MINOR CHANGE TEMPLATE
FACULTY NAME
COURSE NAME
This template must be used for minor changes to
On-shore and offshore coursework courses
Instructions for completion of this template:
Replace text in blue italic font with relevant submission content.
Where a section is not relevant to the change proposed, please insert “Not Applicable”
The template should be completed in accordance with the Guidelines for Course Approval, Amendment and
Review
PPROVALS REGISTER
Approved by Faculty Board(s)
Meeting Date:
Resolution:
Noted by Academic Board
Meeting Date
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PART A – INTRODUCTION
1. Course title and associated information
1.1 Faculty(ies):
Insert
1.2 Course title(s):
Insert
2. Summary of the changes proposed
Provide a brief statement of the type and scope of the change(s) proposed.
3. Rationale for the Proposed Change(s)
Outline the main reasons for any proposed change.
Indicate the nature and level of consultation which has occurred in development of the proposal.
Where a minor change affects other degrees, for example a double degree, please attach evidence of
consultation with all affected faculties.
PART B - COURSE DESIGN, QUALITY AND INTEGRITY
4. Addition of Units
List any Units to be added
Credit
points
Unit title
Study period
offered
Study
Mode
Campus(es)
Provide Unit outlines for new units as an appendix, and reference the appendix number here. Please use the
Generic Unit Outline template.
Indicate the moderation which has occurred for new units.
Unit
code
Unit Name
Credit
points
Names and affiliations of moderators
Indicate other courses in which these new units will be available and for which the course rules need
consequential amendment. Use a separate row for each unit.
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Unit(s) to be used in relevant
course(s)
Other courses in which new
unit(s) will be used
How unit(s) will be used (eg
as a specified unit, elective unit,
part of a major or specialisation)
5. Use of existing units
Complete the table to show the use of and any changes to existing units.
Unit
Code
Existing Unit title
Any changes to existing units (eg: minor change of
title)
6. Discontinuation of units
List any units which will be discontinued and the effective date of discontinuation. This should exclude any units
which continue to be offered as part of any other ongoing course.
Indicate any substitution of units or ways in which the course structure is proposed to be altered.
Unit
Code
Unit Title
Location(s) at which unit no
longer to be offered
Last study period of
offering of unit
7. Variation of location at which units are available
Note: Discontinuing or introducing a major or specialisation is a major change to an existing course and should be
handled under the appropriate Major Change process.
Please list all locations at which the unit is offered/is to be offered or is to be discontinued.
Please insert a new table for all units affected by this change proposal
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Campus/location at which
unit(s) to be offered
Unit
Effective date of
change
Study
period
Year
Existing:
Additional:
Location(s) at which unit(s)
offering to be discontinued:
8. Variation of study mode of a unit
Indicate the current and proposed mode(s) of study by which the relevant unit is/is proposed to be offered.
Current
mode(s)
Unit
Proposed
mode(s)
Date of introduction
Study
period
Year
Consideration must also be given to the impact of change of study mode to particular cohorts, eg: International
Students.
Provide information on any transition arrangements for existing students who may be negatively impacted by
withdrawal of the unit in a particular mode of offering.
9. Other Academic Consequences
Indicate any other academic implications of the proposed change.
Provide specific information on any effect on unit availability and the consequences for the course structure.
Comment specifically on any impact on international students, if relevant.
Provide details of the effective date of the proposed change and procedures for its implementation.
Provide details of a managed transition program for any changes which affect completion of the course by
continuing students. This includes transitional requirements in relation to prerequisite and incompatible units;
PART C - RESOURCE ANALYSIS
10. Resource Implications
Identify the resource implications of the proposed change, this may include impacts on:
(a) Academic staffing;
(b) Support and administrative staffing;
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Building, plant and equipment;
Information technology and communication resources;
Library resources;
Other resources.
If there are material resource implications, provide evidence of consultation with the relevant organisational unit
determine that the course can be delivered either within existing resources, or that additional action has been
agreed to ensure that this course will be deliverable at ACU at the identified commencement date.
Consultation Checklist
Academic Registrar
Choose an item.
Date
Associate Director,
Student Administrative Services
Choose an item.
Date
Information Technology Directorate
Choose an item.
Date
Learning and Teaching Centre
Choose an item.
Date
Libraries Directorate
Choose an item.
Date
Properties Directorate
Choose an item.
Date
Where resource implications are identified, please provide evidence of consultation with the appropriate
organisational unit, including details of any additional action required, as an Appendix to the proposal.
Indicate any specific resource and/or capacity issues related to international student enrolments.
11. Risk Management
Identify potential risks associated with the proposal and how such risks will be ameliorated if they became
actuality. The analysis of risk and risk management strategy should centre on issues of
(a)
sustainability, including the capacity of the Faculty(ies) and School(s) to maintain the course offering
within available staffing and other resources;
(b)
viability of class sizes;
(c)
any dependency on external partnerships;
(d)
any occupational health and safety issues;
(e)
strategies to be adopted for monitoring and managing any identified or emergent risk.
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PART D – COURSE RULES
NOTE: Only complete this section if the minor change affects the course rules. If there is a change to
the course rules, please consult the Office of the Academic Registrar.
Provide specific details of the changes to course rules (including revised schedules of unit offerings) and
program maps proposed. Please include tracking of both deletions and insertions.
Include details of transitional provisions where relevant.
General Course Rules
Course Title(s)
Course Abbreviations(s)
Credit Points
Minimum Duration
Course Available at:
EFTSL Value of Units
Identify locations at which course is to be available
eg: All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units
with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values
AQF Level (if applicable)
Admission Requirements
eg. Assumed Knowledge: Nil at year 12 level
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
eg. Pre-requisite: English (4, SA) at year 12 level
eg. Pre-requisite: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in
English (EAL) or 25 in any other English
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the
Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Course Structure
Total number of credit points:
e.g.
240cp
Breakdown of credit points
required to complete the course:
e.g.
(a)
100 cp Specified Units;
(b)
20 cp from Core Curriculum Units
(c)
80 cp from Major Units
(d)
30 cp from Elective Units
(e)
10 cp from Community Engagement
Any other requirements:
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Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide,
unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will
be advised by the Course Coordinator.
Progression Requirements
Identify any other progression requirements, eg: whether students need to normally complete a unit or units at
an introductory level (100-level) in an approved sequence before undertaking advanced level units (200 or 300level).
Schedule of Unit Offerings
Insert as required. Delete sections that do not apply.
Specified Units
Unit
Code
EDAAxxx
Credit
Points
10
Unit Name
Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
Sample A
EDAAxxy Sample B (P)
University Core Curriculum Units
Unit
Code
Credit
Points
Unit Name
Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
Unit Name
Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
Specialisation Units
Unit
Code
Credit
Points
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Major Units
Unit
Code
Credit
Points
Unit Name
Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
Unit Name
Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
Elective Units
Unit
Code
Credit
Points
Professional Experience Units
Unit
Code
Credit
Points
Unit Name
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Prerequisites (P)
Incompatible Units (I)
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APPENDICES
(Insert or delete as required)
APPENDIX 1. Detailed course map
Insert detailed Course Map. For multiple courses (eg nested Master’s, Grad Dip and Grad Cert) include a map for
each course.
APPENDIX 2. Consultation
Append evidence of consultation under Section 10 (if applicable) the following table.
Name
Position
Date
Comments:
Endorse/Do Not Endorse
Faculty
Response
APPENDIX 3. Unit outlines – New and revised units
Append Unit Outlines for new and amended units associated with this minor change application. Please Use the
Generic Unit Outline Template.
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