Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course

Enjoy learning in a culturally appropriate environment that introduces you to foundation skills necessary for tertiary studies.

If you are thinking of studying at university but are not sure which course you'd prefer, or haven't met prerequisites, the Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course is designed for you.

This one-semester program is designed to prepare you for university study. It provides a solid base for further study or work opportunities. You can take part in cultural field trips and camps, receive life coaching and specialist tutoring, and benefit from scholarships or emergency financial assistance if the need arises.

Once you have completed this course, you will be eligible for entry into a range of Curtin’s degree and associate degree programs. If you have completed the mathematics unit, you may qualify for some of the undergraduate science courses that lead to engineering studies at Curtin.

What you'll learn

• apply, demonstrate and compile academic knowledge and principles in a variety of contexts to promote self-directed and independent learning
• think critically and creatively to generate solutions in an academic environment; apply logical processes in problem solving
• access, evaluate, synthesise information from multiple sources in order to make valid judgements
• communicate effectively with consideration of audience and purpose, demonstrating respect for others and cultural awareness
• use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access resources and to communicate effectively to a wide community
• be self-motivated and take responsibility for one’s own learning; develop life-long learning skills to source new and relevant information
• consider global and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives
• demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment; respect and promote cultural diversity
• work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently; develop leadership skills and a positive sense of Indigenous identity to empower others in the wider community