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Certificate IV in Commerce (Pre-Diploma)

Course Title Certificate IV Higher Education Preparation Studies (Commerce Stream)
Course Overview

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Commerce course guarantees international students entry into the Curtin University Diploma of Commerce. This accelerated Pre-Diploma course, which runs over two terms (six months), has been carefully structured to prepare you for the subjects you'll study in the Diploma of Commerce and to achieve this in a short period of time. This course, which can also be used for direct entry into some Western Australian university courses, is available to both local and international students. Small class sizes, extra tuition time and appropriate subjects ensure that you will be extremely well prepared for your future studies.

Upon completion of the Certificate IV, local students must apply for direct entry into the Bachelor of Commerce degree at either Curtin University, Murdoch University or Edith Cowan University. In addition to completing the Certificate IV, students will also need to meet the university's undergraduate English requirement.

Certification Gained Certificate IV in Commerce
Suitable For

Local and International students

Course Duration 20 weeks
Time Allocation 5 subjects, each for 5 hrs per week (1 x 1 hr and 2 x 2hr sessions each week)
Prerequisites

Age prerequisite:
Local students need to be at least 17 years of age as of the 1 January of the current year.
International students need to be at least 16 years of age as of the 1 January of the current year.

International Student English Competency Requirements
  • WACE English 2CD, WAUPP ELACS: 50%
  • WACE EALD: 55%
  • GCE 'O' Level English, 1119: C6
  • SPM English: C6
  • HKCEE English: Level 3
  • IELTS Overall Band Score: 5.5 or equivalent
Subjects prerequisite: Please refer to the Course Brochure (Click on the link below)
Course Dates

Term 1: Monday 30th January 2012
Term 2: Monday 23rd April 2012
Term 3: Monday 23rd July 2012
Term 4: Monday 8th October 2012

Course Brochure Brochure.pdf Download PDF (214Kb pdf)
Application form for Australian students (Please print, complete and post).
Enrolment Details

Local Students: Enrol at Student Services which is open Monday to Friday from 8:15am. Please phone 9458 9644 to enrol or check closing times as they differ at different times of the year.
International students: Contact the Canning College International Office on +618 9351 5665 or email: iso@canningcollege.wa.edu.au

Accreditation By National Training Authority
Course Code 00463B (CRICOS)
Estimated Total Course Cost

Local students: $400 (tuition fees) + $90 (book hire)
International students: $11950 (tuition fees) + $90 (book hire)

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