To be able to study at Skills Australia Institute, students will need to meet the Admission Entry Requirements listed.
Certificate III and IV Level Qualifications
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Successful completion of Year 10 in Australia
- Legally have the right to permanently live and work in Australia without any restrictions. This includes people on visas.
- Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma Level Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Successful completion of Year 12 or a Certificate III in Business or equivalent or a mature age (20 years of age and above) student with relevant work experience
- Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.
Additional requirements for all students undertaking either a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care will also need to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencing their work placement.
From the 1st July 2019, a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) will replace the current system where people can have either national police check assessment done by an employer or a DHS screening.
For students who have e a current, valid DCSI/DHS screening clearance for child-related employment, it will be recognised under the new laws until it expires. You do not need to do anything until it is time to renew your current check.
Please note: Mature students, who do not meet the admission requirements listed above, may be allowed entrance on the basis of their work experience.
