About Flying Start

To get the most out of this Flying Start course, we encourage you to explore the materials at your own pace and engage with the activities provided. This space is designed to help you build confidence and develop essential academic skills before your full enrolment begins. Units may have quizzes or forms that you are asked to complete - please read every page carefully to ensure that you are aware of the assistance that is available to you. For quick navigation use the course content button on the homepage, that way if you have a specific module you want to do, you can get to it quickly or if you are coming back after a break you can quickly jump back in.

Introduction Video

Watch this introductory video from Amy our Senior HELM, to learn about the purpose of Flying Start and a summary of what will be available to you as you progress through your course.

Completion Targets

The methods below will enable you to evaluate your own understanding of this course's modules.

Additional Resources
There are a range of techniques you can try out - particularly around time management and organisation and external/additional resources will be provided to you in the appropriate sections. Everyone works differently, so use this opportunity to experiment and discover what works best for you!

Short Quizzes
Some sections include short quizzes to help reinforce your understanding, and there’s an end-of-course quiz to test your knowledge of the topics covered. These quizzes aren't assessed, though they are a great way to check your progress and reflect on your learning. Some quizzes will also have recaps or links provided to additional resources and may be used as proof of activity.