Foundation Studies @ a glance

What?

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program

Offering a solid foundation to further tertiary studies through a mixture of core and stream subjects. On successful completion the Certificate IV program leads directly into any of the SAIBT Diploma programs.

Why?

  • Smaller classes and individual attention compared with 1st year Bachelor programs (only 25-30 students in class)
  • Flexible start dates and study options - 3 possible start dates (Feb, Jun, Oct)
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)
  • Extra contact time with your tutors and free Tertiary Skills Development programs.

How?

  1. Download the pdf below, for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button on this page.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Certificate to Diploma

  • Diploma of Arts
  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Health Sciences
  • Diploma of Technology (Information Technology)
  • Diploma of Technology (Engineering and Environment)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Civil Aviation)*

*International students only.

Popular careers

Basic qualification for employment!

Misc comments/questions

Q: How many subjects do I need to study in the Certificate IV program?

A: You only need to complete 8 subjects within the Certificate IV Program. You must complete the three 'core' subjects and five subjects within your 'stream'.

Q: What is a stream?

A: Stream is defined by the Diploma program you will be studying after your Certificate IV. For example if you plan to study the Diploma of Business after the Certificate IV, your stream will be Business.

Courses

Core

  • Communication Skills 2
  • Communication Skills 3
  • Introduction to Computing

Stream

Arts

  • Information Design
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Mass Communication
  • Foundations of Management

Business

  • Statistics
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Foundations of Management
  • Introduction to Marketing

Health Science

  • Human Biology
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Mass Communication
  • Statistics

Information Technology

  • Information Design
  • Programming
  • Statistics
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Mass Communication

Engineering and Environment

  • Advanced Mathematics I
  • Advanced Mathematics II
  • Physics I
  • Physics II
  • Programming

2012 Tuition Fees

Student Price

Australian students

A$8,400

International students

A$15,200