Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation - 22582VIC
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Melbourne City -
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Overview
Gain the confidence you need for further study. The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation is designed as a pathway for school leavers who did not attain the required skill level, or for those who have not studied for some years.
Whether you've missed out on your first study preference or you feel like you need some extra time to prepare before university, you'll gain the academic skills you need to undertake vocational or university studies.
You'll explore specialised business, engineering and science streams designed to give you an introduction to the area of your future studies.
You will develop the academic skills, knowledge and confidence required to participate in higher-level qualifications and enhance your future career opportunities.
Completion of this certificate provides a guaranteed pathway into many other RMIT courses, if certain criteria are met.
Details
At RMIT, you’ll be studying at an institution with expert teachers, passionate researchers, and strong connections to industry. You will have the opportunity to take part in career and further education planning so you can explore your study options and develop a pathway for the future.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations and group discussions.
Please note: For the science and engineering streams, having maths to at least year 10 level (or equivalent) will enhance the likelihood of successfully completing the maths component of this certificate. If your maths skills are below a year 10 level, consider the Certificate III in Science before the Certificate IV in Preparation – Science stream.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this certificate and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
View the learning outcomes for each stream:
You’ll organise and monitor your own learning over the course of the five core modules and five electives from your selected specialist stream (engineering, science, or business).
You'll explore different tertiary options and develop an individual pathway to prepare yourself for further study.
You will select one (1) of the following specialist streams:
- engineering
- science
- business
Choose a program structure
Choose a program structure
Program code: C4411
National curriculum code: 22582VIC
VTAC Code
If you are eligible to apply via VTAC, copy and paste the below code into VTAC search.
- Plan C4411BUS - 3200310234
- Plan C4411ENG - 3200317544
- Plan C4411SCI - 3200317554
Please ensure that you have checked the admissions requirements and apply page before applying.
Career
Admissions
There are no minimum entry requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining:
- their reasons for wanting to study this program
- their intended career path
- their personal strengths and attributes relevant to the program
- details of any related work or voluntary experience
If you are currently studying, or have recently completed, secondary schooling please note that this program is not a substitute for year 12 study. Typically, students who have recently left secondary school will have completed year 11 and have completed or partly completed year 12 or its equivalent in Australia.
We recommend that if English is your second language and you have not completed year 12 or equivalent in Australia, you complete at least a Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) before undertaking the program.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR (including any adjustment factors).
You are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining:
- your reasons for wanting to study this program
- your intended career path
- your personal strengths and attributes relevant to the program
- details of any related work or voluntary experience
If you are applying to RMIT via VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.
Pathways
Business stream (C4411BUS)
- Diploma of Information Technology
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
- Diploma of Logistics
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
Science stream (C4411SCI)
- Associate Degree in Applied Science*
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- Diploma of Nursing**
- Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
- Diploma in Dental Technology
* Students must have successfully completed the program and the unit MATH7081/VU22074 Use a range of techniques to solve mathematical problems to be eligible for guaranteed entry into the Associate Degree in Applied Science.
** For the Diploma of Nursing pathway, specific English language requirements apply. Please refer to the program page for further details.
Engineering stream (C4411ENG)
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- Diploma of Surveying
- Diploma of Applied Technologies
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
- Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)
Fees
2022 fees
The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.
- 2022 government subsidised place (with concession): AU$650.00* per annum
- 2022 government subsidised place: AU$3,250* per annum
- 2022 full-fee place: AU$5,250* per annum
*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Fee finder
Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Eligibility Exemption criteria
**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility
Learn more about fees for vocational study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession or exemption if you are in a Victorian Government subsidised place and you meet the eligibility criteria.
If your application for a fee concession is approved, you will be charged 20% of the standard government subsidised tuition fee for your program. You will also be charged a lower rate on your student services and amenities fee (SSAF).
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2021 is $313.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
Looking for answers or more general infomation?
For frequently asked questions or how to find more information regarding applications and enrolments, fees, student support services, university policies and more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.