Minimum entry requirements
For Vocational graduate certificate and diploma courses, the minimum requirement is:
- Any Diploma or higher-level award
Where there are more applicants who meet the entry requirements than places available, selection will be based on:
- Scores for completed vocational education and training (VET) and university qualifications. Additional points awarded for qualifications in same or related area(s).
Numeracy and English literacy requirements
TAFE SA requires a minimum standard of numeracy and English literacy for entry to vocational courses for Certificate II and above.
Minimum standards are assessed by satisfying one of the following conditions:
- SACE completion or its equivalent
- 20 credits of literacy at a C standard and 10 credits of numeracy at a C standard at SACE Stage 1 (or equivalent)*
* For the latest information about subjects which meet this requirement check the SACE website - a Statement of Attainment† with evidence of:
- TOEFL score – 550 minimum for paper-based test
- TOEFL score – 200 minimum for computer-based test
- TOEFL score – 80 for internet-based test
- IELTS score 5.5 minimum
- ISLPR of 3 or above in each of the macro skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
- satisfactory results in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- completion of a VET (Certificate II level or higher) or Higher Education qualification delivered in English
- TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS)
† must be within two years of current application
Inherent Requirements
In addition to meeting the Minimum Entry requirements, all students of a program must be capable of meeting the inherent requirements for participation and must also be capable of operating independently in an adult learning environment. Students should also be aware of any particular Inherent Requirements of a program.
The Inherent Requirements are those that students must demonstrate in order to complete a course or program. They are those components, which if removed or substituted would substantially impact on the learning outcomes.
Please discuss any issues with the program area or a Student Services Officer at any campus.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@sa.gov.au