Other opportunities

Southern Cross University’s Head-Start provides an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students (HSC) to gain direct entry and advanced standing into a variety of courses offered at Southern Cross University.

Free from university fees, the program offers you the chance to gain a taste of university life, stimulate your interest in academic pursuits and enhance your educational performance and long term aspirations.

The program has been designed for students who have the academic capability to succeed at university.

Applicants will be selected on merit, based on their academic performance, a personal statement and the recommendation of the Principal.

There are two courses available which are Communication in Organisations and Biology.

These are a Board Endorsed Course and therefore can contribute towards the units required for the HSC however; they will not contribute towards an ATAR.

TVET courses are mainly delivered as 2 units of study towards the HSC. Each course provides a vocational qualification ranging from a Statement of Attainment to Certificate III. To enrol in any externally delivered VET courses (e.g. TAFE) you MUST complete an Expression of Interest form when you attend the interview with your parents. There is no guarantee a course will run therefore students must have their six subjects still selected with OHS prior to applying for a TVET course.

Additional things to consider before applying;

• travel

• cost of travel

• work placement requirements of the course

The application form must be returned to Kerstin Woodward by 31st of July 2020 to be considered for 2021 courses.

** Note: submitting an application form is no indication that the course will run next year.

When choosing your subjects in the EDVAL software, please ensure you have selected 6 school- based subjects and then select a TAFE course if there is one that you are interested in.