Stage 1
If you disagree with an assessment, you should first examine carefully the standards or criteria upon which the assessment was based.
If you then still feel that the assessment decision is wrong or unfair, you should discuss your reasons with the instructor concerned as soon as possible.
The instructor will consider your reasons and look again at what you did for the assessment. This will either be a new decision or confirmation of the original decision.
If you agree with this explanation, the appeal stops at this point. If you still feel the decision is wrong, you must tell the instructor. Your appeal will then proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2
You need to lodge an appeal in writing with the Unit Head.
Your instructor will be able to give you details of who to contact.
Your appeal should give details as to why you feel the assessment decision is wrong or unfair. You should also set out how you have tried to resolve the issue with the instructor.
The Unit Head will form a three-person committee (which does not include the instructor) in the unit to look into the appeal and will come to a mutual and final decision with the instructor.
The Unit Head will contact you to give you the reconsidered assessment decision. The decision of the committee is final. No further steps will be done by the unit in case you still disagree with the decision.
