Would increasing your knowledge of maths help you to get the most out of your uni course? Do you want to excel at university but don’t have the necessary HSC maths background?

This program will be delivered in partnership with UNSW Sydney and covers the contents of the HSC 2 unit Mathematics course. It is suitable for students who want to improve their knowledge in mathematics or are having difficulty with mathematics in their first year of their chosen university course.

Topics covered include Basic Algebra, Equations, Functions and Trigonometry, Log Functions and Limit, Rules for Differentiation, and Integration.

For more information email Vaughn Keena or Nicole Perera, phone 131 601, or refer to the TAFE NSW website - see link below. The next offering will commence on 12 January 2026 and finish on 16 February 2026. All students must have a Government USI Number in order to enrol. 

Enrolments will CLOSE on Friday 19 December 2025. TAFE NSW will be closed for Christmas from 24 December 2025 until 9 January 2026.

Enrolment via TAFE NSW website.

Course Code 800-000548A 

Offerings in 2025/2026: Registration for Summer 2025/2026 intake will open from Monday 24 November and will close on Friday 16 January 2026. The online course materials are available from 1 December 2025 upon registration. Optional in-person tutorial classes are held from Wednesday 21 January – Friday 6 February.

A live online tutorial option may be available, depending on need and demand. More information will be posted on the Open Learning website closer the commencement of the tutorial class. It is recommended that students aim to complete as much of the online material as they can before the tutorial classes start. The timetable can be found here.

The Mathematics Bridging Course aims to teach relevant topics of the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 program, including:

• Revision of algebra
• Functions
• Trigonometric identities and inverse trigonometric functions
• Calculus
• Induction
• Combinatorics and Binomial Theorem
• Further calculus, including integration leading to inverse trigonometric functions
• Newton’s method
• Application of calculus to the physical world

Your performance in the Mathematics Bridging Course exam may mean you are adequately prepared for entry directly into MATH1131: Mathematics 1A, which is a compulsory course in all engineering, mathematics, and many science-based degrees at UNSW.

The Mathematics Bridging Course will run before Term 1 (February), Term 2 (May) and Term 3 (August) each year (approximately one month prior to the start of Term). For further information on enrolment please visit this website.

Know someone studying tech—or just curious about what a career in technology looks like?

This is their event!

Westpac is opening the doors to our Kogarah Hub for TECHxpress—a special event designed for university students to experience the world of tech up close.

TECHx is Westpac’s annual technology celebration, showcasing innovation, collaboration, and future-ready learning. It brings together industry-leading partners to inspire and engage the next generation of tech talent. TECHxpress is a smaller, exclusive version of this event, giving students a unique opportunity to connect and learn.

What’s in store?

• A power-packed panel featuring external industry experts
• Real stories from grads who’ve made the leap from university to corporate life
• Insider tips on our leading Graduate Program
• A behind-the-scenes look at how Westpac is shaping the future of tech in finance

If they’re ready to explore, connect, and get inspired—this is the place to be!

Where: Westpac Kogarah office 4/16 Montgomery St, Kogarah

When: 20th November 2025

Registrations open from 8:45am - 10:00am

A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event date with those who have registered. Spots are limited to the first 280 students, so be sure to register quickly to secure your place. If we receive a high volume of expressions of interest, a waiting list will be created with students notified.

Register your EOI here.

A flyer is provided for more information

AMSI Summer School 2026 is now published on the AMSI website. 

For information on AMSI Summer School 2026 - please visit our School website link here.