Preparation for Tertiary Success 1

Preparation for Tertiary Success (PTS) is a tertiary enabling course providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with a culturally supported pathway to university readiness.

The course integrates Indigenous and Western knowledges and the development of life-long learning skills such as:

coping with change, making meaningful links, asking critical questions, expressing creativity, strengthening learning relationships, building resilience and developing strategic learning awareness.

This program introduces you to the culture of higher education and builds the academic skills needed to achieve success in your studies.

This course is for you if:

you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;

you have not completed year 12;

you have completed year 12 but did not receive the required ATAR score;

you have completed a Certificate III or IV course or can demonstrate sufficient skills and knowledge to undertake studies;

you have not studied for a long time and want to refresh your academic skills.

Core Units(5 units) - 50cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below.

PTS001 Learning Identity PTS002 Strength and Success PTS004 Discipline Enquiry PTS005 Reading and Reflection PTS007 Introduction to Mathematics

Specialist Elective Units(3 units) - 30cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.

PTS003 Learning in Communities PTS006 Ways of Knowing PTS009 Introduction to Science PTS011 Advanced Mathematics

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

To be eligible for the Preparation for Tertiary Success Program (PTS), you must be 18 or over by the census date of the relevant semester and of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. You will need Year 10 or Year 11 standard. If you are a mature person without Year 10 or 11, you can apply on the basis of your skills and experience.