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Certificate IV in University Access Program

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52835WA The Certificate IV in University Access Program course is a one semester course designed to prepare international students for university academic studies. Successful completion will provide a pathway to the Diploma of Commerce at Canning College, selected universities, TAFE or the workforce.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
3 - 12 months full-time
Course Code
52835WA, 096784B
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct

About this course

The qualification will give students the equivalent of a 70 ATAR (Australian Teritary Admissions Rank) which can lead to entry into a selection of courses at Curtin, Edith Cowan or Murdoch university. The Certificate IV UAP will be offered as a commerce or science stream but could allow access to other degree courses subject to successful completion of entry requirements.

TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52395) and CRICOS Provider (00020G) for the delivery of training to international students enrolled into a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in Western Australia.

This course is delivered by Canning College on TIWA's behalf however TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by Canning College and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements:

  • Year 11 or equivalent with satisfactory grades.

Student English Competency Requirements:

  • Year 11 English or EALD: 50%
  • GCE ‘O’ Level English, 1119: C6
  • SPM English: C6
  • HKDSE/FS English: Level 3
  • IELTS Overall Band Score: 5.5 or equivalent
English Language
IELTS 5.5+

Course Structure

  • 2
    Core
    Units
  • 8
    Elective
    Units
  • 10
    Total
    Units

What you will learn

The course consists of two 10 week terms (720 hours - 20 hours per week). Students will do a core unit and four elective units each term. Each unit involves 4.5 hours tuition per week. Units are studied over two semesters with two intakes yearly in February and July. The course is delivered on campus using a variety of face-face teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars.

Course structure

Core Unit (Compulsory)

  • Academic Communication (Modules A and B)

Electives

  • Accounting Chemistry (Modules A and B)
  • Computer Science (Modules A and B)
  • Economics Human Biology (Modules A and B)
  • Legal Studies
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics (Modules A and B)

How to apply

Contact Student Services on +618 9278 3500 or email  unidirect@canningcollege.wa.edu.au

Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Canning College recognises prior learning by acknowledging competencies and outcomes achieved (skills, knowledge and attributes) held as a result of formal training and education (both within Australia and overseas), work experience and/or life experience. Students who have successfully completed similar units of study at another institution may be given credit/exemption for a module in the Certificate IV course.