Unit of study

Higher education

  • A subject or unit that a person may undertake with a higher education provider as part of a course of study
  • A subject or unit made available by a higher education provider, access to which is provided by Open Universities Australia, and that a person could undertake as a part of a course of study leading to a higher education award, or
  • Part of a bridging course for overseas trained professionals

VET

A subject or unit that a person may undertake with a VET Student Loans approved course provider as part of an approved course. A unit of study may comprise a group of units of competency or one unit of study may equal one unit of competency. See VET Student Loans Manual for Providers for more information.

Application of glossary term:
  • General (HE and VET)