Tertiary entrance publications and resources
The QSA has produced a series of publications that explain the tertiary entrance process (see below).
Students seeking advice on tertiary entrance should start with their school's guidance officer or student adviser. The QSA's Career Information Service website is also a great source of information on tertiary options and career pathways.
Staff at universities and TAFE colleges can provide information on course content and options; they can be contacted directly or by attending open days. Private career counsellors are another option, and will, for a fee, help define career goals and develop a study plan.
Career markets and tertiary information sessions are held throughout Queensland. See the news and events section of the Career Information Service website or the myFuture website for more information.
The QTAC website provides information on how to apply for tertiary entrance. The QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses is sent to Queensland schools mid-year for distribution to all Year 12 students and can also be purchased from QTAC and newsagencies.
QSA publications
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Exit Lines
The QSA's magazine for Year 12 students provides information about apprenticeships, OPs, tertiary entrance, senior studies, key dates and more.
- Advice for mature-age applicants to Universities and TAFE institutes (PDF, 137 kB)
Information for those thinking of returning to school, including advice on career counselling, application procedures, and options for applicants who haven't completed Year 12. - Calculating OPs: The basic principles (PDF, 88 kB)
Information on subject achievement indicators, scaling and calculation and use of OPs. - Making good decisions on tertiary entrance (PDF, 131 kB)
Guidelines to help students decide which tertiary course to apply for. Describes a decision-making model that takes into account course selection timelines, optional pathways, and available resources. - Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) (PDF, 126 kB)
Detailed information for teachers on how to assign SAIs.
QSA resources
- BonSAI
A program to help with assigning Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs) and checking the "reasonableness" of SAI distributions.
Last updated: 10 July 2008
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