Tertiary Preparation - Certificate IV - 9048 (TPC - Flexilink)

(Nationally Recognised Training)

Course No: 9048 AQF Level: Certificate IV National Code: 91455NSW Location: Armidale Campus COMMENCING: February 2012 DURATION: Full time over 1 year Flexible/ Part-time over 2 years COST: Annual Fee$984 One semester or less$492 FEE REFUND All fee paying students (full and concessional) who successfully complete the Tertiary Preparation Certificate with TAFE NSW will have their fees refunded. The refund will be available to students who successfully complete their study, even if they take more than one year to finish. If a student completes one or more of the preparatory courses for the Tertiary Preparation Certificate first, the fees for those courses will also be refunded. ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS: Students are required to provide their own materials. For further information on this training program please contact: Vivienne Nano Acting Head Teacher General Education and Equity Services Faculty Armidale Campus Ph: 02 6773 7769 Email: vivienne.nano2@det.nsw.edu.au Customer Service Centre Freecall: 1800 448 176 Email: NEICustServCentre@tafensw.edu.au Website: www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au

TRAINING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Tertiary Preparation Certificate is an HSC-alternative course that runs for 12 months as a full time course. As an external student this timeframe is more flexible. It is designed specifically for students who have not completed their year 12 education or for those wishing to improve their Tertiary Entrance Score (TES) from previous attempts at the HSC. The academic standard is similar to the HSC but the subjects, learning and assessment methods are different. The course is presented in a way that develops sound basic academic skills, rather than a strong emphasis on examinations. HOW IS THE TERTIARY PREPARATION CERTIFICATE DIFFERENT TO THE HSC? Different Learning Methods: The learning resources are available through Moodle and Adobe Connect for those students wishing to participate in the online learning environment. Alternatively students can receive learning resources through email or hardcopy. This, coupled with regular phone and/ or email contact with teachers provides students with optimum distance education learning opportunities. Different Assessment Methods: All assessments are completed individually in consultation with your teachers. Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Level 4 units are submitted to a state-wide marking panel for verification of the students work. Your final score (TES) is taken from your three best AQF Level 4 units (one of which must be the core Language and Learning Skills AQF unit). Tertiary Preparation develops real academic skills including: Research skills Academic writing skills Presentation skills Independent learning skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Students must complete a short literacy and numeracy screen. This is available online and will be sent to students on request. Prior to enrolling Students must have a NSW School Certificate, Certificate II in General & Vocational Education or equivalent. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The TPC provides an opportunity for students to enter courses and/or employment options where a Year 12 equivalent or alternative qualification is required. ARTICULATION: Students who complete the TPC will be eligible to receive the scaled TES. The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) uses the TAFE calculated TES to assist Universities in making offers of places to TPC Graduates. Successful completion of vocational electives in this course may allow credit transfer into TAFE vocational courses. This course is recognised for entry into TAFE diploma courses. High level communication and seminar skills Skills in Maths including research methodologies Information Technology skills

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TAFE NSW Fee Information: 1) A TAFE year consists of two 18week long semesters. The minimum charge for a program is one semester, even if your program lasts less than 18 weeks. If the program lasts between 18 weeks to a year, it counts as two semesters. 2) If your program runs for more than one semester, you may pay in two half-yearly payments. 3) All fees must be paid up front at enrolment. NO CASH is accepted you may pay by EFTPOS, Visa card, MasterCard, cheque or money order. 4) If you receive a government benefit such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, or Newstart and provide documentary proof at enrolment, you may be eligible to pay a concession fee of $53 per course enrolment, rather than the full TAFE NSW Fee. 5) In addition to the TAFE NSW fee, some programs have Course Related Charges associated with them. Course Related Charges are collected to provide you with materials, resources, equipment and services to use in your program of study. If your circumstances do not enable you to pay this charge you will need to speak with your teacher when you commence class to negotiate alternative arrangements. 6) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students are exempt from paying the TAFE NSW Fee. 7) Disability Support Pension students and students with a disability receive a full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the $53 concession charge for subsequent enrolments in that year. All TAFE NSW courses run only if there are sufficient resources and demand.

HOW TO ENROL: Enrolment day for Semester 1 2012 is Wednesday 1 February between 10:00am and 6:00 pm. Enrolments for this flexibly delivered course are ongoing. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE: Register /Enrol online at www.tafensw.edu.au type in the course number (under Find a Course) if the course is available click on the course name click the Locations & Fees tab scroll to the campus you choose if you have the option to Enrol Now you may click that link and enrol online if the course is an application course you can submit an application by clicking on Apply Now ASSISTANCE All students are eligible for the full range of services as outlined in the TAFE NSW Student Handbook. RECOGNITION Recognition may allow you to complete your qualification faster. TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, the workplace and life experiences. You may be entitled to gain recognition that will exempt you from attending one or more units. It is possible to obtain recognition for up to 100% of the requirements for a course award. For further information about Recognition, please contact the Customer Service Centre on 1800 448 176 UNITS OFFERED IN THIS COURSE: Group 1 Compulsory (All units must be completed) Apply Language and Learning Skills NSWTEGL301B NSWTEGL401A NSWTETH403A NSWTLRN402A NSWTSUS403B NSWTTMW401B Apply Critical and Evaluative Language and Learning Skills Apply Ethical Practice in Study Develop Learning Strategies for Further Study Apply Sustainability Practices Communicate to Facilitate Work in a Team

Group 2 Electives (At least two units must be completed) ICAU1128B Operate a Personal Computer ICAU1129B ICAU1130B ICPMM263C Operate a Word Processing Application Operate a Spreadsheet Application Access and Use the Internet

Group 3 Electives (At least three units must be completed) NSWTEGL302A Respond to the Creative Arts NSWTHMN301A NSWTHMN302A NSWTHMN303A NSWTHMN304A NSWTMTH307A NSWTSCN313A Investigate Australias Multi-cultural Society Examine Issues in Contemporary Australian Society Investigate Australias Asia Pacific Relations Research Human Rights Issues and Concepts Use Mathematics to Solve a Range of Problems Investigate the Nature and Functioning of Ecosystems

Group 4 Electives (At least two units must be completed) NSWTHMN401A Analyse Historical Concepts and Issues in Context NSWTHMN403A NSWTMTH401A Analyse Contemporary Issues in the Asia-Pacific region Use Mathematics in a Range of Contexts

LDR: 05/12/2011