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TEP021 - Foundations for Success

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Enabling

Credit Points

Unit Level

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

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Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to a range of learning strategies, literacies, and digital technologies for success in university studies. Students engage in practical activities related to the production, communication and dissemination of information and knowledge and use a variety of interactive digital communication platforms to support acculturation into the higher education learning community.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Implement effective learning strategies.
2.	Communicate with others using a range of technologies.
3.	Apply a range of technologies to support higher education studies.
4.	Apply ethical practice and academic integrity.
5.	Apply critical thinking strategies to a range of contexts

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Semester planner - 1,500 words	10%	1,3,4
2.	Online quizzes (2 x 20 questions)	10%	2,4,5
3.	Critical reflection - 1,500 words	45%	1,3,4,5
4.	Recorded presentation - 5 minutes	35%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester S	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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