At a glance
This introductory self-help course will help you develop a better understanding of how to be a successful, independent learner in the online environment. Successful completion of this course will adequately prepare you for further online studies at university, TAFE, high school or work.
COURSE OUTCOME
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Course overview
This introductory self-help course will help you develop a better understanding of how to be a successful, independent learner in the online environment. This course is suited to people who are considering studying in an online environment who have not studied recently.
Learn how to effectively set up your study area for online learning, prepare for your online course, productively study at home, and maintain healthy study habits. Develop essential study skills specific to the online environment including email etiquette, software skills, and how to effectively conduct research online. You'll also learn transferable skills such as time management, communication skills, and gain valuable tips and tricks on reading, completing assignments, and studying and sitting exams.
Successful completion of this course will adequately prepare you for further online studies at university, TAFE, high school or work.
Unilearn bridging courses are preparatory units that typically require a full 12 months of intense study to finish, however students capable of accelerated learning may be able to complete the course in less time. These courses are designed to help students who lack the necessary prerequisite course work required for university entrance.
Unilearn can help you complete prerequisite subjects to meet your university entrance requirements. Unilearn offers a range of online courses that can set you on the pathway to reaching your study goals. The best part is you can study at your own pace and enrol and get started at any time.
Ways to study
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
What you need to know about studying online
Intake
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake. In some circumstances, you may be required/able to complete 3 units per intake.
Other online courses such as nursing have different intakes, durations, and workload structures.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Selection criteria
For students who are considering studying in the online environment and have not studied recently.
Unilearn has assumed that by enrolling into an online unit you are familiar with computers and are able to use programs such as Word, Excel and Adobe Reader as well as complete simple tasks such as the Save-As function, attaching a file, saving a low resolution image and inserting images and working with tables within Word documents
Need to know
- Open for continuous enrolment.
- Unilearn is completed via Connect. Delivered entirely online. Self-paced. Once enrolled, students will have access within 48 hours for their course materials.
- Max. 2 units per enrolment.
- Cap of 2 units per enrolment is due to time requirements of each unit and student dedication. Each unit consists of two years of study condensed into one. Students enrolled in 2 units are essentially studying four years’ worth of content within a 12 month enrolment period.
- Unit duration: 12 months from the enrolment date.
- Our units are registered with QCAA so they count towards your QCE*
- Students must have an existing learning account with QCAA and have at least one existing credit in order to use Unilearn units to accumulate credits towards a QCE.
- It is the responsibility of the student to check with their preferred University that our course meets their prerequisite requirements prior to enrolment
- Minimum study time is 18 weeks – no exceptions
Completing our individual courses will not achieve or improve a QTAC rank or OP.
The Exam for each unit is not included in the cost of the unit (payable once all coursework has been completed). See below
EXAM COSTS
$75 for students sitting their online exam within Australia
$125 for students sitting a paper-based exam within Australia
$150 for students sitting their online exam outside of Australia
$200 for students sitting their paper-based exam outside of Australia
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways