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MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS
2019 STUDENT HANDBOOK
BUSINESS
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
NURSING
HEALTH & COUNSELLING
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 1
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS
Service Phone Number Email Website
AT Transport Services 09 366 6400 at.govt.nz
Career 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
Ask Me! Student Services Atrium, Ground floor
Centre Mon – Fri
7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Campus Administration Mon – Fri manukaucampusinfo@manukau.ac.nz
Team 8:30am – 5.00pm
Manaaki Hub/Student Floor 2, Mon – Fri
Experience and Success (SES) 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
Lecturer
Lecturer
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First Aid and Medical Assistance ............................. 11
CONTENTS Incidents, accidents and near misses ...................... 11
Evacuation/Emergency procedure .......................... 12
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS 2
Discovery of Fire ..................................................... 12
Contents 3 Earthquake ............................................................. 12
Welcome .................................................................. 5
Assembly Areas ...................................................... 12
Getting here 6 ESSENTIALS 13
Bus ........................................................................... 7
Your personal details .............................................. 13
How do I find the best public transport option for
me? .......................................................................... 7 Photo student ID card ............................................. 13
Train ......................................................................... 7 Printing and photocopying ..................................... 13
Save with AT HOP on buses and trains ..................... 7 Contacting your lecturer ......................................... 14
Accessibility .............................................................. 7 Learner portal ......................................................... 14
Car ............................................................................ 8 Student feedback ................................................... 14
Parking onsite .......................................................... 8
Other Parking options ............................................. 8 Completion of your programme of study ................ 14
Bicycle ...................................................................... 8 Graduation and Collecting your certificate ............. 14
The building and grounds 9 StudyLink for student loan or allowance ................ 15
Hours* ...................................................................... 9 Using the learning spaces ....................................... 15
Access-controlled areas........................................... 9
Using the social spaces ........................................... 16
Finding your way around .......................................... 9
Quiet spaces for study ............................................ 16
Finding your class ..................................................... 9
Mā Tātou space and Whanau room ........................ 16
Drinking water .......................................................... 9
Students rights and responsibilities ........................ 17
Microwaves .............................................................. 9 You have the right to: ............................................ 17
You are responsible for: ......................................... 17
Toilets..................................................................... 10
Student conduct ..................................................... 17
Parents’ room ......................................................... 10
Learning at MIT Manukau 18
Recycling ................................................................ 10
Teaching and learning............................................. 18
Greenstar ............................................................... 10 Canvas and email ................................................... 18
Redirecting your manukaumail .............................. 18
Health and Safety 11 Course outlines ...................................................... 18
Academic regulations ............................................ 19
Being aware of hazards .......................................... 11 Non-attendance ..................................................... 19
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Can I pull out of a course? ..................................... 19 IT Support/ Helpdesk .............................................. 30
Recognition and Assessment of Prior Learning (RPL)
............................................................................... 19 Charging your devices ............................................. 30
Assessments and grades ......................................... 20 Software ................................................................. 31
Competency based assessment ............................ 20
Achievement based assessment ........................... 20 Computing Facilities ............................................... 31
Assessment deadlines and extensions .................. 21
Referencing policy ................................................. 21 Your home drive ..................................................... 32
Plagiarism .............................................................. 21
Turnitin .................................................................. 22
services AT MIT OTARA CAMPUS 34
Assignments in Te Reo Māori ................................ 22
Follow-up on assessments .................................... 23
Academic Registry .................................................. 34
Resubmissions/Extensions. ................................... 23
Disability Support .................................................. 23
International .......................................................... 34
Aegrotats ............................................................... 23
Results ................................................................... 24
Medical Care and Health Centre ............................. 34
Academic transcript .............................................. 24
Childcare ................................................................ 34
Misconduct in assessment ...................................... 24
Plagiarism .............................................................. 24
MIT Manukau Campus investigation process ........ 25 Information is correct at time of publication May 2019. This booklet
is available as an e-book. Visit www.manukau.ac.nz/FBIT-Handbook
Consequences of misconduct in assessment ........ 25
Any future updates will be added to the eBook.
Having difficulties? ................................................. 25
Academic Progress ................................................ 25
Complaints............................................................. 26
Objections and appeals ......................................... 26
What’s at MIT Manukau 27
Manukau Campus Ask Me! Student Services
Centre..................................................................... 27
Food and convenience stores ................................. 27
Library .................................................................... 27
International .......................................................... 28
Campus Security ..................................................... 28
Student Support Services........................................ 28
Career and Employment Solutions (CES) ............... 28
Disability Support .................................................. 28
Events and Activities ............................................. 28
Learning Centre ..................................................... 29
Student Voice and Advocacy Facilitator ................ 29
Student Advisors ................................................... 29
Counselling Service ................................................ 29
Technology 30
Logging on .............................................................. 30
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 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
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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 2019 v6.0
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.
09 366 6400
at.govt.nz
Train
The Manukau train station has been integrated into the building, for You can plan your journey on the
railway transport to and from the door. The train arrives every 10 bus and train by filling in the
minutes during peak times, every 20 minutes off peak and half hourly journey planner on the AT
service evenings and weekends. website. There you’ll find the cost
All trains to Manukau are the new electric trains. If you are coming from of your fare, timetable information
the south you will need to swap trains at Puhinui. and bus stop numbers all in the
one place.
If you’re travelling by train please
Save with AT HOP on buses and trains note that tickets cannot be
purchased on board and must be
The AT HOP card will allow you greater cost savings, particularly under bought from one of the top-up
the student concession rate for full-time students - up to 30% discount machines on the platform.
off a normal adult cash fare. The AT HOP card is a reusable prepay smart
card for travel around Auckland. You can use your AT HOP card on
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 in the Atrium on the ground floor 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. 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 2019 v6.0 7
Car Bicycle
Handy drop-off bays are right outside MIT With over 290 bicycle parks conveniently located
Manukau on Manukau Station Road. around the campus, getting fit and active by
cycling to MIT Manukau is a great option. If you
Parking onsite would like to ride to the train station and take
MIT Manukau has a Pay and Display carpark on your bicycle on a train, you can do so for no extra
site with limited car park spaces. Please take note cost. Auckland Transport asks that bikes be
of the areas designated for staff parking, Fleet stored in the carriage nearest the engine.
vehicles and for Kayes Fletcher Walker Ltd (all In addition to the many bike parks around the
clearly signposted) that you will not be able to campus, MIT Manukau has an access controlled
park in. Please avoid these areas or risk being secure bike cage, located by Hollywood Bakery
towed. The cost to park is $1 per hour (from 7am under the stairwell. The bike cage has 44 vertical
to 5pm) up to a maximum of $4 for the whole hanging bike parks. Please bring your own bike
day. Parking after 5pm is free. lock.
Vehicles that do not clearly display a valid ticket Freshen up after your ride in the change rooms
on the dashboard will be clamped. The release with shower facilities, located behind the south
fee is $100 for non-students and $45 for students side lifts on the ground floor. Both the change
on producing evidence of a current photo room and bike cage are secure facilities and
Student ID. Your ID is necessary to enable you to access will need to be loaded onto your Student
enter and exit the car park. Remember to have ID card. To request access please contact Campus
your ID card with you. Security 09 968 8700.
Other Parking options Besides incorporating the use of public transport
Ronwood Avenue public car-park is close by on directly into MIT Manukau, we also encourage
Ronwood Ave, a quick 5 minute walk away. The the use of other more environmentally friendly
cost is $8 per day (please refer to their website transport alternatives such as carpooling.
for further information). Register to find a carpool match at
https://at.govt.nz/driving-parking/find- letscarpool.govt.nz. Carpool groups, motorcycles,
parking/parking-in-south-auckland/ronwood-ave- mopeds, and fuel-efficient vehicles with a 5 star
car-park/ rating are permitted to park in the designated
Other car parks are also available at 50 - 52 Greenstar car parks.
Manukau Station Road https://at.govt.nz/driving-
parking/find-parking/parking-in-south-auckland
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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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Open stairs encourage people in the building
Toilets to walk between floors rather than take the
lifts.
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 convenience shop
Breaktime on the Ground Floor.
Disabled Toilets are located behind the
convenience shop Breaktime 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.
10 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0HEALTH 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
emergency. Please visit Student Services Centre in the
Atrium on the ground floor between 7:00am -
All workers (including staff, contractors and 8pm where first aiders and first aid kit are
volunteers) and students responsibilities are to; available.
Ensure their own safety and the safety of Incidents, accidents and
others
Cooperate with health and safety workplace near misses
policies or procedures
All incidents, including accidents, injuries and
Comply with the Health and Safety at Work
near misses should be recorded in the MIT health
Act and its Regulations
and safety reporting portal (Vault) no later than
Report hazards and incidents, as soon as they
24 hours after the incident, as soon as possible
become apparent
Engage with and participate in health and after the event. Please come to the Student
safety matters and consultation Services Centre in the Atrium on the ground floor
opportunities where an Ask Me! Agent can enter the incident
Support MIT in the achievement of its health on your behalf.
and safety objectives
11 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0Evacuation/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
an emergency, you should notify the
Discovery of Fire 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,
by dialing 111. assistance, visit the Student Services
Follow the evacuation instructions above Centre in the Atrium on the ground floor
and/or contact Campus Security on 09 968
8700
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 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 Student Services Centre in the Atrium
on the ground floor to have your photo taken.
Your personal details Please allow one working day for your card to be
produced. There is no charge for the first card;
We need to be able to contact you with
however, you may incur a fee for a replacement
information related to your studies, such as
card.
changes to your classes or timetable, graduation
information and results. For returning students please check the expiry
date to ensure it is current.
You will be provided with an email account to
which all MIT and Canvas communications will be Please do not punch a hole in your ID card as it
sent. You will need to set this up and check this will corrupt the card and it will cost you $10 for a
account regularly, or risk missing important replacement one.
information. You can redirect your manukaumail
to your personal email address. Please see Printing and photocopying
instructions on page 18. We may also contact you
There are ten printers/photocopiers in the
through e-text
building. Printing and photocopying can be done
It is your responsibility to ensure that the contact by using your Student ID card and the ‘follow me
details recorded for you, including your mobile printing’ instructions on the copier.
number, are up to date. Your emergency contact
To be able to use the copiers you will need to
information should also be kept current.
first register your Student ID card on a
If there are any changes from your original printer/photocopier then load money onto your
enrolment contact details you can update them card using the paystations. These are located in
using the Learner Portal https://ebs4portal- the learning space area on Floor 1 and 2.
live.manukau.ac.nz Please see page 14 on how to
Pricing is as follows:
access the Learner Portal.
Black & White from 10c per side
Photo student ID card Colour from 50c per side
Once you have received your confirmation of If you are experiencing difficulties using these
enrolment, you MUST obtain a Student ID card. machines please go to the Student Services
You will need this from day one to print, and gain Centre in Atrium on the ground floor for
access to the car park, learning spaces and other assistance.
facilities.
Printed on your card is your unique Student ID
number which never changes. You will be
13 MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0Contacting your lecturer Completion of your
Outside of your class time, the best way to
contact your lecturer is via email. In addition,
programme of study
there is a telephone with a list of staff phone It is recommended that throughout your student
numbers at the entrance of each Academic office journey you are aware of what it takes to
space. complete your programme of study, and that
prior to the last intake of study you have fulfilled
Remember your lecturer will provide their
the programme requirements to graduate and
contact details in your course outline.
paid any outstanding cross credits and fees.
Business and DT Diploma, Degree and Graduate
Learner portal Diploma students will need to complete a
The Learner Portal https://ebs4portal- Programme Completion Confirmation Form
live.manukau.ac.nz . To login for the first time available online
follow the instructions below. http://www.manukau.ac.nz/about-us/our-
faculties/business-and-information-
technology/more-information-for-students
Graduation and Collecting
your certificate
Please check your contact details are up to date
and library fines are paid. If your details have
changed recently, can you please email
manukaucampusinfo@manukau.ac.nz to advise
us of your updated contact details.
The Learner Portal allows you to view your
timetable, update your contact details, view and Graduation 2020 is scheduled to take place in
print your results and more. You can access the March. Further details will be available on the
Learner Portal on the main website. Below you website closer to the time. Please visit
will see the tab for the Learner Portal next to the https://www.manukau.ac.nz/student-
Canvas tab. life/graduation
Student feedback
We welcome your feedback on courses,
programmes and lecturers. Your feedback is an
important part of continuous improvement to the
teaching and learning environment so we can
better meet your needs. Feedback may be
collected via surveys.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 14 It is important not to walk through classes
StudyLink for student loan when they are taking place, use an
or allowance alternative path to the toilets.
Your fees should be paid, or arrangements made
for payment, before your course starts. If you
receive confirmation that you are eligible for free
fees please email us so we can resend your
statement of fees to show a nil balance. If you are
paying by student loan, we suggest you apply for
it now. For all student loan or allowance queries,
please go to:
http://www.studylink.govt.nz/ OR
phone 0800 88 99 00
For any queries about fees, simply email
enrolments@manukau.ac.nz with your name,
student ID number and date of birth.
More information about payment of your fees
can be found on the reverse side of your
Statement of Fees form.
Using the learning spaces
When you are in the learning spaces please be
aware of the following:
When moving through the learning spaces,
please be considerate and not disturb classes
that are being taught.
Develop an ‘open plan voice’. You don’t have
to whisper, but avoid loud conversations and
shouting.
During class your mobile phone must be
switched off. Whilst in the building at all
other times try to answer your phone quickly
and leave your mobile on silent/vibration.
The noise of ringing phones can be disturbing
for those in the immediate vicinity.
To recharge your devices there are power
sockets located in the desks in the enclosed
spaces. Please be mindful that you don’t
create a potential tripping hazard.
If you like to listen to music or watch video
content online, use headphones.
Ensure the learning space is left tidy, ready
for the next class. Please dispose of your
rubbish using the bins provided.
No food or drinks other than closed top
water bottles are allowed in learning spaces.
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 15culturally responsive and visible to aid in the
Using the social spaces academic success of the learner is accessible in
both of these spaces.
When you are in the social spaces please be
aware of the following:
You will find power sockets in the floor boxes
under or adjacent to the furniture. Please be
mindful that you don’t create a potential
tripping hazard.
Students must use the designated social
areas when eating on campus. Please
dispose of your rubbish using the bins
provided.
Student social areas are cleaned twice daily –
after lunch and mid-evening.
Spills – please clean these immediately as
they can cause a slip hazard.
Quiet spaces for study
Unoccupied learning spaces can be used for quiet
spaces to study but please be prepared to move
if a lecturer has booked this space and needs to
teach a class. These spaces become more readily
available after 5pm. MIT Manukau campus has a
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
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 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 2019 v6.0 17LEARNING AT MIT MANUKAU
classmates, and submit and collect assignments.
Teaching and learning 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 2019 v6.0 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 please email rpl.fbit@manukau.ac.nz
or not by the end of the first two weeks.
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 2019 v6.0 19MIT may, at its discretion, grant results that
Assessments and grades 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 Business)
Code Meaning A+ 85 – 100
A Pass with distinction A 75 – 84
B Pass with merit B+ 70 – 74
C Pass B 60 – 69
D Fail C 50 – 59
E Fail P Pass
F Fail AP Aegrotat pass
FCW Failed course work CP Conceded pass
FF Failed final RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
W Withdrawn from course
NC Did not complete course
AP Aegrotat pass
X Exemption
CC Cross credit
CP Conceded pass
RP Restricted pass
RPL Recognition of Prior Learning
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 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 2019 v6.0 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 2019 v6.0 22Follow-up on assessments Unable to present work for a summative
assessment at the time it is due and where an
If you have submitted assessments for marking it extension of time is not available; or
is your responsibility to follow up with your Unable to attend a test or examination; or
lecturer. This is important because some Prevented from preparing for a summative
programmes allow you to do a resubmission or assessment; or
reassessment, particularly at the end of the Seriously impaired in their performance in a
intake. Email is usually the best way to contact test or examination; and
your lecturer (see your course outline for details).
An alternative summative assessment is not
Assignments will usually be handed back in class available; and
or online or your lecturer may arrange for you to The relevant Programme or Training Scheme
collect them at a specified date and time. Regulations allow for an aegrotat pass to be
Resubmissions/Extensions. granted; and
They are enrolled in the programme or
Courses that have competency-based assessment training scheme to which the application
may have opportunities to resit/resubmit an relates, and all fees have been paid.
assessment. When these opportunities are
available your lecturer will advise you of the You must provide a medical certificate or other
process. appropriate evidence of the illness, injury,
bereavement or other exceptional circumstances
Disability Support within five working days of the date on which the
If you have a disability and require support (e.g. assessment was due, or the date of the test.
specialised equipment or a reader-writer for The medical certificate or other documentary
exams) please contact Disability Support at least evidence must contain the opinion of a suitably
three weeks before your test/exam. You can qualified person that you were not capable of
reach them on 09 968 7668 or email disability@ presenting the work for assessment or attending
manukau.ac.nz the test, and a reason must be stated.
Aegrotats The Programme Committee may grant an
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
be available for some programmes, training If you have failed to present work for assessment
schemes or courses. because you were not familiar with the published
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
complete a summative assessment by providing: To apply for an aegrotat, please email
manukaucampusinfo@manukau.ac.nz
An extension of time;
An opportunity for further assessment or For detailed information regarding aegrotats visit
resubmission; or MIT student regulations and policies at
Examination or test assistance to http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
undertake the assessment students/student-regulations-and-policies
If, due to illness, injury, bereavement or other
exceptional circumstances beyond your control,
and you are:
MIT MANUKAU CAMPUS STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 v6.0 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 2019 v6.0 24MIT Manukau Campus investigation during assessment; however no identifying
information shall be kept.
process
Allegation made Consequences of misconduct in
An incident report will be completed and forward
assessment
to the Head of School, or a delegate, for For a first offence, once misconduct has been
investigation. Appropriate evidence will be proven, one or more of the following penalties
included if relevant. may be imposed:
Student Advised a mark of zero, or no pass for the
assessment
Within eight working days the student will
a written reprimand and/ or warning
receive a copy of the incident report and a
a reduced mark for the assessment
written request to attend an interview.
for a competency based a assessment there
Interview may be the possibility of a resit under
An interview will be carried out by a person controlled conditions, upon payment of a fee
independent of the incident and the outcome will A record of the misconduct and the penalty
be recorded on the incident report. If necessary a imposed will be kept on record by the Academic
copy of the completed incident report will be Registrar. Disciplinary action is outlined in Statute
sent to the Head of School. 08 http://www.manukau.ac.nz/current-
students/student-regulations-and-policies
Proven Misconduct?
YES Having difficulties?
Within three working days the Head of School will
send a written report to the Academic Registrar Academic Progress
First offence If you have not made satisfactory academic
progress in your studies it is important that you
The Academic Registrar will advise the Head
receive support and appropriate academic
of School to take action.
advice.
A penalty will be imposed by Head of School
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 School 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 enrolment
Chief Executive. periods 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 General Manager and then by the Executive
be forwarded to the Academic Registry and General Manager, Academic. For further
marked as an incident of unproven misconduct
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