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Parents and guardians A guide to help you support your child as they make course and career decisions
Frequently asked questions
How can I help my child with How are students chosen for Elite Athlete Entry Program offers
career decisions? university places? a selection rank adjustment for
You want your child to make the right For most courses, applicants are eligible elite athletes. Apply via
choices about their future. However selected on the basis of their OP or QTAC. Scholarships and support with
they may have many different interests, selection rank as there are usually more managing study may also be available
or be unsure about which post-school people applying than the number of (separate application required).
pathway to take. It’s OK for your child places available. The Australian Tertiary Year 12 Subject Scheme provides
to not know what they want to do after Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace selection rank adjustments if your child
school, and many young people change the OP for Queensland students who has completed specific school subjects,
their mind, and their course or career, graduate from high school in 2020 or or a university subject while at school.
further down the track. beyond. The published OP/selection
rank/ATAR from the previous year is an
Assist your child by encouraging them What subjects should my child
indication only. Each year, thresholds study at school?
to explore different careers, and acting
are determined by the number of
as a sounding board to help them For most courses QUT has an assumed
places available in the course, the
weigh up their options. There are many knowledge scheme, so we don’t use
number of applicants for the course,
resources you can access. specific school subjects as entry criteria
and the standard of applicants (OP/
Talk to teachers, school guidance for our courses. Your child should
selection rank/ATAR). Courses may be
officers and people who work in their complete the assumed knowledge
easier or harder to get into from year
field of interest. subjects while at school, or through a
to year, depending on their popularity.
bridging program prior to commencing
Visit universities for events such as The threshold does not indicate the
university; otherwise they may struggle
QUT Open Day on 28 July, or attend a academic difficulty of the course.
with their studies. QUT’s Bachelor of
career expo in your area. Applicants to QUT who receive an OP Education courses have prerequisite
Investigate courses, entry requirements 1–5, equivalent ATAR, selection rank subjects which must be completed to
and careers by talking to staff and of 93 or better, or have a completed gain entry to the course. For details
students at events or by using the QTAC International Baccalaureate Diploma about assumed knowledge and
Guide or QUT website. with a score of 33 or better, are prerequisite subjects check the online
guaranteed a place in QUT courses course information.
Get expert help with tools developed
participating in the OP Guarantee.
by professional career practitioners.
The Match My Skills quiz will provide Some courses have additional entry I’m worried my child won’t get the
you with a personalised list of career requirements, such as submission of school results they need. What
a portfolio, interview or audition, or should we do?
areas and courses to match your child’s
interests and skills, as well ideas on suitability statement. Your child can list up to six course
future-proofing their career. Visit preferences on their QTAC application.
QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit offers an
qut.edu.au/match-my-skills Their top preferences are for the
entry program that recognises life
courses they really want to study—
Or take part in a free online course to experiences, study undertaken, skills,
remember course thresholds can
help with career decision making at commitment and potential. If your child
change from year to year. Lower
futurelearn.com/courses/kickstart- identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait
preferences should include courses
your-career Islander on their QTAC application and
they are likely to gain entry to and lead
includes a QUT course in their first
Explore careers, industries and to an alternative career interest area,
three QTAC preferences, Oodgeroo
employment data using websites such or can be used as a pathway to their
Unit staff will contact them.
as myfuture.edu.au or joboutlook.gov.au chosen course.
Try it first with the START QUT program. What are selection rank
High-achieving high school students adjustments?
can experience university and study up
Entering uni in 2021 or
Your child may be eligible for selection
to two university subjects in the same rank adjustments, making them more
beyond?
classes as current QUT students. competitive for a course offer. The There are changes to subjects and
maximum possible adjustment is 10 the qualifications we’ll consider
How will my child apply to uni? selection ranks (equivalent to 5 OPs). for entry. Visit qut.edu.au/study/
For most Queensland universities, Educational Access Scheme provides starting-uni-in-2021
as well as some TAFE and private a selection rank adjustment for
provider courses, your child will apply applicants who have experienced
online through the Queensland Tertiary difficult circumstances such as financial
Admissions Centre (QTAC) website. Year hardship, educational disruption,
12 students receive the QTAC Guide home environment, English language
through their school. Your child can list difficulty or personal illness/disability,
up to six course preferences and will that have negatively impacted on their
usually have time to make changes to studies. Apply via QTAC. If your child
the order of their preferences or add is eligible under the financial hardship
new courses. Some courses have earlier category and enrols to study at QUT,
application deadlines. they will also receive a guaranteed
$3500 Equity Scholarship.How can another course help my How are course offers made? What if my child doesn’t like their
child gain entry to their preferred QUT makes offers via QTAC. Your child course?
course? It’s OK for your child to change their
will receive an email from QTAC if they
If your child misses out on their receive an offer. Your child will receive mind or course after they have started
preferred course they can undertake only one offer and it will be for their their degree; many of our students do.
other study as a pathway to gain a new highest eligible preference. They can QUT’s career educators and online
selection rank. choose to accept their offer, reject learning modules can assist with this
Studying for one year full time in a their offer, or conditionally accept their decision and process. We encourage
degree course is the most effective way offer and be considered for later offer students to seek advice early in the
to gain a more competitive selection rounds. Your child must respond to semester to avoid academic and
rank. By receiving a passing grade for the offer by the deadline, or they could financial penalties.
all subjects in that year, they will have miss out on taking up the offer or being
a selection rank of 93 (equivalent to an considered for later offer rounds. How much does university cost?
OP 5). Higher selection ranks can be For most courses, QUT allows domestic Most domestic undergraduate
achieved with higher university grades. students to defer their course for one places at QUT are partly funded by
A completed advanced diploma will year. Your child should still apply for their the government. Students study in
lead to a minimum selection rank course and then defer their offer to hold a Commonwealth supported place
of 93 and a completed diploma will their place for the following year. and pay a contribution towards the
give a minimum selection rank of 87 cost of their course. In 2019, student
(equivalent to an OP 7). Can I talk to someone about my contributions range from $6566 to
child’s course offer, enrolment or $10 958 for a standard full-time year.
A TAFE/QUT dual award may be an progress?
option. Students commence their Many students defer payment with a
QUT staff are happy to provide general government HECS-HELP loan. HECS-
studies at TAFE and on completion of
information such as key dates, how to HELP loans are repaid when students
their diploma, advanced diploma or
enrol, etc. If you have specific questions begin their career and their income
associate degree, they automatically
such as the classes your child has passes a certain level ($45 881 for
gain entry to the QUT course with
enrolled in, or their results, we’ll need the 2019–20 income year). Students
advanced standing (credit) granted
your child’s permission. They can also pay a student services and
for their completed studies. Dual
provide permission by completing the amenities fee to cover non-academic
awards are available in the areas of
third party authorisation form. services. The maximum fee in 2019 is
business, construction management,
engineering, games and interactive $303. Citizenship conditions apply to
environments, human services, Commonwealth supported places and
information technology, nursing, HECS-HELP.
science and social work.
Help with important decisions
When deciding what to do I went to my parents first
and they suggested possible courses. Then I booked an
appointment with my school guidance counsellor and we
looked through booklets and added sticky notes so I’d
know what to research. Using Match My Skills was a way
for me to work out if my personality suited the courses I
was considering. Online research was definitely helpful
and attending open days and career expos with my
parents allowed me to ask questions.
Samantha Ballinger
Business and creative industries
Check out the
Match My Skills quiz.What financial help is available? educators, group support sessions and and pitch them to real-world clients
QUT offers a range of scholarships for online resources. Your child can also get in a boardroom setting; paramedic
students who are high achievers, from advice from one of our 1500+ trained students participate in a training
a low-income background, from rural students who have the skills and exercise with emergency services staff
or remote areas, identify as Aboriginal capabilities to help other students with where they assess and plan responses
or Torres Strait Islander, have excelled questions and advice. for simulated trauma and road
at sport or are studying in a particular accident situations.
At QUT, your child won’t fall between
discipline area. the cracks. We reach out to students We recognise that many jobs of the
QUT students can also access short- who need extra support via phone or future will be created through start-
term emergency loans, financial email to arrange personalised help up companies. Our students have
counselling and other assistance. There and referrals to services. There are opportunities to develop and explore
is a contact person in each faculty to also many experienced people and their entrepreneurial vision through
help students in financial need. services at QUT to help students, teaching programs and student
including health and medical services, activities. More founders of start-ups
personal counselling, accommodation have studied at QUT than any other
What support is available for my
child? assistance, career planning, course Queensland university. (Startup Muster
advice and financial support. Report 2018).
At QUT, we offer a free network of
services across all areas of the student If your child has a disability, injury or Your child can also attend group
experience to support your child to health condition, encourage them to sessions or discussions on résumé
succeed. QUT’s language and learning, contact QUT’s Disability Services before writing, employability and other job-
and maths, science and IT support will they start studying at QUT to ensure seeking skills. The QUT UniHub portal
ensure your child has every chance support is in place for the start of their can be used to find part-time and full-
for academic success. Your child will course. time work.
also be supported to develop their
career and employability skills, and How does QUT prepare my child
be provided with many opportunities for the world of work? Stay up-to-date
for their leadership, personal and We ensure students have opportunities Visit our website for parents and
professional development. in their courses to gain practical sign up to receive updates at
Support is embedded directly into work skills and make contacts in qut.edu.au/parents
your child’s course, ensuring they their profession through real-world
receive help that is tailored and projects and industry experience.
timely. Additional help is also available For example, advertising and public
through drop-in sessions with specialist relations students develop campaigns
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The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara, as the First Nations owners of the
lands where QUT now stands. We pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We recognise that these
lands have always been places of teaching, research and learning. QUT acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people play within the QUT community.Key dates for parents and guardians of Year 12s Friday 13 December 2019 Senior Education Profile mailed This includes the Senior Statement, Queensland Certificate of Education, Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement and Tertiary Entrance Statement. Saturday 14 December 2019 Year 12 students can access their results online studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au If you need advice, contact us at HiQ—qut.edu.au/student-centres Tuesday 17 December 2019 QUT Real Decisions event Gardens Point campus Advice for your child while they can still make changes to their QTAC course preferences. Monday 23 December 2019 QUT offers via the QTAC website Offers will be made to some applicants on the basis of their OP/ selection rank. Tuesday 7 January 2020 Change of course preferences Final date to make changes to QTAC preferences for mid-January offer round. Wednesday 15 January 2020 QUT offers via the QTAC website QUT will make offers on the basis of OP/selection rank. Further offers may be made in the top-up offer round in late January subject to course availability. 17–21 February 2020 Orientation Orientation is an essential part of getting started at QUT. 24 February 2020 Classes commence Congratulate yourself and your child on taking the next step in their education. QTAC dates are subject to final approval and may change. Visit qtac.edu.au
Key dates for parents and guardians of Year 12s If your child is in Year 12 you have a busy year ahead. To keep on top of key dates, detach this slip and keep it somewhere handy. Sunday 28 July 2019 QUT Open Day Register now qut.edu.au/open-day Thursday 1 August 2019 QTAC applications open Tuesday 3–Wednesday 4 September 2019 Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test Year 12 students will sit the QCS test, which provides information used to calculate OPs. studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au Friday 20 September 2019 (5pm) Deadline for some creative industries courses Final date to apply to QTAC and register for an audition or submit your portfolio for acting, dance, dance performance, fashion, music, visual arts, and related double degrees. Monday 30 September 2019 Due date for on-time QTAC applications Friday 15 November 2019 QUT offers via the QTAC website Offers will be made in courses where OP/selection rank is not a factor, or where an applicant already has a sufficient selection rank from qualifications other than Year 12. Friday 13 December 2019 QTAC deadline Final date to apply to QTAC and submit documents for the mid- January offer round.
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