What is Course Credit?
Course Credit is an assessment process that recognises competencies you currently have from the previous study. In order to apply for course credit you must provide evidence that addresses and meet the requirements of selected units from your course of study. Your evidence may take a variety of forms and could include:
- Certificates and/or qualifications achieved
- References from past employers
- Testimonials from clients and previous work samples
To be able to grant Course Credit the assessor must be confident that the applicant is currently competent against all conditions within the selected unit(s) and must ensure that submitted evidence is authentic, valid, reliable, current, and sufficient. Note that Course Credit is for full units only.
How does the Course Credit process work?
Evidence that is presented by you the applicant is matched to the conditions contained within the unit(s) applied for. The evidence is assessed using the following criteria:
- Is the prior learning relevant to the course and address the unit(s) / module(s) specifically?
- Is the knowledge and skill current?
- Is it authentic and can be verified?
- Is the knowledge and skill appropriate to the level of the unit(s)?
How long will it take to be informed?
Upon receipt of your course credit evidence along with the Course Credit Application Form, your application will be assessed, and if successful, you will be advised in your Letter of Offer usually within 10 working days. The course duration shown in your Letter of Offer will reflect the amount of Credit granted.
If you do not request any Course Credit when you submit your Application for Enrolment, you must normally request Course Credit assessment within two weeks of commencing the course.
Applications made after this time may not be approved. All applications must be approved by the Academic Manager.
If you are granted Course Credit after your visa is granted, the Department of Home Affairs will be notified of any resulting change in course duration.