What do I need to arrange if I am sitting an examination externally at a centre or another university?
If you are enrolled partially or fully online you are considered an external student.
If you are required to sit a face to face examination you will be sent an official communication via your official communication channel in OASIS approximately 8 weeks into each semester. If you have not received your official communication by April 30 for Semester 1 or September 30 for Semester 2, contact Progression, Assessment and Awards.
Depending on your residential address you may need to make arrangements for your examinations venue.
You will then receive confirmation of your examination arrangements at least one month prior to the commencement of the examination period. Reside within 100km of Bentley Campus
If you reside within 100 kilometres of the Bentley Campus you must sit your examinations at the Bentley Campus. There is no further action you need to take to arrange your examinations. Reside within 100km of a recognised examination centre (REC)
If you reside within 100 kilometres of an REC you will be advised to sit your examinations at that centre.
You will need to contact Examinations and Progression Management if you:
- prefer to sit your examinations at Bentley Campus.
- the allocated REC is no longer convenient because you have changed your residential address.
If you reside more than 100 kilometres from Bentley Campus or an REC you can nominate your own invigilator. The invigilator cannot be a partner, relative, close friend or another student.
You will need to contact Progression, Assessment and Awards if you:
- are unable to nominate an individual invigilator and venue that fits within the criteria below
- prefer to sit your examinations at Bentley Campus or a REC.
In most circumstances, Curtin University will pay the full cost of examination supervision.
| Venue and invigilator category | Notes, restrictions, requirements |
|---|---|
| Tertiary or TAFE institution | Any tertiary or TAFE institution. The invigilator may be either an administrative or academic staff member. The venue must be located at the institution. |
| Telecentre | Any official Telecentre, where the invigilator is the administrative officer of the Telecentre. The venue must be located at the Telecentre. |
| Primary or secondary school | Any Primary or Secondary School. The invigilator may be either an Administrative Officer or Teacher at the school. The venue must be located at the School. |
| Hospitals | The invigilator must be an Administrative Officer, Registered Nurse or Doctor. The venue must be located at the Hospital. |
| Education centre in prison or detention centre | For students studying in a Prison/Detention Centre facility. The invigilator must be employed by the Prison/Detention Centre. The venue must be located at the Prison/Detention Centre. |
| Library | Any Library recognised by the relevant State Library Board. The invigilator should be an employed staff member of the Library. The venue must be located at the Library. |
| Mine sites | For students employed on mine sites. The request to be accompanied by a letter from the employer confirming the student's employment. The venue must be suitable for examinations. The invigilator must be an employee of the mining company. |
| International embassies | The invigilator must be an employee of the embassy. The venue must be located at the embassy. |
