A program to help students studying accounting at TAFE NSW to gain higher education qualifications was launched in Port Macquarie on Tuesday.
Whilst at the launch at the local TAFE campus, NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, said the tertiary pathway initiative was the first of its kind in Australia.
“Under the three-year program, it is planned that students will study at TAFE NSW for the first two years, completing an Associate Degree of Accounting, after which they can progress to the third year of a university Bachelor degree program,” Mr Piccoli said.
“This program offers real choice for people who may not have previously considered going to university or getting a post school qualification.
“Students who choose not to progress to the degree can apply to be registered as a BAS (Business Activity Statement) Agent.”
It is proposed that students will be able to commence the new tertiary pathway program in 2012 at six TAFE NSW locations across the State.
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams, was also present at the launch.
