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Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

Program CRICOS Number:066420A

This course will give you the equivalent of an Australian Year 12 high school qualification. You will obtain the skills and pre-requisites to go onto further study at an Australian University or other tertiary institution.

Language and Learning is the English language skills subject that is completed by all students. To complete the course you can choose from a wide range of other modules such as Computing, Biology, Psychology and Mathematics. International students are integrated to study with domestic students.



Entry Criteria

Students must be 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age within their first year of study  
and
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+   
and
School Leavers must have completed Year 10 or equivalent

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Many students continue on to Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs at Southbank Institute of Technology. Such studies may in turn facilitate entry to related degree courses at University.

Program Duration

Full Time        1 year
Full time students undertake 10 modules for 1 year. Full time classes are generally timetabled between 9.00am and 4.00pm. Full time is approximately 20 contact hours per week.

Program Award

Certificate IV

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588

International Student Application Form or contact International Services

Applications Close

There are two intakes each year, January and July. Applications can be made at any time prior to the commencement of the program.

Cost


 $8,000.00


Additional Costs: Students may need to purchase text books depending on the selection of modules they choose to enrol. Text book lists are made available at Orientation.

For Additional Information

Location:International
Telephone:(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile:(617) 3244 5588
Address 
In Person: International Services
66 Ernest Street
C Block, Ground Level
South Brisbane
Mail: Southbank International Services
Locked Mail Bag 111
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
AUSTRALIA
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.sbi.net.au

Course Outline

All modules are available in February and July except where minimum class sizes are not achieved.

To be awarded Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation, learners are required to successfully complete 10 modules, including both core modules (Language & Learning Skills 1 & 2) and 8 elective modules. At least 6 of the 10 modules must include successful completion of full subject areas.

Full subject area means you must complete both Module 1 and Module 2 except in Mathematics (Pure) and Chemistry where you must complete Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3.
Course Code Course Name
ATP400 Language and Learning Skills 1
ATP401 Language and Learning Skills 2
ATP408 Australian Society 1
ATP409 Australian Society 2
ATP410 Biology 1
ATP411 Biology 2
ATP412 Chemistry 1
ATP413 Chemistry 2
ATP414 Chemistry 3
ATP415 Computing for Academic Purposes 1
ATP416 Computing for Academic Purposes 2
ATP419 Environmental Studies 1
ATP420 Environmental Studies 2
ATP422 Family and Consumer Studies 2
ATP423 Family and Consumer Studies 3
ATP426 Human Movement Studies 1
ATP427 Human Movement Studies 2
ATP430 Legal Studies 1
ATP 431 Legal Studies 2
ATP437 Mathematics (General) 1
ATP438 Mathematics (General) 2
ATP439 Mathematics (Pure) 1
ATP440 Mathematics (Pure) 2
ATP441 Mathematics (Pure 3)
ATP444 Modern World History 1
ATP445 Modern World History 2
ATP451 Psychology 1
ATP452 Psychology 2
ATP453 University Study Skills (online) – only available after successful completion of Language & Learning Skills 1

International Student Information

Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.

Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.

Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.

Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.

The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Friday, 13 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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