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
            
                
                    
            
                         
                    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 
                        8th 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
                
•	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;  
•	A letter from governing organisation can be used to seek credit and recognition of prior learning;
•	Students are now to confirm specific course requirements with the Head of Programs to avoid potential consequences that can impact visa conditions.
Minor amendments noted at Higher Education Academic Board and approved by Accountable Policy Owner in alignment with the 2024 revised Policy Framework.
Clauses Amended:Procedure: 4, 7d, 8, 10, 13, 20, 36, 40, 46, 67, 68, 79