Flying Start Bridging to Year 12

The Flying Start Bridging Program has been designed to help people who are seventeen years of age and over embark on a course of study which will take their level of education to the equivalent of Year 11.  It provides opportunities for career enhancement and personal and academic development.  We intend that the courses should meet the needs of all who choose to join the program and for this reason the content and teaching styles are student-focussed in their approach.

Each Flying Start Bridging to Year 12 subject runs for one semester (or two terms).  They are designed for students who have already successfully completed Year 10, or who have completed Flying Start.  Some students "convert" from Flying Start to Flying Start Bridging after one semester in order to study Year 12 subjects the following year.  It is also possible to apply for entry to some Flying Start Bridging subjects in Semester 1, completing them by mid-year. These students may opt to do other Bridging subjects, short courses or to return to employment and wait to enrol for Year 12 subjects in the following year. Other alternatives include mid-year entrance to State Training Providers and some university courses if students do Bridging subjects and then successfully sit for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Flying Start teachers are experienced in adult learning and the requirements for all subjects and pathways which follow these courses. The mixture of collaborative learning and individual learning needs ensures the engaged student an enjoyable and satisfying return to education. There are 25 subjects offered including English for second language speakers.

Can include:
Certificate of General Education for Adults Level II; National Training Authority
Certificate of General Education for Adults Level III; National Training Authority

 Local and international students needing this level or this background preparation.

4.5 hours each subject per week
Grid classes: (1 x 1 hr and 2 x 1.75hr sessions each week) or
Block classes: (1 x 3.5 hrs once a week)

Age: Local students need to be 17 years of age as of the 1 January of the current year.

Special applications need to be made for 16 year olds.

Term 1: 30 January 2012
Term 2: 26 April 2012
Term 3: 24 July 2012
Term 4: 16 October 2012

Enrolment days are held in December (for the following year) January, and July. Please ring the college for an appointment near these times, or at other times to be placed on our mailing list to keep you informed of specific dates, on 9458 9644.

See Course Brochure link for subject specific costs - in general, $50 per subject, per semester.