Bankstown TAFE 9048 TPC (Tertiary Preparation Certificate)
COURSE STRUCTURE
Units offered at Bankstown 2009
Note: this document does not show the full range of subjects available in TPC in
NSW TAFE but only subjects planned to be delivered at Bankstown.
To gain a TPC Certificate IV and be eligible for a TES you will need to
 complete the compulsory core of subjects (Group 1) – Apply language and
learning skills (LALS A), Apply critical and evaluative language and learning
skills (LALS B) and 4 shorter units that will be delivered either with LALS A
or as part of the Flexible Work and Study Skills subject.
 Complete at least 2 IT/Computing units from Group 2.
 Complete two A level subjects (from Group 3)
 Complete two further B level subjects (from Group 4)
 Complete at least one unit from the Workplace and Study Skills unit (Group 5)
 Complete three more subjects* from Groups 3, 4, 5, 6 so that the total number
of hours from groups 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 adds up to at least 530 hours.
*Note Subjects refers to 4 hpw Subjects on your timetable like TPC Computing. Units refers to the
individual units that may be only 10 or 20 hours. In many cases you will do several smaller units in
the one subject. A 72 hour unit counts as a subject.
Group 1 CORE
All units must be completed
Part of this Core will be delivered along with Language and Learning Skills A.
Part will be delivered flexibly as part of your Mentoring/Team/Effectiveness subject.
Module/Unit
Code
NSWTEGL301B
NSWTEGL401A
NSWTETH403A
NSWTLRN402A
NSWTSUS403A
NSWTTMW401A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Apply language and learning skills
Apply critical and evaluative language and learning skills
Apply ethical practice in study
Develop learning strategies for further study
Apply sustainability practices
Communicate to facilitate work in a team
Nom
Hrs
72
72
10
10
5
20
Group 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNITS
At least 2 units must be completed
At Bankstown these three modules will be delivered along with other IT elective
modules.
Module/Unit
Code
ICAU1128A
ICAU1129A
ICPMM263A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Operate a personal computer
Operate a word processing application
Access and use the Internet
Nom
Hrs
15
15
20
Group 3 GENERAL EDUCATION AQF3 UNITS (A level subjects)
At least 2 module/units must be completed (Subjects offered at Bankstown only
shown)
Module/Unit
Code
NSWTEGL302A
NSWTHMN301A
NSWTHMN302A
NSWTMTH307A
NSWTMTH308A
NSWTSCN312A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Hours
Respond to the creative arts
Investigate Australia's multi-cultural society
Examine issues in contemporary Australian society
Use Mathematics to solve a range of problems
Apply introductory mathematical concepts and skills
Investigate biological processes
NSWT313A
Investigate nature and function of ecosystems
NSWTHMN303A
Investigate Australia’s Asia-Pacific Relations
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
Group 4 GENERAL EDUCATION AQF4 UNITS (Semester 2 only) B level subjects
At least 2 module/units must be completed (Subjects offered at Bankstown only
shown)
Module/Unit
Code
NSWTEGL403A
NSWTHMN401A
NSWTHMN402A
NSWTSCN403A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Apply critical analysis to the study of film and media
Analyse historical concepts and issues in context
Analyse political concepts and contexts
Analyse the relationships between Australia's geology and its
unique biota
Use Mathematics in a range of contexts
NSWTMTH401A
Nom
Hrs
72
72
72
80
72
Group 5 WORKPLACE AND STUDY SKILLS
At least 1 module/unit must be completed
Some of these units will be combined with appropriate subjects (LALSA, LALS B,
Creative Arts, Film and Media B)
Some will be part of the Mentoring/Team/ Personal Effectiveness Flexible Delivery
Subject.
Some will be available at night as a Communications subject.
Module/Unit
Code
NSWTCOM306B
NSWTCOM311B
NSWTCOM413A
NSWTCOM415A
NSWTLRN401A
NSWTPLG403A
NSWTRDG401A
NSWTSFM401A
NSWTSFM501A
NSWTWTG404A
NSWTSFM501A
NSWTSPG403A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Write non-routine texts
Apply knowledge of conflict resolution
Apply negotiation skills in an individual or group context
Contribute to strategies to communicate across cultures and
build understanding
Research for specific purposes
Evaluate options for career development
Read and respond to written text for further study
Apply strategies for building self esteem and personal
effectiveness
Research career opportunities and prepare a job application
Write text for further study purposes
Research career opportunities and prepare a job application
Prepare and present complex information
Nom
Hrs
20
20
20
20
20
10
30
25
25
30
25
20
Group 6 INDUSTRY SPECIFIC UNITS
Subgroup 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
These are additional electives which can be counted towards course completion.
They will be delivered along with Group 2 IT units in both TPC Computing and IT2
Computing.
Module/Unit
Code
BSBITU306A
ICAU1132A
ICAU1204A
ICAU3126A
National
Module
Code
Module/Unit Name
Design and produce business documents
Operate a presentation package
Locate and use relevant online information
Use advanced features of computer applications
Nom
Hrs
60
15
20
30
ICAB4169A Use developmental software and IT tools to build a basic webpage 20 hrs
4.2 Requirements to receive the qualification (from Syllabus Document)
To achieve 9048 CIV in Tertiary Preparation learners must
successfully complete:
*
all units in Group 1 - Compulsory Core
*
2 units in Group 2 - Information Technology Units
*
at least 2 units from Group 3 - General Education AQF3 units
*
at least 2 units from Group 4 - General Education AQF4 units
*
at least 1 units from Group 5 - Workplace and Study Skills
units
*
depending on electives chosen, an additional 115-238 hours
of competencies from Groups 3, 4, 5 and/or 6