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[Print-friendly version] The online TANF is part of the admission application for the ED38 Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years) and the ED38 Graduate Diploma of Education (Senior Years). Submit the admission application at QTAC and use the online TANF to nominate your teaching area(s). Read the information below before proceeding to the online TANF - for domestic students only. Information on this page dates and lodgment teaching areas Blue Card Further information how offers are made Due date and lodgment International students Do not apply to QTAC and do not complete the online TANF. Your admission application and teaching area nomination are submitted on an Application for Admission to QUT as an International Student (with TANF) (PDF). Domestic students You are strongly encouraged to apply to QTAC and submit your TANF as early as possible. Applications, new preferences and/or TANFs received after the final date will not be accepted. Semester 1, 2009 30 September 2008: On-time closing date to apply to QTAC for all courses detailed above 28 November 2008: Final date for GD Education (Middle Years) and GD Education (Senior Years) applicants to: Lodge late QTAC applications; Add QTAC preferences; and Submit the Teaching Area Nomination Form to QUT Semester 2, 2009 30 September 2008: On-time closing date. By this date students intending to commence in Semester 2, 2009 are encouraged to apply to QTAC; and complete the online TANF. 20 May 2009: The final date to apply to QTAC and submit the online TANF Teaching areas information Senior years Teaching areas and their entry requirements are listed at Courses by faculty (see Teaching Area Entry Requirements under Course structures). Students will undertake one teaching area based on the discipline studies undertaken in their undergraduate degree. You must have successfully completed the equivalent of one year of full-time study at bachelor's level (or higher) in your nominated teaching area as part of, or in addition to, the completed undergraduate course required for entry into the course. Please note that the requirements for some areas are quite specific and some teaching areas are not available for mid-year entry. Some teaching areas also have quota restrictions and may require an interview for admission purposes. Middle years The Middle Years area provides professional preparation for teaching in middle years school settings (Years 4 to 9).  Based on your previous studies you are required to nominate two discipline strengths from the areas listed on the teaching area nomination form. Blue Card If you are accepted into this course you will need a blue card which allows you to work with children and young people under 18 years of age. You are strongly encouraged to apply for a blue card as soon as possible. Proceed to the online TANF (Domestic students only)