PO Box 1576
MILTON QLD 4064
Level 1/15 Lang Pde
MILTON QLD 4064
Ph: 3371 5999
Fax: 3371 5044
ABN: 68 078 167 576
Web page: www.hubbards.qld.edu.au
E-mail: admin@hubbards.qld.edu.au
CHEMISTRY BRIDGING COURSE 2015
National Qualification: Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (10397NAT)
This is the most comprehensive bridging program you will find. The small classes are taught by an experienced specialist. This course is
especially designed for anyone wishing to satisfy a Chemistry prerequisite at Year 12 level. It is also ideal for students wishing to refresh
knowledge and skills. Students have the responsibility to confirm prerequisite status with the relevant university prior to enrolment.
What:
This course forms part of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (10397NAT) program. Students must satisfactorily complete
all three Chemistry units to receive the full Chemistry Statement of Attainment.
Unit Code
Description
ATPCHE401A: Chemistry 1
Demonstrate the practical and theoretical application of introductory chemistry.
ATPCHE402A: Chemistry 2
Apply theory relating to thermochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium to chemical systems.
ATPCHE403A: Chemistry 3
Demonstrate the application of theory relating to electrochemistry and organic chemistry.
Chemistry
All courses are subject to minimum enrolments. Age restrictions apply.
Where/When:
Hubbard’s School, Level 1/15 Lang Parade Milton 4064
Month
Course Dates
Class days and times
September
Start: 7 September
Mon and Wed
(Evening)
End: 6 November
5:45pm – 8:45pm
November
Start: 16 November
Mon to Fri
(Morning)
End: 11 December
8:30am – 1:30pm
Early bird
pricing
Early bird
enrolment
closing date
Final
enrolment
date pricing
Final
enrolment
date
$1340
2 September
$1500
4 September
$1340
9 November
$1500
13 November
COURSE CONDITIONS
TUITION FEE:
To qualify for the early bird pricing of $1340: Instalment 1 of $200 is payable on enrolment. Instalment 2 of $1140 is payable by
the early bird enrolment closing date.
Enrolments and or payments received after early bird enrolment closing date - $1500 per subject. Instalment 1 of $200 is
payable on enrolment. Instalment 2 of $1300 is payable by the final enrolment date.
PROSPECTIVE
YEAR 12
STUDENTS:
To enrol in the November Course you will be required to seek written permission from your School Principal/Dean of
Studies/Year 12 Coordinator for attendance at this course from Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November. You will be
required to adjust your school lesson commitments to participate in this course. The written permission is to be attached to your
Enrolment Agreement. We will aim to accommodate school attendance requirements.
ENTRY
CONDITION:
Students must be at least 18 years of age or must turn 18 years of age within 6 months of enrolment in their tertiary course.
Admission of applicants under this age will only be in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Principal. Year 10
education is assumed.
MATERIALS:
A Casio scientific or graphics calculator is required on commencement. You will also need a pair of enclosed shoes for
laboratory work. All notes and textbooks are supplied.
CONTACT:
Candice Cox, 3371 5999 or admin@hubbards.qld.edu.au
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BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION
This subject is relevant to those seeking the foundation skills and knowledge of Chemistry to understand and apply chemistry fundamentals
and experience in laboratory operations to successfully participate in tertiary study.
Unit Code
ATPCHE401A:
Chemistry 1
ATPCHE402A:
Chemistry 2
Content
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History of atomic theory to Bohr
Fundamental knowledge of matter including elements, compounds, mixtures and their different phases
Avogadro’s number, the mole, molar mass and molar volume
Symbols of elements and formulae of compounds, including molecular and empirical
Balanced chemical equations and stoichiometry
Electron configuration of elements
Arrangement and trends in the Periodic Table
Types and properties of bonds including ionic, metallic and covalent
Molecular shapes and valence structures
Bond polarity and intermolecular forces including dispersion, dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding
Scientific language conventions used in a Chemistry context (symbols, terms and definitions) (also assessed in
ATPCHE402A)
 Knowledge of hazards associated with the substances and equipment used in laboratory work and risk
mitigation strategies (also assessed in ATPCHE402A)
 Strategies to assess the reliability of data and to account for errors in data (also assessed in ATPCHE402A)
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Thermochemistry including exothermic and endothermic reactions
Heats of reaction and Hess’s Law
Phase changes and energy
Kinetic theory including reaction rate, collision theory and activation energy
Effect of concentration/molarity, temperature, surface area and catalysts on rate of reaction
Chemical equilibrium including equilibrium law, equilibrium constant and Le Chatelier’s Principle
Equilibrium and its application to physical systems
Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry definitions of acids and bases
Acid/Base strength including Ka/Kb, Kw and pH
Fundamentals of Volumetric Analysis
 Electron transfer in chemical reactions including oxidation, reduction, oxidizing agents (oxidants) and reducing
ATPCHE403A:
Chemistry 3
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agents (reductants)
Identification of oxidation and reduction using oxidation numbers
Balanced equations for redox reactions
Electrochemical cells including cell potentials, standard reduction potentials and cell EMF and their application
Electrolysis and its applications
IUPAC nomenclature of saturated and unsaturated organic substances
Introductory functional group chemistry
Reactions of organic substances including addition, substitution and oxidation reactions
Polymerisation reactions
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Chemistry Bridging Course, you should be able to:
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Conduct laboratory operations to understand and apply principles of chemical reactions
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Collect and use data
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Solve chemistry problems
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Communicate chemistry ideas, information and problems effectively
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be progressive throughout each unit. The types of assessment items you will encounter are:
assignments, supervised exams, short response answers, extended response answers, multiple choice questions, the
creation of graphs and diagrams and laboratory reports/exercises.
Effective and correct as at 13 July 2015
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