Course FS0 - Federation Access Studies (FAST)

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<p>FAST is a single semester program designed to teach you how to study effectively including how to write for academic purposes research use university systems and how to apply all of these skills to your study. When you successfully complete FAST you will be ready to undertake degree level study at Federation University. FAST also offers an elective maths course for students who want to study an Engineering degree. Successful completion of the Introduction to Technical Maths course satisfies the entry requirements to apply for an Engineering degree.</p>

Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Preparatory

Study level:

Non-Award

Study load:

Credit points:

Duration (in full time equivalent):

0.5 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

Academic requirements

ATAR

Academic requirements

Supplementary admission requirements

Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.

Complete 60 credit points comprising:

60 credit points from Core Units

Core Units

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
ATSGC1369	Understanding University Learning	15
FASTP1011	Introduction to Tertiary Studies	15
FASTP1015	Academic Writing	15
EITHER FASTP1013	Mathematics and Introductory Statistics	15
OR EDMTH1000	Introduction to Technical Maths	15

Students select from either:

• FASTP1013 Mathematics and Introductory Statistics, which equips students for undertaking a wide range of Federation University degrees such as Nursing, Education, Business, Psychology and IT; or

• EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Maths equips students for undertaking Engineering and Mathematics degrees and may provide credit into Science and Education degrees

Commendation

Counselling

Unsatisfactory

Exclusion / suspension

Year 1

Semester 1

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

FASTP1011

Introduction to Tertiary Studies

Core Units

FASTP1015

Academic Writing

Core Units

FASTP1013 - Mathematics and Introductory Statistics OR EDMTH1000 - Introduction to Technical Maths

EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Mathematics should be undertaken by students wishing to enter Engineering or Math programs.

Year 1

Semester 2

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

FASTP1011

Introduction to Tertiary Studies

Core Units

FASTP1015

Academic Writing

Core Units

FASTP1013 - Mathematics and Introductory Statistics OR EDMTH1000 - Introduction to Technical Maths

EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Mathematics should be undertaken by students wishing to enter Engineering or Math programs.

Year 1

Semester 1

FASTP1011

Introduction to Tertiary Studies

Core Units

FASTP1015

Academic Writing

Core Units

Semester 2

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

FASTP1013 - Mathematics and Introductory Statistics OR EDMTH1000 - Introduction to Technical Maths

EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Mathematics should be undertaken by students wishing to enter Engineering or Math programs.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

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Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Preparatory

Study level:

Non-Award

Study load:

Credit points:

Duration (in full time equivalent):

0.5 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

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Internal reference: FS0 - C2.1/MK1.1/O3.1/R2.1

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Entry requirements

Domestic students

Current or recent year 12 graduates

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with work and life experience

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Course rules

Course rules

Core Units

Complete exactly 60 credit points from the following:

Academic progress regulations

Course structure

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Course learning outcomes

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