Welcome to Term 3, 2011!

We hope you enjoyed your break and are all feeling refreshed and looking forward to new challenges. The teachers and staff are all excited about the new term and looking forward to spring which is just around the corner!

Below is an update of all the courses currently on offer at APC so that you can start planning your study pathways early. It is always a good idea to start thinking about it early so that you don’t miss out on great opportunities.

Reminder:
ARE YOU FINSIHING THIS TERM? Take advantage of our ‘fees freeze’ special for existing vocational students (enrolled & studying before 31/12/2011)! Same fees as your previous vocational course (2010 fees). See Student Services for details.

(Conditions apply: valid to 30/09/2011 and no more than 1 term break between courses allowed.

Please see table below:

Thinking of going to University?

Did you know that your APC VET qualification is recognised at the following institutions?
After gaining an APC qualification you may be eligible for a credit transfer which may shorten your university studies from between 6 months up to 1.5 years. Below are just some of the institutions APC has pathway arrangements with:

• Southern Cross University
• University of Southern Queensland
• Central Queensland University
• Griffith University
• University of New England
• University of the Sunshine Coast
• Charles Sturt University
• University of South Australia

TO SEE THE FULL LIST AND READ MORE ABOUT APC UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS GO TO:
http://www.apc.edu.au/pdfs/APC_VET_Articulation.pdf

If you are thinking of studying at an Australian university you will need to ensure you have the required English level. Studying EAP at APC can help you gain entry.
APC has established direct entry arrangements with a number of universities and institutions which mean you don’t have to provide results of English examinations like IELTS or TOEFL.

Students who have successfully completed the EAP course and met the English language and academic requirements to enter university and TAFE courses can apply to study at the following institutions (and many more):

• Macquarie University (MU)
• University of NSW (UNSW) (Foundation Year)
• Central Queensland University (CQU)
• University of Western Sydney (UWS)
• University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Sydney campus
• University of Newcastle (UoN)
• University of Wollongong (UOW)

Read more at: http://www.apc.edu.au/courses/english/pathwayseap.html

Our FACEBOOK Competition Winner!

Congratulations to our first ever facebook competition winner – Siddanta Silwal! Siddanta wins a week’s free tuition at APC. Good luck for your Advanced Diploma of Management course in term 3, Siddanta!

Some recent Excursions and Weekend Trips

Last term saw some fantastic excursions with many students attending. BBQs and ball games were the highlights held on parts of Sydney’s spectacular harbour foreshore, namely Watson’s Bay in Sydney’s East and Clontarf Beach in Middle Harbour.Here are just a couple of shots of the fun and games and delicious bbq lunches.

(See more photos in the albums on our facebook page www.facebook.com/apc.edu.au)

The APC Group at the Gap Lookout, in stunning Watson's Bay and the APC Football team at Watson's Bay Park
BBQ at Clontarf Beach, Middle Harbour – cooking up venison, beef and kangaroo Australian-style!
There were several adventure-packed weekend trips organised by Geoff, our Social Activities Officer, to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and the skiing and snowboarding weekend in the Snowy Mountains where everyone had a ball:
Lunch at the Three Sisters Lookout in the Blue Mountains and a dip in a nearby waterfall.
Exploring the Australian flora whilst bushwalking and abseiling in the Blue Mountains.
Skiing and snowboarding adventures in Thredbo, NSW under beautiful Aussie blue skies and record snowfalls

If you would like more information about any of our courses please contact the following people:

I hope you are all looking forward to more fun, challenges and fulfilment and wish you all the best for a fantastic term 3!

Best Regards,

Emma Hall
Student Services Officer (Pathways and Alumni)