Tertiary Access Course

Handbook year	2019
Course code	100230
Course type	Enabling
Division	Division of Student Life (Administered by Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement)

Course Requirements

Course pre-requisites	The program is open to all students who meet the residency/citizenship requirements as per DEEWR Guidelines for Enabling Courses. The minimum age for entry is 18 years (including those turning 18 during their first year of enrolment). Students must complete readiness assessment to gain admission to the course.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Not applicable

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of Tertiary Access Course, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of academic practices and requirements, including ethical and legal considerations relating to the use of information
Identify, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information, claims and evidence from a range of sources
Communicate information, ideas and arguments in a clear and logical way through proficiency in written and spoken English
Calculate, interpret and communicate numerical information
Utilise appropriate media and technologies to locate, organise and communicate information
Plan, design and evaluate solutions to problems in a range of situations exercising initiative and judgement
Apply knowledge of diversity and interpersonal and intercultural skills to work effectively in teams
Demonstrate accountability and responsibility to complete a range of activities within established parameters and, where appropriate, manage personal development and future pathways.

BR1111:03 Introduction to Academic Learning

BR1114:03 Learning With Technology

BR1224:03 Critical Literacy: Text Analysis

BR1244:03 Mathematics A1

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Award title	Not applicable – this is a non-award course
Course articulation	JCU offers direct entry into a range of degree courses on successful completion of the course. Admission is dependent on the student’s academic achievement and the entry requirements of the specific degree.