This course leads to an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) .
Entry Requirements
Under ACT BSSS policy there are four categories of student who may enter the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) course. The category is determined by age and/or by previous study history. If you are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and are using English as a second language, you should have language skills equivalent to those at the end of the CIT course Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English.
Entry requirements for the intensive package are that you must demonstrate that you have the necessary academic reading and writing skills, and that you understand the maths concepts required, to successfully complete an intensive ACT Year 12 tertiary package.
You will undertake a skills evaluation at enrolment to determine your readiness to enter the one-year tertiary package. Alternate and preparatory courses are available for skill development if needed.
NB: As the intensive course covers work normally completed in two school years, you also need to commit significant time for both class attendance and private study.
The course that is best for you will be discussed at enrolment.
Are you a passionate graduate whose keen to positively shape Australia's young minds?
Entry Requirements
Please be advised that Applications closes three (3) weeks before the start of semester and offer must be accepted one (1) week before the start of semester. Entrants to graduate entry programs have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision including at least a major study in one teaching area and, preferably, a second teaching area comprising at least a minor study.
Note: Enrolment into full-time or part-time study is conditional on the study patterns being followed. Any variation to these patterns must be approved BEFORE enrolment by the respective Faculty of Education Program Director.
Additional admission requirements
Your prior qualifications must align with a Key Learning Area or Key Learning Areas of the Australian Curriculum for years 7-12, including at least one major study of one of the following: - English - Languages - Mathematics - Science - Technologies - Humanities and Social Sciences - Health and Physical Education - Creative and Performing Arts
All applicants will be required to attend a Course Advice and Suitability for the Profession Interview (CASPI) at which their suitability for the teaching profession will be assessed. Applicants are expected to attend the interview date and time offered to them.
Additional Teacher Registration requirements: Students are also advised that there are English Language requirements for employment in Australia that can be met through the completion of four full years (or part time equivalent) of tertiary study in English in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, or through completing an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment and having attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) test score of 7.5 with scores of at least band 8 in Speaking and Listening and at least band 7 in Reading and Writing.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Year
Location
Teaching period
Teaching start date
Domestic
International
2024
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 1
05 February 2024
2024
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 2
29 July 2024
2025
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 1
03 February 2025
2025
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 2
28 July 2025
2026
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 1
02 February 2026
2026
Bruce, Canberra
Semester 2
27 July 2026
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
71.90%
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