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Student Handbook 2017
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
Diploma in Agribusiness Management L5 Palmerston North based
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Table of Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Programme Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
Programme Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 11
Pathways Diagram ................................................................................................................................ 15
Student Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................ 16
Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................................................ 17
Appendix 2 – Request for Extension ..................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ........................................................................... 19
Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit .......................................................................................... 20
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Welcome Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies. This programme of study that leads to the New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management Level 5 aims to offer you an introduction to the competencies required for agribusiness management within the primary industry sector. The programme also seeks to provide learners with transferable and work ready skills by learning in a realistic working environment. This handbook has been designed to outline the course content, programme overview and to assist you in the provision of study throughout the year. From the team, enjoy your study throughout the year 2017!
Margot Ferrick Head of School Technology Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies
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Quick Links
Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at http://student.ucol.ac.nz 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 http://student.ucol.ac.nz/MoneyMatters/Pages/Print-Credit.aspx.
Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at http://connect.ucol.ac.nz.
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
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weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form.
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 Free Campus and Substance Abuse 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 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 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.
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Fee Refunds – International Students Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee refunds for international students.
International 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.
Whanau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whānaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured.
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Staff
EXECUTIVE DEAN
Dr Nicky van der Bergh, DMinTh; MTS; BTh; BS.BusAdmin; Dip Hosp. Mgt; Dip Couns; NC Cookery HEAD OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGIES
Margot Ferrick NCALNE, BHSc (Nsg),
Phone: 06 952 7117 or 952 7001 ext 70117 or 027 0323 5306 Email: [email protected] EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jen Trow NCALNE, NZCS, BEd, MEd(Admin)
Phone: 06 952 7218 or 952 7001 ext 70218 or 021 919 129 Email: [email protected] LECTURER Cheralyn Sorrel Cert in E-learning Design and Development, Cert in Adult Teaching (Advanced), BTEC Business & Finance, BA (Hons) Business Studies, PG Cert in Education
Email: [email protected]
ADMINISTRATOR Donna Meehan Phone: 06 972 7001 ext. 70902 Email: [email protected]
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Programme Information
Length
This is a full time 54 week programme consisting of 45 teaching weeks and nine holiday
weeks. You commence the programme at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2.
Completion of this programme is required within three years of the date of first enrolment.
Start/Finish Dates
Term 1 6 March 2016 to Friday 6 May Break Monday 8 to Friday 12 May Term 2 Monday 15 May to Friday 14 July Break Monday 17 July to Friday 4 August Term 3 Monday 7 August to Friday 6 October Break Monday 9 to Friday 20 October Term 4 Monday 23 October to Friday 22 December Break Monday 25 December 2017 to Friday 12 January 2018 Term 5 Monday 15 January 2018 to Friday 16 March 2018
Holidays
Semester One Waitangi Day 6 February Good Friday 14 April Easter Monday 17 April Easter Tuesday 18 April ANZAC Day 25 April Queen’s Birthday 5 June
Semester Two Labour Day 23 October
Timetable
This programme is designed for those who are in a management capacity in an agribusiness, or who have some industry or other relevant experience and are ready to advance into a management position within an agribusiness.
It would be an advantage for you to have access to financial and production performance information about a specific agribusiness as this is required for the courses within the programme.
Your personalised timetable will be available just prior to classes starting, and will comprise a weekly commitment of:
8 hours of lecturer supported learning online A two hour on-campus tutorial 23 hours of self-directed learning (your own time spent on research and study to complete
your written assignments)
You will need access to a multimedia PC, windows 7 and above (for those with a Mac, leopard and above) and the internet to complete on-line learning requirements.
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Programme Structure
Title Course Number Level
Pre-requisites
Local
Credits
Agribusiness Planning 1 5 Nil 30
Financial Management 2 5 Nil 30
Resource Management 3 5 Nil 30
Human Resource Management 4 5 Nil 30
Agribusiness Report 5 5 1, 2, 3, 4 30
Programme Totals 150
Aims
The aim of this programme is to provide you with agribusiness management skills and knowledge to enable your improved job performance and a credential to enhance employment opportunities. It is designed for those in a management position in an agribusiness or those who have relevant experience and are ready to move into a management position within an agribusiness.
It is recommended that you first enrol in the following courses in order to gain a good background:
Human Resource Management Financial Management
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded the New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management L5 you will need to gain achievement in all courses of the programme as shown in the table above.
Compulsory Academic Requirements
There are no compulsory academic requirements
Off-Campus Learning
There is no required work experience for this programme, however as previously stated It would be an advantage for you to have access to financial and production performance information about a specific agribusiness as this is required for the courses within the programme.
Health and Safety
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 you in the context of the learning activity.
All off-campus learning activities are conducted in accordance with UCOL policies and procedures.
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Programme Materials and Costs
You will need to provide the following items at your own cost:
- Access to a multimedia PC, windows 7 and above (for those with a Mac, leopard and above) and the internet to complete on-line learning requirements.
- General stationery requirements
Staff Studios
Lecturers can be contacted by telephone or email. Telephone numbers are on page 7.
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Programme Assessment
Assessment Methodology
This programme uses achievement-based assessment and results will be specified in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute as follows:
Grading Scale
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)
Written advice regarding the methods of assessment, the due dates for any piece of course work or assessment which will contribute to the final result, and the relative value of each piece of work or assessment will be provided for enrolled students prior to the assessment process.
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.
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Schedule of Assessment
You will be given timelines for assignments and other assessments during your first week of class.
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. Also, see Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Policy and 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.
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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.
Penalties 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.
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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.
Academic 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.
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Pathways Diagram
New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in
Apiculture Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Primary
Production Management Level 5
New Zealand Diploma
in Agribusiness Management Level 5
New Zealand Certificate in
Apiculture (Queen Bee Rearing) Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in
Agriculture Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in
Apiculture Level 4
New Zealand Certificate in Primary
Production Management Level 5
New Zealand Diploma
in Agribusiness Management Level 5
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Student 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
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Appendix 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:
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Appendix 2 – Request for Extension Student Name:
Date:
I would like to request an extension for the submission of assessment for the following: Programme:
Paper:
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.
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Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Paper:
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:
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Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit
Student Name:
Date:
Programme:
Paper:
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: