Handbook

UNSW Students may be granted Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) which may or may not reduce the amount of learning required to achieve a degree at UNSW. Generally, RPL is only granted based on the completion of tertiary-level studies, but in exceptional circumstances may also include non-formal or informal learning such as professional experience. RPL will not be granted based on partly completed tertiary courses. All applications for RPL at UNSW are subject to UNSW Recognition of Prior Learning (Coursework Programs) Policy and Procedures. Students seeking credit for courses completed at another university are required to submit documentary evidence (course outlines, academic transcripts) to support their application, and to nominate the course(s) for which they seek credit. In addition, the following conditions apply for all UNSW Science programs (including the Science component of dual award programs): Specified course credit, i.e. credit granted for an exact or near exact equivalence to a course at UNSW, will not be granted when more than 7 years has elapsed from the successful completion of the course (or other learning) and the student’s commencement in the Science program. Where this time period is shorter it will be stipulated in the individual rules for the relevant program. Unspecified course credit (e.g. General Education or free electives) will not be granted when more than 10 years has elapsed from the successful completion of the course (or other learning) and the student’s commencement in the Science program. Students may only receive credit of up to a maximum of 50% of the coursework component of their Science program, excluding Honours. For most undergraduate programs this will be 72 UOC. For dual award programs that include a Science component, it will be a maximum of 50% of the Science component of the dual degree, excluding Honours. Credit for the other program will be assessed by the Faculty that administers that program. Applications for RPL will only be assessed for students who have accepted a place to study in a UNSW Science program. Students must formally apply for RPL unless they become a UNSW student as part of a formal Articulation Agreement. Applications for RPL should be made as early as possible in the student’s program. Students who are readmitted into a Science program after a period of unapproved absence or deferment, or after exclusion, will not necessarily retain credit for all units completed at UNSW prior to the absence if the date of completion of the units of study is greater than the 7 and 10-year rules outlined in points 1 and 2 above. In these cases, the credit retained will be decided by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) in consultation (when necessary) with the Program and/or Course Authority.

For recognition of previous flying experience, the following procedures apply.

In order for aeronautical experience gained during previous training to be used as aeronautical experience for the grant of a Recreational Pilot Licence at UNSW, these conditions must be satisfied:

1. We must have a copy of the training records made by the previous training provider – we will ask for your authority to transfer your records from your previous training provider
2. The training must have been conducted under Part 141 or 142 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 – the previous training provider will confirm this for us, if it is the case

The Head of Operations will determine the syllabus of training to be used based on the records obtained and the level of competence of the student.

Students must apply for and obtain either an Australian Security Identification Card or an Aviation Identification, both of which include an Aviation Security Status Check under Aviation Transport Security Regulations.

Students must hold a class 2 or class 1 aviation medical certificate before accepting an offer of enrolment.

This program includes practical training for the award of an Australian Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and more advanced qualifications. UNSW facilitates the practical training delivered to students by the holder of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) . Students must complete the practical training in accordance with the conditions the ReOC holder imposes to comply with civil aviation legislation.

This program includes practical flying training for the award of an Australian Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL). UNSW holds authorisations granted under civil aviation legislation to conduct flying training. Students must complete flying training in accordance with the Operations Manual approved by the regulator.

Students must pass an aviation English language proficiency assessment conducted by the Head of Operations (or delegate) to participate in the flying training component of the program.