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The Daniel Project

Certificate IV in
Tertiary Preparation

Ignite your intellectual curiosity and shape your future

The biblical Daniel was faithful to God, flourished in leadership and influenced the world for good. Wherever God places you, we want to encourage you to do the same.

  • 22582VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
  • Certificate IV
  • Duration – 18 months (across 6 terms)

Location

Perth in person
Anywhere online self-paced

  • Delivery Mode - Online or On Campus
  • Available to domestic students only

Embark on a journey through the ages

The Daniel Project will help students to: 

  • UNVEIL the wisdom of the classics  
  • UNRAVEL the tapestry of history  
  • DELVE into the profound realms of philosophy and theology 
  • CULTIVATE your mind, develop your skills, grow in your faith and character 

This course will bring together the best of what has been taught in the past, introducing students to some of the most influential thinkers, events and writings from the key epochs of Western history. Integrated throughout the learning program students will be challenged to develop skills in reading, writing, analysis, research, planning, critical thinking, project planning, collaboration and communication. Students will look back to learn from the past, grasp their location in the present and place in the world today, and be given a firm foundation with adaptable skills for confidently moving forward into the future. 

Where will this lead me?

The successful completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation is recognised by many higher education providers as providing an ATAR equivalent score of 70. 

Structure

Term 1

Every story has a beginning. Every building has a foundation. Term 1 will prepare you for the journey ahead. 

God’s Story 

NAT11237001 Apply knowledge of the Bible 

Understand the story from which all stories come through this big-picture flyover of the greatest book ever written: the Bible. 

Do More Better

VU23094 Research study options and plan education pathway

Develop practical productivity and skills while plotting possible study pathways. 

Term 2-5

Time to roll up your sleeves. Blend the timeless wisdom of the classics, the heroes of history and the greatest thinkers of humanity for an epic adventure from the ancient to the modern world. 

Themes:

The Ancient World: Heroes, Myths and Beginnings

Travel with Odysseus, think with Socrates and yearn for more with Augustine as we meet the ancients. 

The Medieval World: Darkness and Light

Fight monsters with Beowulf, probe human nature with Shakespeare and know God and yourself through theology as we traverse the Middle Ages. 

Early Modern World: Reformation,
Renaissance and Exploration

From Luther to Jane Austen, Confessions to Frankenstein, understand the origins of today’s most influential forces. 

The Modern World: Age of Revolutions

From new worlds, empires and space travel, to guillotines, gulags and Gestapo, buckle up for the startling age of revolutions. 

Units of Competency:

  • VU21884 Analyse stories/narratives within culture
  • VU23095 Prepare for tertiary reading and writing
  • VU23098 Conduct online research for further study
  • VU21893 Analyse literary texts and genres
  • VU21882 Research fields of study and enquiry
  • VU23097 Participate in collaborative learning

Knowing God

NAT11237003 Interpret and discuss Christian Scripture and theology

Be guided through some basic & fundamental beliefs about God, think through who God is, who you are, and how God and people are related.

Term 6

You’ve met the ancients, wrestled with the heroes, debated the thinkers, now it’s time to make your mark as you draw together what you’ve learnt. 

Capstone Project

VU23096* Communicate verbally in a further study context

Take your stand on where you think you’ll continue the story into the future. 

Face to Face classes follow a Socratic teaching model, including a combination of lecture, seminar, tutorial, discussion and debate. Allow for one day of classes and one day for reading and assessments.

Timetable, Prescribed Texts,
and Reading List

The program is delivered over 18 months (or 6 school terms). Students will complete 10 units of competency made up of 5 core units and 5 (predetermined) electives. The program will require students to attend classes one day each week of the school term and around 1 other day of reading, reflection and assessment work. There are prescribed texts and required readings. 

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements. 

English Language Requirements

All potential students are required to satisfactorily complete a new student interview with Eastern College Australia before being accepted into the course. During this interview we can discuss your previous experience and training and any credit that may be available. 

Students will need to have passed Year 10 English, achieving at least a “C” grade. Alternatively, students can submit a portfolio or work sample demonstrating English literacy proficiency. This portfolio will be reviewed with our course coordinators and further training may be required before the student is accepted into the program. 

This course is not open to overseas students to study in Australia. 

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.

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Elevate your understanding of the world’s greatest ideas and narratives with The Daniel Project.

What Students

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Thank you for all you've done for us this year! It’s been the most amazing year. I will always look back and think of how awesome it has been!
Stuthi Rubdi
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