1 programme handbook - Wellington Institute of Technology

Certificate in Web Technologies 

(Level 6) HV4477 

School of Business and IT – Information Technology 

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Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook February 2013 

HV4458 Certificate in Web Technology (Level 6)

School of Business and IT 

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK 2013 

HV4458 Certificate in Web Technology (Level 6) 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook 

HV4458 Certificate in Web Technology (Level 6) 

Publication Date: 4 March 2013

HAERE MAI 

Whai korōria ki te atua i runga rawa 

Maunga rongo ki te whenua 

Whakaaro pai ki ngā Tangata Katoa. 

Tena Koutou Katoa, 

Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Wananga o tātou. 

Kia kaha koutou ki te whai mātauranga i tēnei tau, ki te whakarongo 

hoki ki ō koutou kaiako. 

“Whāia te kotahitanga o te wairua. 

Mā te rangimārie me te aroha e paihere” 

(pursue unity of spirit, which is bound together by peace and aroha) 

He mihi nui tēnei kia koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Whare Wananga o tātou. 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4458 Programme Handbook February 2013 

Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 4

CONTENTS 

HAERE MAI............................................................................................................................................. 4 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME ......................................................................................................... 6 

EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME .......................................................................................................... 7 

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 ............................................................................................................. 8 

STAFF ................................................................................................................................................... 10 

AIMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 

GRADUATE PROFILE .......................................................................................................................... 11 

CAREERS ............................................................................................................................................. 11 

STAIRCASING ...................................................................................................................................... 11 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME ..................................................................................... 11 

GRADUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................... 11 

LEARNING AND TEACHING................................................................................................................ 12 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 13 

Assessment Rationale ................................................................................................................ 14 

Assessment Schedule ................................................................................................................ 14 

Format Of Assessments ............................................................................................................. 15 

Theory Assessment .................................................................................................................... 15 

Assessment Cover Sheets ......................................................................................................... 15 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work ......................................................................... 15 

Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments ........................................................................ 15 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date ........................................................ 15 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission ................................................................................... 16 

Assessment Results Notification ................................................................................................ 16 

Challenging Assessment Decisions ............................................................................................ 16 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH ................................................................................... 16 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS .................................................................................................................... 16 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ...................................................................................... 17 

REQUIRED TEXTS ............................................................................................................................... 17 

INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY................................................................................ 17 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 17 

COURSE DESCRIPTORS .................................................................................................................... 18 



WELCOME TO WELTEC 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME 

Greetings, Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, ni sa Bula Vinaka 

Kaise Hai, Sat sri akal, Malo e Lelei, Halo Olgeta, Taloha ni 

Marhaba, Bozu, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Annyong haseyo, Ni hao, Namaste 

Welcome to Wellington Institute of Technology 

Te Whare Wananga o te Awakairangi 

In selecting to learn at Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), you have chosen a place of 

learning that aims to give you not only the working lifestyle you want, but also, a friendly and 

comfortable environment where you can feel at home. 

By enrolling at WelTec, you are setting out on a learning journey. What you learn and for what 

purpose, are your decisions to make. We want to walk beside you as your coach, partner and 

mentor; offering support, facilities, opportunities, tools and information to help you reach your 

goals. 

When you enrol, you will find that the majority, or maybe all, of your courses take place on one 

campus. Whether your classes are held at our Wellington sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, any of our 

Petone or other sites, all are your campuses. 

With your Student ID card, all services and facilities are there for you to use. 

Please let us know if you have any queries or needs we haven’t yet met. Best wishes for a happy and 

successful year. 

Linda Sissons (Dr) 

Chief Executive 



EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME 

Welcome to WelTec – your place for learning. As an institute of learning you, as a student, are our 

key priority. 

All staff at WelTec have one primary focus and that is to help facilitate your learning. As you 

progress through your studies please take the opportunity to access the facilities and staff support 

available. 

Your success is our success. 

Julia Hennessy (MEd, MMgt, PGDipHSM, BA, DipN) 

Executive Dean 

INTRODUCTION 

This Programme Handbook is intended to provide information relating to the programme you 

are enrolled in with WelTec. There is also an associated WelTec A-Z site that has other 

helpful information regarding systems and processes that operate at WelTec. 

The most up-to-date version of this Programme Handbook and the WelTec A-Z general 

information is online at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/HV4458.pdf 

WelTec’s policies that apply to students and this Programme Handbook are located at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Policy/ 



TRIMESTER ONE 2013 

TRIMESTER TWO 2013 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 

HV4458 Certificate in Web Technologies (Level 6) 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

5 28-Jan 

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

6 4-Feb Waitangi Day 

7 11-Feb 

Orientation 

Trades 

Academy (1) 

Orientation 

Maori 

Students 

Orientations: 

Auckland; 

Trades 

Academy (2) 

Orientation 

Auckland 

Orientations: 

Christchurch; 

Youth 

Guarantee 

8 18-Feb 

9 25-Feb 

Mihi 

Whakatau; 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientation 

Church St, 

Cuba St 

Wellington 

Orientation 

Petone 

International 

Orientation 

Petone 

10 4-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

11 11-Mar Tri 1 

12 18-Mar 

13 25-Mar Tri 1+2 Easter Break 

Easter 

Break 

Easter 

Break 

14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break 

Break Break Break 

15 8-Apr 

16 15-Apr 

17 22-Apr ANZAC Day 

18 29-Apr 

19 6-May 

20 13-May 

21 20-May 

22 27-May 

23 3-Jun 

Queen’s 

Birthday 

Tri 1 

24 10-Jun Study Break Study Break Study Break Study Break Study Break 

25 17-Jun 

26 24-Jun 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Tri 1 Ends 

27 1-Jul Break Break Break Break Break 

28 8-Jul Break Break Break Break 

Tri 1 Results 

Completed 

29 15-Jul Tri 2 Starts 

30 22-Jul Tri 2 

31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 

32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 

33 12-Aug 

Graduation 


34 19-Aug 

35 26-Aug Break Break Break Break Break 

36 2-Sep 

37 9-Sep 

38 16-Sep 

39 23-Sep 



TRIMESTER THREE – 2013 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

40 30-Sep 

41 7-Oct 

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 

42 14-Oct Tri 2 

43 21-Oct Study Break Study Break Study Break Study Break Study Break 

44 28-Oct Labour Day 

45 4-Nov 

Exam Week 

2 

46 11-Nov Tri 3 Starts 

47 18-Nov 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Exam Week 

2 

Exam Week 

1 

Tri 2 Ends 

Canterbury 

Anniversary 

Tri 2 

Tri2 Results 

Completed 

48 25-Nov 

49 2-Dec 

50 9-Dec 

51 16-Dec 

52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas 

1 

30-Dec- 

13 

2 6-Jan-14 

3 13-Jan 

Tri 2+3 

4 20-Jan 

5 27-Jan 


Anniversary 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

WelTec closed for New Year Holidays 

6 3-Feb 

Tri 3 Waitangi Day 

7 10-Feb 

8 17-Feb 

9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends 

10 3-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

11 10-Mar 

Tri 3 Results 

Completed 

Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund 

Enr period 

Last date to withdraw (75% of course enrolment period) 

The up-to-date, day-to-day and week-by-week timetables are located at: 

http://timetable.weltec.ac.nz/. 



STAFF 

Faculty Executive Dean: 

Julia Hennessy 

School: 

Business and IT 

Head of School: 

Mick Jays 

Phone/extension 670 

E-mail 

mick.jays@weltec.ac.nz 

Associate Head of School: TBA 

Phone/extension 

TBA 

E-mail 

TBA 

School Business Administrator: Michele Carroll 

Phone/extension 515 

E-mail 

Michele.Carroll@weltec.ac.nz 

Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address 

ALLSOBROOK, PhD SASM Anthony.Allsobrook@weltec.ac.nz 

Anthony Dr 

ARMSTRONG, Ian MComm, BAppIS, DipAdEd, PASM Ian.Armstrong@weltec.ac.nz 

CCNP, CCAI, MCTS, NZCE 

BEDI, Sunil 

PGCertBusAd, BIT, 

ASM Sunil.Bedi@weltec.ac.nz 

DipAirTechOps 

BRYANT, Paul 

BSocSc, CCAI, CCNP, MCSE, SASM Paul.Bryant@weltec.ac.nz 

DipAdEdTrain 

EALES, Andrew MSc, MMus SASM Andrew.Eales@weltec.ac.nz 

ECHANO, Jeff BSc, CertSE ASM Jeff.Echano@weltec.ac.nz 

EYES, David CompTIA A+ ASM David.Eyes@weltec.ac.nz 

FARRELL, Mariki BA, CertAdultEd SASM Mariki.Farrell@weltec.ac.nz 

GOULD, John 

PGDipAppSci, BSc, NZCE, SASM John.Gould@weltec.ac.nz 

DipAdEd 

HUNTER, Ian MSc, NZCE, AdvTC, A/B PASM Ian.Hunter@weltec.ac.nz 

JEON, Terry 

MKnowMngt, DipBC, BSc SASM Terry.Jeon@weltec.ac.nz 

(Hons) 

KEATS, Evan BA, CertAdEd, NZCE ASM Evan.Keats@weltec.ac.nz 

McKINLAY, Steve MA, BBus SASM Steve.McKinlay@weltec.ac.nz 

MANUELI, Kerese Dr PhD, PGDipComp SASM Kerese.Manueli@weltec.ac.nz 

MORRIS, Tim 

DipSysTech, DipCompEng, ASM Tim.Morris@weltec.ac.nz 

DiplComp, NZCE, A+, Network+ 

OWEN, Rhys BSc (Hons) SASM Rhys.Owen@weltec.ac.nz 

RADEMEYER, Corrie BA ASM Corrie.Rademeyer@weltec.ac.nz 

SANTOS, Aristotle BSc, AutoCADD, MCP, Power ASM Aristotle.Santos@weltec.ac.nz 

Electronics Certification 

SUDHAKAR, Clement MSc, BE ASM Clement.Sudhakar@weltec.ac.nz 

SUTCLIFFE, Robert PGDipInfoSysMngt, BSc, CAT SASM Robert.Sutcliffe@weltec.ac.nz 

TROWER, Leonie BSW, DipAdEd, DipICT SASM Leonie.Trower@weltec.ac.nz 

TULLOCK, Nick MCP, NZCE SASM Nick.Tullock@weltec.ac.nz 



AIMS 

The aim of the Certificate in Web Technologies is to provide students with skills to produce 

websites that match and enhance business processes, including e-commerce. Students will 

be able to set up scripts and databases and build web templates. 

The aim of the programme is to provide an opportunity for students with: 

a) The Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5) 

or 

b) Equivalent qualification 

or 

c) Relevant IT industry experience. 

GRADUATE PROFILE 

The Certificate in Web Technologies (Level 6) enables students to develop advanced skills 

in both the Ecommerce and web disciplines. 

Successful graduates will move into the workforce and primarily fill one of the roles listed: 

• Web Designer 

• Web Administrator 

• Web Site Developer. 

CAREERS 

• Web Designer 

• Web Administrator 

• Web Developer. 

STAIRCASING 

Graduates of the Certificate in Web Technologies may progress onto the Bachelor of 

Information Technology or enter the industry. 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME 

The normal progression through the Certificate in Web Technologies is to obtain 60 credits 

at Level 6 study over two trimesters part time. 

GRADUATION CRITERIA 

To be awarded the Certificate in Web Technologies (Level 6) the student shall have to 

meet the minimum requirement of 60 credits as follows: 

Successfully complete the three Compulsory courses: 

 

 

 

IT6261 – E-Commerce Web Application Development 

IT6262 – Web Site Scripting Foundation 

IT5176 – Web Media 

Successfully complete one of the following Elective courses: 



IT6276 – Web Technology Integration 

IT7381 – Rich Internet Applications 

Course 

Number 

Course Title Level Credits Compulsory (C) 

Elective (E) 

IT6262 

Web Site Scripting 

Foundation 

6 15 C 

IT5176 Web Media 5 15 C 

IT6261 

E Commerce Web 

Application Development 

6 15 C 

IT6276 Web Technology Integration 6 15 E 

IT7381 Rich Internet Applications 7 15 E 

Pre- (P) or 

Co-(C) 

Requisites 

Level 6 web 

scripting, 

programming 

or equivalent 

industry 

experience 

LEARNING AND TEACHING 

Face-to-face 

The programme has been designed to achieve the outcomes by developing the student as 

an individual, and applying this development academically. The process of learning is 

accented throughout the whole programme of study, so that independent learning is fostered 

as is the students’ ability to think critically, solve problems and self-assess. 

The programme functions in an environment in which students expect hands-on training in 

the ever-evolving fields of technology. This requires that the curriculum in the areas that are 

experiencing rapid intensive personal professional development of tutorial staff. 

Consequently, new developments are an intersection between the needs of students, the 

need of the wider community, and the personal interests of tutorial staff. At least half of the 

teaching across the programmes in the School of Information Technology is experiential with 

a strong hands-on focus in the practical lab-work. Additionally there is increased attention 

being paid to service learning through individual and group-based industry-based projects. 

Lectures - These will be delivered to large classrooms. Academic staff members will 

formally present course material to students and will set the basis for further independent 

study. They are used to revise and summarise. Students may be expected to read ahead 

and prepare for lecture topics. 

Tutorials - These will be delivered in small groups to facilitate student participation. They 

provide students with the opportunity to work with or without assistance either individually or 

in groups. 

Laboratory/Practical Sessions - There will be computer, communications and electronic 

laboratories/practical sessions as required. These sessions provide the students with the 

opportunity to apply and develop the lecture material. 

Staff/Student Consultations - Each academic staff member is available for consultations with 

individual students. The aim of these consultations is to review the student’s approach to 

independent learning in areas where they have experienced difficulty. Students are 

encouraged to resolve difficulties on their own before seeking assistance. 

Independent Learning - Strong emphasis is placed on independent learning through reading, 

investigation, research as well as practice of the required skills. 

Students are expected to use this time to undertake a range of activities including the 

following: 

• Reading from prescribed and recommended texts and journals 

• Researching material for use in the completion of assessments 



• Solving technical problems and completing exercises 

• Working through computer-assisted learning packages 

The expectation of independent learning is emphasised in the Coursework Requirements. 

To reinforce the idea of independent learning the hours recommended for self-study 

increase from level 5 to level 6. 

Required Reading - These readings are expected to be done out of class by students in 

advance of the module or topic to which they are connected. 

Exercises - Exercises are step-by-step tasks that students do on computer systems in 

WelTec’s labs. There are tasks to do and questions to answer. 

Guided Tours - These show step-by-step tasks needed to complete a job. Most steps are 

accompanied by a screen capture showing what should happen when directions are 

followed. Students are given the full text and screen captures for all guided tours for their 

reference and use. 

Demonstrations - Sometimes the students will be shown an instance of technology that they 

should know about but are not expected to use it in an exercise. As with Guided Tours, 

students also have the full text and screen captures for Demonstrations for their reference 

and use. 

Class discussions - To identify areas of weakness, to utilise student expertise and to 

consolidate the theory. 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 

You need to become familiar with the assessment procedures for your courses and this 

Programme. Overall Programme procedures are given below. There may also be course 

specific assessment procedures and requirements noted in your Course Outlines. 

Please note that all activities that contribute towards your final course grades, and therefore 

your qualification completion, are known as assessments (summative assessments to be 

precise). There are many different types of assessment activities your tutors use in your 

courses. 

The WelTec Academic Regulations section 7 require that you: 

 

 

make yourself available to undertake all summative assessment items at the time 

and place stipulated by the teaching staff responsible for the course 

act with integrity (honesty) during assessments. You are expected to: 

o Submit material that is your own original work 

o Collaborate only as permitted 

o Acknowledge contributions from other sources by using APA reference format 

(failure to do this correctly may be regarded as plagiarism) 

o Keep written and electronic work secure to prevent others from accessing and 

copying work 

o Understand the definition of academic dishonesty and the consequences of 

breaching the regulations (see Academic Regulations S12 Dishonest Practice). 

WelTec conducts assessments within rules set out in the following regulations and policies: 

The Academic Regulations 2013 

o Examination Rules 

o Aegrotat regulations 

o Grades 

o Results 

o Challenging Assessment Decisions 

o Dishonest Practice in Assessment 

o Appeals 



Policy 3.05 Assessment Policy 

o Definitions 

o Guidelines for assessment practice 

Policy 3.07 Programme Moderation Policy 

o Quality assurance processes before using the assessment activity 

o Quality assurance processes after marking to verify marker’s consistency 

You may ask your tutors at any time about the quality-assured status of the assessment 

activities you are asked to complete. 

Assessment Rationale 

The courses in this programme are assessed using achievement-based methods. 

The Certificate in Web Technologies uses both formative and summative assessments. 

Summative assessment will relate to the learning outcomes of each course and therefore will 

vary course to course. 

Formative assessment will create opportunities for students to self-appraise and obtain 

feedback from lecturers and peers to guide improvement of the stated outcomes. It is 

conducted during the courses to assist students to: 

a) Consolidate their knowledge and skills 

b) Evaluate their progress 

Each course is assessed according to a specific schedule. The components of the schedule 

may utilise different tools of assessment. Assessment will focus on the achievement related 

to the learning outcomes. The criteria for the assessments are given to the students 

together with formal and testing methods at the commencement of the course in the form of 

a course outline. If imposed, the terms may be used to make assessments fair and valid 

and to encourage student retention and appropriate work habits. The student must be 

notified of these prior to commencement of the programme. 

Assessment types and procedures are designed to be fair to all students, with validity and 

reliability being ensured through moderation before and after a summative assessment takes 

place. 

Assessment techniques used include: 

• Assignment 

• Project 

1) Assignment 

An assignment may be any of the following: 

a) Laboratory exercises and written report 

b) Practical exercise 

c) Analysis/design with documentation 

d) Written description/evaluation/essay 

e) Investigation and written report 

The form of assignments will be determined by the course academic staff member. 

2) Project 

A project is usually defined in discussion with the academic staff member and students are 

then expected to work under the supervision of the academic staff member, or nominated 

supervisor. 

Assessment Schedule 

Please refer to your Course Outline for the Assessment Schedule for each of your Courses. 

The Schedule will detail the assessment type (test, assignment, presentation, etc), the topic 



eing assessed, due dates, and if appropriate the weighting. Any other conditions will also 

be noted as they apply to the assessments for that course. 

Format Of Assessments 

Please see your course outline which will be given to you on your first day by your tutor. Do 

not lose this document as it will give you your schedule for when assignments are due and 

what is expected of you in each of your assignments. 

Theory Assessment 

The theory taught along with the practical work will usually be combined and you will learn 

theory as you work through the practical work. This will be outlined in your course outline 

given to you on the first day by your tutor. 

Assessment Cover Sheets 

A Student Assessment Cover Sheet must be attached to all assessments handed/posted in. 

If you’re on campus you can find this form on the Student Intranet: 

1. Click on Forms and Documents > Assessment Forms 

2. Click on Student Assignment Cover Sheet – ASF007 

3. Print off the form. 

If you are not on campus you can access them on the WelTec website: 

a. Go to the WelTec website: www.weltec.ac.nz/PH/ 

b. Use the CITRIX link to login to WelTec's intranet (see the A-Z for details) 

c. Use instructions 1-3 above to print the cover sheet. 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work 

It is essential that you meet the assessment submission deadlines notified in your Course 

Outlines' assessment schedules - unless you have pre-arranged for a late submission with 

your tutor. Please refer to your course outlines for any penalties for late submission of 

assessments. 

Some assessments may have time-related criteria attached to them. Your course outline will 

notify you of these particular assessments, and the reasons for the time criteria. Lateness, 

absence or early departure from these assessments may carry specific penalties. 

The Assignment Box is cleared twice daily – morning: 9 am and afternoon: 4:30 pm. 

Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments 

In case of illness, injury or exceptional circumstances you may request to make a 

submission after the assessment due date by submitting a Request for Late Submission 

Form prior to the due date. On receiving your Request, your tutor may negotiate a new 

submission date/time. Where work has been handed in late without approval, late 

assessment submission provisions will apply. 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date 

If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances from completing an 

assessment by the course end date, you may apply to the Associate Head of School for an 

extension to complete the assessment, provided this is not covered by the aegrotat 

regulations. 

The application is to be made in writing as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours 

before the assessment due time and date. The application is made on the WelTec Course 

Extension Form available from the Student Information Centre and the WelTec website. 



Where there are valid reasons, the Associate Head of School may grant an extension for a 

period of no more than three weeks after the course end date. A longer than three weeks’ 

extension may be recommended by the Associate Head of School to the Board of Studies' 

Achievement Sub-Committee for approval, where there are extenuating circumstances that 

justify a longer extension. 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission 

Where work has been handed in late without approval the work will still be marked but the 

student will receive a zero mark. 

Assessment Results Notification 

Course assessment and final grades are reported using the Grade Key 3 method. Grade 

Keys are explained in Appendix 2 of the Academic Regulations. 

Once your tutor has marked your assessments you will be notified of your result. 

• If the assessment is in the form of a practical in-class demonstration/observation, you are 

likely to get your results immediately or shortly after the assessment activity has concluded. 

• If the assessment is a supervised test you are able to review your work, but the 

assessment is collected and retained by WelTec. 

• If you hand in an assignment it is returned to you along with feedback to explain the 

reason(s) for the assessment result. 

• If you sit a final exam you are able to view your result online at the student results portal: 

https://results.weltec.ac.nz within 15 working days. 

Results for each assessment are available within 15 working days on WelTec's Student 

Results portal at: https://results.weltec.ac.nz. 

Use your normal WelTec login and password to access a number of items, such as your 

assessment results, current course enrolments, and other details. 

Challenging Assessment Decisions 

If you have reason to believe that the grade or mark for a particular assessment is incorrect, 

you should firstly discuss this with your tutor within five (5) working days of the return of the 

assessment. 

Your tutor will provide feedback to clarify why the grade or mark has been awarded and 

may, if justified, amend the result. 

If you still believe that the mark or grade is incorrect, you should discuss the matter with the 

Associate Head of School. 

For more information on Challenging Assessment Decisions please refer to the WelTec 

Academic Regulations 2013 - section 11. 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH 

WelTec students share the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy working 

environment whether on campus or studying off-site (See Student Code of Conduct, Section 

3.4). 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS 

An objective of study with WelTec is to prepare you for your career in industry. Your attitude, 

attendance and behaviour are important. Please give your best effort and ensure your 

behaviour and attendance reflect your desire to do well. 

You should therefore be present on time, fully equipped and, if applicable, dressed and 

groomed appropriately for practical sessions. 



You are expected to attend all classes and assessments as timetabled. If you are not able to 

attend then you should notify your course tutor. 

Note that a student on student allowances/living costs who does not: 

• meet prescribed attendance requirements, and/or 

• disengages in their learning and assessments, and 

• does not respond to contact from the institute, 

will be notified to Academic Records and Administration. It is your responsibility to inform 

StudyLink if you change your study details. 

All daytime classes will have a common start time on the hour and must finish by 50 minutes 

past the hour, to allow time for students and staff to arrive at their next class on time. 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 

Students may be required to provide equipment such as flash or pen drives, calculator, 

drawing instruments in addition to the usual items such as stationery and textbooks as per 

course requirements. 

REQUIRED TEXTS 

Your Course Descriptors may identify some text books as required, and/or recommended 

textbooks. Please refer to your Course Outlines for the most up-to-date edition information. 

Textbooks are available for purchase from vicBooks, Wellington, or as specified in the 

Course Outlines. 

INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY 

You will be asked to complete a consent form if your photograph is to be used in any WelTec 

literature. 

All personal information collected and stored by WelTec is kept confidential. 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION 

WelTec is interested in the experience students have during their time studying. As well as 

informal conversations with students, there are three main surveys available to students to 

express their views and rate WelTec services. 

As a student new to WelTec: 

In the first few weeks you will be invited to participate in the WelTec EV1 - First Impressions 

survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV1). This is open to first-time WelTec students, 

and asks for your rating of and views about your enrolment experience, the initial in-class 

experience, and also your experience of our online resource systems, Moodle or LearnZone. 

During your course time: 

Your course outline may indicate that your course will have an EV4 - Teacher and Course 

Evaluation undertaken towards the end. This helps the Programme Team to improve the 

teaching, the course, and the value of the Programme to students. Note: you will need a 

specific 'survey event code' supplied by the survey administrator to use the EV4. 

At the end of the programme or year: 

In the final few weeks of the programme, or year, you will be invited to participate in the EV3 

- Student Satisfaction Survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV3). This asks you about 



your overall experience of WelTec's services, the programme, teaching, skills development, 

career enhancement, and overall satisfaction. 

All WelTec surveys are anonymous; we do not ask you for identification. We do however ask 

for some demographic information (age range, sex, enrolment types, ethnicity, etc.) in order 

to make sense of trends for particular learner groups. 

The outcomes of the surveys are reported as aggregated information and tables to the 

WelTec Academic Committee. The reports are also made available to students. 

COURSE DESCRIPTORS 

Course Descriptors are the formally approved documents that describe: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The course title, level, credit value 

The aims of the course 

What you will be learning – the Learning Outcomes that guide the content and 

process of your learning experiences and activities with your tutor 

The assessment activities you need to complete to show how well you have 

developed your skills and knowledge against the requirements of the Learning 

Outcomes 

The texts or resources that you are required to purchase. Note: for some courses the 

latest texts may be listed either in the Required Texts section above, or in your 

Course Outline. If you are not certain, clarify the text or edition with your tutor. 

Any external standards that the course is also meeting the requirements of (may be 

unit standards, professional bodies, vendor certifications, etc.) 

Course Outlines, which your tutors will provide to you in class, or through LearnZone or 

Moodle, contextualise the Descriptors for your particular class for this year. The Outline 

should provide you with tutor information, specific course topic schedules, assessment 

dates, specific rules and requirements, and other useful information. 

The course descriptors for this programme make up the rest of this Programme Handbook 

on the following pages. 

Note: Please be aware that it may be that not all courses listed are be offered in any given 

trimester or year. For further information on this please contact your Student Advisor.

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