Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-15 | - |
Program Overview
The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for further education. The program includes core units in academic reading, writing, critical thinking, and online research, as well as elective units in mathematics, presentations, and spreadsheets. Upon completion, students can pursue vocational or undergraduate studies at a higher level.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Content: The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to embark on tertiary education or training pathways. Upon completing the course, students can expect to gain proficiency in academic reading and writing, analytical and critical thinking, online academic research, collaborative learning, and independent learning.
- Program Structure: The course curriculum consists of five core units and five elective units. The core units include: Research Study Options and Plan Education Pathway, Prepare for Tertiary Reading and Writing, Communicate Verbally in a Further Study Context, Participate in Collaborative Learning, and Conduct Online Research for Further Study. The elective units are as follows: Participate in Online Collaborative Learning, Use a Range of Techniques to Solve Mathematical Problems, Apply Essential Further Study Skills, Make Presentations, and Design and Produce Spreadsheets.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation opens up a range of study pathways, including vocational study at the same or higher Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level, and undergraduate courses in higher education.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival