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Overview

Looking for an entry into La Trobe University while studying the VCE Vocational Major? The Prepare-Intermediate Program is designed for VCE Vocational Major students to complete alongside your secondary school studies.The program focuses on building your learner confidence and skills in the areas of academic literacy, critical thinking, science and … For more content click the Read more button below. Your subjects are delivered in a supportive, online learning environment. Prepare-Intermediate consists of six micro-subjects, taken individually across six La Trobe Terms. The subjects are delivered asynchronously, however you must meet assessment deadlines. Students completing Prepare-Advanced have access to online academic support through their subject facilitators as well as access to all on campus university services. You will learn:Academic Literacy: academic integrity, writing and presentation skills.Critical and Creative Thinking: critical thinking, reasoning and inquiry skills.Foundation Mathematics: algebra, statistics and mathematical problem-solving skills.Foundation Science: scientific innovations, applied numeracy and scientific thinking skills.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Emmaline Bexley

Location(s)

On-Line

Course instance contact

Emmaline Bexley

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Study level

Non-award

AQF level

Not Applicable

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

Students must complete 30 credit points of core subjects.

Course structure
30 credit points

Level one30 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Navigate and participate in an interactive online learning environment for the purposes of tertiary study.
2.
Apply time management and effective learning strategies to meet study and life goals in the context of individual circumstances.
3.
Apply transferable critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to generate ideas and solutions in a range of disciplinary contexts.
4.
Curate and synthesise information for research purposes, according to academic integrity and the principle of fairness relating to the attribution of work.
5.
Demonstrate the ability to independently and/or collaboratively, write, present and submit work at an acceptable level for university entry.

Career outcomes

After you successfully complete the Prepare-Intermediate Program, your average mark is converted to a La Trobe Entrance Score (LTES) to make you a conditional offer.