{"id":96,"date":"2021-10-20T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T08:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T03:28:56","slug":"cap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/cap\/","title":{"rendered":"Curtin Access Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-panel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video panel\"\n        data-variant=\"full\"\n        data-type=\"short\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    \n<a class=\"video\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xnac_LQBJwg?mute=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-fancybox data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-options='{\"smallBtn\" : \"true\"}'>\n                \n        <div class=\"video__button\" data-variant=\"large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD.jpg\"\n                alt=\" - play video\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/xnac_LQBJwg-HD.jpg 1280w\"\n                sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p>A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the reasonable adjustments recommended for a student with a disability, physical or mental health condition or a carer of a person with disability to enable equitable access to their studies and assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An AccessAbility advisor will negotiate the content of the CAP with you and it will only contain information that you agree to release. It can include information about your condition if you wish to disclose this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A CAP has an end date after which&nbsp;it is not valid. This date is determined by the AccessAbility advisor depending on a number of factors.&nbsp;In some cases it is valid for the duration of your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s your responsibility to ensure that your unit coordinators have a copy of your CAP each semester.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/05\/CAP_SampleLetter_John.pdf\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue \"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Download a sample Access Plan [.pdf 366kB]\">Download a sample Access Plan [.pdf 366kB]<\/a>\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/#book\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue  filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Make an appointment to set up your CAP\">Make an appointment to set up your CAP<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"am-i-eligible-for-a-cap\">Am I eligible for a CAP?<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>You are eligible for a CAP if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a diagnosed disability, medical or mental health condition<\/li>\n<li>You have a temporary disability such as fractures and injuries<\/li>\n<li>You have significant caring responsibilities of a person with disability<\/li>\n<li>You are pregnant with medical complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Still unsure? The CAP eligibility tool can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n                \n                            <div class=\"block-heading__buttons\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/cap\/curtin-access-plan-tool\/\"\n                           class=\"button button--gray-dark filled\"\n                           target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Try the CAP eligibility tool\">Try the CAP eligibility tool\n                            <span class=\"ico ico-arrow\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span> <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                            \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616.jpg\"\n             alt=\"\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/Curtin-Shoot-web-res-0616-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n             sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>View the full list of CAP FAQs in the sections below. You can also download a copy of the FAQs for your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        \n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/03\/CAP-FAQs-2026.pdf\"\n    class=\"button  button--black filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Download the full list of CAP FAQs [.pdf 208kB]\">Download the full list of CAP FAQs [.pdf 208kB]<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General queries<\/h3>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-develop-a-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-do-I-develop-a-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-develop-a-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">How do I develop a Curtin Access Plan?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-do-I-develop-a-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Make an appointment with an AccessAbility advisor to discuss your situation and the support you may need at Curtin.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to make the appointment <strong>prior to the start of the study period or as early in the study period as possible<\/strong> as they may be long appointment wait times when the study period is underway.<\/p>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get to the Perth Campus, you can make a phone or online appointment. Please provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/register\/#documentation\" rel=\"noopener\">supporting documentation<\/a> from your treating health practitioner at your first appointment. We may require updated documentation when your CAP is due for review or your health circumstances change.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve discussed your situation with the AccessAbility advisor and provided the required health professional documentation, your CAP will be developed or updated in consultation with you.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-is-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-distributed?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-is-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-distributed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-is-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-distributed?\">How is my Curtin Access Plan distributed?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-is-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-distributed?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You will be emailed a PDF version of your CAP by your AccessAbility advisor once it is finalised. It is essential that you complete the CAP Student Declaration linked to the email.<\/p>\n<p>If your CAP has been created prior to the study period start date, and you have submitted the CAP declaration, your CAP will be automatically distributed to relevant academic staff 7 days prior to the study period start date.<\/p>\n<p>If your CAP has been created following the study period start date, and you have submitted the declaration, your CAP will be automatically distributed to relevant academic staff on the date the CAP declaration is submitted.<\/p>\n<p>If your CAP is distributed after Week 1 of a study period, please note that reasonable notice is required for the application for of adjustments, and that adjustments cannot be applied retrospectively.<\/p>\n<p>Your unit coordinator should notify you via the Official Communications Channel (OCC), within seven days of receiving your CAP, of how the reasonable adjustments can be applied to the unit. Please do not assume these adjustments have been applied until you have had written confirmation from the unit coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>While your confidentiality is respected, your reasonable adjustments outlined in your Curtin Access Plan (CAP) may be viewable by other Curtin staff in the Curtin Student Management System.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Do-I-have-to-disclose-my-disability-in-the-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Do-I-have-to-disclose-my-disability-in-the-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Do-I-have-to-disclose-my-disability-in-the-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">Do I have to disclose my disability in the Curtin Access Plan?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-disclose-my-disability-in-the-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Your CAP will only contain disability information that you choose to release, and your disability or medical information\/health professional documentation will be kept confidentially by AccessAbility Services in accordance with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/confidentiality\/\">confidentiality statement<\/a>. There are some exceptions to the boundaries of confidentiality which are outlined in this statement.<\/p>\n<p>Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/definition\">disclosing a disability<\/a> for assistance with your decision whether or not to disclose personal information.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-arrange-exams-using-my-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-do-I-arrange-exams-using-my-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-arrange-exams-using-my-Curtin-Access-Plan?\">How do I arrange exams using my Curtin Access Plan?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-do-I-arrange-exams-using-my-Curtin-Access-Plan?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The CAP can be used to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/help\/exams\/\">alternative test or examination arrangements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>School-based tests\/exams: Arrangements for school-based exams\/tests should be agreed to and put in place after CAP is confirmed by the unit coordinator, however, arrangements may not be possible without sufficient notice. Please advise the unit coordinator as early as possible if you do not wish your arrangements to be applied to any school-based tests\/exams.<\/p>\n<p>End of semester exams: These exams are usually run by the Examinations office. Your exam arrangements will be valid for the duration of your CAP. The deadline for making requests or adjusting exam arrangements is three weeks prior to the start of the examination period.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/examinations\/scheduling\/\">examination scheduling<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-does-my-CAP-relate-to-extensions?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-does-my-CAP-relate-to-extensions?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-does-my-CAP-relate-to-extensions?\">How does my CAP relate to extensions?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-does-my-CAP-relate-to-extensions?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your CAP supports you for additional time to submit assessments, you do not need to apply for an Assessment Extension provided that the additional time requested is within the time period supported by the CAP, and the additional time has been confirmed by the unit coordinator at the start of the study period.<\/p>\n<p>Additional time to submit assessments is subject to final approval by the unit coordinator. In some cases, additional time may not be possible (e.g. a group assignment or practical assessment).<\/p>\n<p>For extensions longer than the additional time supported in the CAP you will have to apply for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/examinations\/scheduling\/\">Assessment Extension<\/a> and obtain additional documentation as specified on the form.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the CAP does not support changes to the dates of tests or exams. Applications for extension or deferment of a test or exam will require an Assessment Extension application.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility and circumstances<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-My-situation-has-changed-and-the-adjustments-in-my-CAP-aren't-meeting-my-needs.-What-should-I-do-to-update-my-CAP?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"My-situation-has-changed-and-the-adjustments-in-my-CAP-aren't-meeting-my-needs.-What-should-I-do-to-update-my-CAP?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-My-situation-has-changed-and-the-adjustments-in-my-CAP-aren't-meeting-my-needs.-What-should-I-do-to-update-my-CAP?-\">My situation has changed and the adjustments in my CAP aren't meeting my needs. What should I do to update my CAP? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"My-situation-has-changed-and-the-adjustments-in-my-CAP-aren't-meeting-my-needs.-What-should-I-do-to-update-my-CAP?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>We understand that circumstances and medical conditions can change. As such, your CAP can be reviewed at any time, to ensure the reasonable adjustments provided match the functional impact of your medical condition\/disability or caring responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please call Reception on (08) 9266 7850 or Freecall: 1800 651 878 to book a 30-minute express appointment. Please email <a class=Hyperlink SCXW19263849 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> with documentation to support any changes in diagnosis or caring responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-don't-have-a-formal-diagnosis-or-supporting-documentation.-Can-I-still-apply-to-obtain-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-don't-have-a-formal-diagnosis-or-supporting-documentation.-Can-I-still-apply-to-obtain-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-don't-have-a-formal-diagnosis-or-supporting-documentation.-Can-I-still-apply-to-obtain-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?-\">I don't have a formal diagnosis or supporting documentation. Can I still apply to obtain a Curtin Access Plan (CAP)? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-don't-have-a-formal-diagnosis-or-supporting-documentation.-Can-I-still-apply-to-obtain-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>AccessAbility Services and CAPs are provided to students who can provide documentation or demonstrate a formal diagnosis. If you are on a waitlist to be assessed for a medical condition or disability, it may be possible to provide a short-term CAP if supporting documentation demonstrating a functional impact upon studies can be provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-recent-must-my-documentation-to-organise-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-be?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-recent-must-my-documentation-to-organise-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-be?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-recent-must-my-documentation-to-organise-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-be?\">How recent must my documentation to organise a Curtin Access Plan (CAP) be?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-recent-must-my-documentation-to-organise-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-be?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p class=Paragraph SCXW177269166 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1372366194 paraeid={d76ff3a4-c5bf-4b0e-856a-61e3cef6ccf7}{221}>Health professional documentation must meet the following currency requirements:<\/p>\n<p class=Paragraph SCXW177269166 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1372366194 paraeid={d76ff3a4-c5bf-4b0e-856a-61e3cef6ccf7}{221}>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=Paragraph SCXW177269166 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1372366194 paraeid={d76ff3a4-c5bf-4b0e-856a-61e3cef6ccf7}{221}>For temporary or fluctuating conditions, you may be required to submit new documentation each semester or when your Curtin Access Plan expires.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=Paragraph SCXW177269166 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1372366194 paraeid={d76ff3a4-c5bf-4b0e-856a-61e3cef6ccf7}{221}>For permanent conditions, you must submit documentation initially, and thereafter only if your condition or support needs change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=Paragraph SCXW177269166 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1372366194 paraeid={d76ff3a4-c5bf-4b0e-856a-61e3cef6ccf7}{221}>For Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia), we request that your documentation be dated within the past three years if the assessment was conducted before you turned 16. For queries about Irlen Syndrome\/Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, please refer to the question below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-have-Irlen-Syndrome\/Scotopic-Sensitivity-Syndrome.-Am-I-eligible-for-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-have-Irlen-Syndrome\/Scotopic-Sensitivity-Syndrome.-Am-I-eligible-for-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-have-Irlen-Syndrome\/Scotopic-Sensitivity-Syndrome.-Am-I-eligible-for-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?\">I have Irlen Syndrome\/Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. Am I eligible for a Curtin Access Plan (CAP)?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-have-Irlen-Syndrome\/Scotopic-Sensitivity-Syndrome.-Am-I-eligible-for-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Students with Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome\/Irlen Syndrome can access a CAP by having an appropriately qualified health professional complete the Curtin University Health Professional Report.&nbsp; Adjustments such as coloured paper, the ability to wear coloured glasses, and alternate lighting for exams may be provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If further adjustments are requested, AccessAbility Services will request evidence of an adult psychometric learning assessment conducted by a relevant professional, such as a psychologist, using reliable, valid and standardised tests.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-long-does-it-take-for-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-be-active?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-long-does-it-take-for-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-be-active?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-long-does-it-take-for-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-be-active?-\">How long does it take for my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) to be active? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-long-does-it-take-for-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-be-active?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Your CAP will be sent to your student email address shortly after your appointment, provided you have supplied documentation of your medical condition\/disability or caring responsibilities. Your CAP will only become active once you follow the link in the email to complete your Student Declaration. Please note that during peak times, your CAP may take longer to be sent to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Unit Coordinator will communicate with you via the Official Communications Channel the adjustments they can accommodate and reasons if they are not able to accommodate any. Your CAP adjustments will not be applied until your Unit Coordinator has reviewed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-have-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-but-I-don't-know-where-it-is.-How-can-I-get-a-copy-of-it?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-have-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-but-I-don't-know-where-it-is.-How-can-I-get-a-copy-of-it?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-have-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-but-I-don't-know-where-it-is.-How-can-I-get-a-copy-of-it?-\">I have a Curtin Access Plan (CAP), but I don't know where it is. How can I get a copy of it? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-have-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-but-I-don't-know-where-it-is.-How-can-I-get-a-copy-of-it?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>All students have their CAPs sent to their student email, from a \u201cdo not reply\u201d email address for them to review before completing their Student Declaration. The subject line of this email will be \u201cFinalising your Curtin Access Plan.\u201d Your CAP can be found attached to that email. You can email <a class=Hyperlink SCXW170954173 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> with your student number to request another copy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Do-I-need-to-send-a-copy-of-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-my-Unit-Coordinator?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Do-I-need-to-send-a-copy-of-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-my-Unit-Coordinator?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Do-I-need-to-send-a-copy-of-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-my-Unit-Coordinator?\">Do I need to send a copy of my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) to my Unit Coordinator?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-send-a-copy-of-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-to-my-Unit-Coordinator?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Once you have completed your declaration, your CAP should be automatically distributed to your Unit Coordinators. This will occur overnight if the CAP is activated within a current study period. Otherwise, the CAP will distribute 7 days before the start of a study period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your Unit Coordinator will receive your CAP and will have 7 days to review it, they will then advise you which adjustments can be accommodated in their unit. Your Unit Coordinator may be unable to accommodate all requested adjustments due to unreasonable hardship, impact to yourself or other students, or because the requested adjustments compromise the inherent requirements of the unit. Your Unit Coordinator should communicate this with you via your Official Communications Channel, located in OASIS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please do not assume these adjustments have been applied until you have had written confirmation from the Unit Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-haven't-received-an-Official-Communication-from-my-Unit-Coordinator-about-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-haven't-received-an-Official-Communication-from-my-Unit-Coordinator-about-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-haven't-received-an-Official-Communication-from-my-Unit-Coordinator-about-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">I haven't received an Official Communication from my Unit Coordinator about my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-haven't-received-an-Official-Communication-from-my-Unit-Coordinator-about-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>CAPs are automatically distributed to Unit Coordinators 7 days prior to the study period commencing. Unit Coordinators have 7 days to review a CAP and provide confirmation via Official Communications of what adjustments can be applied. If you have not received a response within 7 days, please email a copy of your CAP to the Unit Coordinator, as system outages or outdated contact details may have prevented automatic distribution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If further support is required, please email <a class=Hyperlink SCXW174605403 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> with the relevant unit codes and staff details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-My-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-has-expired.-Can-I-get-it-re-instated?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"My-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-has-expired.-Can-I-get-it-re-instated?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-My-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-has-expired.-Can-I-get-it-re-instated?-\">My Curtin Access Plan (CAP) has expired. Can I get it re-instated? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"My-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-has-expired.-Can-I-get-it-re-instated?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Yes. Please email <a class=Hyperlink SCXW34723345 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> with updated documentation (if your support needs, diagnosis, or caring responsibilities have changed) and call Reception on (08) 9266 7850 or Freecall: 1800 651 878 to book a 30-minute express appointment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have a permanent condition and your needs have not changed, there is no need to book an appointment, and your CAP can be updated via emailing <a class=Hyperlink SCXW34723345 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-If-I-have-additional-days-to-submit-assessments-specified-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-do-I-have-to-apply-for-an-assessment-extension-to-access-them?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"If-I-have-additional-days-to-submit-assessments-specified-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-do-I-have-to-apply-for-an-assessment-extension-to-access-them?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-If-I-have-additional-days-to-submit-assessments-specified-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-do-I-have-to-apply-for-an-assessment-extension-to-access-them?-\">If I have additional days to submit assessments specified in my Curtin Access Plan (CAP), do I have to apply for an assessment extension to access them? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"If-I-have-additional-days-to-submit-assessments-specified-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP),-do-I-have-to-apply-for-an-assessment-extension-to-access-them?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Additional days may be provided as a reasonable adjustment in a CAP. These days are different to extensions. They are provided to enable students to access additional supports, such as mentoring or study tools, to complete assessments on an equitable basis. Additional days are applied to assessments automatically, unless a Unit Coordinator has specified in an Official Communication that they do not apply to a specific assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Students may apply for an Assessment Extension in addition to their CAP. Students are required to obtain additional documentation as specified on the form. Days granted as an extension are added to the additional days stated in the CAP. Please note that self-certification Assessment Extensions are applied to the original due date and may overlap with the additional days specified in the CAP. This means that no additional days are provided through self-certification, unless the number of days provided in the CAP is less than 5.<\/p>\n<p class=Paragraph SCXW218447464 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;margin:0px 0px 13.3333px;overflow-wrap:break-word;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline; paraid=1672650007 paraeid={00433504-7de3-443a-a3de-2b87e7152ee6}{236}>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-If-I-get-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-in-the-middle-of-the-study-period,-does-it-apply-for-the-remainder-of-the-study-period?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"If-I-get-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-in-the-middle-of-the-study-period,-does-it-apply-for-the-remainder-of-the-study-period?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-If-I-get-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-in-the-middle-of-the-study-period,-does-it-apply-for-the-remainder-of-the-study-period?-\">If I get a Curtin Access Plan (CAP) in the middle of the study period, does it apply for the remainder of the study period? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"If-I-get-a-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-in-the-middle-of-the-study-period,-does-it-apply-for-the-remainder-of-the-study-period?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Yes, however Unit Coordinators and Teaching Support Officers require some time to apply alternative arrangements to school-based tests\/exams. Please let your Unit Coordinator and AccessAbility Advisor know if you have any tests or assignments scheduled within two weeks of receiving your CAP, as they may not be able to apply your accommodations in time. AccessAbility Services may be able to assist you to defer the test\/exam if required.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that there is a deadline to implement Alternate Exam Arrangements in time for the Centrally Scheduled exam period. Refer to the <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/examinations\/key-dates\/>key dates webpage here<\/a> for centrally scheduled exams,, however generally the deadline for alternative exam arrangements is <strong>four weeks<\/strong> before the exam period starts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam and test arrangements<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-My-exam-timetable-and-conditions-don't-match-up-with-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-conditions.-What-should-I-do?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"My-exam-timetable-and-conditions-don't-match-up-with-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-conditions.-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-My-exam-timetable-and-conditions-don't-match-up-with-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-conditions.-What-should-I-do?-\">My exam timetable and conditions don't match up with my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) conditions. What should I do? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"My-exam-timetable-and-conditions-don't-match-up-with-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-conditions.-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>For any <a class=Hyperlink SCXW251628666 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/examinations\/scheduling\/ target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Centrally Scheduled exam<\/a>, it is your responsibility to check your CAP conditions against your exam timetable when the draft &amp; final exam timetable is released. If your exam timetable does not match your approved CAP conditions, please contact AccessAbility at <a href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Can-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-exam\/test-arrangements'-be-applied-to-school-based-exams-and-tests?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Can-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-exam\/test-arrangements'-be-applied-to-school-based-exams-and-tests?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Can-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-exam\/test-arrangements'-be-applied-to-school-based-exams-and-tests?-\">Can my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) 'alternate exam\/test arrangements' be applied to school-based exams and tests? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Can-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-exam\/test-arrangements'-be-applied-to-school-based-exams-and-tests?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Some alternative test\/exam conditions are unable to be applied to tests\/exams that are run by your school. These include things like morning or afternoon exam requests, which are only possible for <a class=Hyperlink SCXW53682076 BCX0 style=-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:inherit;cursor:text;font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px; href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/examinations\/scheduling\/ target=_blank rel=noreferrer noopener>Centrally Scheduled exams<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-use-rest-breaks-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-test\/exam-arrangements'-in-my-exams?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-do-I-use-rest-breaks-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-test\/exam-arrangements'-in-my-exams?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-do-I-use-rest-breaks-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-test\/exam-arrangements'-in-my-exams?-\">How do I use rest breaks in my Curtin Access Plan (CAP) 'alternate test\/exam arrangements' in my exams? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-do-I-use-rest-breaks-in-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP)-'alternate-test\/exam-arrangements'-in-my-exams?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>In\u2011person exams:<\/strong><br \/>Raise your hand and tell the invigilator you are taking a rest break. The invigilator will record the start and end times on your exam cover sheet so your exam finish time can be adjusted correctly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online exams:<\/strong><br \/>State to the camera that you are starting your rest break and note the time (e.g. 2:15pm). Remain in camera view. When you finish, state to the camera that you are ending your break and note the time. It is recommended you also write down your break times for your own time\u2011keeping and in case of academic integrity review. If your CAP allows bathroom use during rest time, state this to the camera before leaving view.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Some online exams may be split into Part A and Part B, with the rest break between parts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-require-a-scribe-to-be-available-during-in-person-school-based-tests\/exams-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-require-a-scribe-to-be-available-during-in-person-school-based-tests\/exams-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-require-a-scribe-to-be-available-during-in-person-school-based-tests\/exams-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">I require a scribe to be available during in-person school-based tests\/exams as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-require-a-scribe-to-be-available-during-in-person-school-based-tests\/exams-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Contact AccessAbility Services at <a href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> as soon as school-based test\/exam details are known advising of your requirements and details.<\/p>\n<p>Please do this <strong>as early as possible<\/strong> for arrangements to be made, as schools will require at least two weeks notice.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental adjustments<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-require-ergonomic\/assistive-equipment\/furniture-to-be-available-to-me-in-teaching-venues-and-exams-each-study-period,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-require-ergonomic\/assistive-equipment\/furniture-to-be-available-to-me-in-teaching-venues-and-exams-each-study-period,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-require-ergonomic\/assistive-equipment\/furniture-to-be-available-to-me-in-teaching-venues-and-exams-each-study-period,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\">I require ergonomic\/assistive equipment\/furniture to be available to me in teaching venues and exams each study period, as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-require-ergonomic\/assistive-equipment\/furniture-to-be-available-to-me-in-teaching-venues-and-exams-each-study-period,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Each study period, email AccessAbility Services at <a href=mailto:Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> <strong>as soon as you have completed class registration<\/strong>, advising of the equipment\/furniture required and venue details.<\/p>\n<p>Please register for your classes <strong>as soon as registration opens<\/strong>, to ensure that there is time to arrange the correct equipment\/furniture. <\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-require-a-wheelchair-accessible-venue,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-require-a-wheelchair-accessible-venue,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-require-a-wheelchair-accessible-venue,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">I require a wheelchair accessible venue, as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-require-a-wheelchair-accessible-venue,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Each study period, email AccessAbility Services at <a href=mailto: Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> <strong>as soon as you have completed class registration<\/strong>, advising of the venue details. AccessAbility will make arrangements or organise a venue change to ensure it is accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Please register for your classes <strong>as soon as registration opens<\/strong>, to ensure that there is time to arrange any necessary venue changes.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coursework adjustments<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-require-captions-and-transcripts,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-require-captions-and-transcripts,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-require-captions-and-transcripts,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">I require captions and transcripts, as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-require-captions-and-transcripts,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Contact AccessAbility Services at <a href=mailto: Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> as soon as you have completed class registration, advising of your requirements, unit code\/name and the Unit Coordinator details.<\/p>\n<p>Please do this as<strong> early as possible<\/strong> to allow time for transcripts to be created for each unit prior to the start of the study period.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional supports<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-require-in-class-support-arrangements,-such-as-a-notetaker-or-Auslan-interpreter,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-require-in-class-support-arrangements,-such-as-a-notetaker-or-Auslan-interpreter,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-require-in-class-support-arrangements,-such-as-a-notetaker-or-Auslan-interpreter,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\">I require in-class support arrangements, such as a notetaker or Auslan interpreter, as per my Curtin Access Plan (CAP). What should I do? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-require-in-class-support-arrangements,-such-as-a-notetaker-or-Auslan-interpreter,-as-per-my-Curtin-Access-Plan-(CAP).-What-should-I-do?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Contact AccessAbility Services at <a href=mailto: Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au>Access.Ability@curtin.edu.au<\/a> as soon as you have completed class registration, advising of your requirements, class times and locations.<\/p>\n<p>Please do this<strong> as early as possible <\/strong>to ensure that arrangements to be made.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-I-have-an-external-support-worker-who-will-be-attending-campus-and-classes-with-me.-Do-I-need-to-register-their-attendance-with-anyone?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"I-have-an-external-support-worker-who-will-be-attending-campus-and-classes-with-me.-Do-I-need-to-register-their-attendance-with-anyone?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-I-have-an-external-support-worker-who-will-be-attending-campus-and-classes-with-me.-Do-I-need-to-register-their-attendance-with-anyone?-\">I have an external support worker who will be attending campus and classes with me. Do I need to register their attendance with anyone? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"I-have-an-external-support-worker-who-will-be-attending-campus-and-classes-with-me.-Do-I-need-to-register-their-attendance-with-anyone?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>External support workers <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/bring-a-carer\/>need to be registered with AccessAbility Services.<\/a> &nbsp;If the student has a CAP, external support workers will be recorded as a support. If an External Support Worker is attending classes in person or online, AccessAbility Services will need to liaise with Unit Coordinators to review matters such as venue capacity, safety equipment, training requirements, access to restricted areas of campus, online participation, and any other special approval that they may require.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the reasonable adjustments recommended for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":327,"featured_media":0,"parent":15,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-11 10:54:04","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/327"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43543,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/96\/revisions\/43543"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}