UOP Foundation

The programme is structured to allow delivery of non-award training mapped directly with units of competency from the Australian Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation, allowing for greater flexibility to build and customise collaborative programmes in partnership with institutions in non-English speaking countries, such as non-Australian to Australian university one+two programmes, or co-training with UniStep teachers delivering to NESB learners partially online, partially face to face off-shore, or entirely face to face off-shore. The UniStep Foundation course outcome is a Certificate of Completion with academic results available in GPA format for greater university recognition.

Academic Requirements:

Students must have completed Year 11 or equivalent study and must have an average high school grade of 80%+ or alternatively, pass the UniStep LLN test.

English Proficiency Requirements:

Students must provide an official English proficiency test score equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or alternatively, pass the UniStep entrance test with a score of no less than IELTS 5.5.

If a student does not meet these requirements, they must provide evidence of their capability to complete the course. If they are unable to do so, admission will not be granted.

Formative Assessments:

Formative assessments are designed to monitor student learning and provide ongoing
feedback. These assessments help students identify their strengths and weaknesses
and target areas that need improvement. The primary goal of formative assessments is
to support learning and help students develop their skills and knowledge throughout the
course. Examples of formative assessments include quizzes, drafts, peer reviews, and
practice exercises.

Summative Assessments:

Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of an
instructional unit by comparing it against a standard or benchmark. These assessments
are typically more comprehensive and are used to determine whether students have
achieved the learning objectives of the course. The primary goal of summative
assessments is to measure the extent of student learning and to assign grades.
Examples of summative assessments include final exams, end-of-term projects,
research papers, and presentations.

Both formative and summative assessments are crucial in providing a well-rounded
evaluation of student progress and ensuring that students are fully prepared for their
future studies.

The overall GPA is calculated from the grades of all completed courses. This grading system facilitates a more straightforward assessment and selection process for Australian universities, ensuring that students are evaluated according to the same standards used in higher education institutions in Australia.

For students who wish to obtain the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
qualification, they must complete an additional research assignment. Upon successful
completion, Shafston will award the Certificate IV qualification and corresponding
transcript.

Please note that depending on the specific requirements of the universities, students
may need either the UOP certificate or the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation.
Also, different universities may have varying requirements for student grades.

Furthermore, the English language entry requirements for undergraduate programs
typically range from an IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0. Since this program is taught overseas,
universities may not waive the English proficiency requirements. In such situation,
students must achieve the required English test scores or come to Australia to attend
Shafston or the university’s own English pathway courses to meet the IELTS
requirement.