10397NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation Classroom based - Full time, Classroom based - Part time Caboolture, Loganlea, South Bank Course summary TAFE Queensland Brisbane Caboolture : Classroom based - Part time : Starts on 22-01-2015 Loganlea : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 22-01-2015 South Bank : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 22-01-2015 Subsidised: $1,955.00 Concession: $1,355.00 Careers: Further education at TAFE or University Outcome: Certificate IV Your circumstances may not have allowed you to complete your high school education in the past. You’re not alone; former Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, dropped out of school at age 14. Completing an alternative senior studies program can open up doors you haven’t even considered; TAFE Queensland Brisbane has a pathway to get you back on track. Course details Prepare yourself for entry into a tertiary education institution by completing a course that updates your study, research and writing techniques. From the humanities to the sciences, the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation course is designed for anyone who has been away from formal education for several years. It is the perfect course to get a greater degree of control over your future. Learn the skills needed for successful tertiary study including time management, problem solving, research and assignment writing skills, exam strategies and seminar presentation skills. Please see unit requirements information below in relevant documents. To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48. Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment. Check out which financial support option is right for you. You might be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, appropriate accreditation and registration requirements. Career prospects: This qualification prepares graduates for entry into University, TAFE, Australia Defence Force (now including Office Entry) and the Public Service. Students will receive a rank through QTAC at the successful completion of their studies. Hours of study: Full-time 6 months Part Time 2-5 years We have two major intakes in February or July. If you are interested in starting a qualification outside of these times, please call 13 72 48 for more info. Resources required: Some units will require textbooks and or a scientific calculator. Relevant documents: 10397NAT Course Outline [PDF 156kB] 10397NAT Course Information Flyer [PDF 3057kB] 10397NAT Course Information Evening Flyer [PDF 74kB] Entry requirements Learners entering this course must be at least 18 years of age or must turn 18 during the first semester. Sound skills in Literacy and or Numeracy are required to be successful in this course. This course is an alternative to year 11/12 and is designed to prepare students for further academic studies. Students studying Science units at Logan will be required to attend Griffith University for some sessions. Students studying Chemistry at Mt Gravatt will be required to attend Southbank campus for some sessions. Students studying Physics at Bracken Ridge campus will be required to attend Bracken Ridge SHS for some sessions. Units ATPPRE401A Plan and prepare for study (Core) ATPALS401A Research, plan and present academic essays, reports and reflections (Core) ATPALS402A Write academically to persuade/argue and critically analyse, and present academic speeches (Core) ATPRES401A Conduct an individual academic research project (Research, Elective) ATPSOC402A Analyse and evaluate political and contemporary social issues in Australian society (Australian Society, Specialisation) ATPSOC401A Analyse and evaluate the historical development of Australian society, culture and identify (Australian Society, Specialisation) ATPENV402A Analyse and mitigate the environmental impact of human needs and wants (Environmental Studies, Specialisation) ATPFAM402A Apply concepts of family and culture to understand family relationships in contemporary society (Family and Consumer Studies, Specialisation) ATPPSY401A Apply contemporary approaches and knowledge of biological influences to understand human psychology (Psychology, Specialisation) ATPHIS402A Apply historical methodology to analyse historical issues and events of the 20th and 21st centuries (Modern History Studies, Specialisation) ATPHIS401A Apply historical methodology to the analysis of events, issues and concepts of Modern History (Modern History Studies, Specialisation) ATPFAM403A Apply knowledge of the living environment and its impact on individuals, families and society (Family and Consumer Studies, Specialisation) ATPLEG401A Apply the legal principles of Commonwealth and State Criminal Law to legal problems (Legal Studies, Specialisation) ATPLEG402A Apply the principles of Australian civil, tort and contemporary law to legal problems (Legal Studies, Specialisation) ATPPSY402A Apply theories relating to development, behaviour and society to understand human psychology (Psychology, Specialisation) ATPFAM401A Apply theory and practices of good nutrition to promote health in individuals, families and society (Family and Consumer Studies, Specialisation) ATPBIO402A Apply theory relating to ecology, classification, genetics and evolution and in Biology (Biology, Specialisation) ATPBIO401A Apply theory relating to organisms, their cells and physiology, and scientific method in Biology (Biology, Specialisation) ATPCHE402A Apply theory relating to thermochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium to chemical systems (Chemistry, Specialisation) ATPPHY402A Demonstrate the application of kinematics, dynamics and gravitational forces in physics (Physics, Specialisation) ATPPHY401A Demonstrate the application of measurement, wave motion, optics and electricity theory in physics (Physics, Specialisation) ATPCHE403A Demonstrate the application of theory relating to electrochemistry and organic chemistry (Chemistry, Specialisation) ATPPHY403A Demonstrate the application of theory relating to electronics, magnetism and nuclear physics (Physics, Specialisation) ATPCHE401A Demonstrate the practical and theoretical application of introductory chemistry (Chemistry, Specialisation) ATPENV401A Identify and investigate human impact on ecosystems and resources (Environmental Studies, Specialisation) ATPPMA403A Solve pure mathematics problems involving calculus (Pure Mathematics, Specialisation) ATPPMA402A Solve pure mathematics problems involving statistics and functions (Pure Mathematics, Specialisation) ATPPMA401A Solve pure mathematics problems involving trigonometry and algebra (Pure Mathematics, Specialisation) ATPCOM402A Use advanced computer technology skills to research online and create complex academic documents (Computing, Specialisation) ATPGMA402A Use and apply financial mathematics, probability and statistics in real world applications (General Mathematics, Specialisation) ATPGMA401A Use and apply mathematics in real world applications (General Mathematics, Specialisation) ATPCOM401A Use software to create academic documents, presentations and spreadsheets (Computing, Specialisation) There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the region for more information. Last updated on 10 October 2014