Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (Psychology) Classroom 2025

22582VIC

     
 
How to apply: - 2024 applications are open NOW
Download the Student application form (below) and gather all supporting documentation and signatures. 
  1. Come back to this webpage and click APPLY. 
  2. Complete the requested information and upload your supporting documentation. You'll need your recent school report showing grades, your OLNA or Naplan
  3. You’ll receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. Please make sure you receive this as it may be an indication that you have input your email address incorrectly. Make sure you check spam/junk. 
  4. Letters of offer will be sent out in September with instructions on how to enrol into the course if your application is successful!. 
Important Note for WA school students: The Cert IV as a standalone qualification will not contribute to your WACE. We recommend combining Cert III and Cert IV so that you will gain WACE points for your Cert III completion. Please ensure that you are able to gather the minimum amount of WACE points for your graduation before committing to this program. 
Interesting Stuff:
Immerse yourself in the captivating field of psychology with our comprehensive course. Designed to provide you with essential knowledge and skills, this program covers both core and elective units. Core units include researching study options, preparing for tertiary reading and writing, effective verbal communication in a further study context, participating in collaborative learning, and conducting online research for further study.
 
Delve into the fascinating realm of psychology with elective units that delve into intriguing topics such as investigating psychology using scientific inquiry methodology, exploring individual thinking and social psychology, analyzing sociological understandings of human relationships, assessing and promoting social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, and analyzing theories of the self.
 
You'll gain experience in building good study habits and learning about assessment submission at a tertiary level. ALL students on this qualification will be required to complete presentations, research, referencing, & collaborative learning. Study electives that work towards your career goals become an effective life-long learner.

This course is ideal for those passionate about understanding the human mind and behaviour. 

Location, Timeframes and Cost:

Classroom
We have classroom options in Perth, Murdoch, and Bunbury for this qualification. Classroom options are $2500 for the qualification. This is inclusive of everything you need to complete. 

This course starts in term 1 of each school year and finish at the end of term 3. This is for 1 day in the classroom 4-5 hours outside of the classroom each week (covered over three terms).


Online
We have developed this qualification to be completed online and this can be done anywhere in Australia. Online cost is $2200. This includes monthly checkins online with a trainer to answer questions and help with assessments. 

  • To complete in 6 months - 25 hours/week.
  • To complete in 12 months - 15 hours/week.
  • To complete in 18 months - 10 hours/week. (18 months maximum time). 


Entry Requirements:

Studying at a Cert IV level is not 'easy'. There is certainly an academic nature to this level of qualification and we want to make sure that you're capable at this level. This is why we have entry requirements. It's really important that you are able to show us that you meet these requirements or some other form of evidence for academic achievement - otherwise we cannot approve your application. 

It's also worth noting that we don't recommend the Cert IV for year 11 students in the classroom. We feel that it's too big of a jump going from year 10 into a Cert IV program - therefore we will probably offer you a Cert III qualification for year 11 and then invite you back for a Cert IV in year 12. 

Here is what you need for your application: 

  • Completed OLNA or NAPLAN. This means that NAPLAN was band 7 in year 9, or your OLNA shows 3 for all areas. 
  • A recent school report showing that you have achieved C grade minimums in English. If you cannot show required grades, a previous completed certificate will also satisfy this entry requirement. 

Course Structure: 

Core:

Elective:

  • ATPPSY001 - Investigate psychology using science inquiry methodology
  • ATPPSY002 - Investigate individual thinking and social psychology
  • VU21890 - Analyse sociological understandings of human relationships
  • CHCMHS011 - Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • VU21892 - Analyse theories of the self​
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