Certificate of Higher Education

Suspended 01/02/2024 to 31/12/2025

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	113130
Course type	Enabling
Owner	Academy
College	Academy

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Domestic applicants must be 18 years of age, or currently completing year 12 International applicants must be 18 years of age and have completed, or be completing the equivalent of three subjects in year 11
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Students of English-speaking background are assumed to be proficient in the English language and are therefore not required to demonstrate English language proficiency. Domestic applicants of non-English speaking background who do not have English (Units 3/4, C) must be able to demonstrate that they have the English language proficiency required to participate effectively in the course. This can be demonstrated by having achieved one or more of the following: C or better in Units 3/4 of a senior secondary language rich subject (e.g. Essential English, Modern History, Legal Studies, Geography) successfully completed a university preparation course a satisfactory result in assessment of academic readiness a minimum of 0.25FTE at tertiary level with a passing GPA STAT Test–score of 157 or better overall or 152 or better in the verbal sub-score Other achievement deemed equivalent by the Director, Academic Program Quality An overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with no component lower than 5.0) International students must be able to demonstrate that they have the English language proficiency required to participate effectively in the course. This can be demonstrated by having achieved one or more of the following: English is their first language English was their language of instruction in their secondary and/or previously completed tertiary studies (completed within the last five years) A satisfactory level of performance was achieved in an English language unit at Year 12 or equivalent An overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no component lower than 5.0 or equivalent (as specified in the JCU Admissions Policy (Schedule II), completed within two years prior to the date of course commencement Other achievement deemed equivalent by the Dean, Academic (Brisbane Campus)
Academic Entrance Requirements	International students must meet the country specific entrance requirements as provided at Appendix 1.
Post admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit Points	12 credit points as per course structure
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education, graduates will be able to: Apply theoretical knowledge and concepts in a field of learning Identify, analyse and synthesise information, claims and evidence from a range of sources Communicate ideas, arguments and perspectives in a clear and logical way through English language proficiency and a range of media and technologies Provide and communicate solutions to problems encountered in initial undergraduate study in a field of learning. Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in learning independently.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS (External Only)

CH0020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

ED0195:03 Bridging Science for Teachers

MA0020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

MA0022:03 Essential Maths

CORE SUBJECTS (Brisbane)

BR1111:03 Introduction to Academic Learning

BR0400:03 Learning in a Digital Environment

MA0022:03 Essential Maths

BR1224:03 Critical Literacy: Text Analysis or BR0300:03 Essential Science

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
External
JCU Brisbane

Candidature

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	1 year
Maximum leave of absence	Not Applicable

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Course includes mandatory fieldwork	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not Applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	Not applicable – this is a non-award course
Approved abbreviation	Not applicable – this is a non-award course
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable – this is a non-award course
Course articulation	Nil

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