Southern Cross Institute (SCI)

Advanced Standing Application Form

I. Personal Details

Student ID

Given Name(s) Surname

Telephone Number Email Address

Current Address

Course and Unit

II. Information on Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing Application Assessment

All applications of Advanced Standing are assessed in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer
Policy and Procedure by the Dean or nominee. The student is advised in writing of the decision within ten (10)
working days of receipt of the application provided the submitted application had all required documents.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received by the published deadlines. Please check the Institute’s website for
submission dates.
Application Conditions
Students can only apply for Advanced Standing at the beginning of their course. Advanced Standing applications
received by current students’ mid-way through their course or for units already attempted will be rejected.
Advanced Standing Assessment Rules
- Students may obtain Advanced Standing for up to 50% of course in Bachelor of Business course.
- Evidence of a minimum of 80% coverage of unit content for an exemption to be granted.
- Previous study graded as Advanced Standing cannot be used for Advanced Standing into SCI Bachelor of
Business course.
- Advanced standing is not granted on the basis of prior study where the prior study occurred more than ten
(10) years ago. A shorter timeframe than ten (10) years may be applied where there have been recent or
significant changes in the relevant field of study since the prior study occurred.
- Approved study must be at a comparable Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level. Examples of
approved study Qualifications from accredited Australian Higher Education institutions or equivalent
overseas institutions as assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
Note
While SCI takes every effort to ensure that Advanced Standing for accounting subjects meet the criteria of
professional accounting bodies, it is up to the discretion of the professional accounting bodies whether to accept the
Advanced Standing granted by SCI. SCI encourages students applying for Advanced Standing for accounting subjects
to seek advice from the relevant professional accounting body prior to applying.

Southern Cross Institute, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9066 6902 Website: www.sci.edu.au/
TEQSA Provider No: PRV14353 CRICOS Provider No: 04078A
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III. Course Equivalence for Advanced Standing

After reviewing the structure of your course, use this section to identify the units in your course which you are
requesting to have assessed for credit and the corresponding units you have already completed. Please attach
additional sheet(s) if you require more space.

Institution Name Program Name

No Unit Code/Name SCI Equivalent Unit Code/Name Date Completed Approved by SCI

1. ☐ Yes ☐ No

2. ☐ Yes ☐ No

3. ☐ Yes ☐ No

4. ☐ Yes ☐ No

5. ☐ Yes ☐ No

6. ☐ Yes ☐ No

7. ☐ Yes ☐ No

8. ☐ Yes ☐ No

9. ☐ Yes ☐ No

10. ☐ Yes ☐ No

11. ☐ Yes ☐ No

12. ☐ Yes ☐ No

IV. Supporting Documents

The following documents must be provided with this application:

- A certified copy of the Transcripts from the institution(s) at which the previous studies were undertaken.
Academic Director can certify copies if required. This documentation is to be provided in English.
- Unit/Course synopses for which you are seeking Credit Transfer, including academic level and hours. In
considering applications, SCI should be able to compare all aspects of the units/courses against which you are
claiming academic credit at SCI.
Note: Semester result notices are not considered to be an official record.

V. Student Declaration

I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information supplied is correct and complete. I acknowledge that incomplete
information may result in the application being returned to me. I recognise that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary
documentary evidence of my qualifications and I declare that the official academic/transcript records provided are a true record
of my academic results.

Student Signature Date

Southern Cross Institute, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9066 6902 Website: www.sci.edu.au/
TEQSA Provider No: PRV14353 CRICOS Provider No: 04078A
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Official Use Only

Received By Name Signature Date

Reviewed By Name Signature Date

I. Advanced Standing Decision/Comments

Dean Signature Date

Southern Cross Institute, Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9066 6902 Website: www.sci.edu.au/
TEQSA Provider No: PRV14353 CRICOS Provider No: 04078A
Advanced Standing Application Form – v1.0
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