University of Tasmania, Australia

A robust quality assurance system is integral to the maintenance of the quality of the University's courses. Unit and course quality is a continuous process, incorporating regular monitoring, review, benchmarking and improvement of the University's courses.  The aims of this process are to:

1. Improve course quality by enhancing the University's use of unit and course performance data;
2. Assist the University in its academic reprofiling and teaching performance expectations;
3. Ensure that the University has a process in place to meet Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) requirements by January, 2015;
4. Assist with accreditation requirements;
5. Monitor and review units, majors and courses to identify areas of risk; areas of strategic importance; concerns about performance as well as identification of good practice. A cyclic review becomes due only when there is explicit justification identified in the unit and course reports (see Reviews Policy).

The online reports were implemented at the end of Semester 2, 2012.  So that we build a quality assurance process, the implementation was on a trial basis in consultation with all schools on the use of these reports. 

For more information on Unit and Course Reports click here [PDF 394KB]

 

Unit Reports

In future, the online unit reports will be prepopulated with eVALUate unit data to assist unit coordinators in identifying areas of strength and areas of concern. The reports are available all semester and can be updated and resubmitted. These reports are reported every semester.

 

To begin an online Unit Review click here [PDF]                                         Alternatively, to download a Word version click here (Word 367KB)

 

Course/Major Reports

The Course/Major Reports are based on a set of performance data at the course level and linked to the Learning and Teaching Dashboard. These reports are reported annually. The indicators currently used to assess the performance of each course/major include:

• Student load
• Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) data
• Retention

The Course/Major Reports also include an Annual Statement of Curriculum Philosophy; mapping of course/major level outcomes; UTAS graduate attributes; student learning progression; and graduate employment outcomes. Feedback from other sources is encouraged, including external advisory committees and accrediting bodies. 

A significant process that all courses must undertake before January, 2015 is compliance with the revised AQF requirements. The AQF Second Edition January 2013 provides a complete set of AQF policies and objectives and information about the monitoring arrangement for AQF. All courses need to demonstrate:

• The learning outcomes for each AQF level and qualification type
• The specifications for accreditation and development of qualifications
• Student pathways
• Addition or removal of qualification types (See http://www.aqf.edu.au/)

 

To begin an online Course Review click here [PDF]                                    Alternatively, to download a Word version click here (Word 65KB)

How to access online forms [PDF 461KB]

 

Senior Executive Sponsorship

Senior Executive sponsorship of the unit and course/major reporting and review process rests with the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Students and Education).