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Research study options and plan education pathway

Research study options and plan education pathway

Module
National Code
VU23094
State Code
BB969
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
120199 - General Education Programmes, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to research study options related to own study goals and plan and review a study pathway for tertiary study.

This unit applies to persons who are seeking to enter tertiary study through alternative pathways and who need to familiarise themselves with the range of options and requirements for further study in order to make informed study choices.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for transition to tertiary study
  • 1.1 Identify and investigate sources of information to support transition to tertiary study
  • 1.2 Identify opportunities to participate in activities to support transition to further study
  • 1.3 Research available student support services and their role
  • 1.4 Investigate factors which may impact on transition to tertiary education and strategies to address these
Investigate and apply responsibilities expected of a tertiary education student
  • 2.1 Research academic expectations for tertiary study
  • 2.2 Investigate and apply strategies for time and task management
  • 2.3 Investigate and apply strategies to develop independent learning
Research study options
  • 3.1 Identify own study goals
  • 3.2 Identify and access appropriate resources and select relevant information about available study options according to study goals
  • 3.3 Analyse information about study options
  • 3.4 Compare and rank study options according to study goals
Examine course requirements for field of study
  • 4.1 Select field of study and associated courses from range of options
  • 4.2 Examine entry requirements from a range of institutions
  • 4.3 Review personal circumstances, skills and achievements against entry requirements
  • 4.4 Review own educational history and current skills
  • 4.5 Identify options for direct application for selected courses at institutions of interest
  • 4.6 Analyse course specific requirements for direct entry
Design a study pathway plan
  • 5.1 Confirm selected study option/s according to own study goals
  • 5.2 Follow steps to plan a study pathway for selected study option
  • 5.3 Establish a timeline of priorities and activities according to required deadlines
  • 5.4 Gather and record required documentation for study pathway and arrange to complete additional requirements where necessary
  • 5.5 Review study pathway with others and make necessary adjustments
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AX349 VU21864 Set study goals and plan education pathway Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE24 22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults Accredited course