Australian Maritime College Rules for Non-Award Courses (16/09/1999)

Overview

The Australian Maritime College Rules for Non-Award Courses, enacted in 1999, were established to provide a regulatory framework for courses offered by the Australian Maritime College (AMC) that do not result in an academic award. This legislative instrument, created under the authority of the Courses and Awards Statute, serves to repeal the previous "Rules for Non-Award Courses" from 1987 and introduces updated rules governing the conduct and administration of non-award courses. The objective is to ensure that non-award courses, which may include competency certificates, statutory certificates, licence courses, and other recognised courses, are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements or the parameters set by the AMC’s Academic Board or designated bodies. Additionally, the rules stipulate that the examination procedures for award courses apply to non-award courses, and that the issuance of results or statements of attendance for recognised or approved non-award courses will be handled by the Registrar.

Scope and Application

The Australian Maritime College Rules for Non-Award Courses govern the conduct, evaluation, and certification of courses that do not lead to an award as defined under the Courses and Awards Rules. These Rules apply to any course conducted by the Australian Maritime College (AMC) that is not an award course or a short course, which may include competency or statutory certificate courses, ratings courses, and other courses recognised or approved by the Council. The Rules apply to the AMC as an institution and its operations, including the Registrar who is responsible for issuing certifications or statements of results upon successful completion of a recognised non-award course. The Rules are applicable within the jurisdiction of the AMC and are not subject to federal or state legislation beyond what is specified within the Courses and Awards Statute. The AMC’s Academic Board or designated organisational element determines the parameters within which non-award courses are conducted, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements or internal standards. Examinations for non-award courses adhere to the same rules as those for award courses, and the issuance of results is managed by the Registrar for approved courses.

Key Provisions

The Australian Maritime College Rules for Non-Award Courses (hereafter referred to as the "Rules") primarily outline the procedures for conducting and administering non-award courses within the Australian Maritime College (AMC) (section 1). A "Non-Award Course" is defined as any course conducted by the AMC that is not a course defined in Rule 2 of the Courses and Awards Rules, or a course recognised or approved by the AMC as a "short course" (section 2.1). Such courses may include those leading to certificates of competency or statutory certificates or licences, ratings courses, and other courses recognised or approved by the Council. The "Registrar" is defined as the Registrar of the AMC or their nominee (section 2.2). The Rules specify that non-award courses must be conducted within the parameters of statutory requirements or, where applicable, within the parameters determined by the Academic Board or other organisational element of the AMC charged with that responsibility by the Council (section 3). This ensures that the courses adhere to the relevant legal frameworks and internal governance structures. Furthermore, the examination rules applicable to courses defined in Rule 2 of the Courses and Awards Rules apply to examinations conducted in respect of non-award courses (section 4). Successful completion of a recognised or approved non-award course results in the issuance of a certification or statement of results or attendance by the Registrar (section 5). The Rules impose several obligations and requirements on the parties involved. The AMC must ensure that non-award courses are conducted within the prescribed parameters, whether statutory or determined by the Academic Board or another designated body. This includes adherence to any applicable laws or internal policies that govern course conduct. Additionally, the AMC is responsible for issuing appropriate certifications or statements upon the successful completion of a non-award course. The Registrar, or their nominee, is tasked with the responsibility of issuing these certifications or statements, ensuring that the administrative aspect of course completion is properly managed. Failure to comply with the Rules may result in various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text of the Rules, breaches of statutory requirements or internal policies could lead to administrative or legal repercussions. Such breaches might impact the validity of the course or the certification issued, potentially affecting the students' qualifications or the reputation of the AMC. Although the precise penalties are not stated in the Rules, non-compliance could result in civil or criminal consequences depending on the nature and severity of the breach.