Office of Learning and Teaching
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE ACCREDITATION/REACCREDITATION
Higher Education Stage 2 – Course Quality Assurance
Associate Degree: AQF Level 6
2016
Course Title:
Course Code:
Version:
Initials
Date
This proforma can be used as guide for developing the following course accreditation
submission;
 New courses.
 All courses due for reaccreditation (5 year review)
 Courses that are seeking accreditation due to major changes and/or associated resource
implications.
2016 Stage 2 Quality Accreditation University LTC Submission Dates
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Submission 1
27 February 2015
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Submission 2
27 March 2015
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Final Submission
24 April 2015
All submissions are to be submitted via CAPS (Proposals)
The final date for all resubmissions is 22 May 2015. This relates to any original submission where, upon
review, ULTC has requested amendment or further information.
Course proposers will need to check with the relative school and faculty committees to ensure that they
comply with any internal submission deadlines.
1. Course proposers must consult with the relevant Schools involved in the delivery of the
program to ensure course details are consistent with both awards in the combined degree
course. Please ensure adequate time prior to the faculty deadline is reserved for this to occur.
It is the responsibility of all faculties involved to set appropriate FLTC dates prior to the
submission date.
2. Course developers are advised to consult the relevant discipline contact in the Higher
Education Development Team in the Office of Learning and Teaching for assistance with the
Quality Assurance Process.
3. For combined degree courses where the single awards are owned by more than one
school/faculty, the QA proposal should be endorsed by both School/Faculty Learning and
Teaching Committees to ensure course details are consistent with both awards in the
combined degree course.
Do Not Submit This Form
All submissions are to be submitted via CAPS (Proposals)
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This proforma is available electronically at http://www.cdu.edu.au/olt/heaccreditation.html
1. Contact Details of Course Proposer
Contact Name
Phone and Email
Name of alternate contact
Host Faculty
Host School
Identify if any other School/s is
responsible for the course.
Host School
Percentage
Other School/s
Percentage
SECTION A: LEARNING AND TEACHING, COURSE STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM
LEARNING AND TEACHING
1. Course Learning Outcomes
The course learning outcomes should broadly describe the knowledge and skills cumulatively acquired by students,
and how the students will be able to apply them after successfully completing the course. Course learning outcomes
may be taught and assessed both directly and indirectly through multiple activities across multiple units and contexts.
They therefore influence the overall learning and assessment strategies selected for a course.
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2. Alignment Of Course Learning Outcomes, AQF Learning Outcome Descriptors And Graduate
Attributes
Charles Darwin University graduate attributes refer to those skills, qualities and understandings that should be
acquired by students during their time at the University regardless of their discipline of study. The attributes accord
with the University’s strategic directions and values, focusing on student-centred learning and supporting the
effective construction and application of their knowledge.
In the table below indicate (X) how the course learning outcomes identified in Section 1, align with the CDU
graduate attributes and the AQF Learning Outcome Descriptors.
AQF Learning Outcome Descriptors
And Linked CDU Graduate Attributes
Course Learning Outcomes
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Cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and
concepts from a range of sources.
Linked to CDU Graduate Attributes – Acquisition
Can identify, retrieve, evaluate and use relevant information and
current technologies to advance learning and execute of work
tasks
Cognitive, technical skills and creative thinking skills to
demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas
with some depth in a discipline.
Linked to CDU Graduate Attributes – Knowledge Base
Has an understanding of the broad theoretical and technical
concepts related to their discipline area, with relevant
connections to industry, professional, and regional and
indigenous knowledge
Cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and
transmit responses to sometimes complex problems.
Linked to CDU Graduate Attributes – Application
Is an efficient and innovative project planner and problem
solver, capable of applying logical and critical thinking to
problems across a range of disciplinary settings and has selfmanagement skills that contribute to personal satisfaction and
growth
Communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation
of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence.
Linked to CDU Graduate Attributes – Communication
Demonstrates oral, written, and effective listening skills as well
as numerical, technical and graphic communication skills in a
cross generational environment
Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with
initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision
making in paraprofessional practice.
Linked to CDU Graduate Attributes - Creativity
Can conceive of imaginative and innovative responses to future
orientated challenges and research
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Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to adapt
knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further
studies in one or more disciplines.
Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to adapt
fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and
unknown situations.
Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with
responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and
in collaboration with others within broad parameters.
CDU Graduate Attributes not linked to AQF Learning
Outcome Descriptors
Course Learning Outcomes
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Flexibility
Can function effectively and constructively in an inter-cultural or
global environment and in a variety of complex situations.
Team Work
Has a capacity for and understanding of collaboration and cooperation within agreed frameworks, including the demands of
inter-generational tolerance, mutual respect for others, conflict
resolution and the negotiation of productive outcomes
Social Responsibility
Is able to apply equity values, and has a sense of social
responsibility, sustainability, and sensitivity to other peoples,
cultures and the environment.
Leadership
Can exercise initiative and responsibility, taking action and
engaging others to make a positive difference for the common
good.
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3. Approaches To Learning And Teaching
Provide details of the approaches to learning and teaching in the sections under each the following headings.
Pedagogical Approach
Describe how your curriculum design is informed by sound educational and/or pedagogical theory. Include any relevant theoretical
frameworks and research findings.
Course Level Benchmarking
Identify the key issues that need to be considered in regards to benchmarking and how will they be addressed.
Describe how consistency of outcomes for all students across campuses and modalities will be assured?
Use of Learning Technologies
Explain how learning technologies and pedagogies will be used to ensure all students have the best opportunity to meet course
learning outcomes, regardless of enrolment mode.
Student Satisfaction with Learning and Teaching
Explain how the course will be evaluated/reviewed.
Summarise feedback from students, identify key trends in the data and explain how issues are being addressed (if course is being
reaccredited).
Non CDU IT infrastructure of software.
Identify if any non-standard CDU software or infrastructure is required for this course.
If other than English, what is the language of instruction that this course will be taught in.
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COURSE STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM
4. Course Structure Overview
Course structure should align with the University Common Rules and AQF Qualification Specifications for specific
course types. Justification for any variations must be clearly documented below.
Unit type
Number of units
Credit Points
Common Units
Core Units
Specialist Electives
Electives
Total Credit Points Required for Qualification
Proposed exemption to Common Course Rules
Approved Streams (if relevant)
Streams
Title of Stream/s
Include on Academic Transcripts
YES/NO
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Removal of currently accredited specialisation
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5. Course Learning Outcomes and Unit Assessment Task Matrix
Common, Core Units and Specialist Units Only
List the core and specialist units taught in the course and indicate (X) the course learning outcomes that will be
assessed within each unit.
Unit Code
Common Units
Course Learning Outcomes
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Core Units:
Specialist Units:
6. Transitional Arrangements for Continuing Students
Explain in the boxes below how any changes to the course structure (combinations of core and specialist elective
units) or to any other specific course rules and/or unit offerings being proposed impact on continuing students.
Any changes identified below require a Course Transitional Arrangements form to be submitted.
Major changes to core units
Changes to specialist electives
Other changes
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7. Pathways, Advanced Standing and Articulation.
Details of VET to HE Pathways
On completion of the award/s tabled below students entering this course will be eligible for the following credit
VET Provider
(‘RTO’ if a
national
registered
qualification)
VET Course
Code
VET Course Title
AQF
Level
Total
credit
Specified Credit
List CDU units applicable
Unspecified credit
(if applicable)
Note the course should
have elective units in
which unspecified credit
can count towards
Any Additional
Requirements/Information
Other requirements in addition to
qualification (e.g. Practicing
Certificate)
Details of HE to HE Pathways
On completion of the award/s tabled below students entering this course will be eligible for the following credit
HE Provider
HE Course
Code
HE Course Title
AQF
Level
Total
credit
Specified Credit
List CDU units applicable
Unspecified credit
(if applicable)
Any Additional
Requirements/Information
Note the course should
have elective units in
which unspecified credit
can count towards
Other requirements in addition to
qualification (e.g. Practicing
Certificate)
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Details of HE to VET Pathways
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for VET must be access at the time of enrolment, however any approved pathway from HE to VET should be summarized
here.
VET Course Code
VET Course Title
AQF Level
Specified VET units
List CDU units applicable
Any Additional
Requirements/Information
Other requirements in addition to qualification
(e.g. Practicing Certificate)
Articulation
Students who complete this award will, subject to any specific arrangements, receive credit towards the higher education course(s) tabled below
HE Provider
HE Course
Code
HE Course Title
AQF
Level
Total
credit
Specified Credit
List CDU units applicable
Unspecified credit
(if applicable)
Any Additional
Requirements/Information
Note the course should
have elective units in
which unspecified credit
can count towards
Other requirements in addition to
qualification (e.g. Practicing
Certificate)
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8. Alternative Exit Awards
NOTE: If alternative exit award is not currently accredited by CDU then the course must be accredited through CARP with the R&P attached to
this form.
Exit Award Code
Exit Award Title
AQF Level
Accredited requirements
List all units required to receive the exit award.
(proposed accredited requirements if form is attached)
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Section B
1. Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)
This information is required for Callista set-up and the issuing of AHEGS to the graduating student. Please review/provide details for the Feature Statement
and Accreditation Statement specific to this course.
Current 2015 information
Proposed 2016 information
Award Statement
The Award Statement is a standard statement prepopulated based on Award information supplied in the
R&P
Feature Statement
For reaccrediting courses please email
arteam@cdu.edu.au for latest AHEGS information.
Please change the information, based on any
changes to the course.
New courses will need to write new AHEGS
statements.
If work placements are an important feature of the
award, this may be included in this section
however is not compulsory.
Pathway Statement
The Pathway Statement is a standard statement prepopulated on the AQF level
Accreditation Statement
If the award is accredited by a professional body, it
may be useful to include details here. If none are
applicable, please leave blank.
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Recommended Study Plans
Complete the table below to show how a student would be expected to progress through the course of study.
Normally this would be indicated by a study load of 80 credit point, completed over two semesters per year. A
recommended study plan is required for each period that the course is available for admission. If not a full time load,
identify a study plan for a part time load. Courses with specific specialisation may also require specified study plans.
Legend for unit types:
CU = Common Unit
CO = Core
SE = Specialist Elective
R = Research
P = Practicum/Placement/Professional Practice
E = Elective
2. Proposed Course Structure
Unit type
Common
(2 units)
Credit
Points
20 cp
Specific requirements
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory)
Plus either:
CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology or
CUC100 Academic Literacies
Core
( **units)
**cp
Compulsory Core units totaling ** credit points
Specialist Electives
( **units)
**cp
Specialist Elective Units totaling ** credit points selected from the list
of available units detailed below:
Electives
(** units)
**cp
Units totaling ** credit points selected from *undergraduate* units
offered by the University
Course Total **cp
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3.1 Semester 1 Entry
Semester 1
unit
type
Semester 2
unit
type
Summer Semester
unit
type
Year 1
<include unit code and unit title>
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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3.2 Semester 2 Entry
Semester 1
unit
type
Semester 2
unit
type
Semester 3
unit
type
Year 1
<include unit code and unit title>
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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3.3 Summer Semester Entry
Semester 1
unit
type
Semester 2
unit
type
Summer Semester
unit
type
Year 1
<include unit code and unit title>
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Ensure all Quality Assurance Unit Proformas are submitted with this Course Proforma
Note: No Course Proformas will be processed without the accompanying Unit Proformas.
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Course Advisory Group Activity
Please attach a summary of curriculum development undertaken by the Course Advisory Group. This should include brief details of
consultations within CDU (such as with the academic support staff and other academics in Higher Education and VET) and with
external stakeholders (such as professional accreditation bodies and industry professionals); and be accompanied by records of
Course Advisory Group meetings. Your response could also include an indication of how wide a cross-section of potential
employers has been represented in any external consultation.
Outline the involvement of the Higher Education and Training Developers in the accreditation
process for this course.
Endorsed by School Learning and Teaching Committee
Name
Signature
Date
Endorsed by Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee
Name
Signature
Date
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