Course Overview

About This Course

Your future will be brighter when you study the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation. This is a Year 12 equivalent course that can give you a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES). Gain invaluable skills and confidence to take your next step on your study or career journey. Learn effective study skills, research effectively and analyse and apply information in various contexts. You'll also earn valuable skills in managing your time effectively, thinking critically and behaving in an appropriate manner in a learning environment. This is a university preparation course that gives you a tertiary entrance score and access to university. You will graduate with the academic skills and knowledge to prepare you for further learning.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Ultimo, NSW

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course.
Recommended skills and knowledge (details to be confirmed at application stage)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Eligibility for admission to university by obtaining a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES). Further higher level study requiring a year 12 or equivalent qualification.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units26 units

NAT11225001

Produce written and spoken texts for further study purposes

NAT11225002

Apply critical language and research skills for further study purposes

NAT11224002

Prepare for academic study

Core unit

NAT11225003

Critically interpret forms of creative art for further study purposes (Literature & Film A)

NAT11225005

Examine human rights issues, breaches and responses in Australian and international contexts (Human Rights A)

NAT11225008

Apply advanced algebra and trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms to solve problems (Maths002)

NAT11225013

Solve statistical analysis and probability using data analysis and probability (Statistics A)

NAT11225009

Investigate biological processes (Biology A)

NAT11225010

Investigate the chemical nature of matter (Chemistry A)

NAT11225011

Investigate physics concepts (Physics A)

NAT11225015

Critically analyse media for further study purposes (Film & Media B)

NAT11225017

Analyse historical concepts and issues in context (History B)

NAT11225020

Solve mathematical problems using monetary and spatial calculations (Further Maths B)

NAT11225021

Solve applied mathematical problems using calculus techniques (Calculus B)

NAT11225022

Solve problems using highly complex mathematical methods (Extended Maths B)

NAT11225027

Solve applied problems using inferential statistics (Statistics B)

NAT11225023

Analyse biological processes (Biology B)

NAT11225024

Analyse and apply chemical processes (Chemistry B)

NAT11225025

Analyse physics phenomena in mechanics and electromagnetism (Physics B)

NAT11225026

Analyse health issues in a global context (Health B)

NAT11224017

Conduct scientific investigations into human body systems (Human Body Systems)

FSKDIG003

Develop technology and photography skills (Digital Skills)

FSKLRG015

Develop individual study skills (Individual Study Skills)

BSBTEC302

Spreadsheets

FSKLRG014

Manage strategies for career progression (Manage Career Progression)

NAT11225029

Apply critical thinking to workplace problems and academic study (Critical Thinking)

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the course fee for international students studying the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation?

The course fee for international students is $18,300 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.

What qualification will I receive and how does it relate to Year 12?

You will receive the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (11225NAT), which is a Year 12 equivalent course that can give you a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES), providing eligibility for admission to university.

What pathway options are available after completing this course?

After completing this course, you can pursue a vocational study pathway, a TAFE NSW degree pathway (such as a Bachelor of Information Technology), or TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways where partnering universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. You may also gain entry to other universities using your TAFE NSW qualifications.

How many units do I need to complete and how are they structured?

You will need to complete 3 core units and 7 elective units. Core units include producing written and spoken texts, applying critical language and research skills, and preparing for academic study. Elective units are drawn from a range of specialty subjects including sciences, mathematics, humanities, and study skills.

What support services are available to international students at TAFE NSW?

TAFE NSW provides a range of support services including the Disability Support Service, Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) support, Careers, Counselling, and Pathways Service, Smarthinking (online tutor access), and LinkedIn Learning, which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve personal and professional skills.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

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