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Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning
                                                           File Location:

                                                           Current Revision: 02
                                       3AD06
                                                           Approved by: Admissions sc of Academic
                                                           Council 15 October 2004

                                                           Document Owner: Registrar

                                  3AD06.04                 Document Level:




Exemptions from modules based on prior certified
            or experiential learning


Revision History
Revision     Date                   Revision Description                          Originator
01           31 July 03      Conversion from OP164                           Diarmuid O’Callaghan
02           23 October 03   Addition of limit for language electives for    Diarmuid O’Callaghan
                             native speakers
03           17 September    Revisions based on recommendations of           Diarmuid O’Callaghan
             2004            Admissions subcommittee of Academic
                             Council
04           21 October      Revisions adopted at admissions sc of AC        Diarmuid O’Callaghan
             2004            15 October 2004




3AD06                                    Page - 1 - of 4              04, 21 October 2004
Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning




1. Purpose

    - The purpose of this document is to identify Institute policy on granting of
      exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning, and to
      describe the application procedure and the decision making process involved in
      granting exemptions to modules on approved course schedules.

    - This process allows academic credit to be gained for learning, of an appropriate
      level, achieved through work, and other certified and non-certified activities.


2. Scope

    - This policy applies to all students of the Institute. This policy refers to all
      modules taken as part of HETAC-accredited courses, courses accredited by the
      Institute under authority delegated by HETAC, and courses accredited by other
      agencies. This policy does not apply in the case of students applying for
      exemption from modules, which constitute a complete level of a course.

    - This process is relevant to students who may have substantial certified or non-
      certified experiential learning, in many cases accumulated while in employment.


3. Definitions

    - Exemption: An exemption in a module means that the student does not have to
      take examinations in a module that is a mandatory module in an approved course
      schedule. Students are not granted credits for module in which exemptions are
      obtained, and the pass mark or the level of an award is subsequently calculated
      based on the results obtained in the remaining modules. Exemptions are normally
      granted only when demonstration of meeting over half the learning outcomes of a
      module is achieved.

    - Prior certified learning: Achievement of learning outcomes that have been attested
      through formal certification. Certification should include the overall level of the
      award and should have an attachment outlining the syllabus followed.

    - Prior experiential learning: Knowledge and skills acquired through life, work
      experience and study, not formally attested through formal certification.
      Academic credits can be awarded for the achievement of learning outcomes, but
      not for experience per se. The achievement of learning outcomes is dependent on
      the learner and the quality and duration of the experience. Experience can include
      experience gained as a result of involvement in employment, community activity,
      home duties, sport and other life or work experiences.




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Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning




4. Reference
3AS06            Institute Marks and Standards
4FAD02           Application form for exemptions from taking specific module examinations
4FAD01           Advanced entry application form
                 HETAC policy document on prior experiential learning (5 April April 2001)
3AD08            Admissions Policy
4RAS04           Examples of grade point average calculations

    -


5. Policy

    - All mandatory modules on the approved course schedule must be completed, and
      a total of at least 60 credits must be accumulated at each level, unless an
      exemption has been granted by the Academic Council of the Institute.

    - The Academic Council grants exemptions from examinations for specific
      modules after consideration of recommendations of the Admissions sub-
      committee of the Academic Council.

    - Exemptions will be granted based on evidence provided of prior certified or
      experiential learning.

    - Applications for exemptions must be made in a timely manner and must include
      adequate detail to allow the Admissions subcommittee of the Academic Council
      and the Academic Council to consider the case being made.

    - Applications will be considered from registered students for the current year of
      registration only.

    - Exemptions will only be granted when evidence of prior certified or experiential
      learning indicates that the learning outcomes of the modules under consideration
      were addressed in full during the course of the prior learning being provided as
      the basis for the application.

    - Exemptions will normally not be granted for European language modules to
      native speakers of those European languages after year 1 of ab-initio higher
      certificate, ordinary degree or honours degree programmes.

    - Only in exceptional circumstances will an exemption be granted after the first
      year of a course, and only in extremely exceptional circumstances in an award
      year.

    - Only in exceptional circumstances will exemptions be granted based on academic
      qualifications more than 10 years old.


3AD06                                     Page - 3 - of 4            04, 21 October 2004
Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning


    - Only in exceptional circumstances will exemptions be granted for more than 15
      credits in one semester, or 60 credits in total over a 4-year programme.


6. Procedure

    - Approved course schedules are listed in part 2 of the Institute Marks and
      Standards (3AS14)

    - Applications for exemption from taking specific module examinations should be
      made on the application form for exemptions from taking specific module
      examinations (4FAD2)

    - Applications will only be considered from registered students

    - Applications must be made before the first Monday of week 3 of the semester in
      which the module is to be taken.

    - Application forms should indicate the modules for which exemptions are sought
      and the basis for the application. Note the decision of the sub-committee will be
      primarily based on the material supplied with the application.

    - Certificates to support prior learning must be included with the application.

    - In the case of applications based on prior experiential learning, a portfolio to
      support the application should be included. This should include references from
      two people of appropriate academic standing. Students requiring further details of
      standards required for exemptions of prior experiential learning should refer to the
      HETAC policy document on prior experiential learning
      (http://www.hetac.ie/pdf/hetac_learning_policy.pdf)

    - Recommendations of the Academic Council subcommittee on admissions will be
      brought to the October and March meetings of the Academic Council for
      consideration.

    - Students wishing to seek exemption from modules making up a complete level of
      a course should refer to Institute admissions policy (3AD8) and application
      procedures for advanced entry, using the appropriate form (4FAD1).

    - Students wishing to consider how grade point average values are calculated in the
      event of exemptions being granted should refer to a document entitled Examples
      of grade point average calculations (4RAS01). Students should note that
      choosing to take examinations in modules rather than applying for exemptions in
      those modules might increase their grade point average value for a level.

                                                                                        //ends




3AD06                                    Page - 4 - of 4          04, 21 October 2004

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Document 3AD06 : Exemptions from Modules

  • 1. Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning File Location: Current Revision: 02 3AD06 Approved by: Admissions sc of Academic Council 15 October 2004 Document Owner: Registrar 3AD06.04 Document Level: Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning Revision History Revision Date Revision Description Originator 01 31 July 03 Conversion from OP164 Diarmuid O’Callaghan 02 23 October 03 Addition of limit for language electives for Diarmuid O’Callaghan native speakers 03 17 September Revisions based on recommendations of Diarmuid O’Callaghan 2004 Admissions subcommittee of Academic Council 04 21 October Revisions adopted at admissions sc of AC Diarmuid O’Callaghan 2004 15 October 2004 3AD06 Page - 1 - of 4 04, 21 October 2004
  • 2. Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning 1. Purpose - The purpose of this document is to identify Institute policy on granting of exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning, and to describe the application procedure and the decision making process involved in granting exemptions to modules on approved course schedules. - This process allows academic credit to be gained for learning, of an appropriate level, achieved through work, and other certified and non-certified activities. 2. Scope - This policy applies to all students of the Institute. This policy refers to all modules taken as part of HETAC-accredited courses, courses accredited by the Institute under authority delegated by HETAC, and courses accredited by other agencies. This policy does not apply in the case of students applying for exemption from modules, which constitute a complete level of a course. - This process is relevant to students who may have substantial certified or non- certified experiential learning, in many cases accumulated while in employment. 3. Definitions - Exemption: An exemption in a module means that the student does not have to take examinations in a module that is a mandatory module in an approved course schedule. Students are not granted credits for module in which exemptions are obtained, and the pass mark or the level of an award is subsequently calculated based on the results obtained in the remaining modules. Exemptions are normally granted only when demonstration of meeting over half the learning outcomes of a module is achieved. - Prior certified learning: Achievement of learning outcomes that have been attested through formal certification. Certification should include the overall level of the award and should have an attachment outlining the syllabus followed. - Prior experiential learning: Knowledge and skills acquired through life, work experience and study, not formally attested through formal certification. Academic credits can be awarded for the achievement of learning outcomes, but not for experience per se. The achievement of learning outcomes is dependent on the learner and the quality and duration of the experience. Experience can include experience gained as a result of involvement in employment, community activity, home duties, sport and other life or work experiences. 3AD06 Page - 2 - of 4 04, 21 October 2004
  • 3. Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning 4. Reference 3AS06 Institute Marks and Standards 4FAD02 Application form for exemptions from taking specific module examinations 4FAD01 Advanced entry application form HETAC policy document on prior experiential learning (5 April April 2001) 3AD08 Admissions Policy 4RAS04 Examples of grade point average calculations - 5. Policy - All mandatory modules on the approved course schedule must be completed, and a total of at least 60 credits must be accumulated at each level, unless an exemption has been granted by the Academic Council of the Institute. - The Academic Council grants exemptions from examinations for specific modules after consideration of recommendations of the Admissions sub- committee of the Academic Council. - Exemptions will be granted based on evidence provided of prior certified or experiential learning. - Applications for exemptions must be made in a timely manner and must include adequate detail to allow the Admissions subcommittee of the Academic Council and the Academic Council to consider the case being made. - Applications will be considered from registered students for the current year of registration only. - Exemptions will only be granted when evidence of prior certified or experiential learning indicates that the learning outcomes of the modules under consideration were addressed in full during the course of the prior learning being provided as the basis for the application. - Exemptions will normally not be granted for European language modules to native speakers of those European languages after year 1 of ab-initio higher certificate, ordinary degree or honours degree programmes. - Only in exceptional circumstances will an exemption be granted after the first year of a course, and only in extremely exceptional circumstances in an award year. - Only in exceptional circumstances will exemptions be granted based on academic qualifications more than 10 years old. 3AD06 Page - 3 - of 4 04, 21 October 2004
  • 4. Exemptions from modules based on prior certified or experiential learning - Only in exceptional circumstances will exemptions be granted for more than 15 credits in one semester, or 60 credits in total over a 4-year programme. 6. Procedure - Approved course schedules are listed in part 2 of the Institute Marks and Standards (3AS14) - Applications for exemption from taking specific module examinations should be made on the application form for exemptions from taking specific module examinations (4FAD2) - Applications will only be considered from registered students - Applications must be made before the first Monday of week 3 of the semester in which the module is to be taken. - Application forms should indicate the modules for which exemptions are sought and the basis for the application. Note the decision of the sub-committee will be primarily based on the material supplied with the application. - Certificates to support prior learning must be included with the application. - In the case of applications based on prior experiential learning, a portfolio to support the application should be included. This should include references from two people of appropriate academic standing. Students requiring further details of standards required for exemptions of prior experiential learning should refer to the HETAC policy document on prior experiential learning (http://www.hetac.ie/pdf/hetac_learning_policy.pdf) - Recommendations of the Academic Council subcommittee on admissions will be brought to the October and March meetings of the Academic Council for consideration. - Students wishing to seek exemption from modules making up a complete level of a course should refer to Institute admissions policy (3AD8) and application procedures for advanced entry, using the appropriate form (4FAD1). - Students wishing to consider how grade point average values are calculated in the event of exemptions being granted should refer to a document entitled Examples of grade point average calculations (4RAS01). Students should note that choosing to take examinations in modules rather than applying for exemptions in those modules might increase their grade point average value for a level. //ends 3AD06 Page - 4 - of 4 04, 21 October 2004