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.

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.

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JCU Cairns

Expected time to complete

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Maximum leave of absence

1 year

Course progression requisites

Nil

Special assessment requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

Nil

Eligibility

Not eligible

Currency

Not applicable

Other restrictions

Not applicable

Award title

Not applicable – this is a non-award course