Dates
January and June each year
Next intake:
16 January 2023
Overview
This qualification is delivered online via evening classes. Chemistry and Biology Laboratory Practicals are delivered online or face to face at our St Lucia Campus.
Successful completion of the full qualification will enable you to apply through QTAC for a tertiary entrance ranking. Alternatively, you can complete a specialisation unit to meet prerequisite requirements for university.
Who is this program for?
UQ College’s online Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) is for anyone wanting to gain or improve their ranking to study at university. The CATP is recognised as a Year 12 alternative and is ideal for recent school leavers or mature age students who have been absent from a formal study environment for some time.
IT requirements
Students must have access to:
- Internet
- Computer with webcam and microphone.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Satisfactory completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN), or to the required level
Unique Student Identifier Number (USI)
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or
Be a Holder of a Permanent Visa including a Permanent Humanitarian Visa.
Award
On successful attainment of the training and assessment requirements for the three Core and six Elective specialisation units, you will receive your Record of Results and 10765NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation qualification issued by UQ College.
Statement of Attainment
Students who successfully meet the training and assessment requirements of a specialisation unit e.g. Chemistry (ATPCHE001,ATPCHE002, ATPCHE003) will receive a Statement of Attainment issued by UQ College. Successful completion of a specialisation unit will meet the prerequisite requirement for The University of Queensland or other universities.
English (3 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisite | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPPRE001 | Plan and prepare for study | Orientation | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for study in an adult learning environment. It requires the ability to develop career and study goals and skills to successfully plan and organise study commitments. Using software to contribute to the learning community and prepare and present information and data for study is also required. |
| ATPALS001 | Apply academic learning skills | English 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop academic learning skills for tertiary study. It requires the ability to plan, research, prepare and publish academic writing tasks that incorporate and acknowledge the work of others. Written communication using academic format, style and structure is required. |
| ATPALS002 | Apply advanced academic learning skills to develop an academic argument | English 2 | ATPALS001 | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply advanced academic learning skills to develop structured academic arguments. It requires the ability to evaluate source material, develop thesis statements and evidence-based persuasive arguments. The presentation of written and spoken arguments using academic conventions, techniques, format, style and structure is required. |
General mathematics (2 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPGMA001 | Solve general mathematical problems embedded in real world contexts | General Maths 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to solve general mathematical problems embedded in real world contexts. It requires the ability to apply mathematical concepts and techniques to perform calculations involving numbers, measurement and finance. Communication using mathematical, statistical and everyday language and conventions is required. |
| ATPGMA002 | Apply statistical and algebraic theory to solve general mathematical problems in real world contexts | General Maths 2 | ATPGMA001 | This unit describes the outcomes required to apply the knowledge and skills of statistical and algebraic theory to solve general mathematical problems in real world contexts. It requires the ability to apply the problem-solving process to solve mathematical problems relating to algebra, probability and statistics. Communication using mathematical, statistical and everyday language and conventions is required. |
Pure mathematics (3 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPPMA001 | Solve pure mathematics problems involving trigonometry and algebra | Pure Maths 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply problem solving skills to predictable and routine pure mathematics problems involving trigonometry and algebra. It requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations and to solve problems which include introductory mathematical concepts, linear functions and quadratics, and trigonometry and measurement. Communication using concise and systematic mathematical language and conventions is required. |
| ATPPMA002 | Solve pure mathematic problems involving statistics and functions | Pure Maths 2 | ATPPMA001 | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply problem solving skills to predictable and routine pure mathematics problems involving statistics and functions. It requires the ability to comprehend and apply mathematical concepts and techniques drawn from relations and functions, probability and statistics, index laws, and exponential and logarithmic functions. The communication of arguments and strategies requires the concise and systematic application of statistical and mathematical language and conventions. |
| ATPPMA003 | Solve pure mathematics problems involving calculus | Pure Maths 3 | ATPPMA001 | This unit describes the outcomes skills and knowledge required to apply problem solving skills to predictable and routine pure mathematics problems using calculus. It requires the ability to apply mathematical methods to develop solutions and perform mathematical calculations applying both differentiation and anti-differentiation including integration. Communication using concise and systematic mathematical language and conventions is required. |
Chemistry (3 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPCHE001 | Demonstrate the practical and theoretical application of introductory chemistry | Chemistry 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply introductory chemistry both in theory and in practice. It requires the ability to solve problems, refine experiments and conduct scientific investigations relating to chemistry fundamentals, physical and chemical changes, chemical reactions and stoichiometry. Explaining chemistry concepts requires proficient use of scientific and everyday language and conventions. |
| ATPCHE002 | Apply principles of chemical reactions and systems in theory and practice | Chemistry 2 | ATPCHE001 | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to understand and apply principles of chemical reactions and chemical systems in theory and practice. It requires the ability to solve problems, refine experiments and conduct scientific investigations relating to thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids and bases. Presenting ideas, information, problems and solutions effectively requires communication using scientific and everyday language and conventions is required. |
| ATPCHE003 | Demonstrate the application of theory relating to electrochemistry and organic chemistry | Chemistry 3 | ATPCHE001 | This unit describes the outcomes required to apply theory relating to redox reactions, electrochemistry and organic chemistry. It requires the ability to conduct experiments, collect and manipulate data and apply chemistry information, theory and data to solve problems. The communication of chemistry concepts using scientific reasoning and proficient use of scientific and everyday language and conventions is required. |
Biology (2 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPBIO001 | Apply science inquiry to solve biology problems relating to cells and multicellular organisms | Biology 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to solve biology problems relating to cells and multicellular organisms using science inquiry process. It requires the ability to understand facts and theory and conduct practical investigations on biology fundamentals that include the nature of life, cells and plant and animal physiology. Organising and representing ideas and information using scientific language and conventions is required. |
| ATPBIO002 | Apply theory of ecosystems and genetics in biology | Biology 2 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply biology theory relating to ecosystems and genetics. It requires the ability to understand facts and theory on biodiversity, classifications, genetics and evolution, conduct practical investigations, and solve problems using data. Organising and representing ideas and information using scientific language and conventions is required. |
Research (1 unit)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPRES001 | Conduct an academic research project | Research | ATPALS001 | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and conduct a formal academic research project. It requires the ability to develop a research proposal, review literature, analyse data and report research ideas and findings. Communication in the format, style and structure of academic writing in a research context is required. |
Psychology (2 units)
| Unit code | Unit name | Unit Title | Prerequisites | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATPPSY001 | Investigate psychology using science inquiry methodology | Psychology 1 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate psychology using science inquiry methodology. It requires the ability to understand psychology fundamentals in order to solve problems and research psychology issues. Organising and representing ideas and information using scientific language and conventions in a psychology context is required. |
| ATPPSY002 | Investigate individual thinking and social psychology | Psychology 2 | - | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate individual thinking and social psychology using research and science inquiry methods. It requires the ability to understand and apply the concepts of intelligence, memory, cognitive development as well as social cognition and influence. Organising and representing ideas and information using scientific language and conventions is required. |
Students completing the full qualification must select from the following streams:
| Stream | Pre-Course | Trimester 1 Units | Trimester 2 Units | Trimester 3 Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stream 1 English, Biology, General Maths, Psychology | Orientation Plan and prepare for study | English 1 Biology 1 Biology 2 | English 2 General Maths 1 Psychology 1 | General Maths 2 Psychology 2
|
Stream 2 English, Chemistry, General Maths, Research | Orientation Plan and prepare for study | English 1 Chemistry 1 General Maths 1 | English 2 Chemistry 2 General Maths 2 | Chemistry 3 Research 1
|
Stream 3 English, Pure Maths, Chemistry | Orientation Plan and prepare for study | English 1 Pure Maths 1 Chemistry 1 | English 2 Pure Maths 2 Chemistry 2 | Pure Maths 3 Chemistry 3
|
Stream 4 English, Pure Maths, Psychology, Research | Orientation Plan and prepare for study | English 1 Pure Maths1 Psychology 1 | English 2 Pure Maths 2 Psychology 2 | Pure Maths 3 Research 1
|
Timetable
- Lectures usually take place during the evenings from 7-9pm weekdays (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
- A student will have scheduled lectures up to 3 evenings per week.
- Consultation sessions typically take place during evening timeslots or per agreement with the unit trainer.
- Detailed timetable information will be available during Program Orientation prior to commencement.
Application checklist
Documents required to enrol:
1. Photographic identification
One form of photographic identification is required as part of your enrolment.
- For Australian and New Zealand citizens: A copy of your passport, driver’s licence, or proof of age card.
- Holder of a Permanent Visa including a Permanent Humanitarian Visa:
- A copy of your Passport or Immigration Card, and
- A copy of your Visa or letter from the Department of Home Affairs.
2. Unique Student Identifier (USI)
The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number allocated to each person undertaking recognised training courses. It is now a requirement to have a USI number to receive your Qualification or Statement of Attainment. If you don’t already hold a USI, you will need to go to www.usi.gov.au to create one.
3. Language Literacy and Numeracy Test (online):
The purpose of the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test is to assess a student’s current level of competency in English and Mathematics, alongside providing an indication of a student’s ability to succeed within the learning environment of the CATP.
4. If applying for Credit Transfer:
Complete Credit Transfer Application Form (VET).
Submit your application prior to start of study.
Along with this form, you should also submit any relevant qualification, testamurs, record of results, statements of attainment, graduation statements, or a USI transcript. These documents should either be copies certified by a Justice of the Peace, or originals for sighting by an appropriate UQ College staff member.
You must submit your application prior to your start of study.
Subsidised training
Subsidised training is only for students wishing to enrol and study the full qualification.
The CATP provides eligible individuals with access to a subsidised training place, with a pre-approved registered training organisation (UQ College). The principal aim of subsidised training is to help student gain the higher-level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry or transition to university to continue their studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is all about the skills and knowledge you’ve collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements. RPL must take place at the start of the program after enrolling with UQ College.
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Get in touch
info@uqcollege.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3346 6770
Sir Llew Edwards Building (#14)
Cnr University Drive & Campbell Road
The University of Queensland
St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
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