Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

Information Sheet

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE IV IN ADULT TERTIARY PREPARATION

The Queensland Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) program offers comparable Year 12 level subjects for adult learners wishing to gain tertiary admission. From 2008, students must successfully complete 10 modules (the majority of which must be completed subjects, including the subject Language and Learning Skills), in order to be awarded the Queensland CATP. Each subject may comprise of 2 or 3 modules. Students may complete the entire program or choose to partially complete the certificate. Studies are offered through TAFE Queensland as well as some private providers (e.g. Hubbards School), and can be studied on-campus or via distance education.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For entry to all undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland (UQ) applicants must meet two basic entry requirements: 1. Eligibility (i.e. satisfy the subject prerequisites and other requirements) 2. Merit (i.e. possess an entry rank high enough for a place in the program)
Entry ranks range from 1 to 99 (maximum). As admission is competitive the entry rank cut-offs for programs can fluctuate from year to year.

For detailed program information, including prerequisite requirements and entry rank cut-offs from previous admission periods, please refer to the Universitys Undergraduate Prospectus for Australian Students or website: www.uq.edu.au/study.

SATISFYING SUBJECT PREREQUISITES

The successful completion (i.e. grade of pass, JP or J1) of the following CATP subjects (which may comprise of 2 or 3 modules for subjects completed since 2008) will meet the listed subject prerequisites for entry to all undergraduate programs at UQ.

CATP Subjects Language & Learning Skills (2 modules) Mathematics (2 modules) Pure Mathematics (3 modules) Biology (2 modules) Chemistry (3 modules) Physics (3 modules)

QLD Year 12 Subject Prerequisites English (4,SA) Mathematics A (4,SA) Mathematics B (4,SA) Biological Science (4,SA) Chemistry (4,SA) Physics (4,SA)

GAINING AN ENTRY RANK

To be eligible to receive an entry rank applicants must complete the entire CATP program. UQ does not accept a partially completed CATP for the allocation of entry ranks. However, subjects from a partially completed CATP can be used for the purpose of meeting subject prerequisites. Prior to 2008, students were required to complete five subjects, including the subject Language and Learning Skills, in order to be awarded the Queensland CATP. Entry ranks for completed pre-2008 CATP studies are calculated from the grade average in 5 subjects (including the subject Language and Learning Skills). For CATP studies since 2008, students must complete at least 10 modules to complete the program and entry ranks are derived from all modules attempted. Please note, an entry rank may be solely assigned to the grade average of the subjects/ modules completed, or combined with a result from the Special Tertiary Admissions Test. Completed Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Since 2008)
1

STAT STAT Average grade in all modules of 2,3,4 Score Score CATP 1992 to 21 Since 22 Less 4.00- 4.26- 4.765.265.76- 6.26+ April 2010 April than 4.25 4.75 5.25 5.75 6.25 2010 4.00 164 and over 162 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 150 149 and below Did not sit
1

170 and over 167 165 161 160 159 157 155 152 150 149 146 143 and below Did not sit

88 85 83 80 78 75 73 70 68 66 63 58 53 50 45 79 85 84 86 89 88 87

91 90 89 88 87

93 92 91 90 89

94 93 92 91 90

95 94 93 92 91 90 89

98 97 96 95 94 93 92

88 86 85 87

89 88

86

86

81

82

84

86

91

From 2008, CATP students must successfully complete 10 modules of which the majority must be completed subjects, including the subject Language and Learning Skills. Subjects may comprise of 2 or 3 modules.
2

Based on H/J3/JH = 6.5; C/J2/JC = 5; P/J1/JP = 4; R/M/N = 1.5; and MI = 0

Where module weightings are provided, these will be used in the calculation of a GPA. Where module weightings are not provided all modules will be assumed to have equal weighting. Where an applicant has studied more than ten modules in the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation, only the best ten eligible award modules will be used in the derivation of a rank. Where the same module has been attempted on more than one occasion, only one attempt will be considered in the calculation of a rank, and this will be the best result received.
4

Completed Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Prior to 2008) STAT Score 1992 to 21 April 2010
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1 3,4

STAT Score Average grade in five subjects of CATP Since 21 April 2010 Less 4.00- 4.26- 4.76- 5.26- 5.766.26+ than 4.25 4.75 5.25 5.75 6.25 4.00 170 and over 167 165 161 160 159 157 155 152 150 149 146 143 and below Did not sit 88 85 83 80 78 75 73 70 68 66 63 58 53 50 45 79 81 82 84 86 91 85 84 85 86 86 86 89 88 87 88 87 88 87 88 86 89 91 90 89 93 92 91 90 89 90 89 91 90 94 93 92 91 95 94 93 92 98 97 96 95 94 93 92

164 and over 162 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 150 149 and below Did not sit
1

To be awarded CATP prior to 2008 students were required to complete five subjects, including the subject Language and Learning Skills.
2

Based on H/J3/JH = 6.5; C/J2/JC = 5; P/J1/JP = 4; R/M/N = 1.5; and MI = 0.

Where subject weightings are provided, these will be used in the calculation of a Grade Point Average (GPA). Where subject weightings are not provided all subjects will be assumed to have equal weighting.

Where an applicant has studied five or more subjects in the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation, the best five subject results can be used in the derivation of a rank. Where the same subject has been completed on more than one occasion, only one attempt will be considered in the calculation of a rank, and this shall be the best result achieved.

For further information: UQ Admissions Phone: (07) 3365 2203; Fax: (07) 3365 2061 Email: AdmissionsEnquiries@admin.uq.edu.au Website: www.uq.edu.au/study/admissions
Correct as at September 2010