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MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS
2018 STUDENT HANDBOOK
BUSINESS
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
NURSING
HEALTH & COUNSELLING
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 1
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS
Service Phone Number Email Website
AT Transport Services 09 366 6400 at.govt.nz
Careers and Employment 0800 226262 careersolutions@manukau.ac.nz
Solutions (CES)
Carpool Register letscarpool.govt.nz
Chaplains thechaplains@manukau.ac.nz
Childcare 09 968 7715 child.centre@manukau.ac.nz
Disability Support 09 968 7668 disability@manukau.ac.nz
Emergency Services 111
Events and Activities activities@manukau.ac.nz
International 09 968 8742 internationaladmin@manukau.ac.nz
0800 648 2273
(Pastoral care support)
Information and Application
968 8000 enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Centre
IT Support 09 968 7600 Option 2
Learner Portal sms@manukau.ac.nz
Learning Support 09 968 8072 learning.centre@manukau.ac.nz https://canvas.manukau.
ac.nz/courses/18859
Library 09 975 4670 Fred.Ling@manukau.ac.nz library.manukau.ac.nz
Sarah.Hann@manukau.ac.nz
iva.matagi@manukau.a.cnz
Information Desk Floor 2, Mon – Fri businessandITprogrammes@manukau.ac.nz
8:30am – 5pm
Manaaki Hub/Manukau Floor 3, Mon – Fri
Campus Support 9:00am – 4:00pm
09 968 8072
Security 09 968 8700 security@manukau.ac.nz
Student Voice & Advocacy advocacy@manukau.ac.nz
Student Support advisors@manukau.ac.nz
StudyLink 0800 88 99 00 studylink.govt.nz
Programme Administrator
Programme Co-ordinator
Lecturer
Lecturer
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CONTENTS Being aware of hazards........................................... 11
First Aid and Medical Assistance............................. 11
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS 2
Incidents, accidents and near misses ...................... 11
Welcome .................................................................. 5
Evacuation/Emergency procedure .......................... 12
Getting here 6 Discovery of Fire ..................................................... 12
How do I find the best public transport option for
me? .......................................................................... 7 Earthquake ............................................................. 12
Bus ........................................................................... 7 Assembly Areas ...................................................... 12
Train ......................................................................... 7
ESSENTIALS 13
Save with AT HOP on buses and trains ..................... 7
Your personal details .............................................. 13
Accessibility .............................................................. 7
Photo student ID card ............................................. 13
Car ............................................................................ 8
Parking onsite .......................................................... 8 Printing and photocopying ..................................... 13
Reserved Parking ..................................................... 8
Copy print centre .................................................... 14
Bicycle ...................................................................... 8
Contacting your lecturer ......................................... 14
Green transport initiatives ....................................... 8
Learner portal ......................................................... 14
The building and grounds 9 Student feedback ................................................... 14
Hours* ...................................................................... 9 Completion of your programme of study ................ 15
Access-controlled areas........................................... 9
Collecting your certificate ....................................... 15
Finding your way around .......................................... 9
Graduation ............................................................. 15
Finding your class ..................................................... 9
StudyLink for student loan or allowance ................ 15
Drinking water .......................................................... 9
Using the learning spaces ....................................... 15
Microwaves .............................................................. 9
Using the social spaces ........................................... 15
Toilets..................................................................... 10
Quiet spaces for study ............................................ 16
Parents’ room ......................................................... 10
Mā Tātou space and Whanau room ........................ 16
Recycling ................................................................ 10
Students rights and responsibilities ........................ 17
Greenstar ............................................................... 10 You have the right to: ............................................ 17
You are responsible for: ......................................... 17
Health and Safety 11
Student conduct ..................................................... 17
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Learning at MIT Manukau 18 Technology 30
Teaching and learning............................................. 18 Logging on .............................................................. 30
Canvas and email................................................... 18
Redirecting your manukaumail ............................. 18 IT Support/ Helpdesk .............................................. 30
Course outlines ...................................................... 18
Academic regulations ............................................ 19 Charging your devices ............................................. 30
Non-attendance .................................................... 19
Can I pull out of a course? ..................................... 19 Software ................................................................. 31
Recognition and Assessment of Prior Learning (RPL)
............................................................................... 19 Computing Facilities ............................................... 31
Assessments and grades ......................................... 20 Your home drive ..................................................... 32
Competency based assessment ............................ 20
Achievement based assessment ........................... 20
services AT MIT OTARA CAMPUS 34
Assessment deadlines and extensions .................. 21
Referencing policy ................................................. 21
Academic Registry .................................................. 34
Plagiarism .............................................................. 21
Turnitin .................................................................. 22
International .......................................................... 34
Assignments in Te Reo Māori ................................ 22
Follow-up on assessments .................................... 23
Medical Care and Health Centre ............................. 34
Resubmissions/Extensions. ................................... 23
Disability Support .................................................. 23
Childcare ................................................................ 34
Aegrotats ............................................................... 23
Results ................................................................... 24
Academic transcript .............................................. 24 Information is correct at time of publication October 2018. This
booklet is available as an e-book. Visit www.manukau.ac.nz/FBIT-
Handbook
Misconduct in assessment ...................................... 24
Any future updates will be added to the eBook.
Plagiarism .............................................................. 24
MIT Manukau Campus investigation process........ 25
Consequences of misconduct in assessment ........ 25
Having difficulties? ................................................. 25
Academic Progress ................................................ 25
Complaints............................................................. 26
Objections and appeals ......................................... 26
What’s at MIT Manukau 27
Manukau Campus Information Desk ...................... 27
Food and convenience stores ................................. 27
Library .................................................................... 27
International .......................................................... 28
Campus Security ..................................................... 28
Student Support Services........................................ 28
Careers and Employment Solutions (CES) ............. 28
Disability Support .................................................. 28
Events and Activities ............................................. 28
Learning Centre ..................................................... 29
Student Voice and Advocacy Facilitator ................ 29
Student Advisors ................................................... 29
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 4
Welcome
Nga mihi, nau mai, haere mai, haere mai Welcome to MIT Manukau campus -
Te Waonui O Te Matauranga (The Forest of
Learning).
He maha ngā rākau I roto I te waonui o te
There is no place like it. This facility combines a
mātauranga
modern open plan design and environmentally
Mā mātou koutou e awhi ki te piki te rākau e friendly features with the latest technology to
hiahia ana koutou support you. Many of our classes are small, you
Me te mōhio ka piki ake koutou will enjoy group learning, a dedicated library,
student services and a CBD location; all of which
Ka whānui atu ngā pae.
heralds an outstanding student experience.
There are many trees of knowledge in the forest
All this conveniently built over a train station and
of learning
buses within reach, this campus has unrivalled
We will assist you to climb the one you want to access.
Understanding the higher you climb Stand tall. This is your place.
The wider the horizons. This booklet will provide you with information
on:
what services and facilities are available, and
how to access them
studying at MIT
No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou
katoa
5 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0
GETTING HERE Getting to and from the MIT Manukau campus is easy and convenient. Situated at Hayman Park on the corner of Manukau Station Road and Davies Avenue (near the well-known landmarks of Westfield Manukau shopping centre and Rainbow’s End), MIT Manukau can be reached by all major transport routes. The Manukau train station is directly underneath the campus building, so students, staff and visitors can travel by rail straight to the front door. The new Manukau bus station and parking are also available nearby. 6 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0
Bus How do I find the best
The new Manukau bus station is now open - travelling by bus will be public transport option for
even more convenient with the bus interchange directly outside the me?
campus, visit https://AT.govt.nz/manukaustation and choose the
journey planner or timetables to plan your trip.
Customer Service Kiosk on the
Ground Floor
Train 09 366 6400
The Manukau train station has been integrated into the building, for at.govt.nz
railway transport to and from the door. The train arrives every 10
minutes during peak times, every 20 minutes off peak and half hourly
You can plan your journey on the
service evenings and weekends.
bus and train by filling in the
All trains to Manukau are the new electric trains. If you are coming from journey planner on the AT
the south you will need to swap trains at Puhinui. website. There you’ll find the cost
of your fare, timetable information
and bus stop numbers all in the
Save with AT HOP on buses and trains one place.
If you’re travelling by train please
The AT HOP card will allow you greater cost savings, particularly under note that tickets cannot be
the student concession rate for full-time students - up to 30% discount purchased on board and must be
off a normal adult cash fare. The AT HOP card is a reusable prepay smart bought from one of the top-up
card for travel around Auckland. You can use your AT HOP card on machines on the platform.
trains, ferries and buses in Auckland. All you need to remember is to tag
on and then off at the end of your trip so your fare is deducted from
your card.
To obtain your student concession please visit the Information desk to receive your tertiary sticker. For
more information about student concessions, AT HOP cards, bus and train timetables or to purchase an AT
Hop card go to the AT Customer Service Centre on the ground floor, or online https://at.govt.nz/
To speak to an AT customer service representative call 09 366 6400.
Accessibility
MIT Manukau is wheelchair friendly, with ramps or elevators to all public areas of the facility. If you have a
disability and display a current mobility parking permit in your car, you are entitled to park in the disability
parking area which is alongside the MIT Greenstar parking area in the main car park. Accessible automated
doors are located on the south side of the building. All bus and train services are equipped with wheelchair
ramps, and wheelchairs may be carried at any time. Some types of small battery-powered mobility scooters
may also be carried on trains in off-peak times.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 7
Car hanging bike parks. Please bring your own bike
lock.
Handy drop-off bays are right outside MIT Freshen up after your ride in the change rooms
Manukau on Manukau Station Road. with shower facilities, located behind the south
side lifts on the ground floor. Both the change
Parking onsite room and bike cage are secure facilities and
MIT Manukau has a Pay and Display carpark on access will need to be loaded onto your Student
site. The cost to park from 7am to 5pm is $1 per ID card. To request access please visit the
hour up to a maximum of $4 for the whole day. Information desk on Floor 2.
Parking after 5pm is free.
Vehicles that do not clearly display a valid ticket
Green transport initiatives
on the dashboard will be clamped. The release Besides incorporating the use of public transport
fee is $100 for non-students and $45 for students directly into MIT Manukau, we also encourage
on producing evidence of a current Student ID. the use of other more environmentally friendly
Your photo student ID card is necessary to gain transport alternatives such as carpooling.
you entry into the car park. Remember to have Register to find a carpool match at
your ID card with you. letscarpool.govt.nz. Carpool groups, motorcycles,
Reserved Parking mopeds, and fuel-efficient vehicles with a 5 star
rating are permitted to park in the designated
The MIT Manukau carpark has areas designated Greenstar car parks.
for reserved car parking which students, staff and
the general public must not park in or risk being
towed. Please look out for signposted areas;
currently there are 12 reserved car parks
allocated to Kayes Fletcher Walker Ltd.
Bicycle
With over 290 bicycle parks conveniently located
around the campus, getting fit and active by
cycling to MIT Manukau is a great option. If you
would like to ride to the train station and take
your bicycle on a train, you can do so for no extra
cost. Auckland Transport asks that bikes be
stored in the carriage nearest the engine.
In addition to the many bike parks around the
campus, MIT Manukau has an access controlled
secure bike cage, located by Hollywood Bakery
under the stairwell. The bike cage has 44 vertical
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THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Hours* Finding your class
You can access the building: You enter the building on the ground floor.
Monday to Friday 7:00am – 11:00pm Every floor, room and space is allocated a
Saturday and Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm number. For example 302 is Floor 3, Room
302.
*Please note: Not all floors will be available for use at all times, Digital signage outside the lifts on every floor
especially in the evenings and over the weekend. You may be will show you the classes that are currently
moved by Security to a different floor as the building locks down.
These times are subject to change.
running. The information on the digital
signage (please see below) includes the name
Access-controlled areas of your course, course code and occurrence,
All you need is an up-to-date Student ID card name of your lecturer and the room your
pre-loaded with your access entitlements. class is in. Please check digital signage before
Please contact Campus Security 09 968 8700 each class throughout the intake as class
to request access to areas such as the bike rooms may change without notice.
shed and change/shower rooms.
To exit push the door release button.
Finding your way around Drinking water
Exterior signage will guide you into and
around the building You will find hot and cold water available in the
Interior signage will guide you to lifts, stairs, kitchenette by the Lecture theatre on Floor 1 and
floors, rooms, evacuation routes and special also in the lower dining area of the Atrium. A
features chilled water unit is available on Floor 1 and Floor
Lift signage describes facilities on each level 3.
Stair signage describes facilities on each level
Facility/room signage will identify every room Microwaves
or space
Evacuation signage shows the quickest way Microwaves are located in the lower dining area
to assembly points of the Atrium.
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Toilets
Toilets are located behind the lifts on the Ground
Floor and on Floors 1, 2 3 and 4. There are toilets
also located behind the AT Customer Service on
the Ground Floor.
Disabled Toilets are located behind the AT
Customer Service and behind the lifts on the
south side on the Ground Floor and Floor 1.
Parents’ room
The Parents’ Room located on the Ground Floor
near the shower and change rooms is a secured
access room. Please contact Campus Security 09
968 8700 to request access to have this loaded
onto your Student ID card.
Recycling
Please place all rubbish in the appropriate bins
provided on each floor of the building.
Greenstar
The building has been designed and built to
achieve a 5 star Greenstar rating
It’s the first learning facility in New Zealand
to be combined with a train and bus station
Reduced car parking and extensive cycle
parking encourage staff and students to
‘think beyond the car’
Energy efficiency features include:
displacement ventilation, mixed mode air
conditioning, automated lighting controls for
daylight dimming and occupancy control, and
a central atrium filled with natural light.
Open stairs encourage people in the building
to walk between floors rather than take the
lifts.
10 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0HEALTH AND SAFETY
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) place a
high importance on keeping all our staff, students Being aware of hazards
and public safe whilst on our premises.
Ensure you are aware of the basic hazards in
the rooms and surrounding environment; for
To ensure we are successful with this aim, we
instance automatic flip-up seats in lecture
have made it easy for you to report any injury,
theatre, obstacles and electrical cords.
near miss, incident or hazard that is observed.
Feel free to raise any health and safety
Our online health and safety reporting portal
concerns with MIT Manukau campus staff.
(Vault) can be accessed through the Manukau
Institute of Technology website.
First Aid and Medical
Whilst every measure is taken to provide a safe
campus for you, it is still important to be aware of
Assistance
your surroundings and know what to do in an Please come to the Information desk, Floor 2
emergency. between 8:30am - 5pm where first aiders and
first aid kit are available..
All workers (including staff, contractors and
volunteers) and students responsibilities are to; Incidents, accidents and
Ensure their own safety and the safety of near misses
others
Cooperate with health and safety workplace All incidents, including accidents, injuries and
policies or procedures near misses should be recorded in the MIT health
Comply with the Health and Safety at Work and safety reporting portal (Vault) no later than
Act and its Regulations 24 hours after the incident, as soon as possible
Report hazards and incidents, as soon as they after the event. Please come to the Information
become apparent desk on Floor 2, Monday to Friday between
Engage with and participate in health and 8.30am and 5.00pm whereby a staff member can
safety matters and consultation enter the incident on your behalf.
opportunities
Support MIT in the achievement of its health
and safety objectives
11 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0Evacuation/Emergency Earthquake
procedure Get under a desk, stand in a doorway or lie by
a solid object
All alarms are to be treated as a need to Remain stationary
evacuate. When it is over, DO NOT go outside; await
When the alarm is heard follow the ‘Exit’ instructions from your floor warden
signs to the nearest exit and assemble
outside as a group at the assembly area
closest to your section of MIT Manukau
(please see diagram in section “Assembly Assembly Areas
Areas”)
Students are to follow all instructions from
their lecturer and Floor Wardens.
If personal items are right beside you; you
may take them with you, otherwise do no not
divert from evacuating the building
Do not use lifts and internal stairwells; you
will be guided to exit the building using the
emergency stairwells located behind the lifts.
Floor wardens (identified by a fluorescent
orange armband) will check their designated
area to ensure everyone has evacuated.
DO NOT re-enter the building until instructed
to do so by the building warden (identified by
a fluorescent yellow vest with the words
‘Building Warden’).
Students using mobility chairs or crutches will
need to ask a designated person to let the
Floor Warden know they need assistance
evacuating the building. They then need to
wait on the emergency stairwell located
Make sure you know where the alarm points
behind the lifts to be evacuated.
and assembly points are on this campus
If you have a disability that could impact on
you being able to evacuate a building during
Discovery of Fire an emergency, you should notify the
Information desk on Floor 2 at the start of
the intake so they can update the Building
Operate the nearest fire alarm
Assistance Register. It is recommended that
If you discover a fire during normal working
all students with disabilities make themselves
hours contact MIT Security on 09 968 8700
known to Disabilities Services at MIT 09 968
from a mobile and advise location of fire
7668/027568 7669
If you discover a fire after normal working
If an incident occurs and you require
hours, contact the Fire Service IMMEDIATELY,
assistance, visit the Information desk on Floor
by dialing 111.
2 and/or contact Campus Security on 09 968
Follow the evacuation instructions above
8700
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 12required to provide this number on a regular
basis throughout your time studying at MIT.
ESSENTIALS To obtain a photo Student ID card, please go to
the Information desk on Floor 2 to have your
photo taken. Please allow one working day for
Your personal details your card to be produced. There is no charge for
the first card; however, you may incur a fee for a
We need to be able to contact you with replacement card.
information related to your studies, such as
For returning students please check the expiry
changes to your classes or timetable, graduation
date to ensure it is current.
information and results.
Please do not punch a hole in your ID card as it
You will be provided with an email account to
will corrupt the card and it will cost you $10 for a
which all MIT and Canvas communications will be
replacement one.
sent. You will need to set this up and check this
account regularly, or risk missing important
information. You can redirect your manukaumail
Printing and photocopying
to your personal email address. Please see There are ten printers/photocopiers in the
instructions on page 18. We may also contact you building. Printing and photocopying can be done
through e-text by using your Student ID card and the ‘follow me
It is your responsibility to ensure that the contact printing’ instructions on the copier.
details recorded for you, including your mobile To be able to use the copiers you will need to
number, are up to date. Your emergency contact first register your Student ID card on a
information should also be kept current. printer/photocopier then load money onto your
If there are any changes from your original card using the paystations. These are located in
enrolment contact details you can update them the learning space area on Floor 1 and 2.
using the Learner Portal https://ebs4portal- Pricing is as follows:
live.manukau.ac.nz Please see page 14 on how to • Black & White from 10c per side
access the Learner Portal.
• Colour from 50c per side
Photo student ID card If you are experiencing difficulties using these
machines please visit the Information desk, Floor
Once you have received your confirmation of 2 for assistance.
enrolment, you MUST obtain a Student ID card.
You will need this from day one to print, and gain
access to the car park, learning spaces and other
facilities.
Printed on your card is your unique Student ID
number which never changes. You will be
13 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0Copy print centre teaching and learning environment so we can
better meet your needs. Feedback may be
The Copy print centre at MIT offers students a collected via surveys.
printing/copying, finishing and laminating service.
They are located at MIT Otara, South Campus,
Gate 9, O Block. For more information either call
09 968 7600 (option 1), visit manukau.ac.nz or
email cshelp@manukau.ac.nz
Contacting your lecturer
Outside of your class time, the best way to
contact your lecturer is via email. In addition,
there is a telephone with a list of staff phone
numbers at the entrance of each Academic office
space.
Remember your lecturer will provide their
contact details in your course outline.
Learner portal
The Learner Portal https://ebs4portal-
live.manukau.ac.nz . To login for the first time
follow the instructions below.
The Learner Portal allows you to view your
timetable, update your contact details, view and
print your results and more. You can access the
Learner Portal on the main website. Below you
will see the tab for the Learner Portal next to the
Canvas tab.
Student feedback
We welcome your feedback on courses,
programmes and lecturers. Your feedback is an
important part of continuous improvement to the
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 14Completion of your it now. For all student loan or allowance queries,
please go to:
programme of study http://www.studylink.govt.nz/ OR
It is recommended that throughout your student phone 0800 88 99 00
journey you are aware of what it takes to For any queries about fees, simply email
complete your programme of study, and that enrolments@manukau.ac.nz with your name,
prior to the last intake of study you have fulfilled student ID number and date of birth.
the programme requirements to graduate and
More information about payment of your fees
paid any outstanding cross credits and fees.
can be found on the reverse side of your
Business and DT Diploma, Degree and Graduate
Statement of Fees form.
Diploma students will need to complete a
Programme Completion Confirmation Form Using the learning spaces
available online
http://www.manukau.ac.nz/about-us/our- When you are in the learning spaces please be
faculties/business-and-information- aware of the following:
technology/more-information-for-students When moving through the learning spaces,
please be considerate and not disturb classes
Collecting your certificate that are being taught.
Develop an ‘open plan voice’. You don’t have
You will be able to collect your certificate from
to whisper, but avoid loud conversations and
the Information desk. We will email you when we
shouting.
have received the certificates and they are ready
During class your mobile phone must be
to be picked up. If your programme did not have
switched off. Whilst in the building at all
a Graduation ceremony, you can collect your
other times try to answer your phone quickly
certificate from the Information desk on Floor 2.
and leave your mobile on silent/vibration.
We will email you to let you know they are ready
The noise of ringing phones can be disturbing
to be collected.
for those in the immediate vicinity.
Graduation To recharge your devices there are power
sockets located in the desks in the enclosed
Please check your contact details are up to date spaces. Please be mindful that you don’t
and library fines are paid. If your contact details create a potential tripping hazard.
have changed recently, can you please email If you like to listen to music or watch video
businessandITprogrammes@manukau.ac.nz or content online, use headphones.
nursingandhealth@manukau.ac.nz to advise Ensure the learning space is left tidy, ready
them of your updated contact details. for the next class. Please dispose of your
rubbish using the bins provided.
Graduation 2019 will take place from the 27th -
No food or drinks other than closed top
30th March. Further details are available on the
water bottles are allowed in learning spaces.
website https://www.manukau.ac.nz/student-
It is important not to walk through classes
life/graduation
when they are taking place, use an
StudyLink for student loan alternative path to the toilets.
or allowance Using the social spaces
Your fees should be paid, or arrangements made When you are in the social spaces please be
for payment, before your course starts. If you aware of the following:
receive confirmation that you are eligible for free
You will find power sockets in the floor boxes
fees please email us so we can resend your
under or adjacent to the furniture. Please be
statement of fees to show a nil balance. If you are
mindful that you don’t create a potential
paying by student loan, we suggest you apply for
tripping hazard.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 15 Students must use the designated social
areas when eating on campus. Please Quiet spaces for study
dispose of your rubbish using the bins
Unoccupied learning spaces can be used for quiet
provided.
spaces to study but please be prepared to move
Student social areas are cleaned twice daily –
if a lecturer has booked this space and needs to
after lunch and mid-evening.
teach a class. These spaces become more readily
Spills – please clean these immediately as
available after 5pm. MIT Manukau campus has a
they can cause a slip hazard.
quiet study room 330 on Floor 3. You are also
.
able to use the Library at Otara.
Mā Tātou space and
Whanau room
The Mā Tātou whare/fale is located on Floor 1
(115/116), and the Whanau room is located on
Floor 4. All learners at MIT Manukau campus are
welcome.
As a dedicated, purposeful focused learning
environment, the kaupapa (purpose) of the
Mā Tātou whare/fale and Whanau room are
underpinned by particular customary practices,
protocols and values of Māori and Pasifika. The
values of the institute will also be reflected
throughout, that genuinely supports the intent of
the space.
All visitors and users of the Mā Tātou space and
Whanau room should be able to relate and feel
culturally safe through the availability and
provision of Māori and Pasifika artefacts, imagery
and/or cultural elements of significance. The
provision of pastoral care, academic support,
study workshops, group meetings that are
culturally responsive and visible to aid in the
academic success of the learner is accessible in
both of these spaces.
.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 16When you sign the enrolment form you agree to
Students rights and comply with and be bound by the policies and
responsibilities statutes of Manukau Institute of Technology.
Go to http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
MIT has policies and procedures in place to students/student-regulations-and-policies for
ensure these standards are maintained so that more information.
everyone can feel safe and respected.
You have the right to:
Student conduct
a physically and emotionally safe MIT is committed to providing a safe and
environment in which you and your culture productive learning environment. All incidents of
are treated with respect student misconduct will be addressed according
staff that exhibit professional behaviours, to a clear and consistent set of procedures. It is
treat your concerns seriously and provide expected that no student will:
advice and support commit any criminal offence on campus
be respected for your knowledge, abilities possess or consume alcohol, drugs or any
and background mind altering substance on campus, whether
be provided with timely and accurate during class hours or between classes. This
information about all aspects of your study includes field trips and work experience
at MIT behave in a disorderly, reckless, offensive or
develop your skills, knowledge and obscene manner
understanding as defined in the objectives of harass or intimidate any student or member
MIT of staff
be assessed fairly by means which provide smoke in any building or designated non-
valid and reliable indicators of your learning smoking area
receive timely and constructive feedback on conduct themselves dishonestly.
how you are doing in your studies.
If you have been involved in a student
misconduct incident, you have the right to lay a
You are responsible for: complaint without being subjected to any
intimidation, harassment, threat or vengeful
applying yourself to your studies to the best activity from the accused party.
of your ability and accepting responsibility
for your own learning If you are accused of misconduct you have the
contributing to the learning environment right to be treated fairly, to be informed of
understanding and complying with the rules allegations made against you, to respond before
and regulations of MIT, specifically those a disciplinary decision is reached and to engage
governing the qualification in which you are student representation.
enrolled The complete Student Misconduct policy
submitting your assessments on time and including a full breakdown of offences,
without misconduct procedures, penalties and the appeals process is
asking for help when you need it available online at
attending and being prepared for all classes, http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
or informing staff in advance if you are students/student-regulations-and-policies
unable to attend Please see also Statute 08 Student Discipline
providing honest feedback on your courses which provides the definitive principles with
and lecturers regard to Misconduct and Academic Policy. AC 6
demonstrating tolerance and respect for all Misconduct in Assessment Policy addresses
members of the MIT community issues related to assessment:
learning from your assessments and striving http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
to do even better next time. students/student-regulations-and-policies
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 17LEARNING AT MIT MANUKAU
Teaching and learning classmates, and submit and collect assignments.
The site is password protected and access to your
course is only available to you, your classmates,
Your learning experience will include both
your lecturer and the Canvas administrator.
lecturer-directed and self-directed learning time.
You will be encouraged to actively engage with You will also be provided with an email account
the learning process to develop the skills, to which all communication from MIT will be
knowledge and attitudes to meet the learning sent. It is your responsibility to set this up and
outcomes of your programme of study. This may check this regularly. Your email address will be
include group work, presentation, discussion your username@manukaumail.com.
forums, projects, problem solving, practical work
and other activities.
Redirecting your manukaumail
Scheduled classes, tutorials, lectures, workshops
and practical sessions which are facilitated by Step 1 Go to www.manukaumail.com
your lecturer will give you the opportunity to Step 2 Choose “Login to student e-mail”
actively participate in your learning. Some
Step 3 If message box “Authentication
lecturer-directed learning will include the use of
required” appears enter your username
interactive and technology-supported resources.
and password
All programmes require that you engage in self-
directed study. This is done in your own time, by Step 4 When you are in your Outlook Web
accessing supporting resources. Application click on “Options”
Step 5 Choose “Create an Inbox rule” from the
“Options” dropdown box and follow the
Canvas and email instructions
Canvas is MIT’s online teaching and learning tool. Course outlines
It is available to you 24/7 and you will need to
check it regularly for updates on your course At the beginning of each intake you will receive
information and to receive messages. You can online access to a course outline for each course
access Canvas from any computer on campus you are enrolled in. You should ensure you read
(please refer to page 30 as well) for which you this information and plan your study accordingly.
have a valid log-on and also from home by Your course outline contains information on:
logging in at https://canvas.manukau.ac.nz assessment requirements, including the due
Depending on what your lecturer has provided, dates for your assignments and the dates of
you may be able to use Canvas to collect course tests
materials, have online discussions with your
18 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 names, extension numbers, office hours and Recognition and Assessment of Prior
locations of course lecturers
the name and details of the Course
Learning (RPL)
Coordinator and Programme Administrator Depending on what previous study you have
the main topic areas and time designated to completed or experience you may have, it is
each topic possible that you may qualify for credits in your
any other specific requirements for the selected programme of study.
course The process by which previous formal learning,
Academic regulations attested skills, work based learning and
experience is matched against learning outcomes
Each qualification has regulations. The MIT is called the assessment of prior learning. Credit
student regulations and policies are available may be granted for prior learning where
online at http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current- appropriate evidence can be supplied that you
students/student-regulations-and-policies meet the learning outcomes of a course.
Assessment of prior learning includes:
Non-attendance Credit Transfers (CT) where previous study is
If you do not attend classes for the first two an “exact match”.
weeks, all reasonable efforts will be made to Cross Credits (CC) where formal prior learning
contact you to determine whether you wish to be evidence is matched against the learning
withdrawn. outcomes of a course.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where
If you do not respond to these efforts, you may evidence of prior learning from formal and
be deemed to have withdrawn. informal study and/or experience is matched
In exceptional circumstances your enrolment against learning outcomes.
status may be reviewed at the discretion of the To obtain more detailed guidelines on the
Head of Practice. assessment requirements of an RPL application
This policy applies whether fees have been paid make an appointment to speak with one of our
or not by the end of the first two weeks. RPL facilitators through the Information desk on
Floor 2 or email rpl.fbit@manukau.ac.nz
Can I pull out of a course?
Students should make themselves aware of the
Institute’s Withdrawal and Transfer policy to find
out if they are entitled to a refund, part refund,
or no refund of fees if they should decide to
withdraw from a course. It is your responsibility
to be familiar with these regulations. A full copy
of the policy may be viewed online.
http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
students/student-regulations-and-policies
International students should visit the
International Center, South Campus, G Block, as
there is a separate International Withdrawal and
Transfer policy.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 19Assessments and grades MIT may, at its discretion, grant results that
distinguish between levels of achievement within
We use two different types of assessment. each passing grade as follows:
Competency based assessment Grade Meaning
In courses where a competency based summative A+, A, A- Pass with distinction
system is used, one of the following results will B+, B, B- Pass with merit
be specified:
C+, C, C- Pass
Grade Meaning
D, E Fail
M- Merit Pass F Fail
P- Pass The mark ranges for each grade shall be as
F- Fail follows:
W Withdrawn from course Grade Mark Range
NC Did not complete course A+ 90-100
CT Credit transfer A 85-89
A- 80-84
CC Cross Credit
B+ 75-79
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
B 70-74
Achievement based assessment B- 65-69
Achievement Based Assessment assesses your C+ 60-64
level of achievement against a set of criteria
C 55-59
defined for a particular course or learning
outcome. Your achievement is recognised by the C- 50-54
allocation of a mark or a grade. In courses where D 40-49
grades are allocated to the level of Achievement, E 0-39
results shall be specified as follows: F Not passed compulsory assessment
GRADE DESCRIPTION
MARK RANGE FOR PASS GRADES (NZ Diploma in
Code Meaning Business)
A Pass with distinction
A+ 85 – 100
B Pass with merit
A 75 – 84
C Pass
B+ 70 – 74
D Fail
B 60 – 69
E Fail
F Fail C 50 – 59
FCW Failed course work P Pass
FF Failed final AP Aegrotat pass
W Withdrawn from course CP Conceded pass
NC Did not complete course RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
AP Aegrotat pass
X Exemption
CC Cross credit
CP Conceded pass
RP Restricted pass
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 20MARK RANGE FOR FAIL GRADES indicator of the depth and breadth of your
(NZ Diploma in Business) research and allows your sources to be identified
and located for verification or future study.
D 40 – 49
We use the American Psychological Association
E 0 – 39
(APA) system. You will need to learn how to cite
F Not passed compulsory assessment using this method. The APA style requires in-text
NC Did not complete the course citation as well as a reference list at the back of
ICW Insufficient course work your assignment.
Assessment deadlines and extensions We recommends that all students view the guide
to referencing in APA Style, 6th Edition' available
Each course outline will give the specific details from the library website
for handing in assessments or delivering a http://library.manukau.ac.nz A hard copy of the
presentation. The general guidelines are that Guide to APA Referencing and Citations is kept in
assessments are to be handed in to your lecturer the library. The details are: Publication Manual of
during class time or submitted to your lecturer the American Psychological Association (6th ed.).
electronically by the due date and time. Handing (2009). Washington, DC: American Psychological
in an assessment or delivering a presentation late Association. Dewey Number: 808.06615 APA
could incur a penalty.
Due to illness, injury, bereavement, or other
exceptional circumstances that affect your ability Plagiarism
to complete your assessment on time, you must Any work submitted for assessment purposes
contact your lecturer before the due date to must be your original work. If you have used
discuss an extension. Supporting evidence may someone else's work or ideas without crediting
be required. them in your references, you have stolen their
It is your responsibility to keep a copy of any property. This is called plagiarism.
assessments handed in for marking. You may be 'Someone else's work' includes published books,
questioned on any assignment, project or group journals, internet articles, the work of other
work that you are involved in to demonstrate to students or any other sources you may have
your lecturer that you have met the required used. This rule applies whether you have quoted
criteria. directly or paraphrased the source by putting it
into your own words. Where plagiarism
contributes to the results in a course it shall be
Referencing policy regarded as, and treated in the same manner as,
When preparing assignments and research cheating in an examination.
papers it is essential that you record all the Unless the work is appropriately acknowledged,
details of the sources of information you have you must not:
used. Accurate referencing is important in order
copy the work of another student
to acknowledge the sources of your information
directly copy any part of another's work
and avoid plagiarism. It gives the assessor an
21 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 summarise the work of another student Further information is available at:
use or develop an idea derived from another http://lnxweb1.manukau.ac.nz/studentweb/acad
person's work emic-life/plagerism
There are two ways you can avoid plagiarism: and
1. If you quote your source exactly, put the http://studentweb.manukau.ac.nz/__data/assets
words in quotation marks and end with an /pdf_file/0012/40233/avoiding_plagiarism.pdf
in-text citation acknowledging the original
source.
2. If you present the idea wholly in your own Turnitin
words, end with a citation which indicates Written work for your courses may be submitted
you derived the idea from another writer. to Turnitin for originality checking to help detect
When you present someone else's idea in your plagiarism. Turnitin is a plagiarism prevention
own words, be careful not to rely too heavily on system, operated by a third party called
the wording and organisation of the original. It iParadigms, which Manukau Institute of
may be helpful to read the original, and then set Technology is licensed to use.
it aside while you write your piece; remembering Where Turnitin is used, you will be required to
to consult the source later to check for accuracy. submit your work to Turnitin for checking
Even in this case it is necessary to provide a through Canvas.
reference at the end of your assignment.
A tutorial on understanding and avoiding
plagiarism can be found at Work submitted to Turnitin may be retained as
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/ part of the Turnitin database for ongoing
comparison with other work submitted. By
enrolling on a course, you agree to your work
being submitted to Turnitin on the terms and
conditions outlined on the Turnitin website.
Declining to use Turnitin could result in you being
unable to complete a course or programme.
For further information about Turnitin and the
terms and conditions of use, please refer to the
Turnitin website at http://www.turnitin.com/
Assignments in Te Reo Māori
If you wish to submit your assignments in Te Reo
Māori, you need to advise your Head of School in
writing within one week of your course start
date.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 22Follow-up on assessments If, due to illness, injury, bereavement or other
exceptional circumstances beyond your control,
If you have submitted assessments for marking it and you are:
is your responsibility to follow up with your
lecturer. This is important because some Unable to present work for a summative
programmes allow you to do a resubmission or assessment at the time it is due and where an
reassessment, particularly at the end of the extension of time is not available; or
intake. Email is usually the best way to contact Unable to attend a test or examination; or
your lecturer (see your course outline for details). Prevented from preparing for a summative
assessment; or
Assignments will usually be handed back in class Seriously impaired in their performance in a
or online or your lecturer may arrange for you to test or examination (impaired performance);
collect them at a specified date and time.
To be considered for an aegrotat pass you must
Resubmissions/Extensions. be enrolled in the programme to which the
Courses that have competency-based assessment aegrotat application relates, and all fees must be
may have opportunities to resit/resubmit an paid.
assessment. When these opportunities are You must provide a medical certificate or other
available your lecturer will advise you of the appropriate evidence of the illness, injury,
process. bereavement or other exceptional circumstances
within five working days of the date on which the
Disability Support assessment was due, or the date of the test.
If you have a disability and require support (e.g.
The medical certificate or other documentary
specialised equipment or a reader-writer for
evidence must contain the opinion of a suitably
exams) please contact Disability Support at least
qualified person that you were not capable of
three weeks before your test/exam. You can
presenting the work for assessment or attending
reach them on 09 968 7668 or email disability@
the test, and a reason must be stated.
manukau.ac.nz
The Programme Committee may grant an
Aegrotats aegrotat pass at its discretion. It must be satisfied
MIT’s aegrotat provisions are intended to ensure that you would have passed the course if it were
that students are not unfairly disadvantaged if, in not for the missed assessment. This decision will
specified circumstances beyond their control, be made on the basis of your performance in
they are unable to undertake or are impaired in other assessment tasks already completed in the
the completion of an achievement based course.
summative assessment. Aegrotat passes may not If you have failed to present work for assessment
be available for some programmes, training because you were not familiar with the published
schemes or courses. assessment requirements of the course, you may
Rather than use these aegrotat provisions, MIT not make an application for an aegrotat pass.
prefers that students have the opportunity to To apply for an aegrotat, visit the Information
complete a summative assessment by providing: desk, Floor 2.
An extension of time; For detailed information regarding aegrotats visit
An alternative summative assessment at MIT student regulations and policies at
a different time; http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
An opportunity to re-sit the assessment; students/student-regulations-and-policies
or
Test assistance to undertake the
assessment (such as a reader/writer) (see
section 12.6: Examination and test
assistance).
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 23Results failing to exercise reasonable care and
responsibility in protecting your work from
At the end of each intake, after the Programme being accessed by other students. This
Committee have approved the final results for includes giving someone the opportunity to
the courses you have studied, you will be able to copy your work.
view and print your results on the Learner Portal
https://ebs4portal-live.manukau.ac.nz/ . Please Breaching exam/test conditions
email sms@manukau.ac.nz for any problems with using or having access to prohibited
the Learner Portal. resources or reference material, written or
electronic, in a test or examination
communicating with another student in a
Academic transcript test/ examination to transfer information by
You may request an academic record with the any means; spoken, written, electronic or
Information and Application Centre either in otherwise
person at South Campus Main Reception (L accessing or taking test or examination
Block), or email question papers without approval
StudentRecordRequests@manukau.ac.nz failing to follow the invigilator’s instructions
There is a fee for an academic transcript.
The processing time for issue of an academic Plagiarism
transcript may be up to five working days.
paraphrasing information without
referencing the source
copying information directly without
Misconduct in assessment referencing the source
falsifying the results of your research
Misconduct in assessment is unacceptable and collaborating on an assessment when it
will not be tolerated in any course delivered by should be individual work
MIT Manukau Campus. MIT will investigate all
allegations of misconduct in assessment. The And
investigation process is outlined in the flow chart. presenting for assessment someone else’s
For detailed information refer to the MIT work as one’s own;
Misconduct in Assessment Policy AC6: any action that is aimed to defeat the
http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current- purpose of the assessment;
students/student-regulations-and-policies breaching any rule or regulation relating to
summative assessment;
Misconduct in assessment includes but is not academic or research practices that bring or
limited to: are likely to bring MIT into disrepute; and
Facilitating copying misrepresenting a disability, temporary
illness or injury or exceptional circumstances
copying information directly from another
beyond one’s control and then seeking
student (current or past), either in whole or
special conditions or an aegrotat pass.
in part, with or without their consent
allowing another student to copy your Please refer to the MIT Misconduct in
assessment (in part or whole) Assessment Policy AC6, available on the
facilitating the electronic transfer, or giving http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
soft copies, of your assessment work to students/student-regulations-and-policies for the
other students complete Misconduct in Assessment policy.
giving or lending a printed or hand-written
copy of your assessment to another student
Negligence resulting in copying
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018 v3.0 24MIT Manukau Campus investigation be forwarded to the Academic Registry and
marked as an incident of unproven misconduct
process during assessment; however no identifying
Allegation made information shall be kept.
An incident report will be completed and forward Consequences of misconduct in
to the Head of Practice, or a delegate, for
investigation. Appropriate evidence will be
assessment
included if relevant. For a first offence, once misconduct has been
proven, one or more of the following penalties
Student Advised
may be imposed:
Within eight working days the student will
a mark of zero, or no pass for the
receive a copy of the incident report and a
assessment
written request to attend an interview.
a written reprimand and/ or warning
Interview a reduced mark for the assessment
An interview will be carried out by a person for a competency based a assessment there
independent of the incident and the outcome will may be the possibility of a resit under
be recorded on the incident report. If necessary a controlled conditions, upon payment of a fee
copy of the completed incident report will be A record of the misconduct and the penalty
sent to the Head of Practice. imposed will be kept on record by the Academic
Registrar. Disciplinary action is outlined in Statute
Proven Misconduct?
08 http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
YES students/student-regulations-and-policies
Within three working days the Head of Practice
will send a written report to the Academic Having difficulties?
Registrar
Academic Progress
First offence
If you have not made satisfactory academic
The Academic Registrar will advise the Head
progress in your studies it is important that you
of Practice to take action.
receive support and appropriate academic
A penalty will be imposed by Head of
advice.
Practice.
The student will be advised in writing of the You may not automatically re-enrol:
outcome and the right to appeal. in a course if you have failed the same
A record will be kept by the Academic course twice
Registrar. in any further courses if you are a full-time
Second offence student who has failed more than 50% of
their enrolled credits in any one enrolment
The Academic Registrar will advise the Head period
of Practice to take no action. in any further courses if you are a part-time
The Academic Registrar will refer the report student who has failed more than 50% of
with a request for disciplinary action to the your credits in your most recent two
Chief Executive. semesters of study.
The student will be advised in writing of the
outcome and the right to appeal. In these circumstances the decision about your
A record will be kept by the Academic re-enrolment will be made by your Head of
Registrar. School and will be based on your likelihood of
succeeding in further study.
No further action
If you fail to make sufficient academic progress
The student will be notified in writing of the on a second or third occasion the decision about
outcome and no record will be kept in the your re-enrolment will be made by the Campus
students file. A copy of the incident report will
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