Get Set

Self Development

Get Set is a short, free study skills course offered to all students enrolled in a BTI programme, designed to help students prepare for tertiary studies by building confidence and essential academic skills.

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

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Develop academic writing skills

Learn strategies for planning, structuring, and composing essays appropriate for tertiary study.

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Understand referencing and paraphrasing

Gain confidence in using the APA referencing system, paraphrasing material, and avoiding plagiarism.

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Enhance reading and note-taking abilities

Improve critical reading, summarising, and effective note-taking from academic texts.

What You're Signing Up For

Get Set is a popular, optional short course designed for students at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute who wish to build or refresh their study skills. Targeted especially at first-year students or those nervous about tertiary study, it helps students master common academic tasks like essay writing, referencing, critical reading, and time management. The course also encourages networking with other students beginning their academic journeys. Delivered online, it typically runs for three days prior to the start of year one programmes.

Course Content

  • Writing essays
  • Referencing (including APA style)
  • Paraphrasing
  • Critical reading
  • Note-taking
  • Time management

What you need to know first

Enrolment in a BTI programme