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State Training Providers (formerly known as TAFE Colleges) account for a further 40 per cent of school leavers. STPs offer a wide range of courses, typically of shorter duration than university courses. Certificate II courses can normally be completed in one year; Certificate III and Diploma courses over two years.
A Brief Outline of the Selection Criteria
The arrangements to operate after February 2007 are the outcomes of a review of the existing entrance requirements and selection criteria, and are designed to:
Streamline the application process for full-time places in TAFE qualifications.
Enhance the provision of course advice provided for new and ongoing students seeking full time places in TAFE qualifications.
Ensure that selection processes are equitable and consistent across the TAFE network, operating on a merit basis.
Ensure that selection processes are consistent with the government’s objectives of promoting participation in training, pathways and lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for all TAFE qualifications will be expressed as competencies or competency based qualifications. A set of generic competency statements have been identified for use in describing the entry requirements for TAFE qualifications. These describe competency in writing, reading, numeracy and oral communication.
The Selection Criteria Model
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Workplace Experience and Employment | |||
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Secondary Education / Skill Development | |||
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Selection Criteria
Selection criteria will be applied only to a limited number of competitive TAFE qualifications. School leavers applying for TAFE qualifications for which there are entry requirements and selection criteria, must provide evidence that addresses both of these to compile a merit score. There will be a common set of selection criteria applied to all qualifications, which include:
Qualification Pathways
Points will be awarded if applicants can show evidence of having established a qualification pathway. This requires the applicant to show evidence of engagement in a planned sequence of vocational education and training in a school, RTO, community or workplace setting that is linked to their future career. For example, a student may have undertaken a VET version of a new course as a precursor to seeking a place in a TAFE qualification. |
Secondary Education / Skill Development
For most school leavers, points in this category will be determined by the student’s academic results at secondary school. TAFE Admissions will allocate a point score based on these results. To avoid the need to require school leavers to make subject choices that may not suit their ability or interest, the new selection paradigm will not award points for ‘preferred subjects’, and wherever possible will not stipulate specific subject requirements in the selection criteria and entry requirements. |
Workplace Experience / Employment
Points will be awarded if applicants can provide evidence of participation in work. This includes work experience in school and VET programs, general work experience including voluntary work, paid employment or meaningful engagement in community activities. |
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FAQs How can I improve my chances of getting a place in a TAFEWA course?
Firstly, choose the course you want to study carefully. You will need to meet the entrance requirements for the course. For some courses, for example Arts and Multimedia, you may need to submit a portfolio. There are also courses not recommended for people just leaving school, either because of few job opportunities for young people or because you need specific skills gained through lower level courses. Secondly, if the course you choose to apply for is deemed to have competitive entry, you will need to provide evidence that you meet the selection criteria. Competitive entry courses are those where there are more people applying than there are places available. In these instances, people with the highest score against the selection criteria are offered the available places. A very good grade average at school is vital to be competitive.
What sort of work experience will help me get points?
Most work experience counts, including part-time, paid or unpaid experience. Points will be awarded on the basis of length of time you were working. This may be work experience organised through Mazenod or casual work you do to earn extra money while at school, such as working at the local supermarket or fast food store. You must, however, provide proof of your work experience such as a reference, pay slip or group certificate and complete the workplace experience section of the application form.
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TAFE Campuses -
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TAFE Full-Time Studies Guide
A Brief Outline of the Selection Criteria
The arrangements to operate after February 2007 are the outcomes of a review of the existing entrance requirements and selection criteria, and are designed to:
Streamline the application process for full-time places in TAFE qualifications.
Enhance the provision of course advice provided for new and ongoing students seeking full time places in TAFE qualifications.
Ensure that selection processes are equitable and consistent across the TAFE network, operating on a merit basis.
Ensure that selection processes are consistent with the government’s objectives of promoting participation in training, pathways and lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for all TAFE qualifications will be expressed as competencies or competency based qualifications. A set of generic competency statements have been identified for use in describing the entry requirements for TAFE qualifications. These describe competency in writing, reading, numeracy and oral communication.
The Selection Criteria Model
Qualification Pathway | |||
| + | |||
Workplace Experience and Employment | |||
| |||
Secondary Education / Skill Development | |||
|
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria will be applied only to a limited number of competitive TAFE qualifications. School leavers applying for TAFE qualifications for which there are entry requirements and selection criteria, must provide evidence that addresses both of these to compile a merit score. There will be a common set of selection criteria applied to all qualifications, which include:
Qualification Pathways
Points will be awarded if applicants can show evidence of having established a qualification pathway. This requires the applicant to show evidence of engagement in a planned sequence of vocational education and training in a school, RTO, community or workplace setting that is linked to their future career. For example, a student may have undertaken a VET version of a new course as a precursor to seeking a place in a TAFE qualification. |
Secondary Education / Skill Development
For most school leavers, points in this category will be determined by the student’s academic results at secondary school. TAFE Admissions will allocate a point score based on these results. To avoid the need to require school leavers to make subject choices that may not suit their ability or interest, the new selection paradigm will not award points for ‘preferred subjects’, and wherever possible will not stipulate specific subject requirements in the selection criteria and entry requirements. |
Workplace Experience / Employment
Points will be awarded if applicants can provide evidence of participation in work. This includes work experience in school and VET programs, general work experience including voluntary work, paid employment or meaningful engagement in community activities. |
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![qxio-university]()
FAQs How can I improve my chances of getting a place in a TAFEWA course?
Firstly, choose the course you want to study carefully. You will need to meet the entrance requirements for the course. For some courses, for example Arts and Multimedia, you may need to submit a portfolio. There are also courses not recommended for people just leaving school, either because of few job opportunities for young people or because you need specific skills gained through lower level courses. Secondly, if the course you choose to apply for is deemed to have competitive entry, you will need to provide evidence that you meet the selection criteria. Competitive entry courses are those where there are more people applying than there are places available. In these instances, people with the highest score against the selection criteria are offered the available places. A very good grade average at school is vital to be competitive.
What sort of work experience will help me get points?
Most work experience counts, including part-time, paid or unpaid experience. Points will be awarded on the basis of length of time you were working. This may be work experience organised through Mazenod or casual work you do to earn extra money while at school, such as working at the local supermarket or fast food store. You must, however, provide proof of your work experience such as a reference, pay slip or group certificate and complete the workplace experience section of the application form.
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![qxio-university]()
TAFE Campuses -
![qxio-university]()
TAFE Full-Time Studies Guide