WUYAGIBA COURSES 2024
In 2024 Wuyagiba Study Hub will offer two courses:
1. two-way “pre-University” courses including 1st year University level subjects (with macquarie university); and
2. Certificate 1 in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Mechanics) (with Charles Darwin University)
1. Accredited University subjects
Since 2021, Macquarie University has partnered with us to deliver four accredited 1st year University subjects at Wuyagiba Study Hub! In 2024, these will be offered through two “Micro-credentials” of two subjects in each 10-week semester. Students can do one or both!
MAY-JULY - Wuyagiba Study Hub Micro-Credential 1: ENVS1000 (Professional Skills) and new subject ENVS1501 (Indigenous Science). Runs for 10 weeks over two 5 week sessions with a 1 week break in between.
AUGUST-NOVEMBER - Wuyagiba Study Hub Micro-credential 2: ACOM1001 (Academic Skills) and ENVS1500 (South East Arnhem Land Caring for Country and Culture). Runs for 10 weeks over two 5 week sessions with a 1 week break in between.
* Students need to be over 18 and have good English literacy skills
2. Mechanics Course
In 2024, we hope to partner with CDU to deliver the Cert 1 in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Mechanics). This course will be offered over three 1-week blocks from April/May (after the wet season).
AUR10116: Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EITHER OF THESE COURSES, SIGN UP NOW !
All accommodation, travel, food and educational materials are provided to students.
Cultural content
Led by Warndarrang Elder Kevin Rogers, local experts teach cultural knowledge and skills. ENVS1500 (South East Arnhem Land Caring for Country and Culture) includes Cultural identity, burning, seasons, animal and plants, tool making.
ENVS1501 (Indigenous Science), developed with Wiradjuri scientist Renee Cawthorne, includes Indigenous Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Fire, Cosmology, Engineering and Cultural Heritage Management topics.
Academic content
Our Academic skill building content will help students adjust to University life. ACOM1001 and ENVS1000 are taught by Macquarie University staff. ACOM1001 includes: using computers, English grammar, academic reading and writing, making a website and news report.
ENVS1000 includes: Work Health & Safety, Using a GPS, Making maps and graphs, Excel, Professional Communications.
Our two-way curriculum
Wuyagiba Study Hub’s two-way pre-uni course is unique. We are combining cultural and academic knowledge, on Country to build local skills, leadership and provide a pathway to further Higher Education studies.
Following successful completion of the two pre-Uni courses, students go Batchelor Institute, Charles Darwin University (Darwin) and Macquarie Uni (Sydney) to explore further study options.