Tertiary Enabling Program
Keen to study but not sure where to start? Looking for a pathway to further education? Want to develop academic skills and confidence in a supportive environment?
The La Trobe Tertiary Enabling Program is an award winning generalist preparatory program that is being delivered in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo in partnership with Bendigo TAFE, Mildura in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE, Shepparton in partnership with GOTAFE, and Broadmeadows in partnership with Kangan Institute.
The program:
- Provides students with specific academic skills and confidence to help them successfully complete university or TAFE study.
- Equips students to make decisions about future learning and develop pathways to continuing education.
The Tertiary Enabling Program runs for eighteen weeks and is structured around four key subjects that give students a strong foundation of skills. The content of the program goes well beyond basic literacy courses.
The subjects have been developed so that they interrelate with each other. Students are therefore strongly urged to enrol in all four subjects and past students have found that enrolling in all four subjects has been extremely valuable.
What are the entry requirements?
The TEP is designed for students who are:- Keen and willing to learn.
- Prepared to dedicate the necessary time and effort to the program.
- May or may not have completed secondary schooling.
- Minimum 18 years of age. Mature age applicants particularly encouraged to apply.
- An interview will form an essential part of selection for applicants under 21 years of age.
- Have Tertiary Enabling Program level English language and literacy proficiency.
- Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens permanent visa holders.
Pathways
Students can be accepted into the following programs in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law in the semester following completion of the TEP, and will not be required to sit the STAT test, provided they meet the following entry requirements:
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business (Accounting):
Pass all 4 TEP subjects with a 70% average. Offered at our Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses.
Diploma in Business:
Pass all 4 TEP subjects with a 50 – 69% average. Offered at our Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses.
Note: the diploma option is not available at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus.
What does it cost?
There are no enrolment or course fees for this program. At Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura or Shepparton students will need to purchase supplementary resources which will cost approximately $20. At Broadmeadows the course cost will be $60.
What will I learn?
The four Tertiary Enabling Program subjects are:- Introduction to Social Science
- Introduction to Adult Learning
- Introduction to Maths
- Introduction to Science
There is generally a two hour lecture per week for each of these subjects. Students will be supported in their studies with tutorials and consultation time.
How much work is involved?
The Tertiary Enabling Program makes every effort to provide students with adequate preparation for the potential years of study ahead of them. Therefore, we create a realistic teaching and learning environment.
Regular assignments will be set and students should be prepared to spend up to four hours per week on homework for each enrolled subject. This time may vary however, according to the nature and due dates of assessment tasks.
When is it offered and who do I contact for more information?
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