Curriculum Committee Minutes

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1 Meeting No: CC7/13 Date and Time: 2.30 pm, Wednesday 2 October 2013 Venue: Present: Council Meeting Room, Mt Helen Campus Associate Professor Mark Myers (Chair) Mr Ian Chivers Ms Shani Clark Dr Jenny Blitvich In Attendance: Executive Officer: Dr Mia Treacey, Lecturer and Academic Coordinator, Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS), School of Applied Media and Social Sciences (SAMSS), Churchill Campus. Associate Professor Barry Wright, Executive Director, Industry Skills Centre Ms Julie Prowse Tel: j.prowse@ballarat.edu.au Procedural Matters 1. Apologies & Welcome 1.1 Apologies Apologies were received from: Ms Claire Rasmussen, Ms Lyndall Cooper-Smith, Dr Jeremy Smith, Dr Richard Dazeley, Professor Andy Smith, Ms Rowena Coutts, Mr Bob O Shea and Associate Professor Kim Dowling. 1.2 Welcome The Chair welcomed members to meeting CC7/13. The Chair welcomed: Mr Peter Schreiner as the alternative representative for Ms Claire Rasmussen. Dr Andrew Barton as the alternative representative for Dr Richard Dazeley. Dr Steven Hodge as the alternative representative for Ms Lyndall Cooper-Smith Ms Sue Emmett as the alternative representative for Dr Jeremy Smith Mr Adam Baker as the alternative representative for Mr Bob O Shea Mr Bob Jenkins was in attendance to also speak to The Business School items. Dr Mia Treacy, Churchill Campus, was in attendance with Mr Ian Chivers from UB College to talk to agenda item Starring of Items and Approval of Non-Starred Items 2.1 Starred Items Agenda item 10.2: Ratification of Results was unstarred. 2.2 Non-Starred Items Resolution CC7/13/1 Curriculum Committee resolved that all items on the agenda not starred be adopted without discussion, and the action recommended be taken or the information therein noted. Page 1 of 11

2 3. Diploma of Tertiary Studies The Chair introduced Dr Mia Treacey who was in attendance with Mr Ian Chivers to speak to this recommendation and invited Mr Ian Chivers to move the recommendation. Mr Chivers thanked the Chair and Associate Professor Kim Dowling for the advice and assistance they have provided to UB College in preparing documentation for Curriculum Committee for the 2 courses from the Diploma of Tertiary Study (DoTS) program to be available for inclusion into first year of degree programs at Federation University Australia. ATS1369 Understanding University Learning ATS1370 Knowledge Professionals Dr Treacey advised that the Diploma of Tertiary Study is an alternative access and equity pathway for rural and regional students to undertake University study. These courses from the DoTS program have been developed for inclusion into Bachelors degrees to improve academic skills. Dr Treacey noted that the Curriculum is ongoing and always evolving to meet student s needs and the integrated embedded support greatly enhances student retention rates. The DVC Schools & Programs, Professor Andy Smith, has requested that Dr Treacey and Mr Stuart Levy provide a timeline for implementation of these courses at Deans Committee. Discussion on these courses with the following points noted: Dr Treacey and Mr Levy will be talking to SITE about developing a maths/science academic skills course Student well-being, stress management pastoral care o Dr Treacey noted that staff delivering these courses have the ability to provide pastoral care and to work closely with support services to assist students PhD students have been used at Churchill Campus to deliver these subjects but Curriculum Committee members noted these students don t necessarily have the experience to teach o Dr Treacey advised she will be a mentor here for students and will build a team of teachers who can deliver these courses The Mt Helen timetable for 2014 has already been developed and cannot be changed so the only time these courses could be scheduled is at 4.30 pm There is only 8 weeks until students commence enrolling and re-enrolling for 2014 therefore these courses can only be offered as elective courses for 2014 Concerns were raised about the inference that these courses are to be embedded into already timetabled courses/classes when this cannot be done Some Schools already deliver similar courses will they be told in 6 months time that they are to scrap their current courses and adopt these courses? o The Chair advised that it will be about consistency and what is best for the student. If there is a push to go with these programs Schools can provide a case at Curriculum Committee as to why they want to keep their own courses. Partner Providers we would need to have staff who are able to deliver these courses at partners. Concerns were noted in regard to pathways and recovery assistance for students who are not likely to pass their course without this assistance Ms Clark advised that the course codes have now changed from ATSGC1369 to ATS1369 and ATSGC1370 to ATS1370. The Chair suggested that Curriculum Committee approve the courses and encourage Schools with programs who have the space to adopt them as soon as possible and other programs to investigate embedding them when planning future courses. Page 2 of 11

3 Resolution CC7/13/2 course outlines ATS1369 Understanding University Learning and ATS1370 Knowledge Professionals and notes that the decision to use these courses is to be made at the program level. 4. VET Graded Assessment (Curriculum Committee Working Party) The Chair invited Dr Steven Hodge to speak to this agenda item. Dr Hodge advised that this has been a very difficult project as Australian VET does not work readily with graded assessment. Conceptuality and practicality are 2 difficult areas the Working Party have been addressing. Dr Hodge noted they have developed 3 examples to work through with practitioners - TAE, ISC, IT, Nursing and Library staff are currently trialling these forms. Dr Hodge advised that Ms Lyndall Cooper-Smith wants to propose just one scheme but the working party wanted Curriculum Committee to look at the progress to date. There was discussion on grades and articulation. 5. Chair s Report The Chair advised that an amendment has been made to the new versions of the Program Modification Form and Program Modification Checklist to incorporate delivery at new locations requiring consultation with Student Connect to ensure student support services are available. Resolution CC7/13/3 Curriculum Committee approved the modified and updated forms for Proposal for Modification to a Higher Education Program and Program Modification Checklist. 6. Curriculum Committee Meeting 6/13 21 August 2013 Curriculum Committee were invited to confirm the minutes from meeting CC6/13 held 21 August 2013 subject to amendments to Agenda Item 15.2 School of Health Sciences as previously advised. Resolution CC7/13/4 Curriculum Committee confirmed the minutes of meeting CC6/13 held 21 August 2013 subject to amendments to Agenda Item 15.2 School of Health Sciences as previously advised. 7. Matters Arising from the Action List The action list from the previous meeting of the Curriculum Committee was noted by the Committee. 8. Schedule of Business Curriculum Committee noted the Schedule of Business for Page 3 of 11

4 Reports from Other Committees and Working Parties 9. Curriculum Committee Representation on Other Committees 9.1 International Committee No minutes were received from the International Working Party. 9.2 Quality Committee Curriculum Committee noted the minutes of the Quality Committee from meeting QC9/13 held 9 September. 9.3 Policy Committee Curriculum Committee noted the minutes of the Policy Committee from meeting PC6/13 held 25 September. 10. Curriculum Committee Working Parties 10.1 Non-Award Programs Curriculum Committee noted this is still to be finalised Ratification of Results No report on ratification of results for this meeting. 11. AQF Working Party No minutes were received from the AQF Implementation Project Group. 12. Honours Working Party 12.1 Curriculum Committee noted the Honours Working Party minutes from meeting HWP2/13 held 25 July Honours Working Party Terms of Reference were submitted for consideration and approval by Curriculum Committee. It was agreed that a representative from SITE Engineering is to be included in this working party as they are working towards developing an Honours program. Resolution CC7/13/5 Curriculum Committee approved the Honours Working Party Terms of Reference subject to a representative from SITE Engineering being included in the working party membership Curriculum Committee noted the Honours Working Party minutes from meeting HWP3/13 held 12 September Discussion on percentage grades being added to Campus Solutions. Ms Clark advised that Campus Solutions already has the capacity for percentages to be entered but the information needs to be provided to Student Services by the end of the Honours working year. Ms Clark is happy to answer any queries from the Honours Working Party or Schools regarding this process. Page 4 of 11

5 Other Items Requiring Resolution 13. Statute 5.1 & The Schedules Program Additions/Deletions Curriculum Committee noted the updated Statute 5.1 & The Schedules Program Additions/Deletions for the period from meeting CC3/13. Resolution CC7/13/7 Curriculum Committee notes and forwards to Academic Board for noting the Statute 5.1 The Schedule (Current) and The Schedule (Non-Current) program additions / deletions / alternations that have been approved by the Chair, Academic Board and the Vice-Chancellor (as per Regulation Courses). 14. UB College The Chair invited Mr Ian Chivers to speak to this agenda item. Mr Chivers advised that UB College have submitted an application for 3 new courses from the FSK training package. These courses are targeted towards students who have AQF levels of 1 or 2 and is an engagement program that can assist these students to undertake further study. FSK Foundation Skills Training Package Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways FSK10113 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10213 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways FSK20113 Resolution CC7/13/8 Curriculum Committee approved and forwards to Academic Board for noting the applications for addition to the Scope of Registration for: Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways FSK10113, Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK10213 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways FSK UB Industry Skills Centre 15.1 Curriculum Committee noted the UB Industry Skills Centre Summary Sheet and from the UB Industry Skills Centre Board Meeting ISCBM6/13 held 13 September The Chair invited Mr Peter Schreiner to move recommendations 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 15.7 and 15.8 together and then speak to each qualification. Mr Schreiner noted that these qualifications are all updates to new training packages as there is Industry demand for these courses Certificate IV in Plumbing CPC40912 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for plumbers who want to practice as a contractor or go into business. Resolution CC7/13/9 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate IV in Plumbing CPC Page 5 of 11

6 15.3 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology AUR20212 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for technicians who have already completed a trade. Resolution CC7/13/10 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology AUR Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology AUR30412 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for students who wish to work with tractors, earthmovers etc. Resolution CC7/13/11 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology AUR Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR30612 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for students or motor mechanics who want to gain further qualifications. Resolution CC7/13/12 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR Certificate III in Automotive Sales AUR31012 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for apprentices going onto further study. Resolution CC7/13/13 That Curriculum Committee approve and forwards to Academic Board for noting the application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate III in Automotive Sales AUR Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR31112 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for students or motor mechanics who want to gain further qualifications to work on heavy diesel trucks. Resolution CC7/13/14 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology AUR Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology AUR31212 Mr Schreiner noted that this qualification is to be offered for students or motor mechanics who want to gain further specialised qualifications for fork lifts, hydraulics etc. Resolution CC7/13/15 application for addition to the Scope of Registration Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology AUR Page 6 of 11

7 15.9 Bachelor of Manufacturing Management MO5 Mr Schreiner advised that this program has been designed as Industry and Stakeholders have indicated a demand for providing a pathway for people working in trades to articulate to a supervisory level. An issue for Industry has been that people have not had the training skills to work in a supervisory/management role. Discussion with the following points noted: Mapping document it outlines 1 st year, 2 nd year and 3 rd year competency units within an outcome of AQF level 7 A portfolio of evidence addressing learning outcomes is required o The Chair noted that in the future portfolio proformas should be included o in Curriculum Committee documents Curriculum Committee would like to see the portfolio of evidence document included in this application before it goes to Academic Board Page 88 doesn t note the entry pathways, the mapping of VET units table is to be inserted into the Curriculum Committee approval form IELTS band needs to be altered as it is listed in the document as 6.5 but the University has changed the IELTS band to 6 o It was noted that this course would need approval from the International Partners Committee Wording Southbank is to be removed It was noted that staff need to have an AQF level 8 to teach this program Ms Clark queried that as the commencement date for this course is proposed for 2014 how the Industry Skills Centre is going to market the program in time to attract students by 1 st Semester Mr Schreiner advised that they are planning on marketing this course for Semester 2, Resolution CC7/13/16 Curriculum Committee approves and forwards to Academic Board for approval the Bachelor of Manufacturing Management MO5 subject to the amendments noted above being made in the documentation and the inclusion of a portfolio proforma. 16. School of Science, Information Technology and Engineering Nil. 17. School of Health Sciences Summary Sheet and SB05/13 Curriculum Committee noted the School of Health Sciences Summary Sheet and of SBB05/13, and the Student Exclusion/Suspension list from Semester 1, Resolution CC7/13/17 Curriculum Committee noted and forwards to Academic Board for noting the Student Exclusion/Suspension List from Semester 1, School of Education and Arts Curriculum Committee noted the Summary Sheet and from School of Education and Arts meeting SB06/13 held 6 September Page 7 of 11

8 18.1 The School of Education and Arts submitted a Curriculum Approval Form for the new program Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for consideration and approval. The Chair invited Dr Sue Emmett to speak to this item. Dr Emmett advised that this course has been developed as the International Islamic College in Malaysia has requested a 3 year Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) degree to enable school leavers to enter the 1 st year and those who have completed the Diploma to enter in the 2 nd year. Dr Emmett noted that Appendix 1 of the Curriculum Approval Form shows the mapping of units from Certificate III and Diploma of Children s Services with the courses from the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). Dr Blitvich noted that there are 85 placement days in the program but in the document it is listed as 95 placement days. Further amendments noted: Page 603 the ASCED code is to be added There is nothing ticked in the location boxes Mt Helen is listed as a maybe but this program is not to be delivered at Mt Helen so that reference is to be removed Page 608 TLO s, The No box to be ticked Ms Clark advised that the program code is to be added before it is sent to Academic Board and she will check the program abbreviation and advise Dr Emmett. Resolution CC7/13/18 Curriculum Committee approves and forwards to Academic Board for approval the new program Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for delivery at Partners in Malaysia subject to the amendments noted above being made in the documentation The School of Education and Arts submitted a Curriculum Approval Form for the new courses in the proposed program Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for consideration and approval. Discussion on bringing VET and Higher Education programs together to develop this new program. The Chair asked Dr Annette Foley, who has also been working on this program, if she would look at the Applied Degree Guidelines that are currently being developed given the knowledge she has gained in bringing VET and Higher Education programs together. Resolution CC7/13/19 Curriculum Committee approves and forwards to Academic Board for approval the new courses in the proposed program Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). EDECE1006 Introduction to Children s Development EDECE1007 Nutrition for Children EDECE1008 Children s Health and Safety EDECE1009 Interacting with Children EDEDE1010 Caring for Babies and Children EDEDE1011 Including Children with Additional Needs EDECE1012 Documenting and Interpret Children s Development and Learning EDECE1013 Work Health and Safety Page 8 of 11

9 19. The Business School 19.1 Curriculum Committee noted the minutes of The Business School Board Circulatory Resolution TBS-CR 5/13 held 27 August The Chair invited Mr Bob Jenkins to speak to The Business School items. Mr Jenkins advised that there are 2 other programs that should have been included in this application. The Chair advised that documentation for these 2 programs can be submitted to the Executive Officer to be considered at a Curriculum Committee Executive Committee meeting. Mr Jenkins advised that The Business School have submitted ASQA Notification of change of provider details for the following 11 qualifications to be added to the Scope of Registration to enable the provision of RPL for qualifications in Malaysia and Hong Kong as part of the RPL Project and to diversify offerings in international locations. BSB20112 Certificate II in Business BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB14307 Certificate IV in Marketing BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration BSB50207 Diploma of Business BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration BSB51107 Diploma of Management BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing BSB60907 Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources) BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management BSB60507 Advanced Diploma of Marketing Resolution CC7/13/20 Curriculum Committee approves the addition to the Scope of Registration and forwards to Academic Board for noting the following 11 qualifications to enable the provision of RPL for qualifications in Malaysia and Hong Kong as part of the RPL Project: BSB20112 Certificate II in Business BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management BSB14307 Certificate IV in Marketing BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration BSB50207 Diploma of Business BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration BSB51107 Diploma of Management BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing BSB60907 Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources) BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management BSB60507 Advanced Diploma of Marketing 19.2 Transition arrangements for equivalent superseded VET qualifications. Mr Jenkins advised that The Business School have submitted applications for the following 4 qualifications: BSB10112 Certificate I in Business BSB30412 Certificate III in Business Administration BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline Management Page 9 of 11

10 Resolution CC7/13/21 transition arrangements for the following qualifications: BSB10112 Certificate I in Business BSB30412 Certificate III in Business Administration BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline Management 19.3 Transition arrangements for non-equivalent superseded VET qualifications. Mr Jenkins advised that The Business School have submitted applications for the following 3 qualifications: BSB50613 Diploma of Human Resources Management BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management Resolution CC7/13/22 - Amended Curriculum Committee advised The Business School to submit these 3 qualifications to UPPC for consideration and approval as they are non-equivalent superseded VET qualifications and then resubmits to Curriculum Committee for consideration and approval. BSB50613 Diploma of Human Resources Management BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management 19.4 The Business School submitted applications for the following qualifications to assist its partner in Malaysia, RED Consulting, in the development of a process to enable their member companies and individuals to access Australian RPL systems and processes, as an augmentation of the Malaysian SKM (skills level) process. Mr Jenkins advised that the Malaysian SKM (skills level) process was broadly equivalent to AQF levels but applicants must go through the full process of the Australian RPL process. SIR30212 Certificate III in Retail Operations SIR40212 Certificate IV in Retail Management BSB30112 Certificate III in Business Resolution CC7/13/23 Program Proposals for SIR30212 Certificate III in Retail Operations, SIR40212 Certificate IV in Retail Management, BSB30112 Certificate III in Business. 20. University Program Planning Committee Curriculum Committee noted the program approvals from UPPC7/13 meeting held 19 September for completion of Curriculum Approval Forms and submission to Curriculum Committee for approval. UB College: FSK Foundation Skills Generic Documents FSK10113 Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways FSK10213 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways Page 10 of 11

11 The Business School: SIR30212 Certificate III in Retail Operations SIR40212 Certificate IV in Retail Management BSB30112 Certificate III in Business School of Education and Arts Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood). This program will be delivered at the International Islamic College in Malaysia. Items for Noting/Reporting 21. Extract of from Academic Board Curriculum Committee noted the Academic Board Extract of minutes from AB meeting 6/13. Other Business 22. Nil. Date of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Curriculum Committee is scheduled for 13 November 2013 at 2.30 pm in the Council Meeting Room, Mt Helen Campus. Meeting finished at 4.40 pm. Page 11 of 11