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HEALTH SCIENCES INFORMATION
GUIDE 2017 Faculty of Health Sciences
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2017 Student Information Guide (Health Sciences) i
INFORMATION GUIDE 2017
Post-basic qualifications presented by the School of Nursing Science and delivered through the Unit for Open Distance
Learning
Potchefstroom Campus
2017 Student Information Guide (Health Sciences) ii
Table of Contents
PART 1: WELCOME, COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, CONTACTS ..................................... 41.1 Word of Welcome by the Director, School of Nursing Science ..............................................4
1.2 Word of welcome by the Executive Director, Unit for Open Distance Learning .....................4
1.3 Inquiries and channels of communication and contacts .........................................................5
1.3.1 List of typical inquiries .............................................................................................................5
1.4 Administrative and logistics contacts ......................................................................................5
1.5 Academic contacts: School of Nursing Science and associated Schools ..............................7
1.6 Language ................................................................................................................................9
1.7 Introduction to Open Distance Learning (ODL) ......................................................................9
PART 2: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW ....................................................................................... 9
2 Important NWU documents .................................................................................. 92.1 Academic rules: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2013/A%20Rules%20FINAL%20-%20Approved%20by%20Council%2015%20June%202012.pdf .................................................................9
2.2 Undergraduate yearbook: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2014/GW/PC%20Health%20Undergr.pdf ..........................................9
2.3 Postgraduate yearbook: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2014/GW/PC%20Health%20Postgr.pdf .............................................9
2.4 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Community Nursing (G511T) ...................9
2.5 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Health Science Education (G512T) ....... 10
2.6 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Health Service Management (G513T) .. 10
2.7 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (G515T) .................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 B.Cur (Ed et Adm)-degree (G318T) (Only for pipeline students, last intake was July 2015)11
2.9 Study duration ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Practica marks ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.11 Module exemption and credits (5-year rule) ........................................................................ 12
PART 3: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .......................................................................... 132.12 ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
The administrative cycle and logistical services ........................................................................................ 13
2.13 Important Notice on Text books: .......................................................................................... 14
2.14 Financial information ............................................................................................................ 14
2.14.1 Payment options .................................................................................................................. 14
2.14.2 Financial assistance ............................................................................................................. 16
2.15 Change of address ............................................................................................................... 16
2.16 Change of examination centres ........................................................................................... 16
2.17 Process upon cancellation of study ..................................................................................... 16
2.18 Fees payable upon cancellation of studies .......................................................................... 17
2.19 Continued liability of payable fees upon expulsion of studies ............................................. 17
PART 4: ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................................................................ 182.20 Learning cycle and study process ....................................................................................... 18
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2.21 Assessments (assignments, tests) and due dates .............................................................. 18
2.22 Plagiarim .............................................................................................................................. 20
2.23 Study help ............................................................................................................................ 20
2.24 Use of cell phones ............................................................................................................... 21
PART 5: STUDY CENTRES, PROOF OF PARTICIPATION, TIME TABLES AND DUE DATES ................................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Study centres (only for G 515 T and pipeline students) ...................................................... 22
PART 6: EFUNDI, FACEBOOK, DROPBOX .......................................................................... 34
EFUNDI 34
Students are motivated to use the NWU’s learning management system called “efundi”. Please view a description of how to access efundi just after this table. .................................................................................................................... 34
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The UODL encourages students to participate on Facebook. Facebook is a dynamic platform where students can interact with the UODL. Students will also find a link on Facebook of Dropbox where all the lecture-captured recordings of interactive whiteboard sessions. Students can view these sessions on the internet or download these sessions to watch at any time, any place. Go to https://www.facebook.com/NWU.UODL. ............................... 34
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Please note that Facebook remains the most current mode of continuous communication with students. To stay informed, visit Facebook regularly. .. 34
What do I need to be able to use efundi? .................................................................................................. 34
Can I access efundi on my smart phone? ................................................................................................. 34
How to access efundi: ................................................................................................................................ 34
How to log into efundi ................................................................................................................................ 35
PART 7: EXAMINATIONS AND MARKS ............................................................................... 377.8 3rd exam opportunities ......................................................................................................... 41
PART 8: GRADUATION CEREMONIES, COUNCIL REGISTRATIONS ................................ 42
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PART 1: WELCOME, COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, CONTACTS
1.1 Word of Welcome by the Director, School of Nursing Science Welcome to the School of Nursing Science, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). We trust that your involvement with us will be an enriching experience, on a personal and professional level. The post basic programmes in Nursing are offered by the School of Nursing Science and delivered by the Unit for Open Distance Learning (UODL). We are proud of the contribution made over the past decade to prepare registered nurses as Managers, Educators, Primary Health Care Practitioners and Community Health Care Practitioners. In teract ive wh i teboard sessions at study centres on dedicated Saturdays are compulsory, as it is evident from research and student feedback that our throughput rate is amongst the highest in the country. During these sessions the emphasis is on learning not teaching. W e a l s o provide interactive study guides. The purpose of these guides is to provide you with answers to many of your possible questions. Please take time to read through these guides thoroughly in order to prepare you with the needed information. After each session you will be able to interact with the lecturer if you have any academic related questions or problems. From 2016 only students who are able to attend classes on campus will be able to register for the first time. The distance centres will be closing down as the students phase out after completion. The reason for this is that all post basic courses are being re- curriculated according to the SANC outcomes published in 2015.
Mrs E Bornman Acting Director of the School of Nursing Science
1.2 Word of welcome by the Executive Director, Unit for Open Distance Learning “It all starts here” is the NWU’s pay-off line and it describes the University perfectly. The NWU was established on 1 January 2004 through the merger of two universities with very different histories, personalities and cultures, namely Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and the University of the North-West. The staff and students of the Sebokeng Campus of Vista University were also incorporated, adding further to the richness and diversity of our heritage.
Today, the NWU is recognised as one of the best-managed and most innovative universities in South Africa with more than 60 000 students. According to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the provisioning of short courses and skills programmes is a dynamic feature of the emerging education and training system of South Africa. This implies that Higher Education institutions have to put systems in place to ensure sustained quality management of short courses. Consequently formal arrangements to ensure this sustained
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quality management of courses by recognised providers, such as those implemented by the Unit of Open Distance Learning (UODL) at the North-West University, are of the utmost importance. Through the UODL, specific focused courses and/or workshops (based on Open Distance Learning principles) are developed and delivered to address specific educational needs.
Prof EJ Spamer Executive Director of the Unit for Open Distance Learning
1.3 Inquiries and channels of communication and contacts 1.3.1 List of typical inquiries
UNIT FOR OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING
Application forms and enquiries.
Registrations and study material.
Facebook, Efundi, Panopto.
Complaints (study centres, facilitators).
Curriculum and module changes.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Study and exam centres, time tables.
Continuation of studies.
Assignments
LECTURERS
Academic support to students and facilitators.
Specific questions for lecturers that facilitators couldn’t answer.
Clarification of module content.
Academic challenges regarding academic content and assessments.
Study guide and textbook content.
Call Centre: 018-285 5900, [email protected]
1.4 Administrative and logistics contacts
Academic Manager Ms Ruth Appolus ([email protected])
Facilitator Administration
Ms Lizelle Venter ([email protected])
Applications [email protected]
Registrations Office [email protected]
Examinations Call Centre([email protected])
Academic support to students and
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Marks Call Centre([email protected])
Study material and courier services
Call Centre([email protected])
Facebook, dropbox Call Centre, ([email protected])
Study centres Mr Johan Redelinghys([email protected])
Efundi [email protected]
Physical Address
North-West University Unit for Open Distance Learning Building B11A Corner of Esselen and Malherbe Street POTCHEFSTROOM 2531
Postal Address
North-West University Unit for Open Distance Learning Internal Box 539 Private Bag X 6001 POTCHEFSTROOM 2520
The North-West University (NWU) subscribes and complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. The NWU can however not be held responsible for provision of personal information to a third party when personal information is requested from the NWU through that third party on behalf of the data subject. Information requested by third parties with an indication that it is on behalf of the data subject, will be deemed to be legitimate and that the necessary consent from the data subject has been provided.
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1.6 Language The complete programme was approved as an English medium programme. The language of interactive study guides, assignments, tests, examinations, videos and group discussion sessions is English.
1.7 Introduction to Open Distance Learning (ODL) Open Distance Learning (ODL) refers to a mode of delivery and a teaching and learning approach focused on increased access to education and training whereby possible obstacles in terms of time, place and learning tempo are removed. Students are able to study at their own pace, in a time suitable for them. On-going support for students in the Open Distance Learning system is available electronically, telephonically or through personal contact.
PART 2: CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
2 Important NWU documents Please note that the following is only a curriculum overview. Visit the NWU’s website and access the official academic rules and calendars as follows:
2.1 Academic rules: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2013/A%20Rules%20FINAL%20-%20Approved%20by%20Council%2015%20June%202012.pdf
2.2 Undergraduate yearbook: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2014/GW/PC%20Health%20Undergr.pdf
2.3 Postgraduate yearbook: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-academic-administration/dokumente/jaarboeke2014/GW/PC%20Health%20Postgr.pdf
2.4 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Community Nursing (G511T)
NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intra-and Interpersonal Skills
NSRT121: Health Science Research
NSGT111: Sociology: Introduction A NSGT121: Sociology: Introduction B
NSCT211: Community Nursing: Grounding of Community Nursing
NSCT221: Community Nursing: Primary Health Care
NSMT211: Health Service Management: Unit/Clinic Management
NSFT121: Financial Health Management
NSCT271: Community Nursing Practica (runs over one year and consists of 320 practica hours)
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2.5 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Health Science Education (G512T)
NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intra- and Interpersonal Skills
NSRT121: Health Science Research
NSET111: Health Science Education: Introduction
NSFT121: Financial Health Management
BSKT111: Industrial Psychology: Occupational Health and Workplace diversity
BSKT221: Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology
NSET211: Health Science Education: Curriculum
NSET221: Health Science Education: Didactics
NSET271: Health Science Education Practica (runs over one year and consists of 160 practica hours)
2.6 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Health Service Management (G513T)
NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intra- and Interpersonal Skills
NSRT121: Health Science Research
BSKT111: Industrial Psychology: Occupational Health and Workplace diversity
BSKT221: Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology
OBAD112: Public Management and Administration: Introduction
NSFT121: Financial Health Management
NSMT211: Health Service Management: Unit/Clinic management
NSMT221: Health Service Management: Human Resource Management
NSMT271: Health Science Education Practica (runs over one year and consists of 160 practica hours)
2.7 Advanced University Diploma in Health Science: Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (G515T)
NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intra- and Interpersonal Skills
NSRT121: Health Science Research
NSKT211: Pharmacology NSFT121: Financial Health Management
NSHT211: Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Child
NSCT221: Community Nursing: Primary Health Care
NSHT221: Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Adult
NSHT271: Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care: Practica
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(Adult and Child) (runs over one year and consists of 960 practica hours) Time-sheets to be submitted are at the back of the NSHT271 practica guide. NB: The course is currently being offered at Vanderbijlpark, Elim and Vryheid with a limited number of students admitted
2.8 B.Cur (Ed et Adm)-degree (G318T) (Only for pipeline students, last intake was July 2015)
FIRST YEAR
NSDT111: Health Science Dynamics and Intra- and interpersonal Skills
NSRT121: Health Science Research
NSET111: Health Science Education: Introduction
NSGT121: Sociology: Introduction B
BSKT111: Industrial Psychology: Occupational Health and Workplace diversity
BSKT221: Industrial Psychology: Personnel Psychology
OBAD112: Public Management and Administration
NSFT121: Financial Health Management
SECOND YEAR
NSMT211: Health Service Management: Unit/Clinic Management
NSMT221: Health Service Management: Human Resource Management
NSET211: Health Science Education: Curriculum NSET221: Health Science Education: Didactics
BSOT221: Industrial Sociology: Occupational Sociology
NSET271: Health Science Education: Practica
NSMT271: Health Service Management: Practica
THIRD YEAR
NSMT311: Health Service Management: Strategic Management
NSMT321: Health Service Management: Contemporary Issues
NSET311: Health Science Education: Theoretical and Philosophical Education
NSET321: Health Science Education: Contemporary Issues
IOPS311: Industrial Psychology: Organisational Psychology
BSOT321: Industrial Sociology: Labour Relations
VWTL 311: Philosophy of Science
Note: NSMT271 and NSET271 run over a year.
2.9 Study duration All the Advanced University Diplomas’ duration is one (1) year which can be extended to two (2) years in certain events. The BCur (Ed et Adm)-degree runs over three (3) years but can be extended to four (4) years in certain events.
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2.10 Practica marks A mark is presented for practica modules in a numeric value (percentage %) which will be reflected on the academic record. Practica portfolios are marked by the Lecturers at the NWU and in the event of incomplete or substandard portfolios, the portfolio(s) might be sent back to a student to rectify, which might influence the completion date. All practica modules are year modules, thus it is not possible to extend, unless you re-register for another year
2.11 Module exemption and credits (5-year rule) A student can apply in writing for recognition of prior learning and for module exemption. Take note that previous qualifications completed longer than five (5) years prior to the application will not be considered. The application will only be considered if it is accompanied by the authentic syllabi and academic record of the requested modules. Incomplete and/or incorrect applications will not be considered
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PART 3: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
2.12 The administrative cycle and logistical services
1 Complete and submit an application form
Prospective students can obtain application documentation from the NWU (Potchefstroom Campus) by phoning, e-mailing or a written request to the Call Centre.
Phone (office hours): 018-295 5900. E-mail: [email protected]. Postal address: North West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Unit for Open Distance Learning
Private Bag X6001
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
2. Student selection
All applications are controlled to ensure correct applications according to the admission requirements.
3. Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Refers to a process by which a current or prospective student from any other institution ofhigher learning, with a view to obtaining admission to any specific curriculum, where thestudent doesn’t comply with the usual admission requirements, may in view of thestudent’s proven learning skills, be admitted to such curriculum or may be afforded thestatus of the prescribed admission requirements, as the case may be (Academic RuleA.1.54).
When applying for RPL the student has to send the RPL form, an authentic academicrecord and syllabus of the modules she completed at the other university. The requestwill not be considered if any one of the above is outstanding.
The modules have to be passed at University level. Modules passed at College level willnot be considered.
4. Payment of fees (please refer to payments and financial aspects in the paragraph just after this table, below).
Registration:
It is the responsibility of students to follow up their registration and to ensure that allregistration particulars are correct.
The University has to be informed immediately (by the student) if there is any problemregarding a student’s registration.
It is important for students using EduLoan, to enquire whether their application wasapproved or rejected.
Proof of registration will be sent to students after the closing date for registration. Please note that the students have to register for each study year. If the student has not registered according to set dates and attends group discussions,
the student will not be allowed to attend sessions or write examinations. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the UODL (registration department),
telephonically or in writing regarding the re-registration of a module failed.
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5. Curriculum and module changes
Applications for module and programme changes will only be allowed before registration.No late applications for programme changes will be processed.
6. Repeating a failed module
Students will not be exempted from contact session attendance for a failed module. Students must confirm registration of a module failed. Class attendance of 75%, a new participation mark by submitting the prescribed assignments and writing the scheduled test will be necessary to get exam entry. New study material will be issued to the student as it was updated with new assignments and possible content changes.
7. Obtaining marks
Your final marks will be declared in a results letter which will be posted to you. After the completion of your examination final marks can also be obtained by sending an SMS with your OLG student number: SMS EXM followed by your Student Number (e.g. EXM110007788 or EXM 110007788) to 40890. The SMS will cost you approximately R5.00.
Take note: no exam results will be given over the phone.
8. Request continuation of studies
Contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900 for a continuation of studies form.
2.13 Important Notice on Text books:
As from January 2014 all new registered students will get their textbooks included in the study material.
2.14 Financial information
There are no application fees for students who wish to study through the Unit for OpenDistance Learning.
Please note: A compulsory minimum fee is payable upon registration. Estimation of costs given is only an estimate of proposed studies. The actual study costs
will only be determined once the student has officially registered. Queries on student accounts, please contact: (018) 299 2667 / 68 / 69 / 70 / 71 / 72 / 73;
Fax: (087) 230 3700; Email: [email protected] Please view Fees payable & Financial Rules Potchefstroom Campus 2017 at
http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/p-far/2014_BG%26FR_Web.pdf Students who started their studies in July and who are in the process of continuation will
have to pay the annual registration fee in January each year. This is only applicable tostudents that are not newly enrolled but registered as Telematic.
2.14.1 Payment options
2.14.1.1 Cash, cheque, debit or credit card Payments may be made by way of cash, cheque, debit or credit card on weekdays from 08:00 to 15:30 at the cashiers in the F1 Building. An electronic form for credit card payments is available at http://ow.ly/zN6u4. Cheques can be made payable to the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), with the student's university number written on the back of the
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cheque and sent to: The Campus Registrar, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520. Cheques must be crossed and clearly marked "Not negotiable" and "Not transferable"
2.14.1.2 Direct bank deposit or electronic bank transfer A direct bank deposit or electronic bank transfer can be made into any of the bank accounts of the North-west University at ABSA, First National Bank, Nedbank, Standard Bank or FNB Namibia. The pre-defined account named “NWU STUDENT” must be selected from the list of beneficiaries under ABSA’s Account Payments, FNB’s Public Recipients, Nedbank’s Bank-approved beneficiaries or Standard Bank’s Companies list of beneficiaries. Screenshots on these setups are available at http://www.nwu.ac.za/content/screen-prints. Only the student’s 8-figure university number will be accepted as beneficiary reference. Should you still wish to send a payment advice, please fax it to 087 230 3701 or email it to [email protected].
The relevant account numbers are:
ABSA 40-7009-9350 branch 632-005
FNB 6216-190-7335 branch 240-438
Nedbank 1713-378-531 branch 171-338
Standard bank 33-038-446-5 branch 052-838
FNB Namibië 6224-883-9823 branch 281-174 (Old Power Station).
2.14.1.3 RealPay debit order There is also the option of settling a university account by debit order. The Authority and Mandate form (SFD006) for application to pay a university account by debit order is available at our offices, as pull-out form in the middle of this guide, or at http://www.nwu.ac.za/webfm_send/87566. This debit order application form must be completed in full and delivered to the Collections department of the University within 14 calandar days of registration. Terms and conditions apply and costs are listed under clause 4. Please note that no minimum first payments shall be made by means of RealPay debit orders.
This completed Authority and Mandate form will authorise the University to collect monthly instalments directly from participating banks (ABSA, ENB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Capitec Bank, Mercantile Bank, Bank of Athens & Ubank) by means of the Non Authenticated Early Debit Orders (NAEDO) payment stream in order to settle the university account. Transactions are processed by the South African Bankers Services Company Limited (BANKSERV) and the University is a member of the Early Debit Order Payment System Stakeholder Forum (PSSF).
Enquiries regarding the Authority and Mandate form for debit orders can be made at the Collections Department of the University, which can be contacted telephonically at 018 299 2662/ 2663/ 2664 or 018 299 2665, per fax at 087 230 3704 or per email at [email protected].
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2.14.2 Financial assistance
2.14.2.1 Promissory note
Students can register at the university with a promissory note from their Company or Institution. Written proof thereof must be submitted annually with the registration form during registration. For a quotation regarding estimated costs please contact Student Fees & Debtors at 018 299 2667/ 2668/ 2669/ 2670/ 2671/ 2672/ 2673 or [email protected].
2.14.2.2 EduLoan
EduLoan does financing of University studies under certain conditions at a very reasonable rate as well as pay-back terms. Application forms for EduLoan are included with your registration documents.
2.15 Change of address It is of the utmost importance that any change of surname, address, work, cellular phone
and work telephone and fax numbers should be faxed or emailed immediately the UODL’s Administrative Office to update your records.
The University cannot accept responsibility for notification sent by mail or information not received. Please follow up within three weeks whether your notification has been processed.
Ensure that you differentiate clearly between your postal address and physical address. Your work, home and cell phone numbers are important.
To change your personal particulars, contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900.
2.16 Change of examination centres Please inform your administrative officer in writing if you wish to change your study or
examination centre. Use the change of particulars form included in the appendix. The deadline for examination centre changes is 15 April for the June examination and 15
August for the October examination. Should a request for the change of an examination center be granted after the deadline
(only in the case of a reason with extreme merit) a levy of R220 per module is payable.
2.17 Process upon cancellation of study Cancellation of studies must be done in writing and directed to your administrative officer.
The deadlines for cancellation are: 15 February for first semester and 15 August for second semester.
EduLoan is a separate institution and is not part of the University. Therefore if you wish to cancel your loan, you have to inform both the University and the EduLoan office should your studies be financed by them.
If it is not possible to continue with your studies due to late study material, it is the responsibility of the student to cancel his/her studies in writing before the deadlines.
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2.18 Fees payable upon cancellation of studies Should a distant student cancel his/her study, only the registration fee is payable. Should
a student cancel his/her study after 9 March, the full tuition for the first semester ispayable. In other words no refund.
Should a distant student cancel his/her study for the second semester prior to 31 July onlythe tuition for the first semester are payable. Should a student cancel study after 31 July,the full tuition for the year is payable. In other words no refund.
Should a distant student cancel his/her study prior to 31 July and the study material hasbeen dispatched, the fees of the study material are payable, as well as an amount permodule for handling fees and postage fee.
2.19 Continued liability of payable fees upon expulsion of studies In all cases of transgressions and subsequent disciplinary steps that might entail, in terms of the provisions of the University Statute and the Students’ Disciplinary Rules, the temporary or permanent, total or partial suspension of rights and privileges, intervention in or interruption or terminations of studies or non-acceptance in a residence, the student concerned forfeits any claim to the repayment, reduction or waiver of moneys that have been paid or are payable to the University. All bursaries and/or loans are also refundable immediately.
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PART 4: ACADEMIC INFORMATION
2.20 Learning cycle and study process
Steps The Learning Cycle
Step 1: Preparation for group discussions
The post basic programmes are built on the principles of adult learning whereby the student takes responsibility for his/her own learning. The objective of contact sessions is to enhance the learning opportunity through structured group discussions. Facilitators and lecturers enter the class room with the perspective that students are prepared. The interactive white board lectures, study guide, text books and efundi are available to support students to be prepared for discussions. Please refer to the study schedule and prepare your time wisely.
Step 2: Compulsory attendance of 75% of contact sessions
In general, all theory modules are presented over four contact sessions except NSHT and NSKT which are presented over six contact sessions. 75% attendance of contact sessions is compulsory for exam entry. A new attendance register will be completed at each contact session.
Step 3: Active participation in group discussions
The study centre manager and the facilitator are responsible to provide to students a conducive learning environment. All contact sessions will be conducted via interactive whiteboards. Facilitators will facilitate contact sessions only when required and will require active participation in group discussions.
Step 4: Submitting assignments and writing semester tests
Please view the table below for more detail regarding assignments submission dates. Assignments should be submitted via the assignment boxes provided.
Step 5: Get feedback on assignments and tests
Marked assignments will be posted back to students with a markers rubric.
Step 6: Submission of practica portfolio’s (when applicable) (see dates indicated in the applicable practica module portfolio).
Step 7: Writing exams Please refer to Part 8.
2.21 Assessments (assignments, tests) and due dates
QUESTION ANSWER
Where are assignments published?
Three assignments are printed at the back of each study guide and/or uploaded on e-fundi.
How many assignments should be completed?
Three assignments are provided; the marks of the two highest assignments will be used during the calculation of the participation marks except in third year modules where all assignments are compulsory
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Where assignments should be handed in?
Students are responsible to submit their assignments in the assignment boxes at the Unit for Open Distance Learning. Please adhere to the closing date for assignments. Closing dates refer to the final date that the UODL will accept assignments; you should therefore submit your assignment(s) earlier to reach the UODL before/on the closing date. Please keep copies of your assignments (photo copies or electronic)
When should assignments be handed
in?
PLEASE CONSULT THE STUDY SCHEDULE FOR DUE DATES
Please note that your assignments should already be with the UODL on the due dates. Students will be informed in advance should there be any changes to the submission dates.
Who to consult if I have uncertainties when
completing an assignment?
First discuss your uncertainties with your facilitator. Should you need more support, you are welcome to contact the lecturer via the Call Centre (018-285 5900) or e-mail to [email protected].
How should assignments be
submitted?
Assignments should be submitted in hard copy as indicated above. Students are advised to make a copy of an assignment prior to submission.
How many tests are written?
Except for NSHT211/221 and NSKT 211, one (1) test is written for each module. No tests are written for 3rd year modules (VWTL311, IOPS311, BSOT321, NSMT311, NSMT321, NSET311, and NSET321).
When are tests written? Test dates are stipulated in the calendar as well as an indication of which study units should be studied.
Who invigilate the tests?
The allocated facilitators and module managers are responsible to invigilate the test in association with the centre manager
What happens if I arrive too late for a test?
A test missed cannot be rewritten. If you arrive later than the allocated time schedule, you can write for only the remainder of the time but you cannot stay longer in the class room to complete your test. For example, if the test is scheduled for 09:00-10:00 and you arrive at 09:35, you can only write until 10:00.
Who marks the tests? All tests are marked by a markers pool accredited by each module manager.
What happens if I missed the test?
If a student can provide a medical certificate or in the event of death, the death certificate of the immediate family member, within seven working days of the test, the student will get an opportunity to write another test. Valid medical and death certificates are only applicable to tests and not to assignments.
How will I get my marked assignments/
test?
Marked assignments/tests will be posted back to students.
Due dates are provided in the calendar. Students are responsible to adhere to these due dates. Before you start with an assignment, please make sure that you have the following support:
Assignment writing support Where to get this support
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Assignment writing
This guideline booklet is available to all students free of charge in pdf format at: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/default/files/files/library/documents/skryf_van_referate.pdf
NWU Referencing guide
This guide is available to all students, free of charge, in pdf format at: http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/default/files/files/library/documents/verwysings.pdf
Library
All registered students can visit the NWU’s library’s online services. The library is titled the Ferdinand Postma Library. You can access the library services at http://www.nwu.ac.za/library/index.html. Students can access the library for the following services:
Search for previous exam papers. Literature searches via national and international
search engines and data bases. Access to various guides, manuals and supportive
documents in the completion of your studies. Contact numbers of services provided within the
Library.
2.22 Plagiarism Students are warned against the risks involved in plagiarism. Please view the NWU’s policy on
plagiarism at http://www.nwu.ac.za/sites/www.nwu.ac.za/files/files/i-research-
support/ResearchLinkdocs/EnglishPDFs/PlagiarismCounduct.pdf.
The NWU policy on plagiarism is in every study guide as well as on the website. Please
ensure that you take note thereof.
2.23 Study help When studying you are on your own without being left alone. The following academic support is available to all our students:
Lecturing All contact sessions will be facilitated by the module managers positioned on the
Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU and through interactive whiteboards.
Support by Facilitators
Students have access to a facilitator at the study center. It is important to
emphasise that the facilitator is not responsible for lecturing, but is rather
facilitating the group members to find the answers amongst themselves. Therefore
it will be of little use, if you the student attend the sessions without proper
preparation and expect all the explanations from the facilitator.
Support by lecturers
Should your facilitators be unable to help you, please feel free to contact the
specific lecturer, preferably through the call centre or via e-mail. Lecturers are also
available during interactive whiteboard sessions for questions and discussions.
Students should please refer to the page for the e-mail addresses of lecturers.
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Lecturers can also be contacted via the Chat Room on Efundi, if applicable to the
specific module.
The interactive study guide
The most important tool in the study process is the comprehensive interactive
study guide. In some modules, an integrated study guide will be used and in other
modules an additional textbook/reader will be required. The study guide consists of
different study units, each with its own content, individual exercises and self-
evaluating questions. The content of an indicated study unit has to be studied as
preparation for each group discussion session.
Textbooks
Textbooks are compulsory where applicable. Students are provided with textbooks
as part of their study material and will not have to purchase additional textbooks.
Delivery of study material
The UODL is responsible to delivery study guides and textbooks to students.
DHL is the preferred providers that will courier students’ study material to their
physical home address.
Study material enquiries
For all study material enquiries, call the Call Centre at 018-285 5900. `
2.24 Use of cell phones It is expected of all students and facilitators to switch off all cellular phones during interactive whiteboard sessions, test and examination sessions. Cell phones are not to be used as calculators in NSFT121, only non-programmable calculators are allowed.
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PART 5: STUDY CENTRES, PARTICIPATION MARK, TIME TABLES AND DUE DATES
5.1 Study centres (only for G 515 T and pipeline students)
Study centres have been identified where students can interact with fellow students, participate in group discussion sessions and write tests under the supervision of the facilitator. The following table provides the details for the study centres for the post basic qualifications in 2017. Please note that these study centres were identified and listed by the end of 2016 by printing time. Should any changes occur in these programmes, affected students will be informed in advance.
5.2 Participation mark
A minimum of two assignments must be submitted, however, students have the option to submit a voluntary assignment also. The average mark of the two best assignments and the mark of the test will be used to calculate your participation mark. In the case of th ird year modules a l l three ass ignments are compulsory
5.3 Medical certificates (sick notes) Please note that medical certificates will only be accepted within seven (7) days after the date of the semester test. Medical certificates must be submitted by the student directly to the Unit for Open Distance Learning by e-mail to Lizelle Venter ([email protected])
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Study schedule for 2017: Advanced University Diplomas in Health Sciences,
BCur (Ed et Adm)
Interpretation of the study schedule:
Contact sessions are on Saturdays except autumn/spring school, special revision sessions.
NSDT111/1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th indicates the amount of contact sessions per module.
Interactive whiteboards used /1 or /2 indicates if one or two boards will run simultaneously.
Assignment closing dates are indicated
Examination schedule for 2017 indicated
JANUARY 2017 21 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)
08:00-09:00 Orientation (compulsory for all students and facilitators) 09:05-10:35 NSDT111/1st session 10:40-12:10 NSHT 211/1st session 12:15-13:40 NSGT111/1st session 13:45-15:15 BSKT111/1st session 15:20-17:10 NSKT211/1st session
28.(Interactive whiteboards used/1)08:00-09:00 How to use the internet/e-fundi 09:00-10:25 NSET111/1st session 10:30-11:55 NSMT211/1st session 12:00-13:25 NSET211/1st session 13:30-14:55 NSCT211/1st session 15:00-16:30 OBAD 112/1st session
25 February 2017: Closing date for 1st assignments
FEBRUARY 2017 4 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSET 311/1st session 10:30-11:55 NSMT 311/1st session 12:00-13:25 IOPS 311/1st session 11 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:25 NSCT211/2nd session 10:30-11:55 NSGT111/2nd session 12:00-13:25 NSHT211/2nd session 13:30-14:55 NSDT111/2nd session 15:00-16:25 NSKT211/2nd session 16:30-17:55 Assignments and scientific writing 18 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSET 211/2nd session 10:30-11:55 NSMT211/2nd session 12:00-13:25 NSET111/2nd session 13:30-14:55 OBAD 112/2nd session 15:00-16:25 BSKT111/2nd session 16:30-17:30 Using e-fundi. 25 (Interactive whiteboards used/2)09:00-10:00 NSHT211/ Test 1 09:00-10:25 IOPS311/2nd session/ 10:30-11:55 NSHT211/3rd session 10:30-11:55 VWTL 311/1st session, 12:00-13:25 NSMT 311/2nd session 13:30-14:55 NSET 311/2nd session
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25 March 2017: Closing date 2nd assignments. MARCH 2017
4 (Interactive whiteboards used/2)09:00-10:25 OBAD112/3rd session, NSGT111/3rd session 09:00-10:00 NSKT211/ Test 1.NSET 111/ Test 10:30-11:55 NSKT211/3rd session, NSET111/3rd session 12:00-13:25 NSDT 111/3rd session 13:30-14:55 BSKT111/3rd session 15:00-16:00 NSET 271 Orientation Compulsory via whiteboards 11 (Interactive whiteboards used/2) 09:00-10:25 NSHT211/4th session 09:00-10:00 NSMT211/Test 10:30-11:55 NSMT211/3rd session 12:00-13:00 NSDT111/Test 13:05-14:55 NSCT211/3rd session 15:00-16:00 NSMT271 and NSCT271 Orientation Compulsory via whiteboard 18 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSMT311/3rd session 10:30-11:55 VWTL311/2nd session 12:00-13:25 NSET311/3rd session 13:30-14:55 IOPS311/3rd session 25 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSHT211/5th session 09:00-10:00 NSET211/ Test 10:30-11:55 NSET211/ 3rd session 12:00-13:25 NSKT211/4th session
08 April 2017: Closing date 3rd assignments. 22 April 2017: Closing date practica portfolios for students that registered in June 2016.
APRIL 2017
01 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:00 BSKT111/Test; NSHT211/Test 2 10:00-11:00 NSGT111/Test, OBAD112/Test 10:05-11:30 NSHT211/6th session 11:35-13:05 NSDT111/4th session 13:10-14:45 NSKT211/5th session 08 (Interactive whiteboards used/2) 09:00-10:00 NSCT 211 Test NSKT 211 Test 2 09:00-10:25 NSET 311/4th session 10:30-11:55 NSCT211/4th session, NSET211/4th session 12:00-13:25 NSMT211/4th session; IOPS311/4th session 13:30-14:55 NSMT311/4th session 22 (All second tests)09:00-10:00 BSKT111/Test; NSGT 111/Test 10:30-11:30 NSCT211/Test, NSET 211/Test 12:00-13:00 OBAD112/Test, NSET 111/Test 13:30-14:30 NSMT 211/Test 15:00-16:00 NSDT 111/Test 29
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MAY 2017 6(Interactive whiteboards used/1)Examination revision for 2nd opportunity
09:00-10:25 NSFT121 10:30-11:30 NSRT121 11:35-12:35 NSET221 and 321 12:40-13:40 NSMT 221 13:45-14:40 BSOT 221 14:45-15:40 BSOT 321
13 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:25 NSET111/4th session 10:30-11:55 NSGT111/4th session 12:00-13:25 BSKT111/4th session 13:30-14:55 NSKT211/6th session 15:00-16:25 OBAD112/4th session
EXAM SCHEDULE JUNE 2017
MON TUE WED THU FRI 07 June
IOPS 311
(09:00-12:00)
NSRT121
(14:00-17:00)
08
NSMT211
(09:00-12:00)
09
BSKT221
( 14:00-17:00)
12
NSET111
(09:00-12:00)
BSOT321
(14:00-17:00)
13
OBAD112
(09:00-12:00)
14
NSGT111
(09:00-12:00)
NSET321
(14:00-17:00)
15
NSET221
(14:00-17:00)
16 PH
19
NSDT111
(09:00-12:00)
20
NSMT321
(09:00-12:00)
NSCT221
(14:00-17:00)
21
NSFT121
(14:00-17:00)
22
NSHT211
(09:00-12:00)
NSET311
(09:00-12:00)
23
BSKT111
(09:00-12:00)
BSOT221
(14:00-17:00)
26
NSET211
(09:00-12:00)
NSHT221
(09:00-12:00)
27
VWTL311
(09:00-11:00)
28
NSCT211
(09:00-12:00)
NSMT221
(14:00-17:00)
29
NSMT 311
(09:00-12:00)
30
NSKT211
(09:00-12:00)
NSGT121
(14:00-17:00)
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JULY 2017 15 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:00 Orientation students and facilitators: Compulsory 10:05-11:35 NSRT121/1st session 11:40-13:10 NSFT121/1st session 13:15-14:45 BSKT221/1st session 14:50-16:10 NSHT221/1st session 16:15-17:40 NSGT121/1st session22 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSMT221/1st session 10:30-11:55 NSCT221/1st session 12:00-13:25 NSET221/1st session 13:30-14:55 BSOT221/1st session 15:00-16:00 efundi.29 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:25 NSMT321/1st session 10:30-11:55 NSET321/1st session 12:00-13:25 BSOT321/1st session
5 August 2017: Closing date 1st assignments.
AUGUST 2017 5 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSFT121/2nd session 10:30-11:55 NSRT121/2nd session 12:00-13:25 NSHT221/2nd session 13:30-14:55 NSGT121/2nd session 15:00-16:25 BSKT221/2nd session12 (Interactive whiteboards used/2) 09:00-10:00 NSHT221/Test1 09:00-10:25 BSOT221/2nd session 10:30-11:55 NSET221/2nd session ,NSHT221/3rd session12:00-13:25 NSMT221/2nd session, NSCT221/2nd session 14:00-15:00 NSMT271 & NSCT271 Practica support via whiteboards 15:00-16:00 Technology literacy session/e-fundi
19 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 BSOT321/2nd session 10:30-11:55 NSMT321/2nd session 12:00-13:25 NSET321/2nd session 14:00-16:00 NSET271 practica orientation via whiteboards26 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSHT221/4th session 10:30-11:55 NSGT121/3rd session 12:00-13:25 NSRT121/3rd session 13:30-14:55 BSKT221/3rd session
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9 Sept 2017: Closing date 2nd & 3rd assignments, 30 September 2017: Closing date practica portfolios for students that registered in January 2017.
SEPTEMBER 2017 2 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:00 NSFT121/Test10:30-11:55 NSMT221/3rd session 12:00-13:25 NSET221/3rd session 13:30-14:55 BSOT221/3rd session 15:00-16:25 NSFT121/3rd session09 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:25 NSET321/3rd session 10:30-11:55 NSMT321/3rd session 12:00-13:25 BSOT321/ 3rd session
16 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:00 NSRT121/Test10:30-11:30 NSCT221/Test 10:30-11:30 BSOT221/Test12:00-13:25 NSCT221/3rd session 13:30-14:55 NSHT221/5th session15:00-16:25
30 (Interactive whiteboards used/2) 09:00-10:00 NSET221/Test 09:00-10:25 BSOT321/4, NSHT221/6th session10:30-11:30 NSGT121/Test 11:00-12:00 BSKT221/Test; 10:30-11:55 NSMT321/412:00-13:25 NSRT 121/4th session 12:00-13:25 NSET321/4th session
2 October 2017: Spring School
OCTOBER 2017 7 (Interactive whiteboards used/1) 09:00-10:25 NSET221/4th session 09:00-10:00 NSHT221/Test 2 10:30-11:30 NSMT221/Test 12:00-13:25 NSMT221/4th session 13:30-14:30 NSCT221/4th session 14 (All second tests)09:00-10:00 NSRT121/Test 10:30-11:30 NSCT221/Test, NSET 221/Test 12:00-13:00 NSFT121/Test 13:30-14:30 NSMT 221/Test 15:00-16:00 NSGT 121/Test ;BSOT 221/Test 16:30-17:30 BSKT 221/Test21 (Interactive whiteboards used/1)09:00-10:25 NSGT121/4th session10:30-11:55 BSOT221/4th session 12:00-13:25 NSFT121/4th session 13:30-14:55 BSKT221/4th session
28 Exam revision opportunity 1st semester modules (Interactive whiteboards used/1, see schedule below)
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Spring School: 2 October 2017
Time Session A Session B 09:00-10:00 NSFT121 10:00-11:00 NSRT121 11:00-12:00 BSKT221 12:00-13:00 NSCT221 13:00-14:00 NSMT221 14:00-15:00 BSOT321 15:00-16:00 BSOT221 1st Semester module revision 28 October 2017 Time Modules 09:00-10:00 BSKT111 10:00-11:00 NSDT111 11:00-12:00 NSET111, NSET211, NSET311 12:00-13:00 NSMT211, NSMT311 13:00-14:00 NSGT111 14:00-15:00 IOPS311 15:00-16:00 NSCT211
EXAM SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2016 MO TU WE TH FR
30 Oct IOPS311 (14:00-17:00)
31 NSFT121 (09:00-12:00)
01 Nov NSET311 (09:00-12:00)
02 NSHT221 (09:00-12:00)
03 NSMT221 (14:00-17:00)
06
NSRT121
(09:00-12:00)
07
BSOT321
(09:00-12:00)
NSET111
(14:00-17:00)
08
NSMT211
(09:00-12:00)
09
NSET321
(09:00-12:00)
NSCT221
(14:00-17:00)
10
NSDT111
(09:00-12:00)
13
NSKT211
(09:00-12:00)
NSMT321
(09:00-12:00)
14
NSGT121
(09:00-12:00
15
OBAD112
(09:00-12:00)
NSET221
( 09:00-12:00)
16
NSGT111
(09:00-12:00)
VWTL311
(14:00-16:00)
17
NSET211
(09:00-12:00)
20
BSKT111
(09:00-12:00)
BSOT221
(14:00-17:00)
21
BSKT221
( 09:00-12:00)
NSHT211
(14:00-17:00)
22
NSCT211
(09:00-12:00)
NSMT311
(09:00-12:00)
23
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PART 6: EFUNDI, FACEBOOK, DROPBOX
EFUNDI Students are motivated to use the NWU’s learning management system called “Efundi”. Please view a description of how to access Efundi just after this table.
The UODL encourages students to participate on Facebook. Facebook is a dynamic platform where students can interact with the UODL. Students will also find a link on Facebook of Dropbox where all the lecture-captured recordings of interactive whiteboard sessions are. Students can view these sessions on the internet or download these sessions to watch at any time, any place. Go to https://www.facebook.com/NWU.UODL.
In an attempt to ensure that interactive whiteboard sessions are available after contact sessions to all students, students can download these sessions for free from Dropbox. Go to the UODL’s Facebook page, click on the Nursing link. Please note that you will have to be connected to the internet to utilise this service, go to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mtmvwql0ntg0f4h/Y9NqqdEzpV
Please note that Facebook remains the most current mode of continuous communication with students. To stay informed, visit
Facebook regularly.
What do I need to be able to use Efundi?
Access to the Internet (in the event of a cell phone or 3G, you will need airtime or data bundles). A web browser (this is the software on the computer, laptop, cell phone that is needed to visit
the Internet) such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome (these are the more popularbrowsers).
Can I access Efundi on my smart phone?
Yes you can although due to the small screen size many of the study material or learning activities will be difficult to view. It is suggested that you access Efundi via a tablet (such as an iPad or Samsung Galaxy tablet), laptop or desktop computer.
How to access Efundi:
1. Open the web browser (internet programme) of your choice.2. In the address field (where you will usually see a website address) type: efundi.nwu.ac.za3. Press the enter button on your computer keyboard.4. The Efundi front page will appear.
Efundi helpline: 018-285 2295, [email protected]
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How to log into efundi At the top right-hand corner of the computer screen you will see a button labelled Login – Click on it. You will now see a screen where you can enter your Username and Password.
a. In the Username field, type in your NWU number.b. In the password field, type in your password – Please note that the initial password that the
NWU provides to you will be your South African ID number. You will have to change thispassword as soon as possible to something more secure that you will be able to remember.
Click on the Login button. Once successfully logged in you will see a screen with three areas (see image below):
c. At the top you will see a blue area with a button for each of the modules that you areregistered for. If you click on a specific module button, you will be directed to the site for thatspecific module.
d. On the left-hand side of the screen you will see a gray area with a menu of all the tools thatyour lecturer provides for you. This menu can differ from module site to module site –depending on the tools that the lecturers make available.
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e. A larger white area next to the gray menu – this is the area where the real information isdisplayed. Right after login in you will see the “Message Of The Day”.
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PART 7: EXAMINATIONS AND MARKS
All examinations will be written at the examination centre indicated to the student at a later date. All arrangements regarding the examinations will be done by Elize van der Merwe on behalf of the Open Learning Group (OLG). Please note that the participation mark will be applicable in both examination opportunities (June, November). A fee is payable when students make use of the second examination opportunity. Should you wish to change your exam centre, please phone the Call Centre at 018-285 5900 for a request form and this should be done at least one month in advance of your exam.
For any inquiries related to the examination centre, examination dates or changes in examination centres, please contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900. 7.1 Examination papers from previous years
Previous years examination papers are available to all students and facilitators, free of charge, from the Ferdinand Postma Library. Following these instructions: Go to www.nwu.ac.za. Click on library (under Discover more). Click on exam papers (under Find Information).
7.2 Valuable hints and tips in your preparation for examinations
The following hints and tips are provided to students that need to write an examination (courtesy of Ms Felicity van Vrede):
Resources:
Make sure that you actually have (own/borrowed) and consulted the following resources before you start your studying:
Textbook and study guide. Efundi. Lecturer/facilitator – for any questions/queries relating to the textbook and
your understanding of the learning content.
Summaries and notes:
Try making use of a flow chart (brain chart) to assist your summaries and learning needs. It should give you a broad overview of the module/themes and give an indication where there is repetition of these/headings.
Correctly translated (Afrikaans students). Reflects an understanding of the work and what you are learning. Be guided by the study unit objectives (where applicable and relevant). Make use of the review questions and glossary in your study guide to assist
the making of your summaries.
Time management: Make sure that you have notified all relevant persons of your upcoming exams: family members, friends, colleagues and word,
Attitude:
Try and maintain a positive attitude towards the module. You have made it this far, you can and will pass this too!
Learn! All the answers to the exams in the textbook... Get sufficient sleep.
On the date of the Prayer. Review – read through the work before you leave home. Leave your notes
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day of the exam:
at home! Pack: pen and spare pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, notice of registration and ID
document. Time – time your arrival at least a half-hour before the actual time of the
exam. This will allow you to relax and settle before the exam starts. Conversation – try and minimize conversation about the work – remember
“misery loves misery” and negative talk will only reinforce nerves, create insecurity and loss of self-confidence.
Be careful of the following:
List/identify/name: see study guide. Discuss: write in full sentences and be sensitive to repetition of
thoughts/ideas/concepts and a mark per sentence/idea/fact will be awarded. Do not fall into the deceptive pitfall by becoming long-winded in your
discussion (“gorrel”) – it is easily detected and indicative of not having studied enough.
When answering remembers that you have to convince the maker/lecturer/facilitator that you have mastered the learning content. Therefore, do not assume that the marker/lecturer/facilitator knows what you are implying and/or insinuating = explain and/or motivate all statements and facts made during your discussion.
When answering exam questions:
Instructions: on receiving the exam paper, carefully read the instructions and make sure that you understand what is expected from you.
Questions: when answering the question, be guided by the following: o Identify the instruction:
Discuss/explain – full sentences and brief means short. List/name – key word/phrases, state only the amount as
asked. Compare – place side by side and compare. Tabulate – draw a table and compare. Schematic illustration/representation – draw.
o Underline key words/phrases: This will give you an indication as to what the context and
content of your answer should look like. Remember: there are overlapped/repetitive
themes/concepts in the various chapters.
General: Write neatly and legible. Make sure that your numbers is systematic and consecutive. You have to convince the marker that you have mastered the work and that
you understand the work. However, be careful of waffling. Examples should only be given where it is explicitly asked for. Be aware of the jargon (industry specific language) If you are unsure of what is expected, please ask the invigilators.
Remember they cannot guide/assist you with the answer but can assist you in correctly interpreting the question.
Try and answer all the questions, do not just leave a question out, try! Think logically. Mark allocation: your answer should be guided by the mark allocation Check: once you have finished answering, make sure that you answer all
the questions (check the exam paper front and back, also your answer booklet). Check that you details are correctly noted on the front of the book. If you have used a second book, check your details again. Note: please use the surname that you used when you enrolled and registered for the
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module/course.
7.3 General examination information
General examination
schedule
The general examination schedule is available as follows:
In the calendar available in this Information guide.
On the NWU website.
On the Unit for Open Distance Learning’s Facebook page.
Or contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900.
Personalised examination
schedule
A personal examination schedule will be posted to you from Open Learning Group (OLG). You will also find on this personalised schedule your identity number and an OLG student number. The reason for the additional information is because the OLG is an administrative partner with the UODL of the NWU. The personalised examination schedule presents the first opportunity exam dates.
Examination guidelines
The examination guidelines are available as follows:
Will be posted to each student.
On the Unit for Open Distance Learning’s Facebook page.
Or contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900.
Obtaining participation marks
You can obtain your participation marks as follows:
For assignment results, SMS ASS followed by your OLG Student Number (e.g. ASS110007788 or ASS 110007788) to 40890. The SMS will cost you approximately R5.00. However, OLG will also sms your participation mark to you once it is available.
Examination centres
Students have selected their examination centres during the process of registration. Your examination centre is also indicated on your personalised examination schedule. You will also receive a SMS from the Open Learning Group confirming your examination centre. Please familiarise yourself with your examination centre before your write your first exam.
Identification at the examination centre
All students are required to present their identification either by means of your identification document or driver’s licence and your proof of registration OR personalised examination schedule. Invigilators are informed at the examination centres that distance learning students don’t have to present their student cards.
Final marks and result letters
Your final marks will be declared in a results letter which will be posted to you. After the completion of your examination (after the first and second opportunity) final marks can also be obtained by sending an SMS with your OLG student number:
SMS EXM followed by your Student Number (e.g. EXM110007788 or EXM 110007788) to 40890. The SMS will cost you R5.00
Call Centre
Don’t hesitate to contact the UODL’s Call Centre for assistance. This service is available during office hours at 018-285 5900 and [email protected]
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7.4 Examination centers 2017 Examination centers may change and therefore the addresses are not published in this information guide. Students get a personalised exam time table prior to examination where the most recent exam centers’ address will be confirmed. However, the following list of names indicating the cities/towns where these centers are situated. EASTERN CAPE East London Grahamstown Idutywa King Williams Town Mthatha Port Elizabeth Queenstown
FREE STATE Bethlehem Bloemfontein Ladybrand Welkom Zastron
GAUTENG Alberton Brixton Carletonville Pretoria (Colbyn) Randfontein Springs Vanderbijlpark Wilropark
KWA-ZULU NATAL Durban Eshowe Empangeni Ingwavuma Kokstad Ladysmith
KWA-ZULU NATAL Newcastle Pietermaritzburg Pongola Port Shepstone Richardsbay Vryheid
LIMPOPO Elim Giyani Lephalale Makhado Mokopane Phalaborwa
LIMPOPO Polokwane Thohoyandou Tzaneen
MPUMALANGA Ermelo Kamhlushwa Nelspruit Piet Retief Secunda
NORTHERN CAPE Kimberley Kuruman Springbok Upington
WESTERN CAPE George Parow
NORTH WEST Lichtenburg Mahikeng Potchefstroom Rustenburg Vryburg Zeerust
Please note that in the event of changed exam centers; students will be informed on their personalised exam schedule.
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7.5 Examination sub-minimum
The participation mark for a module will be made up by the attendance of group discussions, two best assignments marks and the test mark and weighs 40% of the final mark.
7.6 Module mark
7.6.1 Examination sub-minimum Please take note that in all modules, a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination is required to pass. The examination mark weighs 60% of the final mark.
7.6.2 Final mark A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass a module at the end of a semester. The participation mark and examination mark contributes 40/60 in the calculation of the final mark of the relevant module. A final mark of 75% is a distinction in a module (test not written of a relevant module will affect the calculation of the participation mark and the assignments can only contribute a maximum of 50% in obtaining exam entry). To obtain a qualification Cum Laude, an average mark of 75% in the major modules is required.
7.7 Discussion of examination scripts, no remark of exam papers done The Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University does not have a policy for to remark an examination script as papers are moderated. If a student fails a first exam opportunity, the student can choose to write the second opportunity.
7.8 3rd exam opportunities According to the Academic Rules, a student that has one (1) module outstanding to complete a qualification, may request in writing for a special, 3rd exam opportunity to be considered. Yet as Rule 3.4.4.3 stipulates, this can only be granted after a student made use of all the available examination opportunities, passed all the required modules except one. A payment, of which the amount is not specified in this information guide, will be charged. The student’s request should apply to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and submit this request via the Call Centre.
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PART 8: GRADUATION CEREMONIES, SANC REGISTRATIONS 8.1 Graduation ceremonies Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year (March and September). All the facilitators are welcome to attend these graduation ceremonies. However, due to large attendance numbers at ceremonies, we need to know well in advance if you want to attend. Decentralised graduation ceremonies will also be hosted in: Polokwane, Nelspruit, Durban and East London. For graduation ceremony inquiries, please contact the Call Centre at 018-285 5900. 8.2 SANC registrations After you have been awarded your diploma/degree at the graduation ceremony please do the following: 1 Pay the registrations fee of R320.00 per qualification into the following account: Bank Name: First National Bank
Account Name: SA Nursing Council No 2 Account
Account Number: 514 211 86 193
Branch code: 253145
Reference: Your “SANC” number and ADDQUAL (e.g. 12964622 – ADDQUAL)
2 Send proof of payment for additional qualification, a certified copy of your ID and a completed and signed SANC registration form for additional qualification to: fax 018-299 1827 or 087 231 5543 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS ONLY STARTS AFTER GRADUATION AND IT IS OF NO USE TO CONTACT SANC DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE NOT FOLLOWED THE ABOVEMENTIONED STEPS. AFTER COMPELTIONS AND PROOF OF PAYMENT HAVE BEEN SENT TO SANC BY THE NWU IT MAY TAKE UP TO 3 MONTHS BEFORE SANC ACKNOWLEDGE THE REGISTRATION. “PLEASE BE PATIENT”. NB: The registration amount changes yearly, it is the responsibility of the student to contact SANC or visit the website for price changes
