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In assessing eligibility for entry and in offering places to applicants, the School of Ministries of Christian Heritage College treats fairly all persons seeking to enrol. Allocation of places is based on merit, although the college, in making admission decisions, may take into account any educational disadvantage that an applicant may have experienced.
While the college makes an open invitation to applicants, its application procedures are also intended to assist students to make an informed choice about whether the School of Ministries of Christian Heritage College, and the particular course applied for, are appropriate choices in view of the applicant's education and career goals.
To gain entry to undergraduate study as a domestic student, an applicant must satisfy three entry requirements:
Have satisfied any prerequisite study requirements;
Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent); and
Have a sufficient OP/entry rank.
In assessing eligibility for entry and in offering places to applicants, the School of Ministries of Christian Heritage College treats fairly all persons seeking to enrol. Allocation of places is based on merit, although the college, in making admission decisions, may take into account any educational disadvantage that an applicant may have experienced.
While the college makes an open invitation to applicants, its application procedures are also intended to assist students to make an informed choice about whether the School of Ministries of Christian Heritage College, and the particular course applied for, are appropriate choices in view of the applicant's education and career goals.
Applicants for Undergraduate Programs
To gain entry to undergraduate study as a domestic student, an applicant must satisfy three entry requirements:
Have satisfied any prerequisite study requirements;
Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent); and
Have a sufficient OP/entry rank.
1. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
An applicant for standard admission to an undergraduate course of study must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent).
Standard entry
Please refer to the relevant Course Guide for specific entry requirements for particular courses.
The applicant's Student Education Profile (SEP) or equivalent is considered as one of a number of measures of school achievement. In addition, school reports, referees' reports, and the applicant's personal interview will be expected to demonstrate evidence of appropriate school achievement, particularly in language and communication skills. Applicants with interstate or overseas qualifications may be admitted if formal educational qualifications are assessed to be equivalent to Queensland entry requirements.
Alternative entry
There are two paths for alternative entry at the School of Ministries of Christian Heritage College: provisional entry and mature age entry.
Provisional entry
Applicants may be admitted to an undergraduate course under Provisional Entry criteria if they do not fully comply with academic criteria for entry but can demonstrate some evidence of likely success in the course.
Mature age entry
Entry into an undergraduate course under Mature Age Entry criteria is available to applicants aged 21 years or over who do not possess the formal educational qualifications for normal entry. Mature age entrants must demonstrate, through work experience for example, a strong possibility of success in the course for which they have applied.
Applicants will be asked to indicate any previous study they have undertaken. It is important that all prior studies be listed especially Year 12 (if completed) and any subsequent study (for example at a university or TAFE institute). If applicants believe that their work experience is relevant to their application, they should provide detailed documentation at the time of application.
2. PERSONAL SUITABILITY
In courses of study where personal suitability for professional practice is an important aspect of graduate outcomes, Christian Heritage College's entry procedures are intended to include an initial assessment, by interview and referees, of the applicant's likely personal suitability to that profession. intended to include an initial assessment, by interview and referees, of the applicant's likely personal suitability to that profession.
Some professions have specific legal requirements attached to the right to practice in those professions. Applicants seeking to enrol in Ministry Courses must be able to apply successfully for a Queensland Suitability (Blue) Card. The requirements for requiring a blue card can be found on the Queensland Government website at www.bluecard.qld.gov.au
Please refer to the relevant Course Guides for specific information about personal suitability requirements.
FURTHER INFORMATION
TUITION ASSURANCE
Christian Heritage College courses are covered by tuition assurance agreements, to protect the interests of students in the event that the college should cease to be able to offer a course. The full Course Assurance Statement may be found in the College Handbook, available on the Christian Heritage College website (www.chc.qld.edu.au).
Detailed information regarding School of Ministries courses or your intended program of study is available from Citipointe Ministry College.
