HSC and Tertiary Preparation courses

• TAFE StatementHSC Studies

  800-19361

  Whatever your age or situation, TAFE NSW has created a safe and supportive space to complete your year 12 HSC. Prepare for a TAFE NSW degree, future study or the workforce. Collaborate with a diverse range of people and study on your terms.

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  • Successful completion of your Record of School Achievement (ROSA) for year 10 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript and certificate or

  • Successful completion of a year 10 academic equivalent qualification as evidenced by a copy of your transcript and certificate

  • Participate in an academic review to assess the suitability of your selected electives

  • Participate in an interview with a teacher to make sure this course is right for you

  Career pathways

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  • pursuing further study such as a Bachelor's degree or a TAFE NSW higher qualification

  • defence force positions

  • trade qualifications

  • entry level positions in the workforce.

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• Statement of AttainmentDefence Preparation English

  900-11041EV01

  Prepare to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and learn foundational English skills that are directly relevant to working with the ADF. Improve your reading and writing skills that will set you up for success in your future studies or career.

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  • A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed.

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  • entry level trade roles in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force and the Reserves), Australian Defence Force recruit, pursuing further study or vocational training beyond Year 10

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• Statement of AttainmentDefence Preparation Maths

  900-11041MV01

  Boost your Math skills and get ready for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Recruiting process. Develop Math skills that are directly related to working with the ADF and will be useful to your future career, further studies or vocational training.

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  • A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed.

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  • entry level trade roles in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force and the Reserves), Australian Defence Force recruit, pursuing further study or vocational training beyond Year 10

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• Statement of AttainmentDefence Preparation Science

  900-11041SV01

  Increase your chances of getting into the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Improve your knowledge of science and gain skills you can apply in situations that are directly relevant to working with the ADF and that will be useful to your future career. 

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  • A teacher will contact you to make sure this is the right course for you. They may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed.

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  • entry level trade roles in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Navy, Air Force and the Reserves)

  • Australian Defence Force recruit

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• Certificate IVTertiary Preparation

  11225NAT-01

  This is a university preparation course also called TPC that gives you a tertiary entrance score and access to university without the HSC. Study academic writing, maths, science, statistics, humanities and English at a local college or online.

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  • Successful completion of your Record of School Achievement (ROSA) for year 10 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or

  • Successful completion of a year 10 academic equivalent qualification as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

  • Participate in an interview with a teacher to make sure this is the right course for you

  • You may be asked to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) profile so that you can be placed into the right class and so that you can access appropriate support if needed

  Career pathways

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  • admission to university by getting a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES)

  • pursuing further study at Diploma level or above in the Vocational Education and Training sector or in science, technology, engineering and maths vocational areas

  • pursuing careers requiring a year 12 or equivalent qualification

  • entry to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

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