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What is a Short Course?
A short course is a type of short learning programme through which a learner may or may not be awarded credits, depending on the purpose of the programme.
A credit-bearing short course is a type of short learning programme for which credits of no more than 120 are awarded.
e.g. Skills programmes leading to the achievement of credits in relation to a qualification
A non-credit-bearing short course is a type of short learning programme for which no credits are awarded in relation to unit standards or (part) qualifications depending on the purpose and/or assessment of the programme.
e.g. Programmes where less than 1 credit can be awarded.
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