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Policy Name
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Policy Group
Educational Policies > Students > Student Admission
Policy Reference Number ED.01.05.07 – 005
Purpose
To ensure that the selection of students into programs is fair and transparent, and reflects the
Institute’s commitment to high academic standards and optimising student opportunities for
success.
Scope
All programs offered by the Institute.
Definitions
Entry Advice
Advice given to potential students regarding the necessary
skills/knowledge they should already have, to ensure a reasonable chance
of successfully completing a program within a reasonable time.
Entry
Requirements
The minimum requirements for previous education, age and/or
experience that an applicant needs to have a reasonable chance of
successfully completing a program within a reasonable time. CIT will
check that students meet these minimum requirements before admitting
them into a program.
TEQSA
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is the
national regulatory and quality agency for higher education. TEQSA
regulates university and non-university higher education providers,
monitors quality and sets standards.
Selection Criteria
Criteria used to select students where there are a greater number of
eligible students than places available. The criteria are
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Selection Process
Educational achievement and/or
Relevant work or other experience (paid or unpaid) and/or
Demonstrated interest and aptitude in the field of study and of
gaining employment in that area
Process used to select students from many applicants. Selection is made
on the basis of one or more of the following:
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Contact officer: Director, CIT Education Services
Date created: 13 August 2008
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Date updated: January 2014
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In VET programs, selection will be on a first come first served basis except
for those programs where it is clearly indicated on the CIT website that
specific skills or qualifications are required to enter the program.
In Higher Education programs, students are given a ranking score based
on either their educational record, work and other relevant experience
and/or an interview.
Universities
Admissions
Centre (UAC)
Processes applications for admission to most NSW and ACT
undergraduate courses at participating institutions including the CIT
Principles
1.
All students have equal opportunity to enrol in VET qualifications delivered by CIT.
2.
Student selection will not focus exclusively on educational achievement in relevant Year 12 or
tertiary qualifications courses, but include relevant work experience (paid or unpaid) and /or
an interest in the field of study or vocational area.
3.
For Higher Education programs if CIT uses UAC, students are provided with a Ranking score
which is uploaded onto the UAC system and then the Head of Department determines a cutoff number. All students with this ranking or higher are offered a place at CIT.
4.
Entry advice and, where applicable, additional selection information for each program will be
developed and documented as part of the program approval and accreditation process.
5.
Information on entry and selection for programs must be published, and accurately and fully
communicated to all potential applicants. Information regarding student selection must be
outlined in program curriculum and included on the CIT website. Information relating to CIT
Bachelor programs will also be outlined in the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) guide and
published on the Federal Government website.
6.
Entry advice is provided to ensure students have a reasonable chance of success in the
program. However, a small number of programs also have entry requirements and these must
be met and will be checked by CIT before an applicant is eligible for entry into the program.
7.
If there are a greater number of eligible applicants than places being offered, standard CIT
application and enrolment processes will be followed:
a. For VET, places will be awarded on a first come first served basis except for those
programs where it is clearly indicated on the CIT website that specific skills or
qualifications are required to enter the program
b. For Higher Education, students will be awarded a place on the basis of merit.
8.
All records of checked Entry Requirements are to be maintained by
a. the Teaching Colleges for all VET Programs they are responsible for and
b. the Information, Careers and Recognition area for higher education.
9.
Where an interview and/or portfolio forms part of the selection procedure, the purpose must
be clear and the format must include features identified as essential to success in the
program.
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Contact officer: Director, CIT Education Services
Date created: 13 August 2008
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Date updated: January 2014
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Delegations
Delegation Manual
Delegation Number
Delegation
Delegate
Educational
8.03
Approve student
selection into a program
owned by their College
based on the process
and procedures
documented in the
curriculum
College Director
GM CIT Solutions
Head of Department
Executive Endorsement
Version
Number
Date Endorsed by BOM or BOM
Delegate
Review Process (Initial Policy, Major
001
21 October 2008
Initial policy
002
31 October 2011
Minor Amendment
003
7 November 2011
Minor Amendment
004
24 January 2013
Major Review
005
January 2014
Minor Amendment
Review or Minor Amendment)
Review Date:
This Policy is due for review by January 2017 or when changes to work practices or the Authority
Source noted below render the policy out of date.
Minor amendments do not alter the review date.
Documentation
Authority Source
Canberra Institute of Technology Act 1987
Related Documents
CIT Educational Policy
Student Application and Enrolment Process Policy
Supporting Guide
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Contact officer: Director, CIT Education Services
Date created: 13 August 2008
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Accountabilities
Policy Owner (Lead Coordinator:
General Manager, CIT Student and Academic Services
Responsible for major review and
any amendments and
recommends sign off by the Chief
Executive)
Contact Officer (Responsible for
Director, CIT Education Services
input and advice to the policy)
Mandatory Consultation
Director, CIT Student Services
I approve this policy.
____________________________________
Chief Executive
____________________________________
Date
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Contact officer: Director, CIT Education Services
Date created: 13 August 2008
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Date updated: January 2014
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PROCEDURES
Students submit an application for a
program.
For HE programs - CIT determines student eligibility using UAC information and
the SS emails applications to the relevant HoD
For VET programs – SS emails applications to the relevant HoD to determine
whether applicants meet the entry requirements
Interview
required?
Yes
No
Interview
required?
More applicants are eligible than places?
HoD advises applicants of
interview times and evidence
requirements
Yes
HoD to determine whether applicants
meet the selection criteria
Applicants attend interview
More applicants are eligible than places?
Yes
No
Standard process applied as
specified to allocate places
Unsuccessful applicants
provided with feedback on
request
Selected applicants are
offered places in the program
Option to appeal selection decisions
via the Complaints Policy
HoD – Head of Department
SS – Student Services
Student Selection into Programs Policy
Contact officer: Director, CIT Education Services
Date created: 13 August 2008
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Date updated: January 2014