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Faculty of Humanities and Business Student Handbook 2022 NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC LEVEL 4 NZ3418 Disclaimer The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only. UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g. • Programme location • Lecture times • Staff • Other matters
Contents COVID-19 ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Programme Information ......................................................................................................................... 9 Programme Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 15 Pathway Diagrams ................................................................................................................................ 19 Student Responsibilities........................................................................................................................ 20 Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................................................ 21 Appendix 2 – Request for Extension ..................................................................................................... 22 Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ........................................................................... 23 Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit .......................................................................................... 24 Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 2
COVID-19
Following our consultation last year, UCOL has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination mandate from 1
February 2022. You can read it at www.ucol.ac.nz/covid-19
Our Policy requires all ākonga (students), kaimahi (staff, contractors), and manuhiri (visitors) to be
fully vaccinated or have a Ministry of Health medical exemption in order to come onto all UCOL
campuses/sites. The Policy does not apply to secondary school students, including U-Skills students
(per the Ministry of Education’s regulation). Ākonga studying completely online or by distance do not
need to be vaccinated to study, but they are only allowed to come to campus to access disability and
health services.
We all need to do our part to make our campuses a safer place. While you’re on campus please:
• Stay home if you are sick – If you’re feeling unwell, isolate wherever you are and call Healthline
on 0800 358 5453. If you get a COVID-19 test, please inform your lecturer and
healthinfo@ucol.ac.nz who will keep this information confidential. Please remain at home
until after you’ve received a negative result, and your symptoms have cleared.
• Show your Vaccine Pass when asked.
• Use the COVID Tracer app – UCOL has QR codes displayed at all entrances, please scan in using
the COVID Tracer app.
• Follow any regulations in place for the traffic light setting we are in. These will be shared with
you via email, and on campus’ display screens.
• Wear a mask – these are compulsory and should be used while indoors and moving around
campus spaces (unless you have a medical exemption card).
• Follow good personal hygiene protocols – these include:
o Washing and drying your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing.
o Using soap or hand sanitiser.
o Covering coughs or sneezes with tissues or your elbow.
o Placing used tissues in rubbish bins or in a plastic bag.
o Avoiding touching your face.
o Tidy up after yourself, especially if you’ve been eating and drinking.
If you have any COVID-19 related questions, or you need to inform UCOL about anything COVID-19
related, please speak with your lecturer and email our Health & Safety team at healthinfo@ucol.ac.nz.
No matter what the year throws at us, we will make every attempt to find ways to make your study
happen. We guarantee we will keep you as safe as possible by providing support services, thorough
and regular cleaning of our campuses, and by setting up our learning spaces to meet social distancing
requirements. We will keep you informed as the public health situation changes.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 3Quick Links Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at Student Intranet to find the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and forms. These are located in Policies and Procedures under UCOL Info. The Academic Statute and Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic), two important documents that set out the main rules and processes you need to be aware of, can be found under Related Documents to the left of the Policies and Procedures page. Outstanding Fees All fees are due to be paid in full by the first day teaching starts. Students who have not paid all of their fees (including outstanding library fines or other debts with UCOL) will not be eligible to graduate. See Academic Statute. Computer Suites The computer facilities provided by UCOL are available to every enrolled student. Your password is the key to your account. Never share your login and password details with anyone else. You will also be held responsible for any activities that take place under this account name. Further information about computer use at UCOL can be found on the Information Technology page. See Computer Use Policy. Student ID Cards Your student ID card helps you access certain rooms, borrow library equipment and other important functions. You can obtain your ID card from the Information Centre. Printing and Photocopying Printers and photocopiers are operated from your student ID card. The cost of using them is deducted from your account. You can top up your credit at the Information Centre and check your balance at Print Credit. Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at Connect to UCOL. Car Parking Car parks are provided for UCOL students and staff only. For Palmerston North car parks, all vehicles must be registered and display a current year UCOL car parking sticker. This sticker can be obtained at the Information Centre. Further information is available on the Car Parking Information page. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges what you have learned from other programmes and qualifications, life experiences, work experiences, training programmes and workshops and measures this against the requirements of the programme you are enrolled in. You can be awarded credit towards a qualification if you can satisfactorily demonstrate that your prior qualifications and experience reaches the required standard. You should apply within two weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 4
Student Support
Student support is available to help you succeed. Possible types of support include:
Health services
Disability support
Learning services
Maori education support
Scholarships and financial hardship support
Library resources
More information on how to access this support is provided on the student intranet on the Learning
& Study and Health Matters pages.
Concerns and Complaints
Please refer to the Student Complaints Policy and Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure for
information on how you can raise a concern or complaint and the process that follows.
Health and Safety
We all have a responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy work and study environment. See Student
Health and Safety Obligations Policy and Student Health and Emergency Procedure.
Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
For the safety and well-being of yourself and others, UCOL has policies regarding smoking, drugs and
alcohol.
Smoking is not permitted on any UCOL campus or facility. This smoke free policy applies 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day. See Smoke Free Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL activity if a staff member considers you are under the
influence of drugs/substances. This may lead to suspension from your programme and even to having
your enrolment cancelled. The Police may be notified of any illegal activity related to the use or
possession of drugs or substances. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL related activity if a staff member believes you are under
the influence of alcohol. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Withdrawal
Before you decide to withdraw from your programme, you should talk to staff on your programme.
Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If
you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Details/Circumstances Form. These can
be obtained from the Information Centre.
Fee Refunds – Domestic Students
The rules for fee refunds if you withdraw are outlined in the Admission & Enrolment Guide and
Student Fee Refund Procedure.
Fee Refunds – International Students
Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee
refunds for international students.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 5International Students International Student Support can help international students with any questions they might have. Further information is available on the International Students page. See International Students Procedure. Whānau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whanaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 6
Welcome Welcome to the New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 programme. We hope you enjoy your time with us. This programme handbook is accessible on-line. It is designed to give you most of the information you may require to successfully complete your programme. The programme handbook covers the programme content and rules and the relevant Academic Board Statute sections. However, should you still have questions regarding your study etc., please do not hesitate to contact your lecturers. The New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 programme offered at UCOL aims to prepare you for work in the music industry as performing musicians who have the technical knowledge to perform with confidence. The Certificate may lead to employment or self-employment as an entry-level musician at a range of events and venues. A large part of the programme is self-directed, and to gain full benefit from the programme you should allow at least 20 hours per week outside studio time to complete assignments. UCOL is committed to providing flexible teaching and a student-centred learning environment. Within the boundaries of timetable commitments and available resources, you will be encouraged to take full advantage of open access to the facilities and resources to explore the ways in which you learn best. The lecturers endeavour to provide an open and flexible atmosphere where you will achieve to your potential and become an independent life-long learner. They will give on-going feedback on your progress throughout the programme. We hope you find your year at UCOL challenging and rewarding, and wish you every success with your study. Dr Kawtar Tani ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO MANAGER INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY and PERFORMANCE Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 7
Staff
EXECUTIVE DEAN
Dean Rankin
ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Dr Kawtar Tani
Phone: 06 952 7001
Ext. 70309
Email: k.tani@ucol.ac.nz
PALMERSTON NORTH STAFF
LECTURER LECTURER
Graham Johnston Kane Parsons
Phone: 06 952 7001 extn Phone: 952 7001 extn 70521
70522 Email: k.parsons@ucol.ac.nz
Email: g.johnston@ucol.ac.nz
WHANGANUI STAFF
LECTURER LECTURER
Lizzie de Vegt Sacha Keating
P: 06 952 7001 extn 916 P: 06 952 7001 extn 60031
M: 021 249 7773 E: s.keating@ucol.ac.nz
E: l.devegt@ucol.ac.nz
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 8Programme Information Length The New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 is a full-time 120 credit programme of 34 teaching weeks running over two semesters of 17 weeks each. The programme is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Completion of this programme is required within three years of the date of first enrolment. Start/Finish Dates Semester One Term 1 21 February to 14 April Mid-semester break 15 April to 01 May Term 2 02 May to 08 July Semester Break 09 July to 24 July Semester Two Term 3 25 July to 30 September Mid-semester break 01 October to 16 October Term 4 17 October to 25 November Holidays Semester One Good Friday 15 April Easter Monday 18 April UCOL Day 19 April (Tuesday) (campus is closed on this date) ANZAC Day 25 April Queen’s Birthday 06 June Matariki 24 June Semester Two Labour Day 25 October (observed on Monday 24 October) Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 9
NZ Certificate in Music: Calendar 2022
UCOL Wk No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Music Wk No BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK 1 2 3 4 5
Monday 27-Dec 3-Jan 10-Jan 17-Jan 24-Jan 31-Jan 7-Feb 14-Feb 21-Feb 28-Feb 7-Mar 14-Mar 21-Mar
Tuesday 28-Dec 4-Jan 11-Jan 18-Jan 25-Jan 1-Feb 8-Feb 15-Feb 22-Feb 1-Mar 8-Mar 15-Mar 22-Mar
Wednesday 29-Dec 5-Jan 12-Jan 19-Jan 26-Jan 2-Feb 9-Feb 16-Feb 23-Feb 2-Mar 9-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar
Thursday 30-Dec 6-Jan 13-Jan 20-Jan 27-Jan 3-Feb 10-Feb 17-Feb 24-Feb 3-Mar 10-Mar 17-Mar 24-Mar
Friday 31-Dec 7-Jan 14-Jan 21-Jan 28-Jan 4-Feb 11-Feb 18-Feb 25-Feb 4-Mar 11-Mar 18-Mar 25-Mar
Saturday 1-Jan 8-Jan 15-Jan 22-Jan 29-Jan 5-Feb 12-Feb 19-Feb 26-Feb 5-Mar 12-Mar 19-Mar 26-Mar
Sunday 2-Jan 9-Jan 16-Jan 23-Jan 30-Jan 6-Feb 13-Feb 20-Feb 27-Feb 6-Mar 13-Mar 20-Mar 27-Mar
UCOL Wk No 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Music Wk No 6 7 8 BREAK BREAK 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Monday 28-Mar 4-Apr 11-Apr 18-Apr 25-Apr 2-May 9-May 16-May 23-May 30-May 6-Jun 13-Jun 20-Jun
Tuesday 29-Mar 5-Apr 12-Apr 19-Apr 26-Apr 3-May 10-May 17-May 24-May 31-May 7-Jun 14-Jun 21-Jun
Wednesday 30-Mar 6-Apr 13-Apr 20-Apr 27-Apr 4-May 11-May 18-May 25-May 1-Jun 8-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun
Thursday 31-Mar 7-Apr 14-Apr 21-Apr 28-Apr 5-May 12-May 19-May 26-May 2-Jun 9-Jun 16-Jun 23-Jun
Friday 1-Apr 8-Apr 15-Apr 22-Apr 29-Apr 6-May 13-May 20-May 27-May 3-Jun 10-Jun 17-Jun 24-Jun
Saturday 2-Apr 9-Apr 16-Apr 23-Apr 30-Apr 7-May 14-May 21-May 28-May 4-Jun 11-Jun 18-Jun 25-Jun
Sunday 3-Apr 10-Apr 17-Apr 24-Apr 1-May 8-May 15-May 22-May 29-May 5-Jun 12-Jun 19-Jun 26-Jun
UCOL Wk No 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Music Wk No 17 18 BREAK BREAK 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Monday 27-Jun 4-Jul 11-Jul 18-Jul 25-Jul 1-Aug 8-Aug 15-Aug 22-Aug 29-Aug 5-Sep 12-Sep 19-Sep
Tuesday 28-Jun 5-Jul 12-Jul 19-Jul 26-Jul 2-Aug 9-Aug 16-Aug 23-Aug 30-Aug 6-Sep 13-Sep 20-Sep
Wednesday 29-Jun 6-Jul 13-Jul 20-Jul 27-Jul 3-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug 24-Aug 31-Aug 7-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep
Thursday 30-Jun 7-Jul 14-Jul 21-Jul 28-Jul 4-Aug 11-Aug 18-Aug 25-Aug 1-Sep 8-Sep 15-Sep 22-Sep
Friday 1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul 5-Aug 12-Aug 19-Aug 26-Aug 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep
Saturday 2-Jul 9-Jul 16-Jul 23-Jul 30-Jul 6-Aug 13-Aug 20-Aug 27-Aug 3-Sep 10-Sep 17-Sep 24-Sep
Sunday 3-Jul 10-Jul 17-Jul 24-Jul 31-Jul 7-Aug 14-Aug 21-Aug 28-Aug 4-Sep 11-Sep 18-Sep 25-Sep
UCOL Wk No 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Music Wk No 28 BREAK BREAK 29 30 31 32 33 34 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
Monday 26-Sep 3-Oct 10-Oct 17-Oct 24-Oct 31-Oct 7-Nov 14-Nov 21-Nov 28-Nov 5-Dec 12-Dec 19-Dec
Tuesday 27-Sep 4-Oct 11-Oct 18-Oct 25-Oct 1-Nov 8-Nov 15-Nov 22-Nov 29-Nov 6-Dec 13-Dec 20-Dec
Wednesday 28-Sep 5-Oct 12-Oct 19-Oct 26-Oct 2-Nov 9-Nov 16-Nov 23-Nov 30-Nov 7-Dec 14-Dec 21-Dec
Thursday 29-Sep 6-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 27-Oct 3-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov 1-Dec 8-Dec 15-Dec 22-Dec
Friday 30-Sep 7-Oct 14-Oct 21-Oct 28-Oct 4-Nov 11-Nov 18-Nov 25-Nov 2-Dec 9-Dec 16-Dec 23-Dec
Saturday 1-Oct 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 29-Oct 5-Nov 12-Nov 19-Nov 26-Nov 3-Dec 10-Dec 17-Dec 24-Dec
Sunday 2-Oct 9-Oct 16-Oct 23-Oct 30-Oct 6-Nov 13-Nov 20-Nov 27-Nov 4-Dec 11-Dec 18-Dec 25-Dec
Public Holidays Weekends UCOL - Teaching Days & Week Numbers Programme Orientation
UCOL Closed UCOL Break Music – Week Numbers & Breaks End Date
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 10Programme Structure
Lecturer
Course Pre/co- Local Supported Independent
Title Level
Number requisites Credits Learning Learning Hours
Hours
Music Theory MUS40100 4 - 30 180 120
Performance and
MUS40101 4 - 15 80 70
Technology 1a
Performance and
MUS40102 4 - 15 80 70
Technology 1b
Composition and
MUS40103 4 - 15 90 60
Technology 1a
Composition and
MUS40104 4 - 15 90 60
Technology 1b
Industry 1a MUS40105 4 - 15 90 60
Industry 1b MUS40106 4 Industry 1a 15 90 60
Totals for
- - - 120 700 500
programme
Credits
A minimum of 120 credits is required to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4, i.e. you
must successfully complete the work requirements for all courses.
Courses
Music Theory (Level 4, Credits 30)
To enable you to apply elementary music theory in a practical, written and aural environment:
identify and demonstrate basic and elementary forms of written musical notation in
contemporary music theory; and
identify and demonstrate basic and elementary elements of pitch/harmony and melody in
contemporary music theory.
Performance and Technology 1a (Level 4, Credits 15)
To provide you with opportunities to perform and analyse a range of musical styles and performance
technology in a range of performance environments:
further develop skills on a selected Instrument;
rehearse and perform original compositions and arrangements in a range of live
performance environments as a solo performer and/or ensemble;
demonstrate basic operation of a range of live performance technologies; and
examine the influences of New Zealand music between 1950 and 1980.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 11Performance and Technology 1b (Level 4, Credits 20)
To provide you with opportunities to perform and analyse a range of musical styles and devise
strategies for performance technology in a range of performance environments:
demonstrate intermediate skills on a selected Instrument;
identify the technology required for a range of performance environments;
examine the influences on New Zealand music from 1980 – present; and
perform and critique original compositions and/or arrangements in a range of live
performance environments as a solo performer and/or ensemble.
Composition and Technology 1a (Level 4, Credits 15)
To provide you with the opportunity to compose and record music in the studio and Digital Audio
Workstations (DAW):
demonstrate an understanding of the basic operation of recording studio equipment and
processes;
demonstrate an understanding of computer music production; and
compose a song as a solo artist or ensemble and be recorded.
Composition and Technology 1b (Level 4, Credits 24)
To provide you with the opportunity to compose and record music for a range of scenarios.
Learning Outcomes:
demonstrate a range of basic audio processing techniques;
demonstrate a basic understanding of sound and production; and
compose and record music for a range of industry scenarios.
Industry 1a (Level 4, Credits 15)
To enable you to develop the skills and knowledge to function in the music industry of New Zealand
Aotearoa:
identify the impact of Māori culture on the music industry of Aotearoa New Zealand;
demonstrate personal and professional skills and strategies for life as a musician in New
Zealand; and
identify the functions and roles of a range of stakeholders in the music industry in New
Zealand.
Industry 1b (Level 4, Credits 15)
To enable you to manage a basic project as an individual or group:
develop and implement a short project or event;
demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of marketing and design in a music
context; and
develop promotional material for an artist or group.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 12Aims
The aim of this programme is to prepare graduates for work in the music industry as performing
musicians who have the technical knowledge to perform with confidence.
Graduation Requirements
A New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 will be awarded on achievement of 120 credits. To pass
each course, you must attain a ‘Competency’ pass.
Distinction and Merit Awards:
To gain an award with Distinction, you must have gained Merit in at least 90% of the
courses.
To gain an award with Merit, you must have gained Merit in at least 80% of the courses.
To be awarded Merit you must clearly surpass the standard required to achieve competency in each
assessment, according to the following criteria:
you must gain Competency achieved on the first submission;
you must demonstrate at least two of the following:
o excellence in presentation;
o meet all negotiated deadlines for assessment tasks and completion of units;
o evidence of extra/original though, analysis, wider reading, information gathering and
research;
o active participation and interaction.
Off-Campus Learning
Off-campus activities will include:
field trips to music venues or other relevant industry workplaces;
performing live to audiences in off-campus venues such as schools or halls; and
touring to perform live music in a number of venues
UCOL has systems in place to ensure your safety and welfare. Any documentation related to the safety
of the off-campus activity will be forwarded to you prior to the event.
Student Learning Off-Campus Procedure
Student Work Experience and Off-campus Learning Policy
Student Work Experience Procedure
Health and Safety
The following hazards are associated with the programme:
amplifier volume;
PA/Monitor volume;
headphone volume;
tripping over cables;
back injury from lifting equipment;
electrocution from faulty equipment or mains; and
repetitive strain injuries through continued use of instruments and computers.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 13A hazard register will be prepared and all health and safety issues including controls for the hazards will be discussed during orientation. This information will also be detailed in the student handbook which will be available electronically to all students enrolled on the programme. You may engage in educational visits that are related to the learning outcomes of the programme. When educational visits occur, you are specifically briefed with regard to your responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of those around them in the context of the learning activity. All off-campus learning activities are conducted in accordance with UCOL policies and procedures. All matters related to issues of health and safety are detailed in the Student Handbook, and included in and referred to as part of the programme orientation activities. Refer also to Student Health and Emergency Procedure and Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy. Programme Materials and Costs You will be given a list of the materials needed to complete the units of learning. These materials are essential to enable you to succeed in the programme and therefore they must be purchased at the commencement of the programme. You will be responsible for any equipment provided by UCOL and may be required to cover the cost of any equipment which is damaged through misuse or carelessness. Note: All equipment and books belonging to UCOL must be returned and debts settled before you can graduate with your certificate. Required/Recommended Texts Contemporary Music Theory - Level One: A Complete Harmony and Theory Method for the Pop and Jazz Musician. Additional reading material will be specified in the course outline provided by the lecturer at the beginning of the semester. You may use texts and other books, journals, on-line databases, and the Internet to increase their awareness and knowledge of the subject material. Staff Studios The staff endeavour to make themselves available to students whenever practicable. When requiring assistance from a staff member it is suggested you approach them at the end of a class. Staff can also be reached via email or phone. It is recommended that you make an appointment to see a staff member whenever possible. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 14
Programme Assessment Assessment Methodology This programme uses achievement-based grades, but within the Performance and Technology 1a course there is a competency based assessment which must be passed to pass the course. In determining the overall grade for that course, a course grade result based on a percentage (A to E) will only be available to students if they have received a ‘pass’ for the competency-based assessment. If a student receives a ‘not achieved’ for a competency-based assessment within a course, they will be deemed to have ‘not passed (the course) due to not meeting a specific requirement. Results will be specified in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute as follows: A (+/-) Pass with Distinction B (+/-) Pass with Merit C (+) Pass D Fail E Fail F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments for a course and CAR (Grade) (AEG) Aegrotat Pass CR Specified or Unspecified or Cross Credit W Withdrawn R Restricted Pass CO Conceded Pass CP Conditional Pass The following percentages for each grade shall be used: A+ 85 – 100 A 80 – 84 A- 75 – 79 B+ 70 – 74 B 65 – 69 B- 60 – 64 C+ 55 – 59 C 50 – 54 D 40 – 49 E 0 – 39 F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) Academic Statute Assessment Procedure Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 15
Te Reo Māori
UCOL acknowledges the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and endorses the right of its students to
use Te Reo Māori in assessments. If you are fluent in Te Reo and wish to be assessed in it, you should
inform your lecturers of this at the beginning of the programme. See Assessment in Te Reo Māori
Procedure.
Schedule of Assessment
Your lecturers maintain an assessment schedule outlining due dates for assessments on a central
planning timetable. The purpose of this timetable is to ensure a spread of the assessment load.
Assignments may take the form of oral presentations, performances, written assignments and tests.
Conduct During Assessments
During your study, you are expected to observe and comply with the Academic Statute and all
programme regulations. Plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:
Copying from or inappropriate communicating with another person during an exam or
assessment
Possessing any unauthorised material during an exam or assessment
Submitting any work for assessment that is not your own and whose author has not been
acknowledged
Copying another’s work
Collaborating with others in the preparation of material, except where this is an assessment
requirement
Resubmitting work without prior written approval of the lecturer
Turnitin, or a similar programme, may be used to determine whether you have committed academic
dishonesty. See Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Procedure.
Part VIII of the Academic Statute outlines the disciplinary proceedings that apply should you breach
these rules.
Extensions
Extensions for an assessment can only be granted prior to the assessment due date in exceptional
circumstances. These circumstances may include:
Sickness – in which case a medical certificate must be presented to the lecturer.
Bereavement – in which case the lecturer must be informed as soon as possible.
Extenuating circumstances – these circumstances must be explained to the lecturer and proof
may be required.
An application for an extension must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 2 –
Request for Extension form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via
email which must include all the information required by the form.
You will receive notification of the outcome once your lecturer has reached a decision. Extensions will
be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise.
Where an extension has been granted, and the extension deadline has been met, no penalties will
apply. Your assessment will be marked and feedback provided in the same way as if the assessment
was submitted on the original date and time.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 16Penalties for Late Submissions
The following conditions apply to all late submissions of assessments that do not have an approved
extension:
All assessment work received after the due date and time, and not subject to a lecturer-
approved extension, will attract a penalty.
The penalty for late submission is the deduction of 10% of the mark achieved for each day
beyond the due date for submission.
The penalty is applied for a maximum of five (5) days.
An assessment received after one week from the due date for submission will be returned
unmarked and a zero (0) grade will be entered.
No late submissions may be accepted after marked assessments have been returned to
students, unless it can be determined that there will be no advantage to the student
submitting the late assessment or disadvantage to students who have submitted the work on
time.
Reconsideration of Results
If you believe that your assessment has been incorrectly assessed, you can apply to your lecturer for
a reconsideration of result within five (5) days of the return of the assessment. You must apply in
writing using the Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result form at the back of this handbook.
You may be charged a fee for this process.
Your result may be unchanged, raised or lowered following reconsideration. The reconsidered result
will be recorded as the final result. However, you still have the right to appeal this result in accordance
with the Academic Statute.
Resubmits and Resits
An application for a resubmit or resit must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix
4 – Request for Resubmit/Resit form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic
form via email which must include all the information required by the form. You may be charged a
fee for this process.
Special Passes
If through illness, accident, bereavement or other exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you
are unable to complete an assessment or programme, you can apply for a Special Pass.
The four types of Special Passes are:
Aegrotat Pass: awarded when you are unable to present work for assessment at the time it is
due, you are unable to attend a test or examination, or your performance is seriously impaired
in a test or examination.
Conceded Pass: awarded when you have otherwise reached an acceptable standard in the
programme but have narrowly failed one course, thus affecting your ability to complete the
qualification.
Conditional Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard but in all other aspects have demonstrated an ability to meet it.
Restricted Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard for the course and, if awarded, does not qualify you to enrol in a subsequent
course/programme for which a pass in the original course is a pre-requisite.
If you are interested in requesting a Special Pass, contact your lecturer. Programme curriculum
regulations and other conditions may apply.
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NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 17Academic Appeals The academic appeals process is outlined in Part IX of the Academic Statute. Inability to Meet Programme Requirements Under certain circumstances, an individual study contract may be drawn up to encourage you to meet programme requirements. Any failure to meet this contract may result in you being asked to leave the programme. If you have a serious health problem or other personal circumstances that impact on your ability to meet programme requirements, please inform your Lecturer. Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be obtained from the Information Centre. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 18
Pathway Diagrams
New Zealand Certificate in
Music
(Level 4)
Music Pathway
(Level 5)
Music degrees and
diplomas offered by other Higher level diploma or
providers degree study in
e.g., Whitireia’s Bachelor Music/Teaching
of Applied Arts (Music)
Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022
NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 19Student Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities
All students at UCOL are expected and required not to do any one or more of the following things for
any examination or assessment:
Copy from or inappropriately communicate with another person.
Possess any unauthorised material such as books, printed or written paper, electronic
material or any other material.
Plagiarise the work of another without indicating that the ideas and/or words are not the
student’s own.
Collaborate with others in the preparation of material, except where this has been approved
as an assessment requirement.
Resubmit prior work without prior written approval of the programme staff.
Use any other unfair means.
Non-academic Responsibilities
All students at UCOL (whether on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus) are expected and
required to behave at all times in a reasonable and lawful manner in the circumstances.
Without limiting the first statement, you are required:
To observe all UCOL health and safety rules.
To treat all people (whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus), including UCOL
staff and students, in a lawful manner in the circumstances and with respect and
consideration.
To attend UCOL course activities and tuition without the influence of alcohol and/or unlawful
substances.
To take reasonable care not to damage or destroy UCOL resources and to use all UCOL
resources in accordance with UCOL’s directions.
Not to harass any person whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus.
Not to discriminate against any person in a way which is unlawful.
To act in a manner that maintains your well-being and that of other staff and students at UCOL.
Quick Links
Further information is available at:
Academic Statute
Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic)
Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy
Student Health and Emergency Procedure
Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022
NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 20Appendix 1 – Study Contract Student Name: Date: I hereby acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of my student handbook. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within that handbook. I understand that, should I breach any of the above mentioned rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from part or all of my programme or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my programme, it is my responsibility to complete a Change of Circumstances Form and to submit it immediately to Student Information. Signed: I have explained any areas of concern or confusion expressed regarding the rules and conditions stated in the student handbook. I am assured that the student understands his/her obligations as a student on this programme. Lecturer Name: Date Received: Signed: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 21
Appendix 2 – Request for Extension Student Name: Date: I would like to request an extension for the submission of assessment for the following: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: Date Due: Reason for Requesting Extension: I declare that the information given is correct and true. Signed: Lecturer Name: Date Received: Decision: Declined / Approved (circle one) for ______ day(s) Reason Declined: Note: Requests must be made prior to the due date. Extensions will be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise. Extensions will only be issued to those who have genuine reasons for not being able to complete assessments. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 22
Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result Student Name: Date: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: I request reconsideration of my result for the above test/assessment. I understand that the mark I receive from this reconsideration will appear on my final transcript. Yours sincerely Signed: Note: This request must be made within five (5) days of receiving your original result. Lecturer Name: Date Received: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 23
Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit Student Name: Date: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: Date Due: Reason for Requesting Resubmit/Resit: Supporting Documentation Attached: Medical certificate Employer Other (specify) Signed: Lecturer Name: Date Received: Decision: Declined / Approved (circle one) Reason Declined: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2022 NZ3418 New Zealand Certificate in Music Level 4 24
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