Admission criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
Units 1 and 2, satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
- Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
OR
- Successful completion of the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program (or equivalent); and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a literacy and/or numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the prerequisite requirements.
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
- Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate III or IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing; and
- At least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service and;
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
OR
- Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and;
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a literacy and/or numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the prerequisite requirements.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program.
Literacy and Numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a literacy and/or numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the prerequisite requirements.
Extra Requirements
Working with children check
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
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