Rule SAC036: EFTS value of qualifications - learning hours calculation

Type:

Rule or condition

To calculate the Equivalent Full-Time Student (EFTS) value of a qualification using the learning hours method, a tertiary education organisation must:

1. Determine the qualification’s total learning hours
2. Divide this by the standard measurement of a full-time year (1,200 hours).

Example:

The following is an example and is not part of the Rule:

1. The total learning hours for one semester are 600 hours
2. Divide the learning hours by the standard 1200 hours for a full-time year to give an EFTS value of 600/1200 = 0.5 EFTS units.