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TPP opens doors to new career prospects
Taking part in a Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program at Caboolture this year has given Chris Adesna of Caboolture and Louise Fulford of Beerwah the confidence to pursue their tertiary study ambitions.
It had been a few years since Chris, 25, and Louise, 47, had been involved in formal education, but studying TPP subjects at a community centre in Caboolture has led to them both applying to study degrees at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2012.
TPP provides an alternative entry pathway to tertiary study for those who are unable to gain admission to a degree program via QTAC without first gaining additional qualifications. It also gives them a sample of what university life is like, without having to pay any tuition fees.
The innovative program, which is run by USC, includes subjects like Academic Skills for Success, Computer Literacy and Statistics. It will be offered at The Caboolture Hub, Hasking Street, Caboolture, from 2012.
An information evening about the TPP program will be held in Seminar Room 1 at the Caboolture Hub from 5-7pm on Thursday 15 December.
Chris, whose current work involves scanning passengers at Brisbane airport, has applied through QTAC to study Biomedical Science at USC and hopes to eventually go on to study medicine.
“A friend of mine, who did TPP through USC, advised me to do it,” he said.
“Although I did enrol at university when I finished high school, I wanted to do the TPP program to refresh my science and maths skills.
“I also wanted to know that I was making the right decision when choosing my undergraduate degree.”
Louise, who left school in Year 11 and was a qualified dental assistant for 24 years, is keen to study USC’s Bachelor of Nutrition.
“My son was always very reactive to food additives and colourings, so all the food in our house I have made from scratch,” she said.
“My husband and I have also suffered from health conditions, so I have developed an interest in the prevention and control of disease and illness by diet.
“I believe I am at an age where I can study and still do something with it – so it was now or never.”
Louise said TPP had helped her learn about various methods of studying and how to get organised for study.
For more details about the TPP information event at Caboolture, call (07) 5430 2890 or email information@usc.edu.au
— Michelle Widdicombe