Certificate III in Pathways to Further Study
- National Course Code: 10769NAT
- TAFE NSW code: 10769NAT-01V01-20GLE-074
Location – Glendale
Study Type
Full Time
Course Start Date
03 Feb 2020
Hours Per Week
24.5
Duration
18 Weeks
- Nationally Recognised Training
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
- Fully Subsidised Course
Course Details
This course is intended to provide learners with the following educational outcomes:
- a pathway to, and articulation into, Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
- equivalent qualification to school Year 11
- entry to further study in the Vocational Education and Training sector
- entry to careers requiring a Year 11 equivalent qualification
- research and high level written skills
- critical thinking and academic learning skills
- eLearning skills to engage with a range of technologies
- preparation for further study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics vocational areas.
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course.Entrants benefit from language and literacy levels of ACSF 3 and above, which are sufficient to interpret increasingly complex and unfamiliar documents, analyse texts and prepare written communications.
- This accredited course has no essential entry requirements.
It's all happening at TAFE NSW InfoFest. Register for an information session to broaden your skills set to get ahead. Can't find an Information Session for you? Enquire Online or call 131601.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Glendale Campus, Building D, Ground Level, Room 5
Or
Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Glendale Campus, Building D, Ground Level, Room 5
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a Full Time course. You will need to attend approximately 16 hours of class, over 4 days a week, for 18 weeks. As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 8.5 hours of other study per week.
You may also be required to complete approximately 16.7 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours including, individual study, revision and research preparation
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course offering is designed for people who:
- Have language and literacy levels of ACSF 3 and above, in order to interpret increasingly complex and unfamiliar documents, analyse texts and prepare written communications.
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
TAFE NSW requires that you undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) screening through an RUReady test, participate in an interview and complete a writing task. This process determines the level of skills and knowledge required to complete the course. Certificate III in Pathways to Further Study is a Year 11 equivalent course. Students who have not achieve the required LLN skills level will be redirected to more appropriate pathways.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
There are additional learning and study tools available for this course, including:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student Support and Services
- Accessibility and Disability Services
- Personal Counselling
- Vocational Counselling
- Learning Support
- International Student Support
- Scholarships
- Multicultural Support though engagement with specialist LLN teachers or identified services
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Studiosity - online access to a real life tutor
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00am to 1.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
FULLY GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED
This course is fully government-subsidised for eligible students, meaning you will not have to pay any course fees. It is part of a program to help people develop the skills they need to get a job, undertake entry level qualifications or transition to a new job.
If you are not eligible for subsidised training, you can still choose to enrol in the course but will need to pay the full (non-subsidised) fee.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
Learn about TAFE NSW Fees
Learn about TAFE NSW Payment/Funding
RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it.
Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you.
As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Find out more about Applying and Enrolling
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| TPCEGL001 | Produce written and spoken texts for further study purposes |
| FSKDIG03 | Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks |
| PFSEGL001 | Research and write academic text |
| FSKNUM21 | Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| FSKLRG14 | Manage strategies for career progression |
| PFSHMN001 | Examine factors influencing Australian society |
| PFSMTH002 | Solve algebra and number plane problems |
| PFSHMN002 | Examine perspectives on issues in Australian society |
| PFSMTH001 | Solve measurement, geometry and trigonometry problems |
| PFSSCN003 | Investigate biological diversity |
| PFSSCN002 | Investigate structure and function in biology |
| FSKNUM30 | Use common functions of a scientific calculator for work |
This course may provide entry to careers requiring a Year 11 equivalent qualification
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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Glendale
Frederick Street, Glendale
Phone 131 601
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