic Credit Confirmation Form deleted from the process to streamline the procedure.

Edition 4: Andrew Giddy, NMIT CEO - 9/07/2012 - Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026, updated.

Edition 3: Brian McDonald, NMIT CEO - 18/08/2011 - The Credit Transfer and Recognised Prior Learning Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026, was updated to reflect the change in title to Higher Education Academic Credit Procedure – P/HE/P/4/026. Also revised edition.

Edition 2: David Draper, Head of Programs - 25/03/2009 - Credit, Credit Transfer and Recognised Prior Learning – P/HE/P/4/026. Updated original application to Information Officer, Greensborough Campus, not Academic Registry.

Edition 1: David Draper, Head of Programs - 13/10/2008 - Credit, Credit Transfer and Recognised Prior Learning – P/HE/P/4/026. New procedure to describe the process and assign responsibilities in the submission and consideration of credit, credit transfer and recognised prior learning.