Course FL0 - Federation Access Studies Plus (FAST PLUS)

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Designed for Year 12 EAL students, recent arrivals to the Australian education system, or anyone aiming for a supported transition into higher education, FAST Plus focuses on developing the communication, academic and professional skills needed for long-term success. With no tuition cost and a reduced schedule of three units per semester, FAST Plus provides an accessible, manageable starting point for your university journey. Students who successfully complete FAST Plus can gain entry into a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Federation University. Over two semesters, the course helps create a smooth transition into university, while building confidence and providing meaningful opportunities for your academic growth. You’ll receive personalised feedback, undertake resilience-building tasks and learn strategies to stay engaged throughout your studies. Some eligible units completed within FAST Plus may even be credited towards your future degree, giving you a valuable head start. For students interested in Engineering pathways, FAST Plus offers an optional Introduction to Technical Maths unit that meets the entry requirements for Federation’s Engineering degrees. Whether you're preparing for a specialised field or simply seeking a stronger academic foundation, FAST Plus equips you with the tools, support and confidence to thrive at university and beyond.

Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Preparatory

Study level:

Non-Award

Study load:

Credit points:

Duration (in full time equivalent):

1 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

Academic requirements

ATAR

Academic requirements

Supplementary admission requirements

Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below. Literacy and Numeracy Test An alternative means of assessing your literacy and numeracy skills when Year 12 results are not available or suitable. <ul><li>Any applicant who does not meet pre-requisites will be required to pass a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.</li></ul>

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 90 credit points comprising:

90 credit points from Core Units

Core Units

Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit points
FASTL1007	Verbal communication for university	15
FASTL1009	Written communication for university	15
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

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline). Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).

Year 1

Semester 1

FASTL1007

Verbal communication for university

Core Units

FASTL1009

Written communication for university

Core Units

FASTP1011

Introduction to Tertiary Studies

Core Units

Semester 2

ATSGC1369

Understanding University Learning

Core Units

FASTP1015

Academic Writing

Core Units

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

Students wishing to study Mathematics or Engineering should select EDMTH1000

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

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Recognition of prior learning

Institute / school:

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Discipline:

Preparatory

Study level:

Non-Award

Study load:

Credit points:

Duration (in full time equivalent):

1 year

Domestic students:

Course coordinator:

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Internal reference: FL0 - C1.5/MK1.2/O2.1/R1.2

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Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:

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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

Alternative entry pathways

Additional requirements

Course rules

Course rules

Core Units

Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:

Academic progress regulations

Course structure

Semester 1 entry course structure

Course learning outcomes

Course learning outcomes

Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning

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