d. To be considered for exemption based solely on certification (see 2.1 a), the student must have obtained the certificate within seven years prior to the year of application for module exemption, in a UTech, Jamaica course of study or at another approved/accredited tertiary institution. e. To be considered for exemption based on prior work/life experience which is to be demonstrated through portfolio development, the student must have acquired at least five (5) years of current, relevant experience (see 2.1 b). 2.4 FEES TO BE PAID FOR EXEMPTED MODULES University policy applies. 2.5 PROCEDURE a. For exemption based solely on certification from a recognised/accredited institution: i. The student should submit the completed form(s) to the Faculty/College Student Affairs Office along with all supporting documentation (including module description, transcript, syllabus, and statement of achievement and level achieved) no later than two (2) weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the exemption is being sought. The appropriate Subject Leader/Programme Director/Module Coordinator will evaluate the application (for comparability of the quality/suitability of the experience/module). For work related experience, the Programme Director must obtain the endorsement and signature from the School’s Cooperative Education Coordinator. ii. Upon confirmation of the exemption by the Registrar, the Faculty/College Student Affairs Office will inform the student in writing of the result of the evaluation by the end of the first week of classes. If exemption is granted, the student is not required to complete the Add/Drop form unless he/she wishes to add other modules. However, students are expected to attend all classes (where required) and complete all assignments until the exemption is confirmed. b. For exemption based on Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) i. A student seeking exemption based on prior experience must first contact the PLA Unit for advice on the requirements, procedures, deadlines and fees associated with the process. ii. The PLA Coordinator will complete the PLA Referral Form (see attached form), and submit to the respective Head of School Programme Director for approval of the student’s request. Once approval is granted, the student will complete the Application for Module Exemption Form in triplicate and submit to the Faculty/College “EXC E L L E NC E THROUGH KNOWL E DG E ” TR AN S F E R CR E D I T AND EX EMP T I ON PO L I C Y 243
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