Supplementary Assessment/Examination – What is it?

Supplementary Assessment/Examination is the process by which a student repeats an attempt to pass an assignment, examination or other form of assessment.

Am I entitled to it?

They can be awarded to students who receive between 45% & 50%. The decision of whether or not to award supplementary attempt is up to the Unit Coordinator. It is not the automatic right of the student. Policy outlines the Unit Coordinator to grant the supplementary attempt if they feel the student has reasonable probability of passing.

The only case where a supplementary attempt is automatically awarded is if the student has 50% overall but failed to pass a mandatory part of the unit.

The Unit Coordinator will advise students in writing of supplementary assessment arrangements no later than three working days after the Board of Examiners approval.

SA           Supplementary Assessment 45 – 49%*

to be used where supplementary assessment has been awarded and does not include an exam to be administered by Exams Office. *The award of the grade of SA shall be at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator except where clause 11.8 of assessment policy applies.

SX           Supplementary Exam 45 – 49%*

to be used where the supplementary assessment awarded includes an exam to be administered by the Exams, Office. *The award of the grade of SA or SX shall be at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator except where Clause 11.8 of assessment policy applies.

Other Info…

• Where a Unit Co-ordinator reports a grade of SA or SX, they must advise students in writing of supplementary assessment arrangements within three working days of the Board of Examiners.
• The only grades available after supplementary assessment are a P or N. An ungraded pass is not available. If a pass, the percentage mark recorded will be 50. If a fail, the percentage mark recorded will be 49 or a composite mark for the unit (whichever is less).
• If you are required to sit a supplementary examination it is your responsibility to check the timetable, which is usually posted on the notice boards in the Chancellery and the Library. Alternatively you may call the Examination Office on 9360 2544.
• External Students should contact the Exams Office immediately to make arrangements for supervision.
• Unit Coordinators are required to apply the supplementary assessment discretion in an equitable way for all students in the unit and to keep written records to justify the basis of their selection of students for supplementary assessment.

Final Results

After the Supplementary Assessment, the only grades available are: Pass or Fail.

You have a right to appeal supplementary results, providing that you have valid grounds.

For further information please contactyou Guild Education Assist Officer (Jen): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 9360 6432