Notes for BEE postgraduate courses

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Course progression

It is important that students follow as normal a progression through their courses as possible. Units should be taken in an orderly sequence as set out in published course structures. Units failed should be picked up in the next semester they are offered. Prerequisite units must normally be passed before a student may proceed to a further unit which has the prerequisite so specified. The course coordinator should be consulted regarding variations from the course structure. This is considered to be a major concession. Students who have failed units or have doubts about having the necessary background to proceed should seek the advice of the course coordinator.

Supplementary assessment

Students may be granted one supplementary assessment in the final 48 credit points for coursework programs of less than three years full-time duration or equivalent

Eligibility for supplementary assessment will be determined by the Dean and will normally only be considered when a student receives a grade of 2 in a unit where a 3 is required for course completion or a grade of 3 in a unit where a 4 is required for course completion. The only grade that will be recorded following supplementary assessment is S3 (pass supplementary) and S2 (fail supplementary).

Awards with distinction

Awards ‘with distinction’ may be awarded to graduands of graduate diploma courses undertaken in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering. Candidates for a graduate diploma ‘with distinction’ must fulfil the requirements for a pass degree and achieve a standard of proficiency in all course units as may from time to time be determined by the Faculty Academic Board and approved by the University Academic Board.

Eligibility for ‘With Distinction’

Eligibility for awards ‘with distinction’ is not affected by the time taken to complete a course. However, to be eligible for such an award, a graduand must have completed the course within the maximum number of calendar years specified in the policy on time limits for completion of courses (see student rules).

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Policy

Protective equipment refers to safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, safety boots, gloves and similar items. While all care is taken to reduce the risks to which students are exposed, protective equipment will be required to be worn in some practical sessions and field excursions. Students are required to wear PPE where and when it has been made clear that it is needed. Students are required to provide certain PPE as indicated by each school within the Faculty.

Students enrolled in units specified by the faculty of Built Environment and Engineering will be required to wear safety shoes for most laboratory practicals and/or field trips. Students not wearing appropriate safety shoes on these occasions will be barred from (i) participating in activities in these units, and (ii) submitting any assessment associated with these activities. Students must provide their own safety shoes, safety glasses/goggles and hearing protection equipment.