Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment
The Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy acknowledges that students who obtain a fail grade in a course may warrant a second chance to demonstrate that they have met the learning outcomes of that course. The policy extends this safety net to students who fail the last course required to complete their academic program.
The policy further acknowledges that students may be academically disadvantaged when special needs or unforeseen circumstances impair their ability to complete assessment tasks by or on the specified date. For example Defence Force commitments, Religious reasons (refer policy for complete list).
The MACA policy and associated procedures are both available here.
Students who have functional limitations resulting from a temporary or permanent disability, illness or medical condition, please refer to Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching and Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy.
Modified arrangements may take one of three forms:
- Assessment Task Extension
- Replacement Examination
- Additional Assessment – may take any form as determined by the Course Coordinator
Applications for R/AA Modified Assessment arrangements must be made on the appropriate forms.
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At least 5 business days before published due date or scheduled primary examination date. If the condition/circumstance arises 5 or less business days before this date or during primary examination, submit form as soon as possible, and within 5 business days of the condition/circumstance arising
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No later than 5 business days after the conflict is identified or the official examination timetable is posted |
| OFF-CAMPUS Examination Supervisor Nomination Form |
Applications close 2 weeks after the final timetable is published. |
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LAST COURSE Additional Assessment Application form
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Within 5 business days of the release of results |
As a general rule, the University does not consider minor ailments such as colds and respiratory infections as grounds for being certified unfit to sit an exam.
