(1) This Procedure outlines the maximum periods of study duration for Higher Education (HE) courses. (2) HESF: Standard 1.1 Admissions; 1.3.4 Orientation and Progression (3) National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (Cth): Standard 3; 8 and 9. (4) This Procedure applies to: (5) This Procedure does not apply to Foundation students. (6) (7) (8) (9) See Enrolments Policy. (10) Where full-time study is required due to visa requirements or as a condition of enrolment the maximum completion time is the normal full-time duration plus 50% of the normal full-time duration, to a maximum of 10 years. (11) For all other students, the maximum completion times are as follows: (12) Regarding time periods: (13) The following periods of time are excluded from the total time enrolled: (14) Students eligible for Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY must complete their award within the allowable time for their course in order to remain eligible for payments. Further information can be found at Centrelink. (15) Full-time duration and maximum time (where full-time study is required): (16) Part-time duration and maximum time (where full-time study is not a condition of enrolment): (17) A student’s enrolment may be discontinued if they do not complete their course within the required time periods, at the discretion of the Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations. (18) Students may request an extension of their maximum course duration if they have exceptional circumstances, such as illness. Students must submit a Request to Extend Course Duration form within ten working days of receiving the notification. (19) The Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations, will review and determine outcomes for extension requests. The determination by the Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations is final. Enrolments - Maximum Course Duration (HE) Procedure
Section 1 - Summary
Section 2 - HESF/ ASQA/ ESOS Alignment
Section 3 - Scope
Section 4 - Definitions
Section 5 - Policy Statement
Section 6 - Procedures
Program
Normal duration
(years)
Maximum time
(years)
Undergraduate
Higher education diploma
1
1.5
Associate degree
2
3
Three year bachelor degree
3
4.5
Four year bachelor degree
4
6
Five year bachelor degree
5
7.5
One year honours degree
1
1.5
Postgraduate
Graduate certificate
0.5
1
Graduate diploma
1
1.5
Masters by coursework
2
3
Type of program
Normal duration
(years)
Maximum time
(years)
Undergraduate
Higher education diploma (96 credit points)
2
3
Associate degree
2
6
Three year bachelor degree
3
9
Four year bachelor degree
4
10
Five year bachelor degree
5
10
One year honours degree
1
3
Postgraduate
Graduate certificate
0.5
2
Graduate diploma
1
4
Masters by coursework
2
8
Part A - Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
Roles
Responsibilities
Director, Admissions, Enrolments, and Graduations
Authorises enrolment cancellations for students who have exceeded maximum course durations.
Reviews and determines outcomes for extension requests from students.
Student and course advisors
Provides advice to students about maximum course duration limits in accordance with this Procedure.
Enrolment Team, Student administration
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Identifies and communicates with students who are nearing, or who have exceeded, their maximum course duration.
Actions enrolment cancellations.