Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

About the course

Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation is a pathway course for learners returning to study or school leavers who need to build skills and confidence for tertiary education. Delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus, it helps you strengthen foundational academic capabilities and prepare for further vocational or higher education study. This is a Certificate IV preparation program focused on tertiary readiness. The programme emphasises applied skills, workplace readiness, and technical competency for industry entry.

Career outcome

This qualification is designed as a preparation pathway rather than direct job training. Graduates typically use it to progress into further study at RMIT or other providers, improving readiness for vocational qualifications or university programs. It may support entry-level work by strengthening general study, communication and planning skills, but its main outcome is progression to tertiary education. This is a Certificate IV pathway in tertiary preparation. Preparing graduates for skilled employment, traineeships, and pathways to higher qualifications.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)