1. LINA LAW GUIDANCE OFFICER
2018 Year 12 QTAC Application
LINA LAW
GUIDANCE OFFICER
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2. Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre
What is QTAC?
Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre
Process all Year 12 applications
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3. What is tertiary study?
Tertiary study refers to levels that come after secondary education starting with
Diplomas & Advanced Diplomas
Associate Degrees
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor Degrees ( Honours).
Post graduate, graduate certificate, Master & PhD
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4. 2018 QTAC QUIDE www.qtac.edu.au
KEY DATES( Page 21)
HOW TO APPLY
COURSES
SELECTION OF PREFERENCES
RESPONDING TO OFFERS
COST TO APPLY
Services available once the application is lodged
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5. Other Resources Forest Lake SHS careers website(
2. Brochure
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6. Brochure
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7. COURSE INDEX- PAGE 31 . - Bridging and Tertiary Preparation Pge 32
Built environment - page 32
Business & Tourism – Page 37
Creative & Performing Arts – Page 60
Education – Page 76
Engineering & Technology – Page 85
Health & Recreation – Page 96
Humanities & Social Science – Page 121
Information Technology – Page 140
-Primary Industries & Environment PAGE 155
- Law – Page 147 / Science – P 161
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8. Depending on the course you can study
Full-time
Part-time
Externally / Distance education
Flexible delivery ( on-campus & distance education combined)
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9. 17 Tertiary institutions
Australian Catholic University
Australian Maritime College
Bond University
Christian Heritage College
CQ University
Griffith College
Griffith University
James Cook university
Queensland Uni of Technology
SAE Creative Media Institute
Southern Cross University
TAFE Queensland
University of Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
University of the Sunshine Coast
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10. Institutions that have Direct Entry
Sage Institute of Education
Bond University
Australia College of Applied Psychology
Australian College of Training & Employment
Evocca College
The Change Academy
Art Intelligence
Australians Institute of ICT
Academy for Tourism and Hospitality
Charlton Brown
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Health Skills Australia
JMC Academy
LTI Group Ltd
Mater Education
New York Film Academy Australia
The Performance Conservatory
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11. Application process Application opens on 3 August 2017 Apply online
Selection of Preferences
- Education Access Scheme (EAS)
- Submission by the 15th September 2017
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12. View how to apply- NOW View Demonstration version

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14. www.qtac.edu.au Choosing the right course & Institutions
Visit QTAC online to do your research on courses, how much does the course cost, check course on cut-offs, get information on universities and colleges, find out date for institution expos and open days.
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15. Entry requirements How do I gain entry?
You can get into courses with a minimum School OP or QTAC selection rank( Cut-offs) if meet the course perquisites and institution admission rules
School OP or Selection rank from completed senior study, Cert III/IV, Diploma etc.
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16. OPs / Selection Ranks OP Students receive your OPs on
16 December. Queensland curriculum assessment authority (QCAA) calculates your OPs Selection Ranks QTAC calculate your rank from late December when your applications are processed
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17. Find course, entry requiement and cut-offs
Bachelor of Business Management
University of Queensland
OP/Rank : 9/81
Prerequisites: English (4SA), Maths A.B or C (4SA)
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19. Entry requirements
Prerequisites ( Year 12 subjects English, Maths, UMAT etc)
Interview
Portfolio
Audition
Minimum age
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20. Homework Research what you want to study
Look at Courses: Entry Requirement, prerequisite & OP/selection rank cuts off
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21. Choosing your preferences
Step 1
Courses you really want, even if your chance of gaining entry is not assured.
Desired
Courses
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
‘Back-up
Pathway Courses
Less competitive courses that provide another way to your chosen career or to a second choice career. They can be used to upgrade to your ‘ideal or desired course.
Courses you are prepared to do if you miss out on all others. They should be courses that in the past have been easy to get into. They can help you upgrade.
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22. CHOOSING PREFERENCES Submit by specified dates
Meet minimum requirements
Check fixed closing dates ( p 20 & 21 ) e.g audition
Courses offered in major rounds, be sure to order them accordingly to date ( e.g. apply for Dec 2017 follow by Jan 2018)
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23. Order your Preferences correctly
Number
Course Title
Start month
Major offer 1
Brisbane Uni – B .Acting
Mar 2017
17 Dec 2016 2
Metro Uni – B. Acting
Feb 2017 3
Bri Uni – B. Commerce
14 Jan 2017 4
Metro Uni - B. Commerce 5
Accounting Institute – Diploma. Accounting 6
Accounting Institute – Diploma in Business
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24. If in Dec offer round, you are made an offer you can ‘conditionally accept this offer and rearrange your preferences to be considered for your other preferences
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25. Re- order your preferences –future offer rounds listed above your offered course
Number
Course Title
Start month
Major offer 1
Brisbane Uni – B. Commerce
Mar 2017
14 Jan 2017 2
Feb 2017 3
Metro Uni - B. Commerce 4
Accounting Institute – Diploma. Accounting 5
Metro Uni – B. Acting
Feb 2017
17 Dec 2016 6
Brisbane Uni – B .Acting
Conditionally accepted offer in Dec 2016
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26. If you meet the minimum requirement for a course
You will compete for a place
You may get an early offer if you are highly competitive
However you have to wait until the course’s major round to complete for a place
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27. Changing preferences If you don’t receive an offer
QTAC will let you know if your OP / rank is not enough to be considered for an offer
You can change your preferences for example- after receiving your OP, when you make a conditional acceptance, or when an offer round is over.
Three free changes
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28. Assistance Schemes Education Access Schemes (EAS)
Year 12 subject bonus
Regional preferences
Access and Equity schemes-financial
Aboriginal /and or Torres Strait Islander admission
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29. Special Admission- QTAC’s Apply for Education Access Scheme (EAS)
For students who have experienced difficult circumstances that have adversely impacted on their studies
Bonus OPs or bonus rank
5 categories
Financial hardship may get financial assistance
Documentations
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30. EAS CATEGORIES 1. Financial hardship
2. Home Environment & Responsibilities
3. English Language Difficulty
4. Personal Illness or Disability
5. Education Disruption
Financial hardship -
2. Home Environment & Responsibilities-
Natural disasters (flood), family conflicts, abuse, required to care for siblings, legal separation/divorce / death or serious illness of a family member
3. English Language Difficulty
4. Personal Illness or Disability –
medical or mental health condition or disability
5. Education Disruption-
Significant disruption to school ( eg building destroyed, remote schooling, peer conflicts, frequent changes, limited school participation
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31. EAS documentations
QTAC will the coversheets for each relevant EAS category
Complete the coversheet and attach any supporting documentation outlined
If you are applying for personal illness or disability , education disruption or English language difficulty you must ask the guidance officer to complete the coversheet school statement section.
Remember to complete the section describing how you have been affected before sending to the GO to support your application.
Submit by specified dates
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32. Refer to the different Universities e.g. Maths C, Languages, Physics,
Year 12 Subject bonuses
Refer to the different Universities
e.g. Maths C, Languages, Physics,
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33. Study costs Course fees vary greatly
Check fees when choosing your preferences
Find approximate costs in Course Search
- first year, whole course etc
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34. Commonwealth supported places (CSP)
The Australian Government subsidies course at
Public universities
Australia Maritime College
Some courses at Christian Heritage College
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35. Commonwealth Supported Plan (CSP) are for
Australian citizens
Permanente resident visa holders
New Zealander citizens ( some NZ special Category visa holders may also access HELP loans)
Visit for more information
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36. TAFE Qld course fee types
Full fee- you pay total cost of the course ( VET FEE-HELP)
Subsided – reduced
Concession – furthered reduction for students with concession card
Check: for more information
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37. Responding to an offer
Offers are sent by s and you only have 4 days to respond to your offer
Accept offer
Defer offer
Reject offer
Conditionally respond to your offer
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38. Tracking your current applications View online
TRACKING YOUR APPLICATION
Mobile or
RESPONDING TO YOUR OFFER
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39. Application Fee APPLICATION FEE- $42 First 3 changes free of charge
Fourth and each subsequent - $42
Late fee $ 71 ( )
Open : 3 August 2017
First Offer Round Date – 18 Nov 2017
Final Round Offer : 24 July 2018
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40. Fixed closing Dates
Griffith Uni: B. Music/ B. Acting /Musical Theatre/ Popular Music Audition/ folio : 14 August 2017
UQ- B. Music(Hons), B. Music (Hons)/Arts, B. Music (Hons)/ B. Education, B. Music(H) /B.SC August 2017
-QUT : B. Design/ B. Fine Arts/ B. Business/ Music , B. Education ( secondary) – 15 Sept 2017
James Cook Uni :- Health Science degrees ( Medicine/ Dentistry/Vet Science : -30 Sept 2017
TAFE ( Acting /performance/ Graphics – 1 Dec 2017
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41. KEY DATES FOR ADMISSIONS
3 Aug 2017
Applications open
16 Nov 2017
First Offer round
24 July 2018
Final offer round
1 Dec 2017
Due date to submit documentations
15 Dec 2017
Major offer round for Creative & Performance arts
16 Dec 2017
Year 12 Results posted by QCAA
Review preferences
9 Jan. 2017
Final date to change or add preferences
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42. Scholarships Many types – search
Academic- Vice chancellor/excellence- high performance
Equity- complete financial hardship section on QTAC application form
Contact Centerlink for eligibility for youth allowance
Faculty- sports, engineering, science etc
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Schemes
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43. Scholarships UQ www.uq.edu.au/study USQ www.usq.edu.au
QUT
USQ GU
USC University Sunshine Coast
JCU James Cook Uni
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45. Commonwealth Loans and Scholarships
Information about Commonwealth loans and scholarships and higher education providers.
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48. www.studentconnect.qcaa. qld.edu.au
My learning account
Further education & training
Jobs & Careers
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49. Check & change Respond to offer
Check if you receive any extra qualification
View correspondence
Check if you meet entry requirement
Pay QTAC fee
Change postal address/ /phone number or authorised person details
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50. Reminders for students - common errors
addresses
Incorrect Contact Details - mobile
Authorised Persons – use mother to act on your behalf
Responding and enrolling with institutions-view correspondence
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51. Check and Change View & Print cover sheets
Correct address, contact details & PIN
Pay outstanding fee
View electronic correspondence to track progress
After Year 12 results released:
Check if you have meet min entry requirement for each preference
Change preferences if required
View your selection rank if applicable
View and respond to Offer.
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52. Get documentation together
All EAS documents , including Educational Support Statements , need to be received by QTAC 16 Dec 2016 before the offer round to be guaranteed for considerations
The cover sheets details the documentation that you need to submit to QTAC
Submit the cover sheet form to the guidance officer
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53. Connect to QTAC Office hours :8:30 - 4:30 PM Telephone 1300 467 822
Apple store : Apple Store QTAC app
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Mail: PO Box 1331 Milton Qld 4069
Location : Level 4, 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane
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54. So what does all this mean to me!