AUSTRALIAN maritime college
Courses and Awards RUles
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
- Authority for making the instrument:
The Maritime College Act 1978 section 24 authorises AMC Council to make Statutes not inconsistent with the Act. A Statute may provide for empowering any authority (including the Council) or officer of the College to make rules, not inconsistent with the Act or the Statute, for carrying out or giving effect to the Statute.
Australian Maritime College Statute No. 6 - Courses and Awards Statute - authorises AMC Council to make rules relating to courses and awards.
2. Purpose and operation of the instrument:
The Rules specify the role of Course Committees in administering each Course and formulating conditions for admission, assessment and progression of students. This document repeals the Courses and Awards Rules made on 17 March 2000 and makes the following rules, taking into account changes in AMC structure, Academic Board and Teaching and Learning Policies.
3. Documents incorporated in the instrument by reference:
None.
4. Consultation process:
Academic staff, key administrative staff and members of the student body were consulted during the drafting of the revised Rules. They were considered by Academic Board, and duly approved by AMC Council.
Elizabeth Vagg
Assistant Registrar
17 August 2006.
Overview
The Australian Maritime College Courses and Awards Rules 2006, promulgated under the authority of the Maritime College Act 1978, aim to clarify the responsibilities of Course Committees within the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in managing courses and setting conditions for student admission, assessment, and progression. This revision of the rules was enacted to address the need for updated governance structures and teaching policies at the AMC, ensuring alignment with the institution’s evolving academic and administrative framework. The rules were developed following consultations with academic staff, administrative personnel, and students, and were subsequently approved by the AMC Council, reflecting a commitment to inclusive governance and educational excellence.
The enacting body for these rules is the AMC Council, acting under the powers granted by the Maritime College Act 1978. The primary policy objective is to provide a clear framework for the administration of courses and the regulation of student academic progression, ensuring that the rules are responsive to the changes within the AMC's structure and policies. This legislative instrument is a practical response to the identified gap in the previous 2000 rules, adapting to the institution's structural and policy changes to maintain effective and efficient educational standards.
Scope and Application
The Australian Maritime College Courses and Awards Rules, established under the Maritime College Act 1978 and Australian Maritime College Statute No. 6, govern the administration and delivery of courses and awards offered by the Australian Maritime College (AMC). These rules apply to the AMC Council, Course Committees, academic staff, students, and other relevant personnel associated with the College's educational programs. They outline the roles and responsibilities of Course Committees in managing each course, including setting conditions for admission, assessment, and student progression. The Rules, which repeal the previous Courses and Awards Rules from 2000, reflect changes in AMC's structural and policy framework, particularly concerning the Academic Board and Teaching and Learning Policies. The application of these Rules is within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Australia, specifically in relation to the operations of the Australian Maritime College. The rules do not incorporate any other documents by reference. The development of these rules involved consultations with academic and administrative staff as well as the student body, and they were approved by the AMC Council.
Key Provisions
The Australian Maritime College Courses and Awards Rules, which are authorised by the Maritime College Act 1978 (section 24), and further specified by the Australian Maritime College Statute No. 6, outline the role of Course Committees in administering courses and setting conditions for student admission, assessment, and progression (section 1). These rules were formulated after considering changes in the College's structure and policies, and they replace the previous Courses and Awards Rules that were in effect since 17 March 2000 (section 2). The rules were developed through a consultation process involving academic staff, key administrative staff, and the student body, and they have been approved by the AMC Council (section 4).
The rules impose specific obligations on Course Committees, which are responsible for the administration of each course. This includes formulating conditions for admission into courses, establishing assessment criteria, and setting progression requirements for students (section 1). Course Committees must ensure that these conditions align with the College's academic standards and policies, and that they are communicated effectively to prospective and current students. Additionally, the rules require Course Committees to regularly review and update course content and assessment methods to maintain high educational standards.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these rules can result in various consequences. While the explanatory statement does not explicitly list specific offences or penalties, breaches of the rules could potentially lead to disciplinary actions against individuals or entities that fail to meet their obligations. In the context of the Maritime College Act 1978, non-compliance might result in administrative sanctions or other corrective measures taken by the AMC Council or relevant authorities. The potential penalties could include formal reprimands, requirement to rectify non-compliant practices, or more severe actions if the breaches are significant and repeated.