10 reasons to study Adult Tertiary Preparation at Caboolture

What is Adult Tertiary Preparation?

The Adult Tertiary Preparation course is specifically designed for people who want to study at university, but do not have the entrance rank they need to gain entry.

The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation will give you a tertiary rank (OP) and help you fulfill the subject prerequisites for university entry.

Why study ATP at Caboolture?

1. QUT Encouragement Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) want to make sure there as few barriers as possible between you and your university dreams, so they offer students the QUT Encouragement Scholarship. It means you only need to pay for one unit yourself, and QUT pay for up to 8 units on your behalf.

2. No enrolment, deposit, or textbook costs

It’s simple and cheap  to get your studies underway with very little fuss.

3. Get an entry score for uni

You can achieve an entrance rank between 74 (OP 12 equivalent) and 91 (OP 4 equivalent) when you graduate. In fact, you can boost your rank up to 98 (OP 2 equivalent) if you also sit QTAC’s Special Tertiary Admissions Test.

4. Tick off your uni prerequisites

Complete all the prerequisite units you need to gain entrance to your preferred university course.

5. Class flexibility

We know you have other commitments such as work, family, and hobbies. You can fit your studies around your other commitments. You can also choose to study full time or part time.

6. Study with like-minded adults

Your classmates will be people just like you. ATP isn’t like high school at all. It’s an adult learning environment where you will always be respected and supported.

7. Free STAT test

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a 2 hour multiple choice test administered by QTAC designed to test your capability of undertaking tertiary study. It usually costs $149, but if you study with us at Caboolture, you can sit it for free!

8. QTAC application help

You’ll receive a QTAC application voucher to help ease the cost of applying for your university course, as well as assistance submitting your application.

9. Free career advice

Furthering your education opens up so many more career pathways for you. Our career advisers are on hand to explain your options and connect you with the right people to get you on the path the success.

10. Free transport

TAFE Queensland Brisbane and QUT have teamed up to provide a free shuttle bus for all our students between Caboolture station and the campus. This service operates every half hour on weekdays during semester.

The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation is also available at Loganlea and South Bank. For more info, give TAFE a call on 13 72 48 or check out tafebrisbane.edu.au