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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College recognises that value-added course is essential to institutional quality, accountability and stakeholder confidence. This policy establishes a structured framework to govern the identification, approval, delivery, assessment and quality review of value-added courses that enhance employability, interdisciplinary capability and lifelong learning.

2. PURPOSE

To govern the identification, approval, delivery, assessment and quality review of value-added courses that enhance employability, interdisciplinary capability and lifelong learning.

3. SCOPE

Institutional, department, industry, online and collaborative non-core/value-added courses offered to students or employees.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Bridge curriculum-industry and emerging-skill gaps.
• Provide structured learning beyond the core curriculum.
• Ensure course quality, relevance and transparent certification.
• Avoid duplication and unmanaged workload.
• Measure learning and downstream outcomes.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Courses shall respond to verified learner, industry or societal needs.
2. Approval shall precede advertisement and delivery.
3. Learning outcomes, duration, eligibility, assessment and certification shall be clearly stated.
4. External trainers/platforms shall be evaluated for quality and credibility.
5. Completion certificates shall be issued only after meeting published requirements.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Departments shall conduct need analysis using curriculum gaps, employer feedback, technology trends and student interest.
2. A proposal shall include title, rationale, outcomes, syllabus, hours, mode, resource person, assessment, fee if any and budget.
3. The competent academic authority shall approve the course and avoid conflict with regular academic schedules.
4. Student enrolment shall be recorded with eligibility and consent for any fee-bearing course.
5. Attendance, participation and assessment shall follow the approved scheme.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. External certification claims shall be verified and not overstated in publicity.
7. Course materials shall respect copyright, licensing and accessibility requirements.
8. Feedback and learning evidence shall be collected at course completion.
9. Departments shall track relevant outcomes such as certification, project use, internships or placement benefit.
10. Courses shall be revised, repeated or discontinued based on evidence and strategic relevance.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dean Academics approves framework and monitors institution-level quality.
• HOD/department coordinator proposes and administers courses.
• Course coordinator maintains attendance, assessment and certification records.
• Resource persons deliver approved content and protect learner data.
• Students meet attendance, assessment and conduct requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Conduct need analysis and prepare proposal.
2. Obtain academic/financial approval.
3. Publish course details and enrol learners.
4. Deliver and monitor sessions.
5. Assess learning and issue verified certificates.
6. Review feedback/outcomes and archive records.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• Approved proposals and syllabus
• Resource-person credentials
• Enrolment, attendance and assessment
• Certificates issued register
• Feedback and outcome reports

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Participation and completion rate
• Learner achievement
• Industry/external certification outcomes
• Placement/project relevance
• Course satisfaction and repeat demand

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval and version control.

15. REFERENCES

• Approved academic regulations and workload/timetable procedures
• Applicable certification, finance and procurement rules

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.