TAFE QUEENSLAND DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 COURSE GUIDE
JOB-FOCUSED TRAINING
INDUSTRY ENDORSED
STUDENT SATISFACTION A NEW STYLE OF LEARNING I chose to do the Bachelor of Applied Fashion because it is a hands-on degree and the teachers and facilities are great. The best part of studying this course is being able to do our own thing and develop our own aesthetic. The teachers help me to follow my new aesthetic in fashion, and pursue this as a career. As part of our course we take part in an internship which has been great. It's been really hands-on and has provided me with experience in a work environment in my industry.
KRISTY POWER Graduate, Bachelor of Applied Fashion CONTENTS
GREAT FACTS ����������������������������������������������� 02 OUR 2018 COURSES ��������������������������������������� 10 YOUR PATHWAY OPTIONS ���������������������������� 03 OUR CAMPUSES ���������������������������������������������� 12 STUDY A DEGREE WITH US ��������������������������� 04 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ���������������������������������������� 12 DIDN’T FINISH YEAR 12? ������������������������������ 06 DEGREES AT UNIVERSITY OR HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS ������������������� 14 DIDN’T GET THE OP YOU WANTED? ������������ 07 DIPLOMA TO DEGREE PATHWAYS ������������������ 15 VISIT OUR DEGREE HUB ������������������������������� 08 STUDY YOUR DEGREE AT TAFE QUEENSLAND �������������������������������������� 10
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DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 1 GREAT FACTS
OF OUR 87GRADUATES GO ON TO WORK OR FURTHER 300UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS ON OFFER STUDY 180 STUDENTS STUDY AT TAFE QUEENSLAND EACH 87OF EMPLOYERS YEAR. MORE THAN ANY RECOGNISE THE QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY VALUE OF TAFE
WE HAVE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS OF 89 TRAINING FOR OVER OF GRADUATES WERE SATISFIED 200PRACTICAL AND WITH THEIR NATIONALLY OVERALL RECOGNISED TRAINING COURSES 130
2 | tafebrisbane.edu.au YOUR PATHWAY OPTIONS.
GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same pace. At TAFE Queensland there are as many options as there are individuals. Whether you want to develop practical skills before heading to university, move directly into the workforce and study at university part time, or boost your OP to get into your dream university course, we have a pathway option to suit your needs.
ARTICULATION
Certificate IV in Adult Certificate Tertiary Preparation I, II, III or IV Degree at Degree TAFE Qld at other (including University of Canberra university Senior College and Federation University) Diploma
Year 10, 11 or 12 Qualifications Advanced Honours Honours Diploma Degree Degree
Associate Unilearn Degree
PhD
Employment ready
DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 3 STUDY A DEGREE WITH US.
Along with our own suite of higher education programs, we partner with some of Australia’s most established and respected universities to deliver world-class degrees in a practical, job-focused training environment. This means our students get the best of both worlds: the theoretical side of a university degree with the applied learning style that makes TAFE Queensland graduates so highly sought after by employers – all delivered locally here in Brisbane.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS JOB FOCUSED
We have more than a decade of experience as an We specialise in learning and development, are a trusted integrated provider of undergraduate and postgraduate partner to more than 500 Australian businesses, and have degrees, leveraging selected and strategic partnerships strong links to peak industry and community bodies. This with major universities. means we offer courses that align with industry needs, and that we keep up with emerging trends, required skills, and APPLIED LEARNING advances in technology. Our courses always remain ahead of the curve. Our courses focus on developing practical skills that are underpinned by theory. We make sure that everything you PRACTICAL LEARNING SPACES learn is relevant and usable. Our approach to learning and teaching is about making academic subjects applicable to Our facilities are acknowledged by industry as being the real world. among the best in Australia. Our world-class equipment and collaborative working spaces mean that you will stay SMALL CLASSES at the forefront of technology, and be ready to hit the ground running when you graduate. Small, workshop-style classes give you the opportunity to better know your teachers and classmates. It also means that learning is tailored to your individual needs and goals. At TAFE Queensland, your voice will always be heard; you will never just be a face in the crowd.
Our degrees are based on real projects, with a direct relationship to industry, and a strong emphasis on an independent and ambitious work ethic.
EHUD JOSEPH Senior Lecturer in the Bachelor of Applied Fashion – offered in partnership with TAFE Queensland and the University of Canberra.
4 | tafebrisbane.edu.au BUILDING CONFIDENCE I can't rave enough about studying at TAFE Queensland. Studying the degree has been great for confidence building without having to start from scratch and do a four year degree somewhere else. The best part of this course has been pushing my boundaries and reaping the rewards from the lecturers. I got a lot of hands- on, practical experience. I've also been able to apply the industry experience I already have to the theoretical side of my studies here. My degree has really helped to hone in on my skills, open my eyes to the things I didn't know, and broaden the skills I need for my own projects. The personalisation you get from the TAFE environment is different to other universities. The lecturers here really get to know you. I love studying here.
JOCELYN SHIELD Student, Bachelor of Interior Architecture
DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 5 DIDN’T FINISH YEAR 12?
Didn’t finish Year 12, or get the prerequisites you need for entry into that dream university course? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Former Prime Minister of Australia, Paul Keating, dropped out of school at age 14 – the world is still your oyster. We can help you on your journey through to university studies with our Unilearn, 'Do Year 11 and 12 Differently' program, and Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) courses.
UNILEARN DO YEAR 11 & 12 ADULT TERTIARY DIFFERENTLY PREPARATION Need preparatory courses, such as Senior Science and Maths A, B Our ‘Do Year 11 and 12 Differently’ The ATP course is for those who wish to or C, to meet university entrance program has been designed to allow gain or improve their qualifications for requirements? Unilearn offers a students up to 18 years of age to tertiary entrance. ATP is a recognised range of online foundation courses readily attain a selection of QCAA, as a Year 12 alternative that’s ideal for to help get you into the university QCAA-registered and/or vocational adults who’ve been away from formal program of your choice. Our courses qualifications, regardless of what or study for some time. It’ll allow you to are accredited by universities across when you studied previously. With apply to QTAC for a tertiary ranking Australia. Whether you live in these qualifications in hand, you can on completion and help you get the Australia or you’re an international transition through to further study in entrance pre-requisites in English, student, Unilearn can help you reach your chosen field with increased ease maths and sciences, giving you access your goals. and greater confidence. to university or other tertiary education.
6 | tafebrisbane.edu.au DIDN’T GET THE OP YOU WANTED?
Not getting the right Overall Position (OP score) isn’t the end of university study. Completing any TAFE Queensland Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation may improve your OP score, heightening your chances of securing a place at university.
WHAT IS AN OP? WHAT IS A QTAC SELECTION RANK?
An Overall Position (OP) is a number between 1 and 25 calculated A selection rank is a number on a scale from 1 to 99 by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) (99 being the highest) and comes from tables or lists of on completion of Year 12 for students who complete at least 20 conversions called schedules. A selection rank or set of semester units of QCAA subjects and sit for the Queensland Core ranks is allocated to each of your qualifications, including Skills Test. Students must also carry three subjects over the two tertiary study. If you have more than one qualification, you years. The OP decides tertiary entrance either to university or TAFE are usually allocated more than one selection rank. Diploma programs. The highest possible score is OP 1.
Maximum QTAC Course QTAC selection rank* selection rank (using PLA)
Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree 91 (approx. OP 5) 98 (approx. OP 2)
Diploma 82 (approx. OP 9) 91 (approx. OP 5)
Certificate IV 74 (approx. OP 12) 89 (approx. OP 6)
Certificate III 68 (approx. OP 15) 82 (approx. OP 9)
Maximum QTAC Maximum QTAC Course selection rank selection rank (not using STAT test) (using STAT test)
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation 91 (approx. OP 5) 98 (approx. OP 2)
* Based on grade point average (GPA) equivalent of 4.
• QUT and Griffith University currently allocate a minimum rank of 87 (approx. OP 7) and 91 (approx. OP 5) for a completed Diploma and Advanced Diploma respectively.
DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 7 VISIT US Drop into the Degree Hub today to find out more about studying a degree at TAFE Queensland. We have dedicated staff, including a team member from the University of Canberra, to help you pick the course that is right for you.
The Degree Hub is located next to Merlo café on our South Bank campus and open from:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm Wednesday 10am – 4.30pm.
8 | tafebrisbane.edu.au SOUND ADVICE It’s absolutely essential that we give students everything they need to succeed in the industry. We let students choose their own pathway and everything we teach is in context of real-world, practical skills. Instead of lecturing on 17th century harmonies we teach them to write a film score using these harmonies. There are still old-fashioned jobs in the music industry, but we’re giving students the spirit of entrepreneurialism so they can take that knowledge and build their own start-ups. Our students are learning high-level skills to take straight in to the market place. They’re not starting a degree, they’re starting a career.
DR ROSS MCLENNAN Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice
DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 9 STUDY YOUR DEGREE AT TAFE QUEENSLAND. Our partnerships with top universities mean you will graduate with a prestigious university degree, as well as the hands on skills of a TAFE qualification, delivered in a practical, job-focused training environment. Our diploma-to-degree pathways mean that you can complete a Diploma and Bachelor degree in the time it usually takes to complete a degree alone. You’ll graduate ahead of the pack with academic knowledge backed up by real-world skills.
OUR 2018 COURSES
BUSINESS CREATIVE ARTS
Bachelor of Accounting* – University of Canberra Bachelor of Acting and Performance – University of Canberra
Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management* – University of Canberra Bachelor of Applied Fashion – University of Canberra
Bachelor of Applied Management** – Federation University Bachelor of Arts – University of Canberra
Diploma of Accounting/Bachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice – University of Canberra – University of Canberra Diploma of Event Management / Bachelor of Event and Bachelor of Visual Arts – University of Canberra Tourism Management – University of Canberra Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management/ Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising / Bachelor of Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management – University of Canberra Applied Fashion – University of Canberra Diploma of Music Industry / Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice – University of Canberra BUILT ENVIRONMENT Diploma of Visual Arts/Bachelor of Visual Arts – University of Canberra Bachelor of Interior Architecture – University of Canberra Diploma of Music Industry/Bachelor of Arts – University of Canberra Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology – University of Canberra Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration/Bachelor of Interior Architecture DIGITAL DESIGN AND IT – University of Canberra Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration/Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Design – University of Canberra – University of Canberra Bachelor of Games and Interactive Design – University of Canberra
CIVIL ENGINEERING Bachelor of Graphic Design – University of Canberra
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering – TAFE Queensland Bachelor of Media Arts and Production – University of Canberra
Bachelor of Web Design and Production – University of Canberra DENTAL Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Television)/ Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics – TAFE Queensland Bachelor of Media Arts and Production – University of Canberra Diploma of Screen and Media/Bachelor of Web Design and Production – University of Canberra Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media)/ Bachelor of Games and Interactive Design – University of Canberra Diploma of Screen and Media / Bachelor of Web Design and Production – University of Canberra Diploma of Website Development/Bachelor of Web Design and Production – University of Canberra Diploma of Website Development/Bachelor of Graphic Design * Entry into second year only for semester 1, 2018 dependent on the successful – University of Canberra completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in the area of study. ** Entry into third year only is dependent on previous work and study experience. Diploma of Graphic Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design
See website for further details. – University of Canberra
10 | tafebrisbane.edu.au A NEW VISION I think games are the most interesting new art form. I don’t think we’ve had a game that’s come out that’s made us realise just what we can do with games. I came to TAFE because I learn practically. I was never going to be able to learn just out of books - I needed to jump straight into doing the work. And that’s what lead to a Diploma of Games with TAFE Queensland, which leveled up into the Advanced Diploma and I am now working my way through the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Design. Throughout each course, I was inspired to see what could be done with the medium. Now I’ve got not one, not two, but three qualifications to make this happen. Studying with TAFE Queensland has allowed me to have a role in games becoming their own distinct art form.
PETER MILLS Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (Games)
DEGREE PATHWAYS 2018 | 11 OUR CAMPUSES
TAFE QUEENSLAND LOCATIONS
TAFE Queensland is spread over many locations across south-east Queensland. We are perfectly placed to help you make the most of everything that Queensland has to offer educationally, socially and geographically.
Visit tafebrisbane.edu.au for detailed maps of all TAFE Queensland campus locations.
ALEXANDRA HILLS GROVELY REDCLIFFE Windemere Road Fitzsimmons Street 64-68 Klingner Road Alexandra Hills QLD 4161 Keperra QLD 4054 Redcliffe QLD 4020 SOUTH BANK
BRACKEN RIDGE LOGANLEA SOUTH BANK 157 Norris Road 50-68 Armstrong Road 66 Ernest Street Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 Meadowbrook QLD 4131 South Bank QLD 4101
CABOOLTURE MT GRAVATT Tallon Street 1030 Cavendish Road Caboolture QLD 4510 Mt Gravatt East QLD 4122
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Our facilities are really easy to get to by private or public transport – bus, train and CityCat. REDCLIFFE
If you are a full-time student studying 12 hours per week for at least 12 weeks, you are eligible for a student discount on public transport. Contact Translink for more information. To plan your travel, use Translink’s online journey planner to access timetables and services.
Call 13 12 30 or visit translink.com.au
MT. GRAVATT Alexandra Hills
Bracken Ridge
Caboolture
Grovely
Loganlea
Mt Gravatt
Redcliffe
South Bank ALEXANDRA HILLS
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