In some courses, where special skills and attributes are required, additional selection criteria will apply. Applicants who have not successfully completed a secondary school leaving qualification may be considered for admission to a course of study on the basis of their life and professional skills and experience and employment history if of mature age. Applicants who have undertaken TAFE, VET or previous higher education will have those studies taken into account when being considered for admission and may be granted credit for work successfully completed.
Special provisions apply for applicants who can demonstrate educational disadvantage.
Applicants who have successfully completed, or are in the process of completing a Year 12 qualification will generally be classed as 'Category 1' applicants. All other applicants are classed as 'Category 2' applicants. Please note that details differ to some extent according to where and what kind of school the applicants attended. Applicants who do not meet these minimum requirements may yet qualify for admission under the provisions for Category 2 applicants. It is strongly recommended that students study subjects with a total load of approximately 1200 hours spread over Years 11 and 12.