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Grade point average (GPA) calculations
This document should be read in conjunction with “Marks and standards for HETAC-accredited courses” (3AS06),
which sets out Institute policy for the assessment of learners.
The table below lists the grades which can be awarded for each module:
Grade Percentage Grade
band
Point
Value
A
80 - 100
4.00
B+
70 - 79
3.50
B
60 - 69
3.00
B55 - 59
2.75
C+
50 - 54
2.50
C
40 - 49
2.00
D
35 - 39
1.50
F
<35
0.00
G
40+
I
X
Credits Indicative quality of performance
awarded
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
W
NP
WH
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Above Average
Fair
Pass
Poor
Fail
Pass in pass/fail module (not used in GPA
calculation)
Deferral of result
Student exempted from the requirements of the
module because of previous equivalent learning
Withdrew
Not Present
Withhold result
Assessment of Aggregate Performance
The aggregate performance of an individual student is represented by the student's Grade Point Average (GPA) in the
examination for each stage or semester of the course followed.
In order to determine the GPA for a particular student, the following calculation is carried out.
(a)
A Grade Point Value is assigned to the alphabetic grade a student has gained for each subject (see Table above),
(b)
The Grade Point Value is multiplied by the Credits (available from the Approved Course Schedule) to arrive at a
Grade Credit Score for each subject/module,
(c)
The Grade Credit Scores are then added together and divided by the credits for the stage or semester to arrive
at the GPA.
(d)
Credits gained as a result of being awarded an X or a G in a module are not included in the calculation of the
GPA.
Examples of Calculation of GPA
To pass a candidate must have 60 credits (unless exemption granted) and a GPA above 2.00
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1.
Calculation of GPA where a pass is achieved
Module
(A)
Credits
Construction Technology
Site Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mathematics
Advanced Surveying
Quality Management
Project
TOTAL
10
5
10
5
10
5
15
60
(B)
Grade
D
C
C
B
B
C
B
(C)
(D)
Grade Point Value Grade Point Score
(AxC=D)
1.5
15
2.0
10
2.0
20
3.0
15
3.0
30
2.0
10
3.0
45
145
The candidate's GPA is calculated as: Total grade score (145) / Total credits for stage (60) = 2.42 = Pass
Note, this candidate has received a compensation pass in Construction Technology and does not have to repeat that module
2.
Calculation of GPA where a Merit/Distinction or Honours award is achieved
Module
Construction Technology
Site Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mathematics
Advanced Surveying
Quality Management
Project
TOTAL
(A)
Credits
10
5
10
5
10
5
15
60
(B)
Grade
B
C
B
B
B
C
B
(C)
(D)
Grade Point Value Grade Point Score
(AxC=D)
3.0
30
2.0
10
3.0
30
3.0
15
3.0
30
2.0
10
3.0
45
170
The candidate's GPA is calculated as: Total grade score (170) / Total credits for stage (60) = 2.83 = Pass with Merit Grade 2 or
2nd Class Honours Grade 2.
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3.
Calculation of GPA where a fail is achieved
Module
Construction Technology
Site Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mathematics
Advanced Surveying
Quality Management
Project
TOTAL
(A)
Credits
0
5
10
5
10
5
15
50
(B)
Grade
F
C
C
B
B
C
B
(C)
(D)
Grade Point Value Grade Point Score
(AxC=D)
0
0
2.0
10
2.0
20
3.0
15
3.0
30
2.0
10
3.0
45
130
The candidate's GPA is calculated as: Total grade score (130) / Total credits for stage (60) = 2.16 = Fail
Note, this candidate has 50 credits and a GPA of 2.16 and therefore must repeat Construction Technology
Module
Construction Technology
Site Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mathematics
Advanced Surveying
Quality Management
Project
TOTAL
(A)
Credits
10
5
10
5
10
5
15
60
(B)
Grade
D
C
C
C
D
C
C
(C)
(D)
Grade Point Value Grade Point Score
(AxC=D)
1.5
15
2.0
10
2.0
20
2.0
10
1.5
15
2.0
10
2.0
30
110
The candidate's GPA is calculated as: Total grade score (110) / Total credits for stage (60) = 1.83 = Fail
Note, this candidate has 60 credits but a GPA of 1.83 and therefore must repeat at least one of the two modules with a D grade.
An increase of the D to a C in a 10 credit module would increase the GPA by 0.08. This on its own would not increase the GPA
above 2.00, so the second module could be repeated, or an increase in one module from a D to a C+ or higher must be
achieved.
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4. Calculation of GPA where the candidate has an exemption in one subject (non-award year)
Module
(A)
Credits
Construction Technology
Site Management
Civil Engineering Design
Mathematics
Advanced Surveying
Quality Management
Project
TOTAL
(B)
Grade
10
5*
10
5
10
5
15
60
(C)
Grade Point
Value
2.0
2.5
4.0
4.0
2.0
3.5
C
X
C+
A
A
C
B+
(D)
Grade Point
Score (AxC=D)
20
25
20
40
10
52.5
167.5
The candidate's GPA is calculated as:Total grade score (167.50) / Total credits (55) = 3.05 = Pass
5. Calculation of GPA for the award stage of a course structured in semesters.
Module
(A)
Credits
SEMESTER 1
Financial Management 1
Management 1
Accounting & Audit Control 1
Taxation 1
Company Law 1
TOTAL
(B)
Grade
10
5
5
5
5
30
(C)
Grade Point
Value
B
C+
D
C
A
(D)
Grade Point
Score (AxC=D)
3.0
2.5
1.5
2.0
4.0
30
12.5
7.5
10
20
80
Candidate's GPA for Semester 1 = 80/30 = 2.67
SEMESTER 2
Financial Management 2
Management 2
Accounting & Audit Control 2
Taxation 2
Company Law 2
TOTAL
10
5
5
5
5
30
A
B+
C
B
A
4.0
3.5
2.0
3.0
4.0
Candidate's GPA for Semester 2 = 102.5/30 = 3.42
Candidate's cumulative GPA for Award Stage = (2.67+3.42)/2 = 3.05 = Pass with Merit - Grade 1
The grid below shows the change in overall GPA with each change in grade, by credit value.
4
40
17.5
10
15
20
102.5
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GPA change
Credits for Module
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
From
To
B+
A
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.17
B
B+
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.17
B-
B
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.08
C+
B-
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.08
C
C+
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.17
D
C
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.17
F
D
0.03
0.05
0.08
0.10
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.20
0.23
0.25
0.28
0.30
0.33
0.35
0.38
0.40
0.43
0.45
0.48
0.50
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