Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

The program is designed to develop your skills in the following areas:

academic reading, writing and research skills problem solving planning and organising collaborative learning team work.

These skills are taught with an emphasis on their application in a higher education or vocational education context, to enhance your further study prospects.

To be awarded 22313VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, a student must successfully complete a total of ten (10) units of competency, comprising of:

• five (5) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units of which:
• units may be selected from the 22313VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation qualification and/or;
• units first packaged in any other endorsed training package or other accredited curricula.

Note: units imported from endorsed training packages or other curricula must:

• reflect the needs of the learner;
• reflect the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, and;
• support the intent of this qualification.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU21864 - Set study goals and plan education pathway
• VU21865 - Prepare for tertiary reading and writing
• VU21866 - Communicate verbally in a further study context
• VU21867 - Participate in collaborative learning
• VU21868 - Conduct online research for further study

ELECTIVE UNITS

General

• BSBCMM401 - Make a presentation
• BSBITU304 - Produce spreadsheets
• BSBITU404 - Produce complex desktop published documents
• VU20746 - Apply essential further study skills
• VU21058 - Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Applicants are best placed to successfully undertake this qualification if they have language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

The purpose of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation is to assist entry to VET and Higher Education courses across a range of disciplines. The term ‘Tertiary Studies’ as used within the context of this course refers to both higher education undergraduate study and higher level vocational (VET) courses of study. Such courses of study have their own entry requirements and this course is not intended to either replace those requirements or to guarantee access to individual courses of study. However, in undertaking this course students will be better prepared for future training and education options.