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CL03 - Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)
Overview
Course Overview
Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) is a university Enabling course designed to provide you with a pathway to gain entry to and succeed in higher education. As a STEPS student, you will complete one core unit and a number of electives. The number and type of electives you take will depend on the course you intend to study after STEPS and consideration of your personal circumstances. When you enrol in STEPS, an Access Coordinator will establish a personalised study plan designed specifically to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve your learning goals. STEPS can be studied full-time or part-time, on campus or online, and typically takes two or three terms to complete. Upon successful completion of STEPS, you can apply for direct entry to almost any undergraduate courses at CQUniversity.
Career Information
Upon completion of STEPS, you can apply for direct entry to a CQUniversity undergraduate course where direct entry is available. Alternatively, you may choose to apply for admission to other institutions that recognise STEPS.
Course Details
| Duration | 0.5 years full-time or 1 years part-time |
|---|---|
| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 18 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
| Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
| Course Type | Non-award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | No information available at this time |
| AQF Level | Short Course |
Admission Codes
|
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
|---|---|
|
International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2026
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2026
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2025
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2025
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2025
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2024
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2024
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2024
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2023
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2023
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2023
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2022
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2022
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2022
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2021
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2021
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2021
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2020
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 2 - 2020
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 1 - 2020
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Online
Rockhampton
Townsville
Term 3 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 2 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2019
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Online
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 3 - 2018
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Perth
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 2 - 2018
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Perth
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
Term 1 - 2018
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Distance
Gladstone
Mackay
Noosa
Perth
Rockhampton
Sydney
Townsville
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International Availability
Term 3 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2026
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2023
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2022
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2022
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2022
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2021
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2020
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2020
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2020
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 3 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2018
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to STEPS, you must:
- be at least 18 within an academic year of enrolment
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia or holder of an Australian humanitarian visa
- reside in Australia.
STEPS is designed for students who have not completed a university degree. If you have completed a university degree, please contact the STEPS Admin team (steps-admin@cqu.edu.au) to discuss your study options.
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Security Requirements
Nil
Health Requirements
Nil
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
| Accreditation |
|
Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1691 |
| 2023 | 1556 |
| 2022 | 1786 |
| 2021 | 2121 |
| 2020 | 2206 |
Inherent Requirements
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate literacy skills appropriate for academic purposes
- 2. Employ organisational, problem solving and IT skills in relation to academic studies
- 3. Interpret and act in accordance with university processes, procedures, policies and protocols required of an undergraduate student
- 4. Communicate effectively in a range of academic and non-academic contexts
- 5. Develop an appropriate study plan that aligns with personal and career aspirations
- 6. Reflect on performance and feedback to develop self management and lifelong learning skills in individual and collaborative contexts
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
Core Structure
| Number of units: 1 | Total credit points: 6 |
|---|
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| SKIL40025 | Preparation Skills for University | |
Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) Elective
| Number of units: 2 | Total credit points: 12 |
|---|
In order to complete STEPS, you must complete the core unit, SKIL40025 Preparation Skills for University, and at least two elective units. The number and type of electives required depend on the requirements of the undergraduate course to which you aspire and your personal circumstances. An Access Coordinator will establish a study plan in consultation with you when you enrol.
More Details
Part time study involves 1 to 2 units per term equating to 12.5 - 25 hours per week. This study mode is recommended for students who have not studied for some time, are working full time, or have significant personal commitments.
Full time study involves 3 to 4 units per term equating to 37.5 - 50 hours per week. This study mode is recommended for students who can devote themselves to full time study.
As a general rule, STEPS does not meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for undergraduate courses at CQUniversity. Students who do not meet the ELP requirements are required to demonstrate ELP before they can be accepted into an undergraduate course at CQUniversity. A more comprehensive explanation of the ELP requirements and the various ways of meeting them can be found on the CQUniversity website: https://www.cqu.edu.au/study/future-students/your-journey/application-information/english-language-proficiency.